V. Provisions for our presence on social media sites
Collection, processing and use of personal data when visiting our profiles on social media sites
What is social media?
In addition to our website, we are also active on various social media platforms. Social media or social media platforms are websites and applications that registered members can use to create content, share content openly or in specific groups, and network with other members.
User data may be processed during registration, but also during visits to these websites and applications.
What data is processed?
Exactly what data is stored and processed depends on the specific social media platform provider. This is usually data such as phone numbers, email addresses, data you enter in a contact form, user data such as which buttons you click, whose pages or which posts, photos or videos you like or follow, when you visit which pages, information about your personal device and your IP address. In addition, data for uniquely identifying returning visitors is usually also stored in cookies on your computer or personal device. If you have a profile on the social media channel you are visiting, all of this data can be linked to your profile.
The provider’s servers also store any data collected on a social media platform. This means that only the providers have access to the data and can provide you with the relevant information or make any changes to it.
If you want to know exactly what data social media providers store and process, and how you can object to its processing, you should carefully read the company’s privacy policy. We also recommend that you contact the provider directly if you have any questions about the storage and processing of your data or if you wish to exercise your corresponding rights.
Duration of data processing
We inform you about the duration of the data processing in the following if we have more information in relation.
Right to revoke
You also have the right to revoke your consent to the use of cookies or your data at any time with effect for the future. To do so, please use the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.
You can also configure, disable or delete cookies in your browser to prevent data collection and tracking by cookies.
To find out exactly which of your data is stored and processed, you should read the privacy policy for each tool.
Legal Basis
The following sections provide information on the legal basis for data collection on each social media platform.
Collection, processing and use of personal data when visiting our Facebook page
What is a Facebook profile?
We maintain our own page on Facebook as a fan page.
Facebook is a social media network operated by Meta Platforms Inc. or, for the European region, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
We use this Facebook page to provide potential and existing customers, job applicants and other interested parties with information about our products, services and our company in general.
Where your data is collected, stored and processed through our Facebook page, Fastbolt and Facebook Ireland Ltd. are responsible for this. If you have any questions about Facebook’s data collection and processing practices, you can contact the company directly. If you contact us with your question, we will forward your request to Facebook on your behalf.
What data does Facebook store?
Personal data may be sent to Facebook when you use our Facebook page. Among other things, your IP address, data about your usage patterns, interactions (likes, comments, etc.) and other data will be collected and stored. If you have a Facebook account, the contact information you provide, such as phone numbers, email addresses and your name, is also stored and aggregated into a profile.
Facebook uses this information to match and merge it with the data it has about you (if you have a Facebook profile).
Facebook also uses this data for security, protection, development and research purposes. Much of this data is transferred to Facebook via cookies. General information about the use of cookies by Facebook can be found at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies.
Where and for how long is the data stored?
In principle, Fastbolt and Facebook store data until it is no longer needed for their own services and Facebook products. Facebook has servers all over the world where its data is stored.
How can I delete my data or prevent it being stored?
As set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access your data and to have it corrected, transferred or deleted.
The data will only be deleted in full if you delete your Facebook account entirely.
The data that Facebook receives through our page is stored using cookies and other means. You can disable, delete or configure individual or all cookies in your browser. This works in different ways depending on which browser you use.
If you want to prevent cookies from being stored on your computer in general, you can set your browser to notify you whenever a cookie is about to be set. This allows you to decide whether or not to allow each individual cookie.
Legal Basis
Facebook processes your data on the basis of the consent you have given to Facebook (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) and legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We recommend that you read Facebook’s privacy policy for more information.
Facebook also processes your data in the USA and elsewhere. The legal basis for this transfer is the adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy Framework, adopted by the European Commission on July 10, 2023. This sets out a framework to provide adequate safeguards for the secure transfer of data between the EU and the US. This requires US companies to join the EU-US Privacy Framework by agreeing to meet detailed privacy obligations. The provider of the social media channels we use currently complies with this.
