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Privacy policy

Thank you for your interest in our website. The protection of your privacy is very important to us. Below we inform you in detail about how we handle your data.

As a matter of principle, we collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent that this is necessary for the provision of a functional website as well as our contents and services. 

1.Name and address of the responsible party in accordance with Art. 4 Para. 7 DS-GVO

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Gob Squad Arts Collective GmbH Leipziger Str. 54 10117 Berlin, Germany.

E-mail: info@gobsquad.com

2.Collection of personal data when visiting our website

When you use our website for information purposes only, we only collect the personal data that your browser sends to the server we use. If you wish to view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display our website to you and to ensure its stability and security (legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO):

IP address

Date and time of the request

Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Content of the request (specific page)

Access status/HTTP status code

Amount of data transferred in each case

Website from which the request came

Browser

Operating system and its interface

Language and version of the browser software.

3. Use of cookies 

We use cookies that are necessary for the functioning of the website (for example, for the language settings). Cookies are text files that are stored on the computer of the user of the website and contain information about websites and domains visited during the visit to our website. The basis for this lies in Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that you can use our website without disruption and that you can take advantage of our offers. If the setting of cookies is necessary to fulfil a contract with you (for example, for the shopping basket function), the data collection is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) DS-GVO. If we have obtained the consent of the user to the setting of cookies, the data collection is based on Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) DS-GVO.

4. Matomo

We collect data on the reach of our website with the help of Matomo. Matomo uses cookies for this purpose if you have consented to the use of these cookies. The following data is then collected when you access our website: Your IP address, the individual page called up on our website, the website from which the user:in reached the page called up (referrer), the approximate geographical location, the browser, the length of stay and the frequency of calling up the website. The IP address is anonymised so that no conclusion can be drawn about the identity of the user.

The information obtained through the cookies is only transmitted and stored on the Gob Squad server so that user behaviour can be evaluated. 

The purpose of the data collection and processing is the measurement of reach and the adjustment of marketing measures with the help of the usage statistics that we receive through Matomo. 

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DS-GVO.  

5. Contacting us by e-mail

As soon as you take the opportunity to contact us via the e-mails provided on our website, the following data will be stored with the transmission:

E-mail

Name

First name

Address, if applicable

Telephone number, if applicable

The data will be used exclusively for processing correspondence. Your personal data will not be passed on to third parties. 

The legal basis for the processing and storage of your personal data in the context of contacting us is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. The purpose of the processing is the handling of the contact. The legitimate interest follows from this. If the purpose of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for processing your personal data is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. b DS-GVO. 

The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse and to ensure the security of our information technology system. 

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. This is the case when the conversation with you has ended and it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

6. Order and payment processing 

When you purchase goods in our web shop, we collect data in the form of your name, e-mail address, address, IP address, the amount to be paid or paid and your chosen payment method.

PayPal

If you choose PayPal as your payment method, we will forward the data required to process the payment to the company PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg. 

The data forwarded by us includes the data collected by us in the course of the ordering process, i.e. as a rule:

Name

Address

E-mail address and telephone number

IP address

In order to check your creditworthiness, PayPal has the option of transmitting this data to credit agencies. Further information on the data collected by PayPal can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full/.

The legal basis for the transfer of data is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b DS-GVO. Your data will only be passed on for the purpose of processing the payment and only to the extent that it is necessary for this purpose. 

If you choose the payment method “credit card”, you will also be forwarded to PayPal, but you do not need a PayPal account. We forward the data required for payment processing to PayPal, this is usually IP address and your name. PayPal will then collect data in the form of the name of:the credit card holder:in, the credit card number, the validity period of the credit card and the security code. The legal basis for the transfer of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DS-GVO. Your data will only be passed on for the purpose of processing the payment and only insofar as it is necessary for this purpose.

7. Social Plugins

The links to social media on our website are not integrated via so-called plugins. The embedded graphics with the providers’ logos merely contain an HTTP link to our pages at the respective provider. When our website is called up, no connection is established to the providers’ servers and no personal data is transmitted to the providers.

