We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of ZED Productions GmbH. The use of the internet pages of ZED Productions GmbH is generally possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to ZED Productions GmbH. By means of this privacy policy, our company would like to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this privacy policy.
As the data controller, ZED Productions GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.
1. Definitions
The privacy policy of ZED Productions GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we explain the terminology used in advance:
- Personal Data:
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person. - Data Subject:
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the data controller. - Processing:
Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction. - Restriction of Processing:
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future. - Profiling:
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements. - Pseudonymisation:
Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person. - Controller or Data Controller:
Controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. - Processor:
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller. - Recipient:
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. - Third Party:
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data. - Consent:
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
2. Name and Address of the Controller
The controller in the sense of the General Data Protection Regulation and other provisions with a data protection character is:
ZED Productions GmbH
Schaafenstr. 25
D-50676 Cologne / Germany
Managing Director: Jens Piesk
Contact:
Tel.: +49 221 398 80 826
Fax: +49 221 398 80 01
Email: info@zedproductions.eu
Commercial Register:
HRB 77873, District Court of Cologne
VAT ID:
DE288600026
Person responsible for content according to §55 para. 2 of the German Interstate Broadcasting Treaty (RStV): Jens Piesk
3. Cookies
The internet pages of ZED Productions GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain other cookies.
By using cookies, ZED Productions GmbH can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting. The information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind using cookies. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter access data again each time the website is accessed, as this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting of the used internet browser and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the used internet browser, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
4. Collection of General Data and Information
Each time the website is accessed by a data subject or by an automated system, a series of general data and information is collected and stored in the server log files. The data collected may include (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, ZED Productions GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our IT systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. The anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by ZED Productions GmbH statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, and ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
5. Contact Option via the Website
When contacting us (e.g. via contact form, email, telephone, or social media), the user’s details are processed for the purpose of handling the contact request and its processing according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. The user data may be stored in a customer relationship management system (“CRM system”) or similar request organization. We delete requests if they are no longer required. We review the necessity every two years; the statutory archiving obligations also apply.
6. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data
The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as provided by the European directives and regulations or other legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
7. Rights of the Data Subject
- Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed. - Right of Access
Every data subject has the right to obtain free information about their stored personal data and a copy of this information at any time, as well as additional information as set out in Article 15 GDPR. - Right to Rectification
Every data subject has the right to request the rectification of inaccurate personal data and the completion of incomplete personal data. - Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Every data subject has the right to request the erasure of their personal data without undue delay under the conditions defined in Article 17 GDPR. - Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject has the right to request restriction of processing where one of the conditions in Article 18 GDPR applies. - Right to Data Portability
Every data subject has the right to receive their personal data, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance. - Right to Object
Every data subject has the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of their personal data which is based on points (e) or (f) of Article 6(1), including profiling based on those provisions. - Automated Decisions in Individual Cases, including Profiling
Every data subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them. - Right to Withdraw Consent
Every data subject has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, you may contact any employee of ZED Productions GmbH.
8. Data Protection Provisions about the Application and Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)
This website integrates the component of Google Analytics (with the anonymizer function). Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Analytics is the collection, gathering and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
Google Analytics uses a cookie (see above). By each visit to a page of this website that contains a Google Analytics component, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to submit data for the purpose of online analysis to Google.
Further details regarding Google Analytics and how to opt-out can be found at:
tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Terms
9. Legal Basis for Processing
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the supply of goods or other services, processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Processing may also be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR if it is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.
10. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to carry out our business activities in favor of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.
11. Duration for which the Personal Data will be Stored
The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract.
12. Legal or Contractual Requirements to Provide Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of a Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide
We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information on the contractual partner). It may sometimes be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
13. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.
Adapted for the website operator
This privacy policy was generated using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as the external data protection officer, in cooperation with lawyer Christian Solmecke.