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You can check and adjust your settings regarding the processing of your personal data in connection with cookies and other tracking technologies at any time, or revoke the consent you have given. To do so, please proceed as follows:

  • If you use our website, please use our Consent Management Platform ("CMP ") by clicking here and clicking on the grey “Manage Privacy Settings ” icon in the bottom left corner.
  • If you use our app, please go to the app settings / privacy/ edit your ads settings and consents.

Further information

In this Cookies and Tracking Notice you will find information about the processing of your personal data in connection with the setting of cookies and the use of other tracking technologies when using the Connou Services.

For more information about the processing of your personal data in connection with your use of the Connou service, please see our privacy policy.

Unless otherwise stated in this Cookies and Tracking Notice or in our Privacy Policy, the data controller is Connou UG (hereinafter “Connou” or “we” or “us”).

Table of Contents

Overview of the management of cookies and tracking technologies or the revocation of consent given1

Cookies and other tracking technologies when using the Connou website4

  • What categories of cookies does Connou use?5
  • Legal basis for the processing of personal data and access to your terminal equipment in connection with “cookies”10
  • How can you manage, prevent or delete cookies?11
  • Overview of the cookies used by Connou 12

Tracking technologies when using the Connou app12

  • Tracking technologies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Connou app13
  • How can you manage, prevent or delete tracking technologies when using the Connou app? 19
  • Overview of tracking technologies used by Connou when using the Connou app.20

Appendix 1: Technical notes Cookies20

  • Internet Explorer: 20
  • Mozilla Firefox: 20
  • Google Chrome: 21
  • Safari: 21

Cookies and other tracking technologies when using the Connou website

Cookies & Tracking

In addition to the processing of personal data mentioned in thePrivacy Policy, cookies and other tracking technologies, such as App Identifiers, are stored on your terminal device during or even after your visit to Connou. Cookies are small text files that are sent when a website is visited and stored in the user's browser. If the corresponding website is called up again, the user's browser sends back the content of the cookies and thus enables recognition of the user(s).
Third party technologies such as scripts, pixels and tags that Connou embeds in the Connou website for advertising purposes also set cookies on your terminal device.
Certain cookies are automatically deleted at the end of the browser session (so-called session cookies), others are stored for a specified time or permanently in the user's browser and then delete themselves automatically (so-called temporary or permanent cookies).
Cookies do not store any data that identifies you as a person (e.g. no names, e-mail addresses or IP addresses). Instead, cookies typically contain a code (so-called identifier) as well as information on the storage period and possibly also certain technical features (e.g. security functions).

What categories of cookies does Connou use?

Depending on their function and purpose, cookies and other tracking technologies (hereinafter also collectively referred to as "cookies") are divided by Connou into different categories. “Essential” cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled on your systems. Generally, these cookies are only set in response to actions you take that correspond to a service request, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies or to notify you of these cookies. However, some areas of the website will not function if you do so. These cookies do not store any personal data.

This category includes, for example:

  • Cookies that serve to identify or authenticate our users, as well as cookies in connection with a secure authentication process,
  • Cookies to ensure the security of Connou's information technology systems,
  • Cookies for abuse prevention
  • Cookies that temporarily store certain user inputs,
  • Cookies that store certain user preferences.

These cookies allow you to navigate our website safely and use the features as you wish. Without these cookies, essential Connou services could not be provided. We only use these cookies when you visit our website. They are usually deleted after you close your browser. In addition, these cookies are used to retrieve the optimized website display when accessed with a mobile device, so that your data volume is not unnecessarily consumed.

In order to be able to provide the telemedia service you expressly requested, the legal basis is § 25 TTDSG, the absolute necessity is based on § 25 para. 2 no. 2 TTDSG. In order to ensure that the Connou service can be used in a secure and easy-to-use manner and that the quality of our website and content is constantly improved, the legal basis is the legitimate interest of Connou and the Connou users.
Consent is not required for the use of "essential" cookies. They cannot be disabled.

For an overview and more information about the "Necessary" cookies we use, please see our CMP.

"Functional" cookies:

these cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third parties whose services we use on our sites. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not work properly. Legal basis for data processing and access to the terminal is consent We process your data alone or with the help of processors pursuant to Art. 28 DSGVO, who process your data on the basis of our instructions and not for their own purposes. In some cases, the providers are jointly responsible (joint controlling) with us for data processing under Art. 26 GDPR, provided that we jointly process personal data for specific purposes and with jointly determined means. In other cases, these providers also process personal data on their own responsibility. Some of the providers may be located in non-EU/EEA countries or may transfer data to non-EU/EEA countries.

