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BG Innovationen Produktion GmbH

Lehrenkamp 21a
33415 Verl
Germany

Data types

The personal data that The Cocktailmaker processes independently or through third parties includes Tracker; Usage Data; Unique Device Identifier for Advertising (Google advertising ID or IDFA, for example); Email; First Name; Last Name; Phone Number; Physical Address; State; Company Name; Country; City; Contents of Email or Message; User ID; IP Address; Region; Number of Sessions; Session Duration; Session Statistics; Browser Information; Language; Time Zone; Operating Systems; Clicks; Calendar Entries; Device information; Name; Geographic location; Username; Website; Number of users; Latitude (of city); Longitude (of city); Gender; Billing information; Payment information; Contact information; Shipping address; Billing address; Purchase history; Password; Data submitted while using the Service; Data submitted to use the Service; Universally Unique Identifier (UUID).

Full details of each type of personal data processed are provided in the dedicated sections of this Privacy Policy or selectively through explanatory texts displayed prior to data collection.

Personal data may be provided voluntarily by the user or, in the case of usage data, collected automatically when The Cocktailmaker is used.

Unless otherwise stated, the provision of all data requested by The Cocktailmaker is mandatory. If the User refuses to provide the data, this may result in The Cocktailmaker being unable to provide its services to the User. In cases where The Cocktailmaker expressly states that the provision of personal data is voluntary, Users may choose not to provide such data without any consequences for the availability or functionality of the Service.

Users who are unclear about which personal data is mandatory can contact the provider.

Any use of cookies - or other tracking tools - by The Cocktailmaker or third-party service providers used by The Cocktailmaker is for the purpose of providing the Service required by the User and any other purposes described in this document and in the Cookie Policy.

Users are responsible for all personal data of third parties that is obtained, published or passed on by The Cocktailmaker.

Data
processing

Processing methods

The provider processes the personal data of users in a proper manner and takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access and the unauthorised forwarding, modification or destruction of data.
Data processing is carried out using computers or IT-based systems in accordance with organisational procedures and practices that are specifically geared to the stated purposes. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of The Cocktailmaker (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. A current list of these parties can be requested from the provider at any time.

Location

The data is processed at the provider's premises and at all other locations where the entities involved in the data processing are located.

Depending on the user's location, data transfers may involve transferring the user's data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of the transferred data, users can consult the section with detailed information on the processing of personal data.

Storage duration

Unless otherwise specified in this document, personal data will be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose for which it was collected and may be stored for a longer period if necessary due to a legal obligation to be fulfilled or based on the user's consent.

Processing
purposes

Personal data about the user is collected so that the provider can provide the service and also fulfil its legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of users or third parties), detect malicious or fraudulent activity. In addition, data is collected for the following purposes: Analytics, remarketing and behavioural targeting, managing user databases, interacting with live chat platforms, advertising, displaying content from external platforms, commenting, tag management, managing contacts and sending messages, creating and running The Cocktailmaker and optimising and distributing traffic.

Users can find more detailed information on these processing purposes and the personal data used for each purpose in the "Detailed information on the processing of personal data" section of this document.

Data processing

Website operation

Key components with which The Cocktailmaker is created and executed directly by the provider using the software listed below.

WordPress (self-hosted) (The Cocktailmaker)

The Cocktailmaker is created and run by the provider using a CMS software (content management system) called WordPress.

Personal data processed: Email; Purchase history; Device information; Contact information; Shipping address; Last name; Usage data; Physical address; Billing address; Phone number; Tracker; First name; Payment data.

Website operation

With the services listed in this section, the provider can monitor and analyse data traffic and track the behaviour of users.

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) (Google Ireland Limited)

Further information on the use of data by Google can be found in the Google's partner policy can be viewed.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt Out.

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) with IP anonymisation (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"). Google uses the data collected to track and analyse how The Cocktailmaker is used, to compile reports on its activities and to share them with other Google services.
Google can use the data collected to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.
IP anonymisation has been activated on this website so that the IP address of Google users within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area is truncated beforehand. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.

Further information on the use of data by Google can be found in the Google's partner policy can be viewed.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt Out.

