Privacy Policy
As of September 2026
1. Responsible person
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Emarticon GmbH
30 Lucile Grahn Street
81675 Munich
Germany
Represented by the Managing Director:
Clemens Rinnebach
Telephone: +49 89 5107 8319
E-mail: info@emarticon.de
This privacy policy informs you about which personal data is processed when you visit our website and use our services, and for what purposes this is done.
2. General information on data processing
We process personal data only to the extent necessary for the provision and security of our website, for communication with you, for the implementation of pre-contractual or contractual measures, for the provision of requested content, for sending our newsletter, or based on your consent or as permitted by law.
The relevant legal bases are in particular Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR in the case of consent, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR in the case of contractual or pre-contractual measures, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR in the case of legal obligations and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in the case of legitimate interests.
Personal data is generally deleted as soon as the respective processing purpose ceases to apply and there are no legal retention obligations or other legal reasons that preclude deletion.
3. Provision of the website and server log files
When you access our website, the web server processes technically necessary data. This may include, in particular:
- IP address of the accessing device
- Date and time of access
- accessed page or file
- Referrer URL
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- amount of data transferred
- Access status
The processing is carried out to technically provide the website, to ensure its stability and security, and to be able to detect technical malfunctions or abusive access.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and uninterrupted operation of our website.
Log data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for these purposes, unless legal obligations or specific security incidents necessitate longer storage.
For the technical provision of our website, hosting and IT service providers may be used as data processors in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
4. Encrypted transmission
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. This protects the data you send to us from third-party access during transmission.
However, complete security cannot be guaranteed when transmitting data over the Internet.
5. Contact and contact form
When you contact us via contact form, email or telephone, we process the data you provide. This may include, in particular, your name, contact details, company details (if applicable) and the content of your message.
The processing is carried out in order to handle your request and communicate with you.
If your inquiry relates to the initiation or performance of a contract, processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. In other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in processing incoming inquiries in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
The data will be deleted as soon as the request has been fully processed and there are no legal retention obligations, contractual requirements or legitimate interests in further storage.
Data will only be shared with third parties if this is necessary for processing or legally permissible.
6. Downloading documents and information
On our website, we sometimes provide documents, checklists and other information for download or request.
If you use a form for this purpose, we process the data you enter, in particular your email address and any other voluntary information you may provide, in order to provide you with the requested content.
Insofar as the request for a document is linked to registration for our newsletter, the consent given during registration and the following information regarding the newsletter also apply to the sending of the newsletter.
You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.
7. Google reCAPTCHA
On some forms on our website, we use Google reCAPTCHA, to determine whether entries are made by a human or automatically. This serves in particular to protect our website and our forms from spam, automated attacks, fraud and other abuse.
Technical and usage-related information may be processed. This may include, in particular, the IP address, browser and device information, information about the page accessed, and interactions with reCAPTCHA.
When using reCAPTCHA, technically necessary information may be stored on or read from your device.
The processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in protecting our website and, in particular, our forms from automated attacks, spam, and misuse.
The provisions of Section 25 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDDG) also apply to the storage of information on your device or access to information stored there.
Google processes reCAPTCHA customer data as a data processor in accordance with the applicable Google Cloud Data Processing Terms. The purpose of the processing by reCAPTCHA is primarily security, as well as fraud and abuse prevention.
8. Embedded YouTube videos
On some pages of our website, we embed videos from the platform. YouTube, a service from Google.
We use YouTube in the so-called enhanced privacy mode. The embedded videos are accessed via the domain [domain name]. youtube-nocookie.com provided.
According to YouTube, video views in enhanced privacy mode are not used to personalize the user experience on YouTube or to target advertising to the user.
Even when simply accessing a page with an embedded YouTube player, a connection to YouTube or Google servers can be established. In particular, the IP address and technical browser and device information may be transmitted.
Furthermore, browser-side storage technologies such as Local Storage can be used in connection with the technical provision of the embedded player.
When you start a video or interact with the YouTube player, further data may be transmitted to and processed by YouTube or Google. If you are simultaneously logged into a Google or YouTube account, information may be associated with your user account there.
The integration of the videos is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in making our professional content available in a user-friendly and multimedia format.
The provisions of Section 25 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDDG) also apply to the storage of information on your device or access to information stored there.
The processing of personal data by Google outside the European Union or the European Economic Area cannot be ruled out in individual cases.
9. Cookies and similar storage technologies
Based on our current technical capabilities, we do not use our own analytics or marketing cookies on our website to create personal user profiles or for personalized advertising.
