1. Contact details of the person responsible for the processing as well as the company data protection officer

This data protection information applies to data processed by:

Responsible person: JSW Rechtsanwälte Meyer-Jüres Baldus Walter PartG mbB (hereinafter: JSW), Salierring 32, 50677 Cologne, Germany

Email: info@jsw.law
Phone: +49(0)221/9999 59-0
Fax: +49(0)221/9999 59-59

The company data protection officer of JSW can be contacted under the previously mentioned address for the attention of Mr. Axel Walter, or via e-mail to datenschutz@jsw.law.

2. Collection and storage of personal data as well as nature and purpose of their usage

a) When visiting our website

When you visit our website www.jsw-law.de or www.jsw.law the browser used by your terminal will send this information automatically to the server of our website. This information will be temporarily stored in a logfile. Without any action on your part, the following information is recorded and saved until the time of automatic deletion:

• IP address of the requesting computer,
• the date and time of the visit,
• name and URL of the visited file,
• website, from which the access takes place (Referrer-URL),
• used browser and the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider, as the case may be,

The aforementioned data will be processed by us for the following purposes:
• warranty for a smooth connection of the website,
• warranty for a comfortable use of our website,
• evaluation of system security and system stability as well as
• for further administrative purposes

The legal basis for our data processing is Art. 6 para.1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO. Our legitimate interest for the collection of data arises from the above listed purposes. In no case we will use the collection of the data to allow conclusions to be made about your person.

b) When registering to our Newsletter

aa)Newsletter

If you expressly give your consent according to Art. 6 para.1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO-, we will use your e-mail address for sending our newsletter regularly to you. To receive our newsletter, the transmission of your e-mail address and your name is sufficient.

For the purpose of mailing our newsletter, your given personal data will be stored in the server of our internet provider in a database of the web application.

You can cancel the newsletter at any time, for example by using the link at the end of every mail you receive. You can also cancel the newsletter at any time, by writing a mail to info@jsw.law.

The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be used to distribute the newsletter until you cancel your subscription when said data will be deleted. Data we have stored for other purposes (e.g. email addresses for the members area) remain unaffected.

b) When using our contact form

For questions of any kind we offer you the opportunity to contact us via a contact form, which is provided on our website. If you contact us on this way, it is necessary that you leave your full name and a valid e-mail address, so that we know who the request came from and we are able to answer it.

The data processing for the purpose of contacting us – is based on your voluntarily granted consent according to Art. 6 para.1 sentence1 lit. f DSGVO.

Should you send us questions via the contact form, we will collect the data entered on the form, including the contact details you provide, to answer your question and any follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your permission.

The collected personal data for using the contact form will be deleted after the completion of the request made by you.

d) Application

To apply for a job we offer you the opportunity to contact us via a contact form, which is provided on our website. If you contact us on this way, it is necessary that you leave your full name and a valid e-mail address, so that we know who the request came from and we are able to answer it.

The data processing for the purpose of applying – is based on your voluntarily granted consent according to Art. 6 para.1 sentence1 lit. f DSGVO.

Should you send us an application via the contact form, we will collect the data entered on the form, including the contact details you provide, to answer your application and any follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your permission.

The collected personal data for using the application form will be deleted after the completion of the request made by you.

3. Transfer of data

A transfer of your personal data to third parties for other purposes than those listed below does not take place.

We only transfer your personal data to third parties, if:

• ou have given your express consent to do so according with Art. 6 para.1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO,

• the transfer of data according to Art. 6 para.1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO is necessary, for the asserting, exercising or defending of legal claims and there is no reason to believe that you have an overriding interest in not transferring your data,

• there is a legal obligation for the transfer of data according with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c DSGVO, as well as

• this is legally permissible and necessary for the settlement of contractual relationships with you according with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b DSGVO.

4. Cookies

Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device’s memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies which are necessary to allow electronic communications or to provide certain functions you wish to use (such as the shopping cart) are stored pursuant to Art. 6 paragraph 1, letter f of DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure an optimized service provided free of technical errors. If other cookies (such as those used to analyze your surfing behavior) are also stored, they will be treated separately in this privacy policy.

5. Analytical Tools

a)Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Google Analytics cookies are stored based on Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its website and its advertising.