Google Analytics: Reports on performance by demographics and interests (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Analytics: Demographics and Interest Performance Reporting is a Google advertising reporting feature that provides demographics and interest data within Google Analytics for The Cocktailmaker (demographics means age and gender data).

Users may refuse the use of cookies by Google by selecting the appropriate settings on their browser. Display settings from Google.

Processed personal data: Unique device identifier for advertising (Google advertising ID or IDFA, for example); Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt Out.

Google Analytics with extension for User ID (Google Ireland Limited)

The Cocktailmaker uses the Google Analytics function "User ID". By assigning the same ID across multiple sessions and devices, this extension allows for more accurate tracking of users. It is set up in a way that does not allow Google to personally identify an individual or track a device in a permanent way.
The User ID extension could enable a connection between the data from Google Analytics and other data collected about the user via The Cocktailmaker.
The following opt-out link only leads to deregistration for the device used, but not for the tracking operated independently by the owner. To deactivate this as well, the owner must be notified via the e-mail address provided.

Processed personal data: Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt Out.

Meta Events Manager (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited)

Meta Events Manager is an analytics service provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. By integrating the Meta pixel, Meta Events Manager can provide the provider with insights into the traffic and interactions on The Cocktailmaker.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt out.

Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Analytics 4 is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google").
Google uses the data collected to track and analyse how The Cocktailmaker is used, to compile reports on its activities and to share these with other Google services.
Google may use the data collected to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network. In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are used at the time of collection and then deleted before the data is stored in a data centre or on a server. Users can find out more by the official documentation from Google view.

Further information on the use of data by Google can be found in the Google's partner policy can be viewed.

Personal Data processed: Number of users; Latitude (of the city); Browser information; Device information; Longitude (of the city); Usage data; Session statistics; City; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt Out.

Zoho PageSense

A/B tests, session recordings, heat maps and more.

External content:

Key components with which The Cocktailmaker is created and executed directly by the provider using the software listed below.

This type of service allows users to view and interact with content hosted on external platforms directly via The Cocktailmaker.
This type of service may still be able to collect web traffic data for the pages on which the service is installed, even if users do not use it.

OpenStreetMap widget (OpenStreetMap Foundation )

OpenStreetMap widget is a service provided by the OpenStreetMap Foundation for the visualisation of online maps, with which The Cocktailmaker can integrate corresponding content on its pages.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: United Kingdom - Privacy policy.

Google Fonts (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Fonts is a font visualisation service provided by Google Ireland Limited, which The Cocktailmaker can use to integrate corresponding content on its pages.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy.

Calendly-widget (Calendly, LLC)

Calendly-widget is a service provided by Calendly, LLC for the provision of calendar data, with which The Cocktailmaker can integrate corresponding content on its pages.

Personal data processed: Email; Geographical location; Device information; Calendar entries; Name; Phone number; Tracker.

Processing location: United States - Privacy policy.

YouTube IFrame Player (Google Ireland Limited)

YouTube IFrame Player is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited for the visualisation of video content, with which The Cocktailmaker can integrate corresponding content on its pages.

Through this service, The Cocktailmaker may collect Data directly or indirectly on or from the User's device, including through the use of Trackers. Users can deny access to their data via the Security settings from Google. Users can contact the provider at any time using the contact details provided in this document to request further information on data protection settings.

Data collected via the service may also be used by third parties to deliver interest-based advertising. Users can opt out of this via the device settings or via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page object to interest-based advertising by third parties.

Personal Data processed: User ID; Data communicated to use the service; Device information; Username; Usage data; Password; Tracker; Data communicated while using the service.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt out.

Vimeo video (Vimeo, LLC)

Vimeo is a visualisation service for video content provided by Vimeo, LLC, with which The Cocktailmaker can integrate corresponding content on its pages.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: United States - Privacy policy.

YouTube video widget (Google Ireland Limited)

YouTube is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited for the visualisation of video content, with which The Cocktailmaker can integrate corresponding content on its pages.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy.