8. Facebook

We maintain an online presence within the social network Facebook and process inventory data (e.g. names, addresses), contact data (e.g. e-mail, telephone numbers), content data (e.g. entries in online forms) of the users in this context. In addition, usage data (e.g. web pages visited, interest in content, access times), meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses), location data (information on the geographical position of a device or a person) are collected. Facebook sets cookies to generate the data.

For the data collected, we are jointly responsible with Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, parent company: Facebook, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA; website: https://www.facebook.com. The joint responsibility agreement we have with Facebook can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.

We would like to point out that when using our Facebook page, user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for the users, because it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of the users. The standard contractual clause for data transfer can be found at https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum.  

For a detailed description of the respective forms of processing carried out by Facebook (in particular for market research and advertising purposes with the help of cookies) and the options for objection, please refer to the data protection declarations and information of Facebook at https://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

The purposes of data collection and processing are reach measurement, target group formation, tracking for interest-based profiling and adjustment of marketing measures with the help of the usage statistics that Facebook compiles as part of Facebook Page Insights. In addition, the data collection is used for communication with the users of the Facebook page (e.g. when contacting them via Facebook). 

In the case of requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights, we would like to point out that these can most effectively be asserted with the providers. Only the providers have access to the users’ data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. If you still need help, you can contact us.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. The legitimate interest results from the fact that we want to communicate with the users of the social networks and answer contact requests. In addition, we have an interest in user-related and efficient advertising for our offers, which is made possible by Facebook Insights. If a contact on the social networks is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the legal basis for the processing is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. b DS-GVO. 

9. YouTube

We maintain an online presence within the social network YouTube and embed YouTube videos on our website. YouTube is offered by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, parent company: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, website: https://www.youtube.com. Within the scope of use, inventory data (e.g. names, user names) or content data (e.g. entries in online forms or comments) of the users are collected. In addition, usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times), meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses), location data (information on the geographical position of a device or a person) are collected. YouTube sets cookies to generate this data. From this data, we can generate information about our target group and their behaviour with the help of YouTube Analytics. However, we have no influence on the scope of data collection by YouTube. More information on the type, scope and processing form of the data collected by YouTube and the objection options can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We would like to point out that when using our YouTube page, user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for the users, because it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of the users. The standard contractual clauses for data transfer can be found at https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/10042247?hl=de. 

The purposes of data collection and processing are reach measurement, target group formation, tracking for interest-based profiling and adjustment of marketing measures with the help of usage statistics that YouTube compiles as part of YouTube Analytics. In addition, the data collection serves to communicate with the users of the YouTube site (e.g. when contacting YouTube). 

In the case of requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights, we would like to point out that these can most effectively be asserted with the providers. Only the providers have access to the users’ data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. Should you nevertheless require assistance, you can contact us.

The legal basis for the collection of data through the operation of our YouTube channel is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. The legitimate interest results from the fact that we want to communicate with the users of the social networks and answer contact requests. In addition, we have an interest in user-related and efficient advertising for our offers, which is made possible by YouTube Analytics. If a contact on the social networks aims at the conclusion of a contract, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b DS-GVO. The collection of data through embedded YouTube videos on our website is based on Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. We have a considerable interest in analysing the behaviour of the users who watch our videos in order to constantly improve our offer.

10. Instagram 

We maintain an online presence within the social network Instagram, which is provided by Instagram Inc, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA, parent company: Facebook, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA; website: https://www.instagram.com. In this context, inventory data (e.g. names, addresses), contact data (e.g. e-mail, telephone numbers), content data (e.g. entries in online forms) of the users are processed. In addition, usage data (e.g. web pages visited, interest in content, access times), meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses), location data (information on the geographical position of a device or a person) are collected. Instagram sets cookies to generate the data. From this data, we can generate information about our target group and their behaviour with the help of Instagram Insights. However, we have no influence on the scope of data collection by Instagram. More information on the type, scope and processing form of the data collected by Instagram and the options to object can be found at https://de-de.facebook.com/help/instagram/155833707900388).

