Data protection
A.Data protection with general information
The following information will give you an easy overview of the use of your personal data (hereinafter referred to as “data”). This applies as part of the provision of my services, be it in online or offline offers, member areas, affiliated websites, as well as the entire external appearance on my social media profiles, such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube (hereinafter referred to as “online offers”) ). Your personal data is collected when you visit Ruth Verena Weber’s websites. For detailed information on the subject of data protection, please refer to the individual text sections of the individually listed data protection declarations. For a more detailed explanation of the use of the terms “processing” or “controller”, please refer to the definitions of the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Art.4.
1.) Responsibility for data collection
The data collection on this website, as on all Ruth Verena Weber websites, is carried out by the website operator itself. The contact details can be found in the imprint of this website.
2.) Types of data collection
* Inventory data (e.g. personal master data such as name and address)
*Contact details (e.g. email, telephone number)
* Content data (e.g. text input during collaboration, photography, videos e.g. during interviews)
*Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, length of stay)
* Meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses)
3.) Use of data
The personal data is used to provide online and offline offers and their content as well as functions. The data is also used to answer contact inquiries and communicate with the user/reader. Furthermore, the data is used for security measures and for the analytical evaluation of reach, visibility and marketing. This data can be used to permanently optimize the website and the provision of error-free content.
4.) Data collection
On the one hand, your data is collected through personal contact when you personally provide me with your contact details. This can be data that you have passed on to me, for example via a contact form or by entering your data when registering for an event. Otherwise, your data will be collected automatically or with your consent by the automatic IT system when you visit the websites. With regard to automatic collection, primarily technical data is collected as soon as you enter the websites (e.g. internet browser, operating system, time of page views,…). By agreeing to the data protection declaration when you enter Ruth Verena Weber’s websites, the data is collected automatically.
5.) Your rights regarding your data
Your data will be handled respectfully and responsibly. You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your data free of charge at any time. You are also permitted to request the correction or deletion of your data. Written notification is requested for this. Likewise, your consent to the data protection regulations and data processing (which is given via the cookie at the beginning of the page view with “Agree”) can be revoked at any time and in the future. You also have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted under certain requirements. And of course you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority.
If your data is used by third parties for reasons unknown to me, I ask you to notify me immediately (contact in the legal notice) in order to prevent or avoid any damage.
However, I would like to point out that complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me (contact in the legal notice).
In accordance with the legal requirements and taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs and the type of scope, circumstances and purposes of the processing, as well as the different probability of occurrence and severity of the risk for the rights and freedoms of natural persons, I make appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.
Note on the responsible body:
The responsible body for data processing on this website is:
Ruth Weber
Litschentaltstr.31
77960 Seelbach
Email: reconnectbeyond@gmail.com
The responsible body is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).
6.) Relevant legal bases
In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we will inform you of the legal basis for our data processing. For users from the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), i.e. the EU and the EEC, the following applies, unless the legal basis is stated in the data protection declaration:
The legal basis for obtaining consent is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a and Article 7 GDPR;
The legal basis for processing to fulfill our services and carry out contractual measures as well as answer inquiries is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR;
The legal basis for processing to fulfill our legal obligations is Article 6 (1) (c) GDPR;
In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
The legal basis for the processing necessary to carry out a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the person responsible is Article 6 (1) (e) GDPR.
The legal basis for processing to protect our legitimate interests is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
The processing of data for purposes other than those for which they were collected is determined in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 (4) GDPR.
The processing of special categories of data (according to Art. 9 Para. 1 GDPR) is determined in accordance with the provisions of Art. 9 Para. 2 GDPR.
7.) Agency services
My customers‘ data is processed and used as part of my contractual services (coaching, online courses, training, offline courses, consulting services and training services).
This involves inventory data (e.g., customer master data, such as names or addresses), contact data (e.g., email, telephone numbers), content data (e.g., text entries, photographs, floor plans, videos), contract data (e.g., subject matter of the contract, term), Payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history), usage and metadata (e.g. as part of the evaluation and measurement of the success of marketing measures). No special categories of personal data are processed here, unless they are part of a commissioned processing.
