PRIVACY POLICY

We greatly appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of cai invest GmbH. The use of the cai invest GmbH website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if an individual wishes to make use of special services offered by our company through our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we will generally obtain consent from the individual concerned.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to cai invest GmbH. With this privacy statement, our company aims to inform the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this privacy statement explains the rights to which data subjects are entitled.

As the data controller, cai invest GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for personal data processed via this website. However, internet-based data transmissions may generally have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions of Terms

The privacy statement of cai invest GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy statement aims to be easily readable and understandable for the public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy statement, we use, among others, the following terms:

• a) Personal Data

  Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “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.

• b) Data Subject

  A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for processing.

• c) Processing

  Processing means any operation or set of operations which is 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.

• d) Restriction of Processing

  Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

• e) 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.

• f) Pseudonymization

  Pseudonymization means 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.

• g) Controller or Controller Responsible for the Processing

  Controller or controller responsible for the processing 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. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

• h) Processor

  Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

• i) Recipient

  Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

• j) 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.

• k) Consent

  Consent means 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 for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in Member States of the European Union, and other provisions related to data protection is:

cai invest GmbH
Tauentzienstraße 17
10789 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)30 23 63 50 00
Fax: +49 (0)30 23 63 50 01
Email: info@cai-group.de
Website: seven-green.de

3. Cookies

The cai invest GmbH website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies include a so-called cookie ID, a unique identifier of the cookie. This cookie ID is a string of characters that allows websites and servers to associate the cookie with the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of a data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified using its unique cookie ID.

Through the use of cookies, cai invest GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.

Cookies allow us to optimize the information and offers on our website for the user. As mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, a website user who uses cookies does not have to re-enter their login credentials each time they visit the site, as this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can at any time prevent the setting of cookies by our website through an appropriate adjustment of the settings in their internet browser and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

The cai invest GmbH website collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. The data collected may include:

1. The types and versions of browsers 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 accessed via an accessing system on our website,
5. The date and time of access to the website,
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.

1. The types and versions of browsers 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 accessed via an accessing system on our website,
5. The date and time of access to the website,
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.

5. Subscription to Our Newsletter

The cai invest GmbH website offers users the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines what personal data is transmitted to the controller when the newsletter is ordered.

Through the newsletter, cai invest GmbH regularly informs its customers and business partners about company offers. The data subject can only receive the company’s newsletter if:
1. The data subject has a valid email address, and
2. The data subject registers for the newsletter mailing.

For legal reasons, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address registered by a data subject for the first time for the newsletter mailing using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address as the data subject is authorized to receive the newsletter.

During registration for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to understand the (possible) misuse of the email address of a data subject at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.

The personal data collected as part of a subscription to the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. Subscribers to the newsletter may also be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as may be the case in the event of modifications to the newsletter offer or changes in technical circumstances. No personal data collected as part of the newsletter service will be transferred to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for the newsletter mailing, may be revoked at any time. A corresponding link to revoke consent is included in each newsletter. Additionally, there is the option to unsubscribe directly on the website of the controller or to communicate this to the controller in another way.

6. Contact Options via the Website

Due to legal regulations, the cai invest GmbH website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

7. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The controller processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.

8. Rights of the Data Subject

Below are the rights granted to data subjects under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• a) Right to Confirmation

  Every data subject has the right, as stipulated by the European legislator, to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

• b) Right of Access

  Every data subject has the right to obtain free information at any time from the data controller regarding the personal data stored about them and to receive a copy of this information. Additionally, the European legislator grants access to the following details:

  • The purposes of the processing.
  • The categories of personal data being processed.
  • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, particularly recipients in third countries or international organizations.
  • If possible, the planned duration of storage or, if not possible, the criteria for determining this duration.
  • The existence of rights to rectify, erase, restrict processing, or object to the processing.
  • The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  • Information on the origin of data if not collected directly from the data subject.
  • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, as per Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and potential consequences for the data subject.

  Furthermore, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If so, they are entitled to be informed about the appropriate safeguards for the transfer.

  To exercise this right, the data subject may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

• c) Right to Rectification

  The data subject has the right to request the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them without delay. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, they also have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by providing a supplementary statement.

  To exercise this right, the data subject may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

• d) Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)

  The data subject has the right to request the immediate erasure of their personal data if one of the following conditions applies and processing is not required:

  • The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed.
  • The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based, and no other legal basis applies.
  • The data subject objects to the processing under Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or objects under Article 21(2) GDPR.
  • The personal data was unlawfully processed.
  • The erasure is required for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law.
  • The data was collected in relation to information society services per Article 8(1) GDPR.

  If a data subject requests erasure of data held by **cai invest GmbH**, they may contact a representative of the data controller. The request will be promptly acted upon.

  If the data has been made public and **cai invest GmbH** is obligated to erase it under Article 17(1) GDPR, the company will take reasonable steps, considering available technology and costs, to inform other controllers processing the data to erase all links, copies, or replications, provided processing is not necessary.

• e) Right to Restriction of Processing

  The data subject has the right to request restriction of processing if one of the following conditions applies:

  • The accuracy of the data is contested, and restriction is required to verify its accuracy.
  • The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes erasure, requesting restriction instead.
  • The data is no longer required by the controller but is needed by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
  • The data subject objects under Article 21(1) GDPR, pending verification of whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

  To request restriction, the data subject may contact a representative of the data controller.

• f) Right to Data Portability

  The data subject has the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and has the right to transmit it to another controller without hindrance, provided the processing is based on consent (Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR) or a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) and is carried out by automated means.