IP anonymization

We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. Your IP address will be shortened by Google within the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to transmission to the United States. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services regarding website activity and Internet usage for the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with any other data held by Google.

Browser plugin

You can prevent these cookies being stored by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we wish to point out that doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the data generated by cookies about your use of the website (incl. your IP address) from being passed to Google, and the processing of these data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

Objecting to the collection of data

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this site: Disable Google Analytics.

For more information about how Google Analytics handles user data, see Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

Outsourced data processing

We have entered into an agreement with Google for the outsourcing of our data processing and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Demographic data collection by Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics’ demographic features. This allows reports to be generated containing statements about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and third-party visitor data. This collected data cannot be attributed to any specific individual person. You can disable this feature at any time by adjusting the ads settings in your Google account or you can forbid the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section “Refusal of data collection”.

b) WordPress Stats

WordPress Stats

This website uses the WordPress Stats tool to perform statistical analyses of visitor traffic. This service is provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street # 343, San Francisco, CA 94110-4929, USA.

WordPress Stats uses cookies that are stored on your computer and allow an analysis of the use of the website. The information generated by the cookies about the use of our website is stored on servers in the USA. Your IP address will be anonymized after processing and before storage.

WordPress Stats cookies remain on your device until you delete them.

The storage of “WordPress Stats” cookies is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its website and its advertising.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. The functionality of our services may be limited when cookies are disabled.

You can object to the collection and use of your data at any time with future effect by clicking on this link and setting an opt-out cookie in your browser: https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/.

If you delete the cookies on your computer, you will have to set the opt-out cookie again.

6. Plugins and Tools

a) Google Web Fonts

For uniform representation of fonts, this page uses web fonts provided by Google. When you open a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

When you call up a page of our website that contains a social plugin, your browser makes a direct connection with Google servers. Google thus becomes aware that our web page was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web fonts is done in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our website. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.

If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font is used by your computer.

Further information about handling user data, can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

b) Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

To use Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our website appealing and to facilitate the location of places specified by us on the website. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.

Further information about handling user data, can be found in the data protection declaration of Google at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

7. Right of the affected

You have the right:

• in accordance with Art. 15 DSGVO, to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you can demand information about the purposes of the processing, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been disclosed, the planned retention period, the right of rectification, deletion, Restriction of processing or opposition, the existence of a right of appeal, the origin of your data, if not collected from us, as well as the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, where appropriate, meaningful information about their details;

• in accordance with Art. 16 DSGVO, to demand the immediate correction of incorrect or the completion of your personal data stored by us;

• in accordance with Art. 17 DSGVO, to demand the deletion of your personal data stored by us, except where the processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims;

• in accordance with Art. 18 DSGVO, to demand the limitation of the processing of your personal data, as far as the accuracy of the data is denied by you, the processing is unlawful, but you reject their deletion and we no longer need the data, but you need this data for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you file an objection to the processing according with Art. 21 DSGVO;

• in accordance with Art. 20 DSGVO, to demand your personal data, in a structured, common and machine-readable format or the transmission to another responsible person;

• in accordance with Art. 7 para.3 DSGVO to revoke your once given consent with us at any time. As a result, we are not allowed to continue the data processing based on this consent for the future and

• in accordance with Art. 77 DSGVO, you can complain to a supervisory authority. You can contact the supervisory authority at the place of your usual residence or work or our office.

8. Right of objection

If your personal data is processed because of legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO, you have the right to file an objection against the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 21 DSGVO, provided that there are reasons for this arising from your particular situation or the objection is focused against direct advertising. In the latter case, you have a general right of objection, which is implemented by us without a need to specifying any particular situation.

If you would like to exercise your right of revocation or objection, please send an e-mail to info@jsw-law.de.

9. Data security

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser’s address line when it changes from “http://” to “https://” and the lock icon is displayed in your browser’s address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.

We take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or total loss, destruction or against unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

10. Topicality and change of this data protection explanation

This privacy policy is currently valid and is valid as of December 2018.

As a result of the further development of our website and offers thereof or due to changed legal or official requirements, it may be necessary to change this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be viewed and printed by you at any time on the website at http://www.jsw-law.de/datenschutz or http://www.test.jsw-law.de/datenschutz