Those affected are: customers, interested parties, as well as users, website visitors or employees and third parties.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide contractual services, billing and my customer service. The legal basis for processing results from Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR (contractual services), Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR (analysis, statistics, optimization, security measures). Personal data is processed that is necessary to justify and fulfill the contractual services and I point out the necessity of the information. Disclosure to external parties will only occur if it is necessary as part of the order. When processing the data provided to me as part of an order, I act in accordance with the instructions of the client and the legal requirements for order processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR and do not process the data for purposes other than those specified in the order. The data will also be deleted after the statutory warranty and comparable obligations have expired. The retention of the data is checked every three years and ten years is required for retention. In the case of statutory archiving obligations, deletion takes place after their expiry (6 years, in accordance with Section 257 Paragraph 1 HGB, 10 Years, in accordance with Section 147 Paragraph 1 AO). In the case of data that was disclosed to me by the client as part of an order, I delete the data in accordance with the specifications of the order, generally after the end of the order.
8.) Administration, financial accounting, office organization, contact management
The personal data is processed as part of administrative tasks, such as organization of my company, financial accounting and compliance with legal obligations, such as archiving. In doing so, we process the same data that we process as part of the provision of our contractual services. The basis for processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter c. GDPR, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. GDPR. Customers, interested parties, business partners and website visitors are affected by the processing.
Purpose: Administration, financial accounting, office organization, archiving of data. These all correspond to the tasks that serve to maintain my business activities, carry out my tasks and provide my services.
Deletion of data with regard to contractual services and the contractual communication corresponds to the stated information about the processing activities.
The data is transmitted and disclosed to the tax authorities, advisors (e.g. tax advisors or auditors), as well as to other fee offices and payment service providers. The data is also stored based on my business interest in providing information to suppliers, organizers and other business partners, for example for the purpose of later contact. The storage is generally permanent.
9.) Terms used
“Personal Data” is defined as follows:
This is all information that relates to the identification of a natural person. „Identifiable“ is a person who can be recorded and viewed directly or indirectly, primarily through association with an identifier such as name, identification number, location data, one or more special features or online identifier (e.g. cookie). The physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural or social identity is used in the recording.
“Processing” is defined as follows:
This refers to any process that is carried out with or without the help of automated procedures to collect personal data. This is a very broad term that basically covers every practical handling of data.
“Pseudonymization” is defined as follows:
Means: Personal data can no longer be assigned to a specific person without the use of additional information, provided that this additional information is stored separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the data is not assigned to an identified or identifiable person.
„Profiling“ is defined as follows:
Profiling enables the analysis or prediction of a natural person through the automatic processing of personal data. Personal aspects such as work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or change of location and much more are taken into account. collected for better evaluation, which in turn can be used, for example, to adapt the website to the needs of visitors.
“Responsible person” is defined as follows:
A responsible person is a natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body. It decides alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data.
“Client” is defined as follows:
A client is a natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
10.) Collaboration with processors, joint controllers and third parties
Unless otherwise feasible, the data may be disclosed to other people and companies (processors, joint controllers or third parties, such as the use of agents or web hosts, etc.), or granted in another form of data access becomes. This only takes place on the basis of legal permission (e.g. when the data is transferred to third parties, such as payment service providers, which is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract), or a written agreement. This is for administrative purposes only.
11.Note on data transfer to the USA
My website includes, among other things, tools from companies that are based in the USA. If these tools are active, your personal data can be passed on to the US servers of the respective companies.
Note: The USA is not a safe third country within the meaning of the EU data protection law. In fact, US companies are obliged to hand over personal data to security authorities. You are not obliged to inform the person concerned of this step, nor can you as the person affected take legal action against it. Therefore, the forwarding of data that is processed, evaluated and permanently stored via my websites by the US authorities (e.g. secret service) cannot be ruled out. I have no influence on this processing activity.
12. Transfer to third countries
Data can also be processed via so-called third countries (i.e. outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or the Swiss Confederation). This can also happen when using third-party services or disclosing or transmitting data to other people or companies. However, with the prerequisite, the fulfillment of (pre-)contractual obligations based on your consent, based on a legal obligation or based on my legitimate interest.
Subject to legal or contractual permissions, I will only allow the data to be transferred to a third country if the legal requirements are met. This means that this only happens under an officially recognized determination of a data protection level that corresponds to the EU or compliance with officially recognized special contractual obligations.
B. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
1.) External hosting
This website is hosted by an external service provider (hoster namely All-inkl). The personal data collected on the website is stored on the host’s server. Data here is primarily: IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access and other data that is generated via the website.
The host is used for the purpose of fulfilling the contract with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast and efficient provision of our online offering by a professional provider (Art. 6 Para . 1 lit. f GDPR).
Care is taken to ensure that only the data that is necessary to fulfill the service obligation is processed.
Conclusion of a contract for order processing
In order to ensure data protection-compliant processing, we have concluded a contract for order processing with our host.
2.) Right to data portability
You are legally entitled to have the data automated based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a commonly used machine-readable format. If you request the data to be transferred directly to another person responsible, this step can only take place if it is technically feasible for me.
3.) SSL or TLS encryption
This website, as well as all other Ruth Verena Weber websites, use SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content (e.g. orders, inquiries) that you send to me. This can be recognized by the fact that the address line of the browser has changed from „http://“ to „https://“ and further by the lock symbol in your browser line.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to me cannot be read by third parties.
4.) Information, deletion and correction
By law, you are entitled at any time to receive free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient and the purpose of data processing, as well as, if necessary, the right to correct or delete the data. You are welcome to contact the address provided in the legal notice.
5.) Right to restrict processing
You are legally entitled to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. To do this, please contact the address given in the legal notice. You have the right under the following points:
If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data we hold about you, we will generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the review, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.
If the processing of your personal data was/is occurring unlawfully, you can request that data processing be restricted instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend or assert legal claims, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted instead of deletion.
If you have lodged an objection in accordance with Article 21 Para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be made between your interests and ours. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted
If your personal data is restricted (apart from your storage), this data can only be used with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person.
C. Revocation of your consent to data processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. And consent that has already been given can be revoked at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to object to data collection in special cases and to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 ABS. 1 LITER. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE TERMS. THE APPLICABLE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS DATA PROTECTION POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN PROOF COMPLEX REASONS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ASSERTMENT, EXERCISE OR REPRESENTATION IDENTIFICATION OF LEGAL CLAIMS ( OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADVERTISING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT IT IS CONNECTED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT ADVERTISING (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21 (2) GDPR).
1.) Objection to advertising emails
The use of contact details published as part of the imprint obligation to send unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby objected to. If unsolicited advertising information is sent, e.g. through spam emails, the operator of the site reserves the right to take express legal action if necessary.
2.) Right to complain to the responsible supervisory authority
If a violation of the GDPR occurs for the person concerned, the person concerned has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of their habitual residence, their place of work or the place of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.
D. Data collection on this website
1.) Server log files
Your browser data is automatically transmitted to us and collected and stored in so-called server log files by the website provider.
These are:
Browser type and browser version
operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing computer
Time of server request
IP address
This data will not be merged with other data sources.
This data is collected on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website – for this purpose the server log files must be recorded.
a.) Contact form
Using the contact form, your application data, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored by me for processing and inquiries in the event of follow-up questions. I will not pass on this data without further consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on my legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to me (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried.
If you request the deletion of your data in writing or the purpose of data storage no longer applies, I will delete your data. Here too, the data remains unaffected due to the need for legal regulations, in particular retention periods.
b.) Inquiries by email, telephone or fax
The processing of personal data also applies to contact via email, telephone or fax. The resulting data relating to your request will be stored and processed by me. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried.
The same applies here: If you request the deletion of your data in writing or the purpose of data storage no longer applies, I will delete your data. Here too, the data remains unaffected due to the need for legal regulations, in particular retention periods.
c.) Newsletter from the provider SendinBlue now called Brevo
The newsletter provider “SendinBlue” is integrated into this website. If you send me an email, the data will be further processed by the provider „SendinBlue“/“Brevo“. Data is collected primarily when you register for one of my events using the so-called Double Optin procedure. Your resulting data will be stored and processed by SendinBlue in relation to your request. The data is stored on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures. By registering for the newsletter – either directly via the offer to register for the newsletter, or indirectly, by registering an offer, your IP address and the date of registration will be saved. You can revoke your consent to the storage of data, the e-mail address and their use to send the newsletter at any time. The revocation can be done directly via the link in the newsletter (“unsubscribe” at the bottom of the newsletter), in your profile area or by sending a message to me personally. Contact details can be found in the legal notice.
