Privacy Policy

Controller

The responsible entity within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection laws is: DKB Code Factory GmbH, Friedrichstraße 200, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

The Data Protection Officer of the controller is: Hans Meyer zu Duettingdorf; Email: privacy@dkbcodefactory.com

DKB Code Factory GmbH ("DKB Code Factory") is committed to the following principles for protecting your data.

DKB Code Factory processes personal data as necessary for initiating or fulfilling contractual relationships with the data subject or for providing the services requested. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

DKB Code Factory processes personal data beyond this only with explicit consent or on the basis of a data protection legal provision or legal obligation. The main legal frameworks are the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Personal data includes, for example, names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and other information required to conduct business. Processing data also includes storing and transmitting collected personal data. The personal data of data subjects will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for processing no longer applies.

Handling of Applicant Data

If a data subject applies to DKB Code Factory, submits personal data for employment purposes via the DKB Code Factory website or through a third-party website (e.g., a job board), or contacts DKB Code Factory for this purpose, DKB Code Factory processes this personal data in order to contact the data subject. DKB Code Factory stores applicants’ personal data for this purpose for a period of 6 months. The legal basis for this data processing is Section 26(1) BDSG (establishing an employment relationship).

To support the recruitment and hiring process, DKB Code Factory uses the service provider Greenhouse Software Inc., 110 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011, USA ("Greenhouse") as a data processor. Greenhouse processes applicants’ personal data exclusively on behalf of and according to the instructions of DKB Code Factory. Greenhouse is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. A current certificate can be accessed [here]. Based on this agreement between the U.S. and the European Commission, the latter has determined an adequate level of data protection for companies certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

DKB Code Factory also processes personal data if a data subject provides information via social media platforms such as LinkedIn or XING. This data is processed to offer job opportunities. Applicant data will be stored for this purpose for 6 months. The legal basis is Section 26(1) BDSG (employment) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in recruitment).

Use of Cookies

Google Tag Manager

DKB Code Factory uses Google Tag Manager on its website. This service is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, based on a data processing agreement. Google Tag Manager is a tool that enables the integration of technologies on the website based on previously made consent settings. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform any independent analytics. It is solely used to manage and deploy tools integrated via it. The IP address of the user's device is captured but not stored. Personal data may be processed by Google outside the EU/EEA. A list of potential data processing locations can be found at: https://www.google.com/about/datacenters/locations/. Google Ireland Limited has contractually committed to appropriate safeguards for transferring personal data outside the EU/EEA in accordance with Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. The legal basis for the use of Google Tag Manager, regarding access to the device, is Section 25(2)(2) TDDDG. The service is essential for managing cookies and implementing user consent settings. Processing of the mentioned personal data is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in effectively managing our cookie technologies.

Webtrekk

DKB Code Factory uses “Webtrekk” on its website. This service is provided by Mapp Digital c/o Webtrekk GmbH, Schönhauser Allee 148, 10435 Berlin, based on a data processing agreement. Webtrekk enables statistical analysis of website usage to identify issues and investigate potential causes in order to provide a user-friendly website. These statistical data are also used to continuously improve the website and develop new sections in a user-friendly way. IP addresses are significantly shortened upon recognition and then immediately deleted. Cookies are deleted no later than 6 months after being set. The legal basis for the use of Webtrekk, regarding access to the device, is Section 25(2)(2) TDDDG. This service is essential for identifying issues and ensuring stable and secure website operations, as well as optimizing the site to meet user needs. Processing of personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in the aforementioned purposes and improving website usability.

Contact

If a request is submitted via the contact form on the DKB Code Factory website, the data entered (contact information, message content, and any attached files containing personal data) will be processed to handle the inquiry. Processing takes place to safeguard the legitimate interests of DKB Code Factory (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), specifically to provide secure contact, encrypted data transmission, and customer service. Data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purpose.

Data Subject Rights

Each data subject has the right to access (Art. 15 GDPR), rectification (Art. 16 GDPR), erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), and data portability (Art. 20 GDPR). Limitations under Sections 34 and 35 BDSG apply to access and erasure rights. Additionally, there is the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR in conjunction with Section 19 BDSG).

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (data processing based on legitimate interests), including profiling based on this provision. If you object, DKB Code Factory will no longer process your personal data unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Where your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to such processing, including profiling related to such marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, DKB Code Factory will no longer process your data for these purposes.

Objections may be submitted without any specific format and preferably addressed to: DKB Code Factory, Friedrichstraße 100, 10117 Berlin, or via email to privacy@dkbcodefactory.com.

You may withdraw your consent to the collection, processing, and use of personal data at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal should be directed to: DKB Code Factory, Friedrichstraße 100, 10117 Berlin, or via email to privacy@dkbcodefactory.com. Please note that certain services may no longer be provided if consent is withdrawn. In some cases, this may affect the continuation of a contractual relationship.

External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites. This privacy notice does not apply to those websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies provided there.