If you would like to know more about how Facebook uses your data, we encourage you to read Facebook’s privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.
Collection, processing and use of personal data when visiting our Instagram profile
What is an Instagram profile?
We maintain our own page on Instagram as a profile.
Instagram is a social media platform from the company Instagram LLC, 1601 Willow Rd, Menlo Park CA 94025, USA. Instagram has been a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc. since 2012 and is a Facebook product.
We Use this Instagram profile to provide potential and existing customers, job applicants and other interested parties with information about our products, services and our company in general.
Where your data is collected, stored and processed through our Instagram profile, Fastbolt and Instagram are responsible for this. If you have any questions about Instagram’s data collection and processing practices, you can contact the company directly. If you contact us with your question, we will forward your request to Instagram on your behalf.
What data does Instagram store?
Personal data may be sent to Instagram when you use our Instagram profile. Among other things, your IP address, data about your usage patterns, interactions (likes, comments, etc.) and other data will be collected and stored. If you have a Instagram account, the contact information you provide, such as phone numbers, email addresses and your name, is also stored and aggregated into a profile.
Instagram uses this information to match and merge it with the data it has about you (if you have a Instagram profile).
Instagram also uses this data for security, protection, development and research purposes. Much of this data is transferred to Facebook via cookies. General information about the use of cookies by Instagram can be found at https://en-us.facebook.com/help/instagram/1896641480634370.
Where and for how long is the data stored?
In principle, Fastbolt and Instagram store data until it is no longer needed for their own services and Instagram products. The data from Instagram is stored on servers all over the world.
How can I delete my data or prevent it being stored?
As set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access your data and to have it corrected, transferred or deleted.
The data will only be deleted in full if you delete your Instagram account entirely.
The data that Instagram receives through our page is stored using cookies and other means. You can disable, delete or configure individual or all cookies in your browser. This works in different ways depending on which browser you use.
If you want to prevent cookies from being stored on your computer in general, you can set your browser to notify you whenever a cookie is about to be set. This allows you to decide whether or not to allow each individual cookie.
Legal Basis
Instagram processes your data on the basis of the consent you have given to Instagram (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) and legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We recommend that you read Instagram’s privacy policy for more information.
Instagram also processes your data in the USA and elsewhere. The legal basis for this transfer is the adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy Framework, adopted by the European Commission on July 10, 2023. This sets out a framework to provide adequate safeguards for the secure transfer of data between the EU and the US. This requires US companies to join the EU-US Privacy Framework by agreeing to meet detailed privacy obligations. The provider of the social media channels we use currently complies with this.
If you would like to know more about how Instagram uses your data, we encourage you to read Instagram’s privacy policy at https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy.
Collection, processing and use of personal data when visiting our LinkedIn page
What is LinkedIn?
We maintain our own page on LinkedIn as a company profile.
LinkedIn is a website from the company LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Data controller for the European Economic Area and Switzerland is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin, Ireland.
We use this company profile to provide potential and existing customers, job applicants and other interested parties with information about our products, services and our company in general.
Where your data is collected, stored and processed through our LinkedIn company profile, Fastbolt and LinkedIn Ireland are responsible for this. If you have any questions about LinkedIn’s data collection and processing practices, you can contact the company directly. If you contact us with your question, we will forward your request to LinkedIn on your behalf.
What data does LinkedIn store?
Personal data is collected, stored and processed when you use our company profile on LinkedIn. Regardless of whether you have a LinkedIn account or not. If you are logged in, the data collected will be linked to your LinkedIn profile.
When the profile is accessed, the company logs a variety of user data. This may include login credentials, device information, or information about your internet or mobile provider, in addition to your IP address. When you access LinkedIn services on your smartphone, your location can also be tracked (if you have given permission). LinkedIn may also share this data with third party advertisers in a “hashed” form. Hashing means that a data record is converted into a character string. This allows data to be encrypted in a way that makes individuals unidentifiable.
