Privacy Policy

U.S. Privacy Policy

I. Who we are

aconso International GmbH

Theresienhoehe 28

80339 Munich

Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 89 516186-0

E-mail: contact@aconso.com

Website: www.aconso.com/us

II. Contact to data protection officer

Tel.: +49 (0) 5221 87292-0

E-Mail: datenschutz-aconso@audatis.de

III. General information relating to data processing

In this Privacy Policy, we explain what personal data we collect from visitors to the aconso websites and/or properties that link to this Privacy Policy and how we use such personal data. It is important to note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to any other data, such as personal data that may be included in the files and documents and similar data that we maintain on our customers’ behalf, in connection with their use of our Services. For the avoidance of doubt, we process customer Content, including any personal data which may be included therein, solely for the purpose of providing and operating our Services to our customers and only in accordance with their written instructions, which typically take the form of our Terms of Service, a Data Processing Addendum and/or any similar written agreement between aconso and our customer.

Scope of the processing of personal data

We principally only collect and use personal data of our users insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our contents and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users is, as a rule, only carried out after the granting of the consent by the user. An exception applies in such cases, in which a prior obtaining of a consent is not possible for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by statutory regulations.

Data sharing

We share your personal data with our affiliated companies and subsidiaries which are directly or indirectly owned by our parent company, aconso AG; at your direction, with separate, specific notice to you, or with your consent, with third-party service providers under appropriate confidentiality and data privacy obligations, and as required by law or administrative order, to assert claims or rights, or to defend against legal claims.

Security

aconso has implemented a comprehensive data privacy and security program which includes appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to safeguard and protect the personal, identifiable, and/or confidential information we collect, or you share with us. aconso‘s operations on a product have been assessed by independent third-party auditors against recognized security standards and controls, including ISO 27001.

Data deletion and storage duration

The personal data of the relevant person will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage ceases to apply. A storage can additionally be carried out if this was envisaged by the European or national legislators in regulations under EU law or other regulations, which aconso is subject to. A blocking or deletion of the data shall also be carried out if a storage deadline stipulated by the stated standards expires, unless a necessity exists for the further storage of the data for the conclusion of a contract or a fulfilment of a contract.

IV. Provision of the website and creation of logfiles

Description and scope of the data processing

Each time our website is called our system will automatically enter data and information from the computer system of the calling computer. The following data are collected hereby:

(1) Information about the browser type and the used version

(2) The operating system of the user

(3) The Internet-Service-Provider of the user

(4) The IP address of the user

(5) Date and time of the access

(6) Websites, from which the user’s system goes to our website

(7) Websites, which are called from the user’s system via our website.

The data are also stored in the logfiles of our system. These data will not be stored together with other personal data of the user.

Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary in order to enable a transmission of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session. In addition, the storage is carried out in logfiles in order to ensure the functionality of the website. Moreover, the data serve us for the purpose of optimisation of the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes will not take place in this context.

Duration of the storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of the collection. In the event of the entry of the data for the provision of the website this is the case when the respective session is ended. In the event of the storage of the data in logfiles this is the case after seven days at the latest. A storage in addition to this is possible. In this case the IP addresses of the users will be deleted or distorted so that an allocation of the calling client is no longer possible.

Possibility for an objection and remedy

The entry of the data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in logfiles is essential for the operation of the website. There is consequently no possibility to file an objection on the part of the user.

V. Use of cookies

Description and scope of the data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files, which are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls a website then a cookie can be stored on the operating system of the user. This cookie contains a characteristic string, which enables a clear identification of the browser when the website is called again. We use cookies in order to design our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website render it necessary that the calling browser can also be identified after a change in site. The following data are hereby stored and transmitted in the cookies:

(1)    Log-in information

(2)    Condition of the cookie banner, however only after the consent of the user

We additionally use cookies on our website, which enable an analysis of the surfing behaviour of the users. The following data can be transmitted in this manner:

(1)    Entered search terms

(2)    Frequency of the site calls

(3)    Use of website functions

The data of the users that are collected this way will be pseudonymised by precautionary technical measures. Therefore, an allocation of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. The data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users. When calling our website the users are informed by an info banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and are referred to this privacy statement. The user can prevent the storage of cookies in his browser settings. 

Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of the use of technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for the users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For this purpose it is necessary that the browser is also recognised after a change in site. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles. The use of the analysis cookies shall be carried out for the purpose to improve the quality of our website and its contents. Through the analysis cookies we find out how the website is used and can thus consistently optimise our offer.

Duration of the storage, possibility for objection and remedy

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by it to our site. Therefore, you as user also have the full control over the use of cookies. By a change in the settings in your internet browser you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already stored cookies can be deleted at all times. This can also be carried out automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is however possible that all functions of the website can no longer be used in full.

The transmission of Flash-Cookies cannot indeed be prevented via the settings of the browser, however by changes to the setting of the Flash Player.

Exercising Choice

We do not currently respond to web browser “do not track” signals or similar mechanisms, but instead offer visitors to our websites more information, choices, and control over cookies and other web analytics tools via aconso‘s Cookie Consent Manager (available via the “Cookie Preferences” hyperlink at the bottom of this page) and/or as specified below. aconso‘s Cookie Consent Manager provides visitors with information about the types and categories of cookies we utilize, and you may also exercise your rights as follows.

• If you wish to not have the information these technologies collect used for the purpose of serving you targeted ads, you may opt-out here.
• The Help Menu on the menu bar of most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, and how to disable cookies altogether.
• To manage Flash Cookies, please click here.

You can still view our website if you choose to set your browser to refuse all cookies; however, you will need to keep certain cookies enabled to establish an account or to install the Services.

VI. Newsletter

Description and scope of the data processing

On our website there is the possibility to subscribe to a free newsletter. With the registration for the newsletter the data from the input mask are transmitted to us:

(1)    E-mail address

(2)    Form of address

(3)    First and last name

(4)    Company

Moreover, the following data are collected with the registration:

(1)    IP address of the calling computer

(2)    Date and time of the registration

(3)    Date and time of the activation

(4)    URL of the site of the registration

For the processing of the data your consent will be obtained within the scope of the registration process and reference will be made to this privacy statement. If you acquire goods or services from aconso or you have requested information in this respect from us and hereby deposit your e-mail address, this can consequently be used by us to send a newsletter. In such a case exclusively direct advertising for own similar goods or services will be sent via the newsletter.

Our newsletters are sent via “HubSpot”, 25 First Street, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02141, United States, with offices in Ireland (One Dockland Central, Dublin 1, Ireland) and Germany (Am Postbahnhof 17, 10243 Berlin), a newsletter distribution platform.

Your personal data is stored on HubSpot’s servers. HubSpot uses this information to send and analyze the newsletter on our behalf. Furthermore, HubSpot may, according to its own information, use this data to optimize or improve its own services, e.g. for the technical optimization of the dispatch and presentation of the newsletter or for economic purposes in order to determine from which countries the recipients come. However, HubSpot does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them itself or pass it on to third parties.

The newsletters also contain a so-called “web-beacon”, i.e. a pixel-sized file that is retrieved from the server of the mailing service provider when the newsletter is opened. As part of this retrieval, technical information, such as information about the browser and your system, as well as your IP address and time of retrieval, is initially collected. This information is used for the technical improvement of the services based on the technical data or the target groups and their reading behavior based on their retrieval locations (which can be determined with the help of the IP address) or the access times.

The statistical surveys also include determining whether the newsletters are opened, when they are opened and which links are clicked. For technical reasons, this information can be assigned to individual newsletter recipients. However, it is neither our intention nor that of the mailing service provider to observe individual users. The evaluations serve us much more to recognize the reading habits of our users and to adapt our content to them or to send different content according to the interests of our users. The use of the mailing service provider, the implementation of statistical surveys and analyses as well as the logging of the registration process are based on our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

We are interested in using a user-friendly and secure newsletter system that serves both our business interests and the expectations of users. Further information can be found in HubSpot’s privacy policy.

The newsletter can also be sent using the CleverReach newsletter service (Cleverreach GmbH & Co. KG, Mühlenstr. 43, 26180 Rastede, Germany). The commissioning of Cleverreach GmbH & Co. KG is based on a jointly signed agreement on order processing in accordance with the GDPR and provides for compliance with all data protection regulations and the protection of your data. We only transfer your data to CleverReach for the purpose of sending and managing the newsletter. Further information about CleverReach can be found in CleverReach’s privacy policy.

