Data protection information

We treat your data with the utmost care. Your data is collected, processed and used exclusively in accordance with the statutory provisions. This privacy policy applies exclusively to the use of the websites we offer. It does not apply to the websites of other service providers to which we merely refer via a link.

Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis. If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

You remain anonymous when using our websites as long as you do not voluntarily provide us with personal data. Personal data is only collected if this is necessary for the use of the services offered on the website, in particular forms. We treat the data you provide as strictly confidential. We will not disclose any personal data without your explicit consent, unless we are legally obliged to do so. However, we would like to point out that when data is transmitted over the Internet, it is always possible that third parties may gain access to or falsify your data.

We would like to point out that Internet-based data transmission has security gaps and that complete protection against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.

Data deletion and storage period

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by European or national legislators in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.

Right of objection and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no right to object on the part of the user.

Upon request, we will grant you access to the data stored about you or delete it. If you wish to delete or view data, please send a written request to the address given in the imprint or to the data protection officer.

Data Protection Officer

bitformer GmbH
Mittelweg 7
38106 Braunschweig
E-Mail: dsb@bitformer.net

Cookies

 
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This cookie policy was created and updated by Digital Data Solutions B.V. (CookieFirst), Plantage Middenlaan 42a, 1018DH, Amsterdam. You can find details about the provider here: https://cookiefirst.com/de/cookies-dsgvo/

In addition, we use Microsoft Clarity to further optimise our website for you as a user. You can find the relevant consent settings in our cookie banner and in our cookie policy.

Microsoft Clarity is owned by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. This processing may also involve the transfer of personal data to a country outside the European Economic Area. Microsoft has committed to complying with the data processing principles of the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and thus follows the European Commission's adequacy decision C(2023) 4745.

Details about Microsoft Clarity cookies can be found here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/clarity-cookies

Further information about Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd.'s privacy policy can be found here: https://www.microsoft.com/privacy/privacystatement

MyFonts Counter

This website uses MyFonts Counter, a service provided by Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc., 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801, USA. Due to the licence terms for the web fonts used, page view tracking takes place: when you visit our pages, technical data (e.g. IP address, browser information, time of access) is transmitted to MyFonts in order to record the number of page views and verify licensing.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest in the lawful use of the fonts used. Further information can be found in the MyFonts privacy policy: https://www.myfonts.com/a/font/legal/website-use-privacy-policy

Server data

For technical reasons, the following data transmitted to us by your internet browser is collected (so-called server log files):

  • Browser type and version used to access our website
  • Operating system used by your computer
  • Website from which you visit us
  • Date and time of your access to our website
  • Your public IP address

This data is stored anonymously and separately from any personal data you may have provided. It is evaluated for statistical purposes in order to optimise our website and our offers.

Contact options

You can contact us via a contact form on our website or via an email address provided.

When you use the form, we process the data you enter. Mandatory fields are your name, company and email address. Further details (e.g. telephone number or additional information in the free text field) are voluntary and will also only be used to process your enquiry.

In addition, technical data (e.g. IP address, time of submission) is collected when using the form in order to prevent misuse and ensure the security of our systems. To protect against automated access, we use Google reCAPTCHA, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser information, mouse movements) may be transmitted to Google. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and Google's terms of use (https://policies.google.com/terms).

We use the data transmitted when you contact us exclusively for the purpose of processing your enquiry and do not pass it on to third parties.

Legal basis:

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing your enquiry)

if the enquiry is aimed at concluding a contract, additionally Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for processing your enquiry.

Web analysis by Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as ‘Google’, on our website. Google Analytics uses ‘cookies’, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

We use Google Analytics with an IP anonymisation function on our website. In this case, your IP address will be truncated by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and thus anonymised. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of our site, to compile reports on website activity for us and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

According to Google, it will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.

Furthermore, Google offers a deactivation option for the most common browsers, which gives you more control over what data is collected and processed by Google. If you activate this option, no information about your website visit will be transmitted to Google Analytics. However, activation does not prevent information from being transmitted to us or to other web analysis services we may use. Further information on the deactivation option provided by Google and on how to activate this option can be found at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

Microsoft Advertising

We use Microsoft Advertising on our website, a service of Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA.

Data collection and cookies

Microsoft Advertising uses so-called "UET tags" (Universal Event Tracking) and stores cookies on your device to collect information about user behavior on our website (e.g., visited areas and pages on our website, time spent, clicks, URL, and information about your web browser and device). Your IP address is also collected and recorded in pseudonymized form. In addition, the cookie stores a so-called Global UID (Globally Unique Identifier), which may be assigned to your browser for recognition purposes, and/or a user ID linked to your Microsoft account, which can enable cross-device tracking of your usage behavior.