YouTube video widget (enhanced privacy mode) (Google Ireland Limited)

YouTube is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited for the visualisation of video content, with which The Cocktailmaker can integrate corresponding content on its pages.
The widget is set so that YouTube cannot store information and cookies about users through The Cocktailmaker if the video is not played.

Processed personal data: Usage data; Tracker; Universally Unique Identifier (UUID).

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy.

Live chat

This type of service allows users to interact with third-party live chat platforms directly through The Cocktailmaker to contact or be contacted by The Cocktailmaker's dedicated support team.
If a corresponding service is installed, it may be able to collect navigation and usage data on the pages on which it is installed even if users are not actively using the service. Live chat conversations may also be logged.

Zoho SalesIQ (Zoho Corporation)

Zoho SalesIQ is a service for interacting with the Zoho live chat platform from Zoho Corporation.

Personal data processed: Number of sessions; User ID; Operating systems; Browser information; Email; Content of the email or message; IP address; Clicks; Country; Last name; Region; Session duration; Session statistics; Language; State; City; First name; Time zone.

Processing location: United States - Privacy policy.

Comments

Commenting services allow users to write and publish comments on the content that The Cocktailmaker contains.
Depending on the provider's settings, users can also leave anonymous comments. If users have also provided their email address with their personal data, this can be used to notify users about comments on the same content. Users are responsible for the content of their own comments.
If the comment service of a third-party provider is installed, this provider may be able to collect data from the data traffic for the pages on which the comment service is installed, even if the user does not use the comment service.

Own commentary system (The Cocktailmaker)

The Cocktailmaker has its own internal comment function.

Processed personal data: Email; Last Name; Username; Usage Data; Phone Number; Tracker; First Name; Website.

Data traffic

With this type of service, The Cocktailmaker can distribute its content via servers located in different countries and optimise its performance.
Which personal data is processed depends on the characteristics and type of execution of the services, the function of which is to filter the communication taking place via The Cocktailmaker and the user's browser.
In view of the widespread use of this system, it is difficult to determine the locations to which content containing users' personal data is transmitted.

Cloudflare (Cloudflare Inc.)

Cloudflare is a service provided by Cloudflare Inc. for the optimisation and distribution of data traffic.
The way in which Cloudflare's functions are integrated means that the service filters all traffic taking place via The Cocktailmaker, i.e. the communication taking place via The Cocktailmaker and the user's browser, and at the same time enables the collection of analytical data that The Cocktailmaker contains.

Processed personal data: Tracker; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

Processing location: United States - Privacy policy.

Remarketing

This type of service allows The Cocktailmaker and its partners to analyse how The Cocktailmaker has been used in previous sessions of the user in order to target, optimise and deploy advertising.
This activity is facilitated through the tracking of usage data and the use of trackers that collect information which is then transferred to the partners who manage the remarketing and behavioural targeting activities.
Some services offer a remarketing option based on email address lists.
Services of this type generally offer the option to opt-out of such tracking. In addition to any opt-out feature offered by the services mentioned below, users can learn more about how to opt-out of interest-based advertising in general in the relevant section "How to opt-out of interest-based advertising" in this document.

Remarketing with Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)

Remarketing with Google Analytics is a remarketing and behavioural targeting service provided by Google Ireland Limited that combines the tracking activities carried out by Google Analytics and its cookies with the Google Ads advertising network and the Doubleclick cookie.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt Out.

Manage contacts and send messages

This type of service enables the management of a database of e-mail contacts, telephone numbers or any other contact information to communicate with the user.
The services may also collect data about the date and time the message was read by the user, as well as when the user interacts with incoming messages, for example by clicking on links contained therein.

ZOHO Campaigns (Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd.)

ZOHO Campaigns is an email address management and messaging service provided by Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

Personal Data processed: Email; Gender; Country; Last Name; Company Name; Usage Data; Physical Address; Billing Information; State; City; Phone Number; First Name.

Processing location: United States - Privacy policy.

User databases

These types of services allow the Provider to create User profiles by first using the email address, name or other information that the User has provided to The Cocktailmaker, as well as to track User activity through analytics functionalities. This personal data can also be matched with publicly available information about the User (such as social media profiles) and used to build a personal profile that the Provider can display and use to improve The Cocktailmaker.
Some of these services may also provide for the sending of timed messages to the user, such as e-mails that The Cocktailmaker links to certain actions.