We would like to point out that when using our Instagram page, user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for the users, because it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of the users. The standard contractual clause for data transfer can be found at https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum.  

The purposes of data collection and processing are reach measurement, target group formation, tracking for interest-based profiling and adjustment of marketing measures with the help of the usage statistics that Instagram creates as part of Instagram Page Insights. In addition, the data collection serves the communication with the users of the Instagram page (e.g. when contacting via Instagram). 

In the event of requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights, we would like to point out that these can most effectively be asserted with the providers. Only the providers have access to the users’ data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. If you still need help, you can contact us.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. The legitimate interest results from the fact that we want to communicate with the users of the social networks and answer contact requests. In addition, we have an interest in user-related and efficient advertising for our offers, which is made possible by Instagram Page Insights.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. The legitimate interest results from the fact that we want to communicate with the users of the social networks and answer contact requests. In addition, we have an interest in user-related and efficient advertising for our offers, which is made possible by Instagram Page Insights. If a contact on the social networks is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the legal basis for the processing is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. b DS-GVO. 

11. Twitter

We would like to point out that you use the Twitter short message service offered by us and its functions on your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of the interactive functions (e.g. sharing, rating). When using the service, data about you is collected and processed by Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 D02 AX07, Ireland. This data includes your IP address, the application you are using, details of the terminal device you are using (including device ID and application ID), information about websites you have visited, your location and your mobile phone provider. This data is assigned to the data of your Twitter account or your Twitter profile. Twitter buttons or widgets integrated into websites and the use of cookies enable Twitter to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Twitter profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered tailored to you. As the provider of the information service, we do not collect or process any other data from your use of our short message service.

We would like to point out that when using our Twitter page, data of users outside the European Union may be processed. This may result in risks for users, for example because it could make it more difficult to enforce the rights of users.  

For a detailed description of the respective forms of processing carried out by Twitter (in particular for market research and advertising purposes with the help of cookies) and the possibilities of objection, please refer to the data protection declarations and information provided by Twitter at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de. Furthermore, you have the option of requesting information via the Twitter data protection form or the archive requirements: https://help.twitter.com/de/managing-your-account/how-to-download-your-twitter-archive. 

12. Vimeo

For the creation and hosting of videos we use the software of Vimeo, Vimeo LLC, 555 West 18th Street, New York 10011, USA. 

Vimeo collects information about visitors to our site, such as their IP address and which of our pages they have visited. For more information, please visit https://vimeo.com/privacy. We use Vimeo in “do-not-track” mode, so that no cookies are set.

We would like to point out that when using Vimeo, user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for the users, because it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of the users. The standard contractual clause for data transfer can be found at https://vimeo.com/privacy.

The use of Vimeo serves the appealing presentation of our online content. It is therefore based on Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. 

13. Newsletter

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect data in the form of your name and e-mail address. We use this data exclusively for sending the newsletter. The newsletter is sent via Mailchimp – Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE STE 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. Mailchimp allows us to analyse the use of our newsletter. For example, we can see whether a message was opened or which links were clicked on and how often. You can find a detailed description of the data and its analysis at https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/#4._Privacy_for_Visitors. 

We would like to point out that when ordering the newsletter from Mailchimp, user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for the users, because it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of the users. The standard contractual clause for data transfer can be found at https://mailchimp.com/legal/data-processing-addendum/.

The collection of data only takes place with your consent and is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a DS-GVO. 

14. Your rights

You have the following rights with regard to the personal data concerning you:

Right to information

Right of revocation if you have consented to the processing of your data

Right to correction or deletion

Right to restriction of processing

Right to object to processing

Right to data portability

In addition, you have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about our processing of your personal data. 

15. Deletion of data by data controllers

We process and store your personal data only for the period of time necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or if we are legally obliged to do so.

If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed for us by law expires, we will block or delete the personal data in accordance with the statutory provisions. No action on your part is required for this.