As soon as you are unsubscribed, your email address may be stored in a so-called “blacklist”. This prevents future mailings. The data from the blacklist will be used exclusively for this purpose and will not be merged with others or further processed.
This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is not limited in time. You can object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interests.
Furthermore, sending the regular newsletter helps the recipient to be informed about current offers and opportunities. This may contain further links to third-party providers, which will be discussed in a separate point. If you would like to receive the newsletter, you will need a valid email address, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided or that the owner agrees to receive the newsletter. Further data is not collected. This data is only used to send the newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties. In addition, you can only access the newsletter or offer distribution list for current products and offers via a secure opt-in process. When you register for the newsletter, your IP address and the date of registration are saved. This storage serves solely as proof in the event that a third party misuses an email address and registers to receive the newsletter without the knowledge of the authorized person.
The newsletter is sent using “Sendinblue”, a newsletter delivery platform based in Paris, 47, rue de la Chaussée d’Antin, 75009 Paris, France.
The email addresses of my newsletter recipients, as well as their other data described in this information, are stored on Sendinblue’s servers in France. Sendinblue uses this information to send and evaluate the newsletters on my behalf. Furthermore, Sendinblue can, according to its own information, use this data to optimize or improve its own services, e.g. to technically optimize the dispatch and presentation of the newsletter or for economic purposes to determine which countries the recipients come from.
This also includes the analysis of the newsletter. This means that by sending the newsletter, you receive a statistical evaluation of the so-called “click rate”. This means: you can see how often the newsletter was clicked on and which links were made in a newsletter. This shows how often a particular link was noticed, and the newsletter can also be analyzed analytically according to other criteria such as age, gender or place of residence. This serves to adapt the newsletter to the desired target group.
However, Sendinblue does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them ourselves or pass the data on to third parties. Sendinblue is committed to complying with EU data protection regulations. You can view Sendinblue’s privacy policy here. You can view the latest GDPR-compliant guidelines from Sendinblue (entered into force on May 25, 2018) here.
If you unsubscribe from the newsletter after you have been unsubscribed from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored in a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider in order to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is not limited in time. You can object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interests.
Link: GDPR Sendinblue
I have concluded an order processing contract with the provider SendinBlue and fully implement the strict requirements of the data protection authorities when using SendinBlue.
d.) GMX
Data is also collected via the “GMX” email service (https://www.gmx.net/) at the email address: info.ruthweber@gmx.de. The mail provider sends messages via “GMX”/1&1Mail& Media GmbH when sending back the replies. GMX is an email platform with a branch office in 76135 Karlsruhe, Brauerstr. 48, Germany.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried.
The same applies here: If you request the deletion of your data in writing or the purpose of data storage no longer applies, I will delete your data. Here too, the data remains unaffected due to the need for legal regulations, in particular retention periods. The email address and other personal data sent by you (e.g. via a contact form on the website) are stored on GMX’s servers in Germany. GMX uses this information to send and evaluate emails on my behalf.
Furthermore, GMX can, according to its own information, use this data to optimize or improve its own services, e.g. to technically optimize the dispatch and presentation of the newsletter or for economic purposes to determine which countries the recipients come from. However, GMX does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them itself or pass the data on to third parties. GMX is therefore committed to complying with EU data protection regulations. You can view the latest GDPR-compliant guidelines from GMX here.
Link: GDPR GMX
I have concluded an order processing contract with the provider GMX/1&1Mail& Media GmbH and fully implement the strict requirements of the data protection authorities when using GMX.
d.) GMAIL
Data is also collected via the “GMAIL” email service (https://www.gmail.com/) at the email address: reconnectbeyond@gmail.com. The email provider sends messages using “Google Gmail” when sending back the replies. GMAIL is an email platform with a branch office in Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4 Ireland.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried.
The same applies here: If you request the deletion of your data in writing or the purpose of data storage no longer applies, I will delete your data. Here too, the data remains unaffected due to the need for legal regulations, in particular retention periods. The email address and other personal data sent by you (e.g. via a contact form on the website) are stored on GMAIL’s servers in Ireland/USA. GMAIL uses this information to send and evaluate emails on my behalf.