ZOHO CRM (Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd.)

ZOHO CRM is a user database management service from Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

Personal data processed: Email; country; surname; company name; physical address; state; city; telephone number; first name.

Processing location: United States - Privacy policy.

Advertising

This type of service allows user data to be used for advertising purposes. Advertising messages are displayed in the form of banners and other advertisements via The Cocktailmaker and may be adapted based on behaviour. This does not mean that all personal data is used for this purpose. Further information and terms of use are listed below.
Some of the services listed below may use trackers to identify users, for behavioural retargeting, i.e. to display ads tailored to the user's interests and behaviour, or to measure ad performance. For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective services.
Services of this type generally offer the option to opt-out of such tracking. In addition to any opt-out feature offered by the services mentioned below, users can learn more about how to opt-out of interest-based advertising in general in the relevant section "How to opt-out of interest-based advertising" in this document.

Conversion tracking of meta adverts (meta pixels) (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited)

Conversion tracking of meta adverts (meta pixel) is an analytics service provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited that links data from the meta advertising network with actions taken by The Cocktailmaker. The meta pixel tracks conversions attributable to adverts on Facebook, Instagram and the Audience Network.

Processed personal data: Usage Data; Tracker.

Processing location: Ireland - Privacy policy - Opt out.

Information on the rejection of interest
based advertising

In addition to any opt-out feature provided by the services listed in this document, users can learn more about how to opt-out of interest-based advertising in general in the relevant section of the Cookie Policy.

Cookie Policy

The Cocktailmaker uses Tracker. Further information can be found in the Cookie Policy.

Further information for users

Legal bases of the processing

The provider may only process users' personal data if one of the following points applies:

Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes.
the data collection is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract with the user and/or for pre-contractual measures;
the processing is necessary for the fulfilment of a legal obligation to which the provider is subject;
the processing is related to a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the provider;
processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the provider or by a third party.

In any case, the provider will be happy to provide information about the specific legal basis on which the processing is based, in particular whether the provision of personal data is a legal or contractual obligation or a prerequisite for the conclusion of a contract.

Further information on the storage period

Therefore applies:

Personal data collected for the purpose of fulfilling a contract concluded between the provider and the user will be stored until this contract has been completely fulfilled.
Personal data collected to protect the legitimate interests of the provider will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil these purposes. Users can obtain more information about the legitimate interests of the Owner in the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.

In addition, the provider is permitted to store personal data for a longer period of time if the user has consented to such processing, as long as the consent is not revoked. Furthermore, the provider may be obliged to store personal data for a longer period of time if this is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation or by order of an authority.

After the retention period has expired, personal data will be deleted. Therefore, the right of access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be asserted after the retention period has expired.

The rights of users under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Users can exercise certain rights in relation to their data processed by the provider.

In particular, users have the right to do the following to the extent permitted by law:

Revoke your consent at any time. If the user has previously consented to the processing of personal data, they can withdraw their consent at any time.
object to the processing of their data. The user has the right to object to the processing of their data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent.
receive information about their data. The user has the right to know whether the data is being processed by the provider, to receive information about individual aspects of the processing and to receive a copy of the data.
Have it checked and corrected. The user has the right to check the accuracy of his/her data and to request that it be updated or corrected.
request the restriction of the processing of their data. Users have the right to restrict the processing of their data. In this case, the provider will not process the data for any purpose other than storage.
Request erasure or other removal of the personal data. Users have the right to demand that the provider delete their data.
receive your data and have it transferred to another controller. The user has the right to receive their data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without hindrance.
Submit a complaint. Users have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Users also have the right to be informed of the legal basis for the transfer of data abroad or to an international organisation governed by international law or established by two or more countries, such as the UN, and of the security measures taken by the provider to protect their data.

Details on the right to object to processing

If personal data are processed in the public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the provider or to protect the legitimate interests of the provider, the user may object to this processing by providing a justification relating to his or her particular situation.