Purpose of processing

This data is processed to optimize our advertisements, measure campaigns (conversion tracking), and deliver interest-based advertising.

Legal basis and consent

The storage of cookies and the use of this service are based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can or your consent at any time via our cookie consent tool.

Storage duration

The cookies set by Microsoft Advertising typically expire after a maximum of 13 months. The collected personal data is deleted once the purpose has been fulfilled (according to Microsoft, usually after a maximum of 180 days).

Data processing and transfer (USA)

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with Microsoft. This ensures that Microsoft processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR. It is possible that personal data (such as your IP address) will be transferred to and stored on Microsoft servers in the USA. Microsoft is also certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Withdrawal of consent (opt-out)

You can object to the collection of your data by Microsoft You can prevent targeted advertising by disabling interest-based ads at the following link: https://account.microsoft.com/privacy/ad-settings/signedout.

For further information about data privacy at Microsoft, please see the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

LinkedIn Insight‑Tag

We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag on our website, an analytics and conversion tracking tool from LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Data processing and cookies

The LinkedIn Insight Tag is used to analyze user behavior on our website and to measure the success of our marketing campaigns on the LinkedIn platform. Cookies are placed on your device for this purpose, provided you have given your consent.

When using the LinkedIn Insight Tag, the following personal data may be processed in particular:

  • IP address (shortened or pseudonymized)
  • Device and browser information
  • Timestamp
  • Referrer‑URL
  • Information on page views, interactions, and conversions
  • Cookie identifiers and, if applicable, a LinkedIn user ID

The collected data is evaluated by us exclusively in aggregated and anonymized form. Direct identification of individual users by us is not possible. However, LinkedIn can associate the collected data with an existing LinkedIn member account and use it for its own advertising purposes.

Purpose of processing

The data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Performance measurement and optimization of our LinkedIn advertising campaigns
  • Analysis of the use of our website
  • Display of interest-based advertising (retargeting) on LinkedIn
Legal basis and consent

The use of the LinkedIn Insight Tag and the storage of corresponding cookies are based solely on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR in conjunction with § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can revoke or adjust your consent at any time with effect for the future via our cookie consent tool.

Storage duration

According to LinkedIn, personal data processed as part of the Insight Tag will be deleted or anonymized after 180 days at the latest.

Data transfer to third countries

When using the LinkedIn Insight Tag, personal data may be transferred to servers of LinkedIn Corporation in the USA. LinkedIn ensures an adequate level of data protection through the conclusion of standard contractual clauses pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR and additional technical and organizational measures.

Opt-out options

In addition to withdrawing your consent via our cookie consent tool, you can also deactivate personalized advertising directly in your LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
Further information on data processing by LinkedIn can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Social media

In addition to our website, we are also active on various social media platforms and would be delighted if you would follow us there as well. We have embedded corresponding elements of the social media platforms directly into our website, which will redirect you directly to our social media presence. Below, we explain the privacy policies of the individual plug-ins:

Instagram

We have included a link to Instagram on our website. Instagram is a social media platform owned by Instagram LLC, 1601 Willow Rd, Menlo Park CA 94025, USA. Instagram has been part of Meta Platforms Inc. (including Facebook) since 2012. Instagram uses the same systems and technologies as Meta. Your data is therefore likely to be processed across all Meta companies.

In principle, your data is stored and processed on the basis of our legitimate interest (in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) in fast and smooth communication with you. We do not collect cookies ourselves, but provide you with a link to follow our social media channel directly. Here you will find the most important information about data processing by Instagram: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/

LinkedIn

We have integrated a link to LinkedIn on our website. LinkedIn is owned by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For the European Economic Area and Switzerland, LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place in Dublin is responsible for data processing.

LinkedIn does not store any of your personal data simply by integrating the social plug-ins.

In principle, your data is stored and processed on the basis of our legitimate interest (in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) in fast and smooth communication with you. We do not collect any cookies ourselves, but give you the opportunity to follow our social media channel directly via a LINK. Here you will find the most important information about data processing by LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Facebook

We have included links to Meta Platforms Inc. on our website. You can recognise these buttons by the classic and globally recognised Facebook logo.