Furthermore, GMAIL can, according to its own information, use this data to optimize or improve its own services, e.g. to technically optimize the dispatch and presentation of the newsletter or for economic purposes to determine which countries the recipients come from. However, GMAIL does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them ourselves or pass the data on to third parties. GMAIL is therefore committed to complying with EU data protection regulations. You can view GMAIL’s latest GDPR-compliant guidelines here.
e.) Comments and contributions
The comment function on this page is used for exchange and communication between you and me. For the comment function, in addition to your comment, information about the time the comment was created, your email address and – if you do not comment anonymously – also your user name are stored.
Storage period for comments
The comments and the associated data entered (IP address) are saved and remain on the website until the commented content is completely deleted. Or the comments need to be deleted for legal reasons (e.g. spam or offensive comments).
Legal basis
The comments are stored based on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR). A written revocation is possible at any time. All you need to do is send me an informal email. The legality of the data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.
f.) Use of cookies
“Cookies” are small files that are stored on users’ devices. The files can store different information. For example, this can be language settings on the website, login status, a shopping cart or the location where the video was viewed.
Cookies are also usually used to store the interest and behavior of an interested party on the website (e.g. viewing certain content, using functions, etc.) in a user profile. For example, you can show users content that matches their potential interest. This is then referred to as “tracking”. Cookies also include other technologies that perform the same functions as cookies (e.g. when user information is stored using pseudonymous online identifiers, also known as “user IDs”). If we use cookies or “tracking” technologies, we will inform you separately in our data protection declaration. If cookies are used, I will ask you for your consent in advance (click on the cookies). If you have given your consent, the legal basis for processing your data is your stated consent.
The data processed using cookies serves the basis of my legitimate interests (e.g. in the commercial operation of our online offering and its improvement), or if the use of cookies is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations.
Revocation and objection (opt-out):
You have the option to revoke your consent at any time, regardless of whether the processing is based on consent or legal permission. Or to object to the data processing of your data (collectively referred to as “opt-out”).
It is best to first object via your browser settings, e.g. by deactivating the use of cookies. Of course, it may happen that the functionality of my online offering is restricted.
An objection to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes can be made using a variety of services, especially in the case of tracking, via the US website http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU website http: //www.youronlinechoices.com/ or generally on http://optout.aboutads.info.
Processing of cookie data based on consent:
Before I process or have data processed as part of the use of cookies, I ask the user for their consent, which can be revoked at any time. Before consent has been given, cookies may be used that are necessary for the operation of my online business. Their use is based on our interest and the interest of the users in the expected functionality of our online offering.
Types of data processed: usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times), meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses).
Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a GDPR), legitimate interests (Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f. GDPR).
2.) Plugins and tools
a.) YouTube with extended data protection
This website embeds videos from YouTube. The website is operated by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Here, YouTube is used in extended data protection mode. This means that YouTube does not store any information about visitors to this website (all Ruth Weber websites) until the video is viewed. However, it cannot be ruled out that it is certainly possible to pass on data to YouTube partners through the extended data protection mode. YouTube connects to the Google DoubleClick network regardless of whether the video has been viewed or not.
This means: As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. And the YouTube server is informed which website pages you have visited.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can even assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. As soon as you have logged out of your YouTube account, this assignment is no longer possible. Furthermore, after starting a video, YouTube can store various cookies on your device or use comparable recognition technologies (e.g. device fingerprinting).
This allows YouTube to receive information about visitors to this website. This information is, among other things, used to collect video statistics, improve user experience and prevent fraud attempts.
If necessary, further data processing operations may be triggered after starting a YouTube video, over which I have no influence.
The use of YouTube is through the use of a podcast/vlog and for the inspiring presentation of my online offerings. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR. If appropriate consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Further information about data protection at YouTube can be found in their data protection declaration at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
b.) Vimeo
Plugins from the video portal Vimeo are also used on this website. The provider is Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA.
This video portal also connects its Vimeo server to the website pages equipped with Vimeo plugins and establishes a connection. The connection tells the server which of my pages you have visited. And Vimeo also obtains your IP address. This applies even if you are not logged in to Vimeo or do not have an account with Vimeo. The information collected by Vimeo is transmitted to the Vimeo server in the USA.
Furthermore, if you are logged into your Vimeo account, you enable Vimeo to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this access by logging out of your Vimoe account.