You can find an overview and more detailed information about the "functional" cookies we use and the providers we work with, as well as the purpose of the data processing, in our CMP.
You can refuse the processing of data on your terminal device in connection with cookies at any time. You can find out how to refuse processing in the section "How can you manage, prevent or delete cookies? ".
"Performance" cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us answer questions about which pages are most popular, which are least used and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to know when you visited our website.

The legal basis for data processing and access to your terminal device is your consent and, if applicable, the absolute necessity according to § 25 para. 2 no. 2 TTDSG. No consent is required for the use of absolutely necessary cookies. They cannot be deactivated.
We process your data alone or with the help of processors according to Art. 28 DSGVO, who process your data on the basis of our instructions and not for their own purposes. In some cases, the providers are jointly responsible (joint controlling) with us for data processing under Art. 26 GDPR, provided that we jointly process personal data for specific purposes and by jointly determined means. In other cases, these providers also process personal data on their own responsibility. Some of the providers may be located in non-EU/EEA countries or may transfer data to non-EU/EEA countries.

For an overview and more detailed information about the "performance" cookies we use and the providers we work with, as well as the purpose of the data processing, please see our CMP.
You can refuse the processing of data on your terminal device in connection with cookies at any time. You can find out how to refuse processing in the section "How can you manage, prevent or delete cookies? "

Cookies for marketing purposes

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners through our website. They may be used by these companies to profile your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites. They do not directly store personal information, but are based on a unique identification of your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

The legal basis for data processing and access to your terminal device is your consent.

We process your data alone or with the help of processors according to Art. 28 DSGVO, who process your data on the basis of our instructions and not for their own purposes. In some cases, the companies are jointly responsible (joint controlling) with us for data processing under Art. 26 GDPR, provided that we jointly process personal data for specific purposes and with jointly determined means. In other cases, the companies also process personal data on their own responsibility. Some of the companies may be located in non-EU/EEA countries or share data with non-EU/EEA countries.

For an overview and more detailed information about the cookies we use for marketing purposes and the providers we work with, as well as the purpose of the data processing, please see our CMP.
You can refuse the processing of data on your terminal device in connection with cookies at any time. You can find out how to refuse processing in the section "How can you manage, prevent or delete cookies? "
In addition, you can also prevent the creation of usage profiles altogether by generally rejecting the use of cookies. If you do not agree to the use of marketing cookies and refuse them, you may be shown ads that are less relevant to you.

Direct Marketing

Direct marketing cookies allow us to associate email addresses with other available information so that advertisers can reach you via email newsletters. This gives us greater control over the information available to advertisers and allows us to set clear expectations regarding these emails. Consenting to this use also helps us combat spam.

The legal basis for data processing and access to your terminal device is your consent.

We process your data alone or with the help of processors according to Art. 28 DSGVO, who process your data on the basis of our instructions and not for their own purposes. In some cases, the companies are jointly responsible (joint controlling) with us for data processing under Art. 26 GDPR, provided that we jointly process personal data for specific purposes and with jointly determined means. In other cases, the companies also process personal data on their own responsibility. Some of the companies may be located in non-EU/EEA countries or share data with non-EU/EEA countries.

For an overview and more detailed information about the direct marketing cookies we use and the providers we work with, as well as the purpose of the data processing, please see our CMP.

You can refuse the processing of data on your terminal device in connection with cookies at any time. You can find out how to refuse processing under the heading "How can you manage, prevent or delete cookies?"
In addition, you can also prevent the creation of usage profiles altogether by generally rejecting the use of cookies. If you do not agree to the use of marketing cookies and refuse them, you may be shown ads that are less relevant to you.

How can you manage, prevent or delete cookies?

With the exception of cookies that are strictly necessary, we only use cookies with your consent. Connou offers you the possibility within the framework of a consent management ("CMP") to decide according to your specifications about the setting of cookies and to check set cookies. You have the possibility to change the decision made there at any time and, for example, to subsequently revoke any consent you may have given. For this purpose, you can access the settings options in our CMP.