In principle, your data is stored and processed on the basis of our legitimate interest (in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) in fast and smooth communication with you. We do not collect cookies ourselves, but provide you with the option of following our social media channel directly via a link. Here you will find the most important information about data processing by Meta Platforms: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

Rights of the data subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

Right to information

You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you may request the following information from the controller:

  1. the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
  2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
  3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom your personal data has been or will be disclosed;
  4. the planned duration of storage of your personal data or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
  5. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
  6. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
  7. all available information on the origin of the data, if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
  8. the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to request information about whether personal data concerning you is being transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

Right to rectification

You have the right to obtain from the controller the rectification and/or completion of your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete. The controller shall carry out the rectification without delay.

Right to restriction of processing

You may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:

  • if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
  • the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead;
  • the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
  • you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.

Where the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may – apart from its storage – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State. If the processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

Right to erasure
Obligation to erase

You may request that the controller erase personal data concerning you without undue delay, and the controller is obliged to erase such data without undue delay if one of the following reasons applies:

  1. The personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
  2. You withdraw your consent on which the processing was based in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  3. You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.
  4. The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
  5. The erasure of the personal data concerning you is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
  6. The personal data concerning you has been collected in relation to the services offered by information society services pursuant to Art. 8(1) GDPR.
Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase it in accordance with Article 17(1) of the GDPR, it shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and implementation costs, to inform controllers who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested them to delete all links to this personal data or copies or replications of this personal data.

Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply if the processing is necessary

  1. for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
  2. for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
  3. for reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance with Art. 9(2)(h) and (i) and Art. 9(3) GDPR;
  4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
  5. for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Right to notification

If you have exercised your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing vis-à-vis the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data has been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed by the controller about these recipients.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, where

  1. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, and
  2. the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, where technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this. The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Right to object

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing purposes; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

In connection with the use of information society services, you have the option, irrespective of Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

Right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. Revoking your consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to revocation.

Automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

  1. is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between you and the controller,
  2. is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
  3. is based on your explicit consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2) (a) or (g) GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.

With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall take appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 of the GDPR.

You can contact our competent supervisory authority here: https://www.lfd.niedersachsen.de/

Disclaimer for content

The content of our pages has been compiled with the utmost care. However, we cannot guarantee that the content is accurate, complete or up to date.

As a service provider, Gingco Systems GmbH is responsible for its own content on these pages in accordance with general laws. However, according to the current legal situation, Gingco Systems GmbH as a service provider is not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information in accordance with general laws remain unaffected by this. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the time of knowledge of a specific legal violation. Upon becoming aware of such legal violations, Gingco Systems GmbH will remove such content immediately.

Copyright

The rights to the company and product brands mentioned on this website belong to the respective providers. The content and works created by Gingco Systems GmbH on these pages are subject to German copyright law. The reproduction, editing, distribution and any kind of use outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. Insofar as the content on this site was not created by Gingco Systems GmbH, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please notify us accordingly. Upon notification of legal violations, we will remove such content immediately.

Handling of applicant data

We offer you the opportunity to apply for a position with us (e.g. by email or post). Below, we provide information about the scope, purpose and use of your personal data collected during the application process. We assure you that your data will be collected, processed and used in accordance with applicable data protection law and all other legal provisions, and that your data will be treated as strictly confidential.

Scope and purpose of data collection

When you send us an application, we process your associated personal data (e.g. contact and communication data, application documents, notes taken during interviews, etc.) to the extent necessary to decide whether to establish an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (general contract initiation). Your personal data will only be passed on within our company to persons involved in processing your application.

If your application is successful, the data you submit will be stored in our data processing systems on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR for the purpose of implementing the employment relationship.

Where do we store the data?

The data is stored exclusively in our applicant system.

To whom is the data passed on?

Your application data will be reviewed by the Human Resources department after we receive your application. Suitable applications will then be forwarded internally to the department managers responsible for the respective open position and the further process will be coordinated. Within the company, only those persons who need your data for the proper execution of our application process have access to it.

Data retention period

If we are unable to offer you a position, you decline a job offer or withdraw your application, we reserve the right to store the data you have provided on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for up to 6 months from the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application). The data will then be deleted and the physical application documents destroyed. The storage serves in particular for evidence purposes in the event of a legal dispute. If it is apparent that the data will be required after the expiry of the 6-month period (e.g. due to an impending or pending legal dispute), deletion will only take place when the purpose for further storage no longer applies.

Longer storage may also take place if you have given your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).