Users are informed that they can object to the processing of their personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time free of charge and without giving reasons. If the user objects to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes. Users can find out whether the provider processes personal data for direct marketing purposes in the relevant sections of this document.

How the rights can be exercised

All requests to exercise user rights may be addressed to the Owner using the contact details provided in this document. These requests can be made free of charge and will be answered by the Owner as soon as possible, at the latest within one month, providing Users with the information required by law. Any rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing shall be communicated by the Owner to all recipients to whom personal data have been disclosed, if any. Unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. The provider shall inform the user of these recipients if the user so requests.

Further information for users in Switzerland

This section applies to users in Switzerland and replaces all other possibly differing or contradictory information in the privacy policy for these users.

Further details on the categories of data processed, the purposes of the processing, the categories of recipients of the personal data, if any, the retention period and further information on personal data can be found in the Section "Detailed information on the processing of personal data" in this document.

The rights of users under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection

Users may exercise certain rights in relation to their data in accordance with the law, including the following:

Right of access to personal data;
the right to object to the processing of their personal data (which also allows users to request the restriction of the processing of personal data, the deletion or destruction of personal data and the prohibition of the disclosure of certain personal data to third parties);
the right to receive their personal data and to transmit them to another controller (data portability);
the right to request the rectification of inaccurate personal data.

How to exercise these rights

All requests to exercise user rights may be addressed to the Owner using the contact details provided in this document. Such requests are free of charge and will be answered by the Owner as soon as possible, providing users with the information required by law.

Further information on the collection and processing of data

Legal measures

The User's personal data may be processed by the Provider for the purposes of legal enforcement within or in preparation of legal proceedings arising from the improper use of The Cocktailmaker or the associated services.
The user declares that he is aware that the provider could be obliged by the authorities to disclose personal data.

Further information about the user's personal data

In addition to the information listed in this privacy policy, The Cocktailmaker may provide the user with further contextual information relating to specific services or to the collection and processing of personal data upon request.

System logs and maintenance

The Cocktailmaker and third party services may collect files for operational and maintenance purposes that record the interaction taking place via The Cocktailmaker (system logs) or use other personal data (e.g. IP address) for this purpose.

Information not contained in this privacy policy

Further information on the collection or processing of personal data can be requested from the provider at any time using the contact details provided.

Changes to this privacy policy

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within The Cocktailmaker and/or - as far as technically and legally feasible - sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. Users are therefore advised to visit this page regularly and in particular to check the date of the last change indicated at the bottom of the page.

If changes affect the use of data based on the user's consent, the provider will - if necessary - obtain new consent.

Conceptual
Provisions and legal information

Personal data (or data)

All information by which the identity of a natural person is or can be determined directly or in connection with other information.

Usage data

Information that The Cocktailmaker (or third party services used by The Cocktailmaker) collects automatically, such as: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers of users who use The Cocktailmaker, the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses, the time of the request, the method used to send the request to the server, the size of the response file received, the numerical code indicating the status of the server response (successful result, error, etc.), the country of origin, the functions of the browser and operating system used by the user, the various time details per request (e.g. how much time was spent on each page of the application), and the path used within the application.This includes the country of origin, the functions of the browser and operating system used by the user, the various time details per call (e.g. how much time was spent on each page of the application) and details of the path followed within an application, in particular the order of the pages visited, as well as other information about the operating system of the device and/or the user's IT environment.

Users

The person using The Cocktailmaker who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the data subject.

Affected party

The natural person to whom the personal data relates.

Processor (or processor)

Natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller as described in this privacy policy.

Responsible party (or provider, sometimes also owner)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of The Cocktailmaker. Unless otherwise stated, the controller is the natural or legal person through whom The Cocktailmaker is offered.

The Cocktailmaker (or this application)

The hardware or software tool with which the user's personal data is collected and processed.

Service

The service offered by The Cocktailmaker as described in the relevant terms and conditions (if any) and on this website/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise stated, all references in this document to the European Union refer to all current Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Cookie

Cookies are trackers that consist of a small data record stored in the user's browser.

Tracker

The term tracker refers to any technology - e.g. cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags or fingerprinting - that can be used to track users, e.g. by enabling access to or storage of information on the user device.