If you would like to contact us regarding your consent, please use the details in the Contact Us section of our Privacy Policy or write to us at data-protection@connou.app and include your Audit ID. You can find this in the CMP.

You can manage (enable/disable and delete) cookie settings on our website using the features mentioned above, but also by changing your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to manage your cookies by either accepting or rejecting all cookies or by only accepting certain types of cookies. The procedure for managing and deleting cookies can be found in the help function of your browser.

If you change your cookie settings, certain cookies will be blocked. You may not be able to take full advantage of some features of our website. We may also not be able to provide some content that you have previously viewed or used.

Overview of the cookies used by Connou

In the appendix you will find a complete overview of all cookies that are used on our website. In addition to the name of each cookie, we have also listed the purpose of use, the data processed, the person responsible for processing and other important information. For more information and guidance on web tracking mechanisms, please visitwww.YourOnlineChoices.com.

Tracking technologies when using the Connou app

In addition to the processing of personal data mentioned in the data protection provisions , tracking technologies, such as app identifiers, are used when you visit the Connou app, which can also lead to the processing of personal data. For tracking within apps, so-called device IDs (also called app identifiers) are used, which are unique for the respective end device. These IDs are the so-called ID for Advertisers (IDFA) for iOS and the Google Advertising ID for Android. If you have not objected to the use of this ID for targeting and/or advertising purposes within the framework of the settings on your end device or have not generally logged out when IDs are used, your ID will be transmitted to us and may be used by us or our partners for the collection of personal data.

If you install our app on your device via third-party app store providers such as Apple or Google Play, the respective app store provider is the independent responsible party for tracking within app stores, or before you have installed and used our app. Only in the context of the use of the Connou app is Connou responsible for tracking within the app, unless otherwise stated in this tracking notice.

What categories of tracking technologies does Connou use when using the Connou app?

Depending on their function and purpose, tracking technologies are divided into different categories by Connou.

Tracking technologies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Connou app

Certain tracking technologies are absolutely necessary for the functioning of the Connou app. They ensure the safe and proper functioning of our app. These tracking technologies ensure functions without which you would not be able to use these digital offerings as desired. They may be absolutely necessary for the operation of an app, for example to store logins or other user inputs, or for security reasons.

These tracking technologies include the following categories, which you can find in our CMP:

  • Tracking technologies that "ensure security, prevent fraud, and fix errors"
  • Tracking technologies that "technically provide ads or content."
  • Tracking technologies that "merge" data collected online with offline data sources
  • Tracking technologies that "link different devices."
  • Tracking technologies that enable the "reception and use of automatically transmitted device characteristics".
  • Essential cookies

These tracking technologies allow you to safely navigate our app and use the features as intended. Without these tracking technologies, essential Connou services could not be provided. We only use these tracking technologies when you visit our app

In order to be able to provide the telemedia service you expressly requested, the legal basis is Section 25 TTDSG. The absolute necessity is based on § 25 para. 2 no. 2 TTDSG. For the fact that the Connou service can be used safely and easily manageable and the quality of our app and content is constantly improved, the legal basis is the legitimate interest Connous and Connou members. Consent is not required for the use of the aforementioned tracking technologies. They cannot be deactivated.

For an overview and more detailed information about the tracking technologies we use, which are absolutely necessary for the functioning of the Connou app, you can find them in the app under App Settings / Privacy / Edit Your Ads Settings and Consents.

Tracking technologies that enable "personalized ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development" These tracking technologies are used for advertising purposes. We use the profiles of usage behaviour created with the help of these tracking technologies (e.g. advertising banners clicked, actions in the app, search queries made) to measure the performance of our advertisements (measurement of the success of advertising campaigns).

This category includes tracking technologies that have the following purposes:

  • Selection of simple displays
  • Create a personalized ad profile
  • Select personalized ads
  • Create a personalized content profile
  • Select personalized content
  • Measure ad performance
  • Measure content performance
  • Use market research to gain insights into target groups
  • Develop and improve products

The legal basis for the data processing and the access to your end device is your consent as well as, if applicable, the legitimate interest of Connou UG.

We process your data alone or with the help of processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR, who process your data on the basis of our instructions and not for their own purposes. In some cases, the providers are jointly responsible for data processing with us under Article 26 of the GDPR (joint controlling), provided that we jointly process personal data for specific purposes and with jointly determined means. In other cases, these providers also process personal data on their own responsibility. Some of the providers may be located in non-EU/EEA countries or share data with non-EU/EEA countries.