However, technically necessary cookies or similar storage technologies may be used in connection with individual functions or external services. This applies in particular to Google reCAPTCHA and embedded YouTube content.
In addition to classic cookies, other browser-side storage technologies such as local storage can also be used.
The provisions of Section 25 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDDG) apply to the storage of information on your device or access to information already stored.
You can view, delete, or restrict the use of stored cookies and other website data via your browser settings. Restrictions may result in some features of our website being unavailable or only partially available.
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You can voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. For this purpose, we process in particular your email address and, if applicable, other information that you voluntarily provide to us.
The processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
Registration generally takes place in Double opt-in procedure. After registering, you will receive an email in which you must confirm your registration. This confirmation is to ensure that no one subscribes to our newsletter using someone else's email address.
For the purpose of documenting the registration, in particular the time of registration and confirmation as well as technical log data, especially the IP address, may be stored.
You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. To do so, you can use the unsubscribe link in each newsletter or contact us at info@emarticon.de contact.
The lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal remains unaffected.
After unsubscribing, your data will be removed from the active newsletter mailing list, unless there are legal retention obligations or legitimate interests in temporary storage to prove previously given consent.
11. Newsletter distribution with CleverReach
We use [cookie/video/etc.] to send our newsletter. CleverReach, a service of CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG.
For this purpose, the data required for sending the newsletter is transmitted to CleverReach and processed there on our behalf.
CleverReach particularly supports the management of newsletter recipients, the double opt-in procedure, the sending of newsletters and the management of unsubscribes.
According to CleverReach, customer data is stored in data centers within Germany or the European Union.
Insofar as technical delivery, opening or click data is processed in connection with sending newsletters, this is done only within the framework of the applicable data protection requirements.
Insofar as such an evaluation is carried out on a personal basis and consent is required for this, the processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and, where applicable, § 25 para. 1 TDDDG.
12. External Links
Our website contains links to external websites and, where applicable, to our presence on social networks or other platforms.
With a normal external link, a connection to the respective external provider is generally only established when you click on the link.
The respective providers are generally responsible for the processing of personal data on the websites subsequently accessed. Please note the data protection regulations applicable there.
13. Recipients and processors
We only share personal data if this is necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this privacy policy, if there is a legal obligation to do so, if you have given your consent, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure.
Recipients or processors may include, in particular, hosting and IT service providers, Google in connection with reCAPTCHA and YouTube, and CleverReach in connection with newsletter distribution.
Insofar as service providers process personal data exclusively on our behalf, they are used in accordance with the legal requirements pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
14. Data transfer to third countries
When using certain services, the processing of personal data outside the European Union or the European Economic Area cannot be completely ruled out.
Insofar as personal data is transferred to a third country, this is done in accordance with Articles 44 et seq. GDPR.
In this context, adequacy decisions of the European Commission, recognized certification mechanisms or suitable guarantees such as the standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission may be applied.
15. Storage duration
We generally only store personal data for as long as it is needed for the respective purpose.
Longer storage periods occur in particular when statutory retention periods exist, data is required for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or when consent given or proof thereof must be documented for a required period.
Once the respective reason for storage no longer applies, the data will be deleted or, where possible, anonymized.
16. Your rights
Subject to the legal requirements, you have the following rights in particular:
- Right to Information about the personal data we process in accordance with Article 15 GDPR
- Right to Correction inaccurate or incomplete data pursuant to Article 16 GDPR
- Right to deletion Your personal data in accordance with Article 17 GDPR
- Right to Restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 GDPR
- Right to Data portability pursuant to Article 20 GDPR
- Right to Contradiction against processing pursuant to Article 21 GDPR
- Right to Revocation of consent at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7(3) GDPR
To exercise your rights, you can contact info@emarticon.de turn around.
17. Right to object
Insofar as we process personal data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR on grounds relating to your particular situation.
We will subsequently cease processing the relevant personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.
18. Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority
According to Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes data protection regulations.
The following person is particularly responsible for our company:
Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Germany
Telephone: +49 981 180093-0
E-mail: poststelle@lda.bayern.de
You can also contact another data protection supervisory authority that is responsible under the applicable legal regulations.
19. Automated Decisions and Profiling
In connection with the use of this website, we do not make any decisions based solely on automated processing that have legal effects on you or similarly significantly affect you.
Profiling for the purposes of automated decision-making within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR does not take place.
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We will update this privacy policy if the services we use, our data processing, or the legal requirements change.
The version published on this website at any given time is the applicable one.