<h1>Privacy Policy</h1>
<h2>1. An overview of data protection</h2>
<h3>General information</h3> <p>The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of
what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data”
comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of
data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.</p>
<h3>Data recording on this website</h3> <h4>Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this
website (i.e., the “controller”)?</h4> <p>The data on this website is processed by the operator of the
website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party
(referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.</p> <h4>How do we
record your data?</h4> <p>We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for
instance be information you enter into our contact form.</p> <p>Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems
automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical
information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded
automatically when you access this website.</p> <h4>What are the purposes we use your data for?</h4> <p>A
portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used
to analyze your user patterns.</p> <h4>What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?</h4>
<p>You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal
data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data
are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at
any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of
your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the
competent supervising agency.</p> <p>Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about
this or any other data protection related issues.</p>
<h2>2. Hosting</h2>
<p>We are hosting the content of our website at the following provider:</p>
<h3>Webflow</h3> <p>The provider is the Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103,
USA (hereinafter referred to as “Webflow”). When you visit our website, Webflow records various
logfiles, including your IP address.</p> <p>Webflow is a tool for the creation and hosting of websites.
Webflow stores cookies or other recognition technologies that are required for the depiction of the site, for the
provision of certain website functions and to guarantee its security (necessary cookies).</p> <p>For details, please
consult the data privacy policy of Webflow: <a href="https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy</a>.</p> <p>We use Webflow on the
basis of Art.6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is depicted as reliable as
possible. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art.
6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to
information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This
consent can be revoked at any time.</p> <p>The transfer of data to the United States is based on the standard
contract clauses of the EU Commission. For details, please go to: <a href="https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-
policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy</a>.</p>
<p>The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF
is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European
data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply
with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: <a
href="https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-
detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000TT9jAAG&status=Active" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https:/
/www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-
detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000TT9jAAG&status=Active</a></p>
<h4>Data processing</h4> <p>We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-
mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data
of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.</p>
<h2>3. General information and mandatory information</h2>
<h3>Data protection</h3> <p>The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data
very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory
data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.</p> <p>Whenever you use this website, a variety
of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you.
This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also
explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.</p> <p>We herewith advise you that the
transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not
possible to completely protect data against third-party access.</p>
<h3>Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)</h3>
<p>The data processing controller on this website is:</p> <p>SÜSS Beratende Ingenieure GmbH & Co.
KG<br />
Lina-Ammon-Str. 15<br />
90471 Nürnberg<br />
Deutschland</p>
<p>Phone: +49 911 860 95-0<br />
E-mail: nuernberg@ibsuess.de</p>
<p>The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as
to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).</p>
<h3>Storage duration</h3> <p>Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your
personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a
justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have
other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the
latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.</p>
<h3>General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website</h3> <p>If you have consented
to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special
categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of
personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to
the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data
processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is
required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your
data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation,
we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of
our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case
is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.</p>
<h3>Recipients of personal data</h3> <p>In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various
external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only
disclose personal data to external parties if this is required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally
obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure
pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors,
we only disclose personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of
joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.</p>
<h3>Revocation of your consent to the processing of data</h3> <p>A wide range of data processing transactions
are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already
given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your
revocation.</p>
<h3>Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21
GDPR)</h3> <p>IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU
HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON
GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON
THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED,
PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO
LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT
COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH
YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING,
EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).</p>
<p>IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU
HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE
PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT
IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL
SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO
ART. 21(2) GDPR).</p>
<h3>Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency</h3> <p>In the event of violations of the
GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state
where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The
right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal
recourses.</p>
<h3>Right to data portability</h3> <p>You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of
your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable
format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is
technically feasible.</p>
<h3>Information about, rectification and eradication of data</h3> <p>Within the scope of the applicable statutory
provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients
as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data
rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data,
please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.</p>
<h3>Right to demand processing restrictions</h3> <p>You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions
as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to
demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:</p> <ul> <li>In the event that you should dispute
the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need some time to verify this claim. During the time that
this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.</li>
<li>If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand
the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.</li> <li>If we do not
need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right
to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.</li> <li>If you have
raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be weighed against each
other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand a restriction of
the processing of your personal data.</li> </ul> <p>If you have restricted the processing of your personal data,
these data – with the exception of their archiving – may be processed only subject to your consent or
to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for
important public interest reasons cited by the European Union or a member state of the EU.</p>
<h3>SSL and/or TLS encryption</h3> <p>For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential
content, such as purchase orders or inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an
SSL or a TLS encryption program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line
of the browser switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the
lock icon in the browser line.</p> <p>If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be
read by third parties.</p>
<h2>4. Recording of data on this website</h2>
<h3>Cookies</h3> <p>Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies
are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the
duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies).
Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on
your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.</p>
<p>Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies).
Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g., cookies
for handling payment services).</p> <p>Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential
since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g., the shopping cart function or
the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.</p>
<p>Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of
certain functions you want to use (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the
optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g., cookies that provide measurable insights into the web audience),
shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The operator of the website has
a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision
of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies
has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of the consent obtained (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and
§ 25 (1) TTDSG); this consent may be revoked at any time.</p> <p>You have the option to set up your browser
in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in
specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-
function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions
of this website may be limited.</p> <p>Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this
privacy policy.</p>