The use of Vimeo is in the interest of an attractive presentation of my online offers. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit . 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Further information on how to handle user data can be found in Vimeo’s privacy policy at: https://vimeo.com/privacy.
E. Analytics tools and advertising
1.) Google Analytics
The website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analyzed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analysis tool are based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If appropriate consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Browser plugin
You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; However, I would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading the browser plug-in available under the following link and install: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
Objection against data collection
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this website: deactivate Google Analytics.
You can find more information about how Google Analytics handles user data in Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.
Order processing
I have concluded an order processing contract with Google and I fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Demographic characteristics in Google Analytics
This website uses the “demographic characteristics” function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created that contain information about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and third-party visitor data. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section “Objection to data collection”.
Storage period
User and event-level data stored by Google that is linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g. User ID) or advertising IDs (e.g. DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID) is anonymized after 14 months or deleted. Details can be found at the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=de
2.) WP Statistic Analytics
The website uses functions of the web analysis service WordPress Statistic Analytics. The provider is Automattic Inc.
60 29th Street #343 San Francisco, CA 94110
WP Statistic Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analyzed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The storage of WP Statistic Analytics cookies and the use of this analysis tool are based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If appropriate consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Browser plugin
You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; However, I would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent WP Statistic Analytics from collecting the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by WP Statistic Analytics by rejecting the settings in the cookies .
Objection against data collection
You can prevent WP Statistics Analytics from collecting your data by not agreeing to the privacy policy in the cookie.
You can find more information about how WP Statistic Analytics handles user data in the WP Statistic Analytics privacy policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
Order processing
I have concluded an order processing contract with WP Statistic Analytics and I fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using WP Statistics Analytics.
Demographics at WP Statistic Analytics.
This website uses the demographics feature of WP Statistic Analytics. This allows reports to be created that contain information about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from WP Statistic Analytics, as well as visitor data from third parties. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person.
Storage period
User and event-level data stored by WP Statistic Analytics that is associated with cookies, user identifiers (e.g. User ID) or advertising IDs (e.g. DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID) is stored after 180 days anonymized or deleted.
3.) Facebook Pixels
This website uses Facebook’s visitor action pixel to measure conversions. The provider of this service is Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the data collected will also be transferred to the USA and other third countries.
The background is to track the behavior of site visitors after they have been redirected to the provider’s website by clicking on a Facebook ad. For the website owner, this means better statistical evaluation of the effectiveness of Facebook advertisements for its online offerings as well as for market research purposes, also with regard to future advertising measures, which can thus be better optimized.
The data collected is anonymous for the website operator of this website. No conclusions can be drawn about the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed on Facebook, so that a connection to the respective user profile on Facebook is certainly possible.
Facebook can use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with the Facebook data usage guidelines and, for example, enable the placement of advertisements on Facebook pages as well as outside of Facebook. As the site operator, I cannot influence this use of data.
The use of Facebook pixels is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures, including social media. If appropriate consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
You can find further information on protecting your privacy in Facebook’s data protection information: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
You can also deactivate the “Custom Audiences” remarketing function in the ad settings area at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen. To do this you must be logged in to Facebook.
If you do not have a Facebook account, you can deactivate Facebook usage-based advertising on the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/.
4.) Pinterest Pixels
This website uses Pinterest’s visitor action pixel to measure conversions. The provider of this service is Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Pinterest, the data collected will also be transferred to the USA and other third countries.
The background is to track the behavior of site visitors after they have been redirected to the provider’s website by clicking on a Pinterest ad. For the website owner, this means better statistical evaluation of the effectiveness of Pinterest advertisements for its online offerings as well as for market research purposes, also with regard to future advertising measures, which can thus be better optimized.
The data collected is anonymous for the website operator of this website. No conclusions can be drawn about the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed on Pinterest, so that a connection to the respective user profile on Pinterest is certainly possible.
Pinterest can use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with the Pinterest data usage policy and, for example, enable the placement of advertisements on Pinterest pages as well as outside of Pinterest. As the site operator, I cannot influence this use of data.
