Warnings regarding data processing in relation to Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. When the data controller of this website is based outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, the data processing by Google Analytics will be carried out by Google LLC. Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited will hereinafter be referred to as “Google.” When Google Analytics is used, Jimdo provides the technical service for data processing. In this regard, we refer to the privacy policy of Jimdo. Jimdo GmbH (Jimdo GmbH, Stresemannstrasse 375, 22761 Hamburg – Germany, Datenschutz@jimdo.com), as well as the operator of this website, have joint responsibility for the data processing related to Google Analytics on this website.

Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” text files that are stored on the device used and facilitate the analysis of how the website is used by the site visitor. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there.

Google Analytics will be used on this website exclusively with the “_anonymizeIp()” extension. This extension ensures the anonymization of the IP address by shortening it and excludes a direct association with individuals. Through this extension, Google will shorten the IP address within the European Union member states or other countries that are part of the European Economic Area Agreement before transmission. The IP address transmitted by the respective browser in connection with Google Analytics will not be combined with other Google data.

On behalf of Jimdo and the website operator, Google will use the information obtained to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activities, and to provide additional services related to the use of the website for Jimdo and the website operator (Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter f of the GDPR). The legitimate interest in data processing lies in optimizing this website, analyzing website usage, and adapting content, which is made possible through the provision of Jimdo’s statistical functions. Users’ interests will be sufficiently protected through pseudonymization.

Google LLC ensures the maintenance of an adequate level of data protection based on European Standard Contractual Clauses. The information sent and linked to Google Analytics cookies, such as user IDs or advertising identifiers, will be automatically deleted after 50 months. Data that reaches its retention period will be automatically deleted once a month.

The collection via Google Analytics can be prevented if the website visitor adjusts the cookie settings for this website. Additionally, the collection and storage of the IP address and data generated by cookies can be objected to at any time with effect for the future. The corresponding browser add-on can be downloaded and installed via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

The website visitor can deactivate the use of Google Analytics data by clicking on this link. This will activate an Opt-Out Cookie that will block the use of their data when visiting this website.

You will find more information on the terms of use and data protection of Google in the Google Analytics Terms or in the Google Analytics Overview.

According to relevant legislation and the GDPR, website visitors have certain rights regarding their personal data processed through this Google Analytics data processing. In particular, they have the right to access, rectify, transfer, and delete their data. Additionally, visitors to the site have the right to object to certain processing of their data. To exercise these rights concerning the processing of Google Analytics data on this website, the data subject (website visitor) can contact Jimdo (Jimdo GmbH, datenschutz@jimdo.com) or the website operator at any time.