  The right also includes direct transfer to another controller where technically feasible and not adversely affecting the rights of others.

  To exercise this right, the data subject may contact a representative of the data controller.

• g) Right to Object

  The data subject has the right to object at any time, based on their particular situation, to the processing of personal data under Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, including profiling based on these provisions.

  In cases of objection, cai invest GmbH will cease processing unless compelling legitimate grounds for processing are demonstrated, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

  If personal data is processed for direct marketing, the data subject can object at any time. Upon objection, the data will no longer be processed for such purposes.

• h) Automated Decision-Making, Including Profiling

  The data subject has the right not to be subjected to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect them, except where such processing is necessary for a contract, authorized by Union or Member State law, or based on explicit consent.

  In such cases, cai invest GmbH ensures measures to protect the rights and interests of the data subject, including the right to human intervention, to express their viewpoint, and to contest the decision.

• i) Right to Withdraw Consent

  The data subject has the right to withdraw their consent to personal data processing at any time.

  To exercise any of these rights, the data subject may contact a representative of cai invest GmbH**.

9. Data Protection for Applications and the Application Process

The data controller collects and processes personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the application process. Processing may also occur electronically, particularly when applicants submit their application documents via email or through a web form provided on the website.

If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements.

If no employment contract is concluded, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after the rejection decision has been communicated, provided no other legitimate interests of the data controller oppose the deletion. Legitimate interests in this context could include the need to provide evidence in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

10. Data Protection Regulations Regarding the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online community that allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. It serves as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allows the online community to share personal or company-related information. Facebook enables users to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect with others through friend requests.

The operator of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. For individuals outside the USA or Canada, the responsible party for the processing of personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time a user visits a page on this website that contains a Facebook component (Facebook plugin), the user’s internet browser will automatically download the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. A comprehensive overview of all Facebook plugins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook learns which specific page of our website the user is visiting.

If the user is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes with each visit to our website which specific page the user is on, and during the entire stay on our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned to the user’s Facebook account. If the user clicks any of the Facebook buttons integrated on our site, such as the “Like” button or leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the user’s personal Facebook account and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information that the user has visited our website whenever the user is logged into Facebook while visiting our site, regardless of whether the user clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the user does not wish to transmit this information to Facebook, they can prevent the transfer by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings Facebook offers to protect users’ privacy. Additionally, there are various applications available that allow users to block data transmission to Facebook. These applications can be used by the individual to prevent data transmission to Facebook.

11. Data Protection Regulations Regarding the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with an anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis refers to the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about visitors’ behavior on websites. A web analysis service collects data such as the website from which a person came (known as a referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, and how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is mainly used to optimize a website and for cost-benefit analysis of online advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

For web analysis via Google Analytics, the data controller uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” extension. This extension shortens and anonymizes the IP address of the user’s internet connection when accessing our website from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information collected to evaluate the use of our website, generate online reports that show activity on our websites, and provide additional services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the user’s information technology system. Cookies were explained above. When the cookie is set, Google is enabled to analyze the usage of our website. Each time a page on our website, which is operated by the data controller and contains a Google Analytics component, is accessed, the internet browser on the user’s system automatically sends data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. Through this technical process, Google learns personal data such as the IP address, which is used to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and to facilitate commission billing.

The cookie stores personal information, such as the access time, the location from which the access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the user. With each visit to our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the person, is transmitted to Google in the United States. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States. Google may share this personal data collected through the technical process with third parties.

The user can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as explained above, by adjusting the settings in the browser used and thereby permanently object to the setting of cookies. This browser setting would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the user’s system. In addition, any cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time through the browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the user has the option to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics related to the use of this website and to prevent the processing of this data by Google. To do this, the user must download and install a browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information regarding visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the user’s system is deleted, formatted, or reinstalled at a later time, the user must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or disabled by the user or another person within their control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

Further information and Google’s privacy policies can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is further explained at https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

12. Data Protection Regulations Regarding the Use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated components from YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free, and other users to view, rate, and comment on them. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, so both complete films and TV shows, as well as music videos, trailers, and user-generated videos, are available on the platform.

The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and contains a YouTube component (YouTube video), the internet browser on the user’s device is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google learn which specific subpage of our website the user is visiting.

If the user is logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes, with the visit to a page containing a YouTube video, which specific subpage of our website the user is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and linked to the user’s YouTube account.

YouTube and Google receive information about the user’s visit to our website whenever the user is logged in to YouTube at the time of visiting our site, regardless of whether the user clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the user does not wish to transmit this information to YouTube and Google, they can prevent it by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by YouTube, which can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

13. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing activities where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, such as processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations required to take pre-contractual steps, such as inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as fulfilling tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were to be injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be shared with a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. In this case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Finally, processing activities may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned bases, provided that the processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, unless the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject override those interests. Such processing operations are specifically permitted because they are explicitly mentioned by the European legislator, who believes that a legitimate interest may exist, particularly when the data subject is a customer of the data controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 GDPR).

14. Legitimate Interests for Processing 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 the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

15. Retention Period for Personal Data

The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective legal retention period. Once this period expires, the corresponding data will routinely be deleted, provided they are no longer required for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract.

16. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Consequences of Non-Providing

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may arise from contractual arrangements (e.g., details of the contractual partner). In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide personal data in order to conclude a contract with us. For example, a data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when entering into a contract with our company. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the inability to conclude the contract with the data subject.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will explain to the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contractually, or necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of non-providing the personal data would be.

17. Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.