For an overview and more detailed information about the tracking technologies we use in this category and the providers we work with, as well as the purpose of the data processing, please visit our app under App Settings / Privacy / Edit Your Ads Settings and Consents.

You can opt out of the processing of data on your device related to tracking technologies at any time. To learn how to opt-out of processing, please see the section "How can you manage, prevent, or delete the use of tracking technologies?"

Tracking technologies for other purposes
This includes tracking technologies used for the following purposes:

  • Store and/or retrieve information on a device
  • Use accurate location data
  • Actively query device properties for identification

The legal basis for data processing and access to your terminal device is your consent.

We process your data alone or with the help of processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR, who process your data on the basis of our instructions and not for their own purposes. In some cases, the providers are jointly responsible for data processing with us under Article 26 of the GDPR (joint controlling), provided that we jointly process personal data for specific purposes and with jointly determined means. In other cases, these providers also process personal data on their own responsibility. Some of the providers may be located in non-EU/EEA countries or may transfer data to non-EU/EEA countries.

For an overview and more detailed information about the tracking technologies we use in this category and the providers we work with, as well as the purpose of the data processing, please visit our app under App Settings / Privacy / Edit Your Ads Settings and Consents.

You can opt out of the processing of data on your device related to tracking technologies at any time. To learn how to opt out of processing, please see the section "How can you manage, prevent, or delete the use of tracking technologies?"

Marketing Tracking Technologies

We also use tracking technologies for advertising purposes ("marketing" tracking technologies). We use the profiles on usage behaviour created with the help of these tracking technologies (e.g. advertising banners clicked, actions in the app, search queries made) to measure the performance of our advertisements (measurement of the success of advertising campaigns).

In this context, we also allow other companies to collect data from our users using tracking technologies or to receive such data via us. This enables us and these companies to measure the success of these advertising campaigns (so-called conversion tracking).

These tracking technologies include the following categories:

  • Cookies for marketing purposes
  • Direct Marketing

Cookies for marketing purposes may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to profile your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites. They do not directly store personally identifiable information, but are based on unique identification of your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising

Direct marketing cookies allow us to link email addresses to other available information so that advertisers can reach you via email newsletters. This gives us greater control over the information available to advertisers and allows us to set clear expectations about these emails. Consenting to this use also helps us combat spam.

The legal basis for data processing and access to your terminal device is your consent.
We process your data alone or with the help of processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR, who process your data on the basis of our instructions and not for their own purposes. In some cases, the companies are jointly responsible for data processing with us under Art. 26 GDPR (joint controlling), provided that we jointly process personal data for specific purposes and with jointly determined means. In other cases, the companies also process personal data on their own responsibility. Some of the companies may be located in non-EU/EEA countries or share data with non-EU/EEA countries.

For an overview and more detailed information about the "marketing" tracking technologies we use and the companies we work with, as well as the purpose of the data processing, please visit the App Settings / Privacy / Edit Your Ads Settings and Consents.

You can opt out of the processing of data on your device related to tracking technologies at any time. To learn how to opt out of processing, please see the section "How can you manage, prevent, or delete the use of tracking technologies?"

How can you manage, prevent or delete the use of tracking technologies when using the Connou app?

With the exception of "strictly necessary" or "necessary" tracking technologies, we use tracking technologies only with your consent. You have the option to revoke your consent or adjust your settings at any time. To do so, click on "Tracking settings" at the top of this page to access the settings options.
You also have the option to reset the use of the ID for targeting and/or advertising purposes on your device at any time. (see instructions for Android devices and for Apple devices in the appendix).

Overview of the tracking technologies used by Connou when using the Connou app

In our app under app settings / privacy you will find a complete overview of all tracking technologies that are used on our platform. In addition to the name of the individual tracking technologies, we have also listed the purpose of use, the processed data, the person responsible for the processing, even if it is not only Connou, and other important information here.

Appendix 1: Technical notes Cookies

Internet Explorer:
Instructions at ** **https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies#

Mozilla Firefox:
Instructions under:
https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen

Google Chrome:
Instructions under
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=de

Safari:Instructions under:
http://help.apple.com/safari/mac/8.0/#/sfri11471

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