The use of Pinterest pixels is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures, including social media. If appropriate consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
You can find further information on protecting your privacy in Pinterest’s data protection information: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy
3.) Google Web Fonts
This site uses so-called web fonts, which are provided by Google, for the uniform display of fonts. The storage and analysis of the data is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the typeface on his website. If appropriate consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Further information about Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
4.) Google reCAPTCHA
“Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) is also used on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
The purpose of reCAPTCHA is to check whether data entry on this website (e.g. in a contact form) is done by a human or by an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g. IP address, length of time the website visitor stays on the website or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.
All reCAPTCHA analysis processes run completely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place.
The storage and analysis of the data is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings from abusive automated spying and SPAM. If appropriate consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Further information about Google reCAPTCHA can be found in the Google data protection regulations and the Google terms of use under the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.
5.) Wordfence
This site uses the security plugin WORDFENCE to protect the website from hacker attacks etc. The provider is DEFIANT,800 5th Ave Ste 4100, Seattle, WA 98104.
The GDPR-compliant data processing agreement provided has been concluded. WORDFENCE currently uses three cookies and the following explains what each cookie does, who set the cookie and why the cookie helps protect the site.
wfwaf-authcookie-(hash)
What it does: This cookie is used by the WORDFENCE FIREWALL to perform a skill check on the current user before loading WordPress. Who receives this cookie: This cookie is only set for users who can log in to WordPress. How this cookie helps: With this cookie, the WORDFENCE firewall recognizes logged in users and gives them higher access. WORDFENCE can also detect users who are not logged in and restrict their access to secure areas. The cookie tells the firewall what access areas a visitor has to help the firewall make smart decisions about who to allow and who to block.
WORDFENCE can also detect non-logged in users and restrict their access to secure areas. The cookie tells the firewall what access levels a visitor has to help the firewall make smart decisions about who to allow and who to block.
WF_loginalerted_(hash)
What it does: This cookie is used to enable the WORDFENCE. Notify administrator when an administrator logs in from a new device or location. Who receives this cookie: This cookie is set only for the administrators. How this cookie helps: This cookie helps website drivers know whether an admin login has occurred from a new device or location.
wfCBLBpass:
What does it do: WORDFENCE provides a site visitor with the ability to bypass country blocking by accessing a hidden URL. This cookie can be used to track who is allowed to circumvent the country’s lockdown. Who receives this cookie: When a hidden URL defined by the site administrator is visited, this cookie is used to check whether the user can access the site from a country restricted by the country’s lockdown. This is set for anyone who knows the URL that allows bypassing the default country blocking. This cookie will not be set for someone who does not know this hidden URL to bypass country blocking. How this cookie helps: This cookie gives website owners the ability to allow certain users blocked countries, even though their country has been blocked.
You can find more information on how to handle user data in DEFIANT’s privacy policy: https://www.WORDFENCE.com/privacy-policy
Q. Social media
1.) Social media plugins with Shariff.
The “Shariff” plugin is used on Ruth Verena Weber’s websites. The plugin prevents visitors from leaving their digital trace on every page they visit. No further consent is required for this. The plugin is used for the following social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, XING, LinkedIn, Tumblr.
The plugin usually recognizes the respective social media logo.
If the respective social media logo plugin is activated by clicking on the button, a direct connection to the provider’s server can first be established. (Consent). As soon as you activate the plugin, the respective provider receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you are logged into your respective social media account (e.g. Facebook) at the same time, the respective provider can assign your visit to this website to your user account.
Activating the plugin constitutes consent within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future.
2.) Online presence on social media
In order to get in touch with potential and active people, I maintain online presences within social networks and platforms. The social network offers the opportunity to communicate with interested parties and to inform them about my services and opportunities.
A notice:
User data is processed outside the European Union. This can result in risks for the user, which can, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the user’s rights. With regard to US providers who are certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that they thereby undertake to comply with EU data protection standards.
Furthermore, user data is usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. This type of use is used by social media companies, for example, to place advertisements – within and outside the platforms in order to arouse the user’s presumed interests. For this purpose, cookies are usually stored on the users‘ computers, as well as other data in the user profiles, regardless of the devices used by the users (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and they are logged in).
The following social media platforms are used by website owners:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthverenaweber/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ruth.verena/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/ruthverenaweber/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwqtLdFfLTtp_HcIigHE2Q
The processing of users‘ personal data is based on my legitimate interest in effectively informing users and communicating with users in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR. If the users are asked by the respective providers for their consent to data processing (i.e. declare their consent, e.g. by ticking a checkbox or confirming a button), the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a., Art. 7 GDPR.