Where and for how long is the data stored?
In principle, Fastbolt and LinkedIn store your personal data until it is no longer needed for their own services. However, LinkedIn deletes your personal data when you delete your account. However, in some exceptional cases, LinkedIn may retain some data in an aggregated and anonymised form even after an account has been deleted. Once you delete your account, your data will no longer be visible to others within a day. LinkedIn generally deletes data within 30 days unless a longer retention period is required by law. Anonymised data that can no longer be linked to an individual is retained even after the user account has been deleted.
The data is stored on various servers distributed around the world.
How can I delete my data or prevent it being stored?
As set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access your data and to have it corrected, transferred or deleted.
Only if you delete your LinkedIn account will the data be completely deleted or at least completely anonymised.
The data that LinkedIn receives through our page is stored using cookies and other means. You can disable, delete or configure individual or all cookies in your browser. This works in different ways depending on which browser you use.
If you want to prevent cookies from being stored on your computer in general, you can set your browser to notify you whenever a cookie is about to be set. This allows you to decide whether or not to allow each individual cookie.
Legal Basis
LinkedIn processes your data on the basis of the consent you have given to LinkedIn (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) and legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We recommend that you read LinkedIn’s privacy policy for more information.
LinkedIn also processes your data in the USA and elsewhere. The legal basis for this transfer is the adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy Framework, adopted by the European Commission on July 10, 2023. This sets out a framework to provide adequate safeguards for the secure transfer of data between the EU and the US. This requires US companies to join the EU-US Privacy Framework by agreeing to meet detailed privacy obligations. The provider of the social media channels we use currently complies with this.
Further information on LinkedIn’s data processing practices can be found here:https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Collection, processing and use of personal data when visiting our XING page
What is Xing?
We maintain our own company profile on Xing.
Xing is a social media network from the company Xing SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.
We Use this company profile to provide potential and existing customers, job applicants and other interested parties with information about our products, services and our company in general.
Where your data is collected, stored and processed through our Xing company profile, Fastbolt and Xing SE, Hamburg are responsible for this. If you have any questions about Xing’s data collection and processing practices, you can contact the company directly. If you contact us with your question, we will forward your request to Xing on your behalf.
What data does Xing store?
Personal data is collected, stored and processed when you visit and use our company profile on Xing. Regardless of whether you have a Xing account or not. If you are logged in, the data collected will be linked to your Xing profile.
When the profile is accessed, the company logs a variety of user data. This may include login credentials, device information, or information about your internet or mobile provider, in addition to your IP address. Xing also passes on personal data to third parties if this is necessary to fulfil its own business objectives, if you have given your consent or if there is a legal obligation to do so.
You can obtain detailed information about the data linked to your Xing user profile at the following address: https://faq.xing.com/en/settings/data-disclosure-report-your-personal-data-saved-xing
Where and for how long is the data stored?
The data collected by Xing is stored on various servers in various data centres. Fastbolt and Xing will store this data until it is no longer required or until you delete it or close your account, unless legal or other obligations require the data to be stored for longer.
How can I delete my data or prevent it being stored?
As set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access your data and to have it corrected, transferred or deleted.
Only if you delete your Xing account will the data be completely deleted or at least completely anonymised.
The data that Xing receives through our page is stored using cookies and other means. You can disable, delete or configure individual or all cookies in your browser. This works in different ways depending on which browser you use.
If you want to prevent cookies from being stored on your computer in general, you can set your browser to notify you whenever a cookie is about to be set. This allows you to decide whether or not to allow each individual cookie.
You can find instructions on how to delete your Xing profile at the following address: https://faq.xing.com/en/more/how-delete-profile
Legal Basis
Xing processes your data on the basis of the consent you have given to Xing (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) and legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We recommend that you read Xing’s privacy policy for more information.
Further information on Xing’s data processing practices can be found here: https://privacy.xing.com/en/your-privacy.