For a detailed description of the respective processing and the objection options (opt-out), I refer to the information provided by the providers linked below.
Even in the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, I expressly point out that it is best to cancel with the provider immediately and effectively. Only the providers have access to the user’s data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. If you still need help, you can contact us.
a. Facebook
Content and functions of the Facebook service can be used or offered and integrated via my online and offline offerings. This can be, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons through which users can share content from the offer within Facebook. So the users are also members of Facebook. It is also the case that if users are members of Facebook, the Facebook platform can assign the access to the above-mentioned website used to the users‘ profiles there. Facebook privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
(Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) – Data protection declaration: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads and http://www.youronlinechoices.com, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active.
b. Instagram
Content and functions of the Instagram service can be used or offered and integrated via my online and offline offers. This can be, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons through which users can share content from the offer within Instagram. So the users are also members of Instagram. It is also the case that if users are members of Instagram, the Instagram platform can assign the access to the above-mentioned website used to the users‘ profiles there. Instagram privacy policy: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
(Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA) – Privacy Policy/Opt-Out: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
c. Pinterest
Content and functions of the Pinterest service can be used or offered and integrated via my online and offline offerings. This can be, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons through which users can share content from the offer within Pinterest. So the users are also members of Pinterest. It is also the case that if users are members of Pinterest, the Pinterest platform can assign the visit to the above-mentioned website used to the users‘ profiles there. Instagram privacy policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy
(Pinterest Inc., 651 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. – Privacy Policy/Opt-Out:
https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy
d. Google/YouTube
Contents and functions of the Google/YouTube service can be used or offered and integrated via my online and offline offerings. This can be, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons through which users can share content from the offer within Google/Youtube. So the users are also members of YouTube/Google. It is also the case that if users are members of Google/YouTube, the YouTube/Instagram platform can assign the access to the above-mentioned website used to the users‘ profiles there. YouTube/Google privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
(Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) – Data protection declaration: https://policies.google.com/privacy, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.
G. Audio and video conferencing
Data processing
I use online conference tools (Zoom.us), among other things, for communication and marketing advertising with my customers and interested parties. It is important to know that if you communicate with me via video or audio conference via the Internet, the personal data will be collected and processed by me as well as by the provider of the respective conference tool.
Types of data processed:
Inventory data (e.g. names, addresses), payment data (e.g. bank details, invoices, payment history), contact data (e.g. email, telephone numbers), contract data (e.g. subject matter of the contract, term, customer category), usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times) , meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses; device IDs, device type, operating system type and version; client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, as well as the connection). The conference tools also process the duration of the conference, the start and end (time) of participation in the conference.
The persons affected here are customers and users (as well as interested parties who use a free advertising event (webinar; seminar; online event). The provider of the tools also processes all technical data that is necessary to process online communication.
The purpose of processing is contractual services and services. The customer data collected will be deleted after the order has been completed or the business relationship has ended. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
If content is exchanged, uploaded or used and made available in any other way within the tools, this content will also be stored on the tool provider’s servers. This includes cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards and other information used while using the service.
Purpose and legal basis
These conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing contractual partners or to be able to offer certain services to the customer (Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 Letter b GDPR). The use of technical tools also serves to generally simplify and speed up communication (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). If consent has been requested, the tools will be used based on this consent. The consent can be canceled at any time with effect for the future.
Storage period
As soon as you ask me to delete any data in connection with the use of the technical tools or revoke your consent to storage or the purpose of data storage no longer applies, the collected data will be deleted from my system. Mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected. Saved cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself.
I have no influence over the storage period of your data, which the operator of the conference tools has stored for its own purposes. Please contact the operator for details. I ask you to inform yourself about this on your own responsibility.
Conference tools used
The Zoom conference tool is used here:
Zoom: The provider of this service is Zoom Communications Inc., San Jose, 55 Almaden Boulevard, 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, USA. Details on data processing can be found in Zoom’s privacy policy: https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html.
Conclusion of a contract for order processing
There is a contract for order processing between the provider Zoom and me. This contract stipulates the strict requirements of the data protection authority when using Zoom, which I fully implement.