Apart from data processing by CleverReach, no data will be passed on to third parties in connection with data processing for the sending of newsletters. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter. We use the newsletter tracking available in CleverReach to evaluate how the newsletters are opened and used. The following data is stored for this purpose:

(1)    Openings with date and time

(2)    Clicks with date and time

(3)    De-registrations with date and time

(4)    Ability for service (bounces)

(5)    Location

(6)    E-mail client

(7)    Device

Purpose of the data processing

The collection of the user’s e-mail address serves to serve the newsletter. The collection of other personal data within the scope of the registration process serves to prevent a misuse of the services or the used e-mail address. The purpose of the data processing for the newsletter tracking is to improve the newsletter and the reader experience with the newsletter.

Duration of the storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of their collection. The e-mail address of the user will accordingly be stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active. The other personal data collected within the scope of the registration process will, as a rule, be deleted after a period of seven days.

Possibility for an objection and remedy

The subscription of the newsletter can be terminated by the relevant user at all times. A corresponding link can be found in each newsletter for this purpose. A revocation of the consent to the storage of the personal data collected during the registration process is also made possible hereby.

VII. Contact form and e-mail contact

Description and scope of the data processing

A contact form is available on our website. If a user takes advantage of this possibility then the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.

Relevant data:

(1)    Form of address

(2)    First name

(3)    Last name

(4)    Corporate name

(5)    Personal enquiry text

(6)    Additional details relating to size of the company, telephone number and the manner in which the attention of the user was drawn to aconso, are optional.

At the time when the message is sent the following data will be stored:

(1)     Date of the registration

(2)     Time of the registration

For the processing of the data your consent will be obtained within the scope of the despatch processing and reference will be made to this privacy statement.

Alternatively, it is also possible to contact us via the provided e-mail address. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the e-mail will be stored. The personal data transmitted to us via the contact form, by e-mail or other means can be passed on to one of our business partners for processing the enquiry.

If you do not wish your data to be transferred to our business partners, we would therefore ask you to inform us accordingly during the initial contact. In this case a transmission to our business partners does not take place.

Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us, as well as in the case of the transmission to our business partners only for the establishment of contact. The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

Duration of the storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected and if there are no legal obligations to retain them. In order to achieve the purpose, the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail are no longer required once the respective correspondence with the user has ended. This is the case if it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant facts have been conclusively clarified. If your contact serves to substantiate or execute a contract, the statutory storage obligations amount to 6 years from receipt of the corresponding message. The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

Possibility for an objection and remedy

The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail and the contact does not serve the execution or justification of a contract, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. An e-mail via the online contact form or an e-mail to contact@aconso.com is sufficient to object to the storage. In this case, all personal data stored in the course of establishing contact will be deleted.

VIII. Third-Party-Cookies and web analysis services

Description and scope of the data processing

For web analysis, we work with partners who help to make the internet offer and the website more interesting for you. Therefore, cookies from third-party providers, so-called third-party cookies, are also stored on your IT system when you visit our website. Third-Party-Cookies are cookies, which belong to other domains than that, which is displayed in the address bar of the browser. These make it possible to track the browsing progress of the user. Data collected by Third-Party-Cookies are processed by their respective providers by order of aconso as responsible party for the data. The data processing, which takes place via the individual service providers, can be summarised in detail as follows:

a) Google AdWords Conversion Tracking

We use Google AdWords for aconso.com and within the scope of Google AdWords the Conversion-Tracking, an analysis service of Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”). A cookie is set by Google AdWords hereby (“Conversion Cookie”) if a user comes to for aconso.com via a Google advertisement. These cookies will cease to be valid after 30 days and do not serve the personal identification. If the user visits certain sites of aconso.com and the cookie has not expired yet aconso and Google can recognise that someone has clicked on the advertisement and was thus forwarded to the site. Each AdWords customer will receive a different cookie. Cookies can thus not be tracked via the websites of AdWords customers. The information obtained by using the Conversion-Cookie serves to create Conversion statistics for AdWords customers, which decided in favour of Conversion-Tracking. The AdWords customers will find out the total number of users, who clicked on their advertisement and were forwarded to a site fitted with a Conversion-Tracking-Tag. However, they do not receive any information, with which users can be personally identified. You can find further information relating to the data protection by Google here.

Users, who would not like to take part in the tracking procedure, can refuse the setting of a cookie that is necessary for this purpose – for example per browser setting, which generally deactivates the automatic setting of a cookie. Cookies for Conversion-Tracking can also be deactivated by setting the browser of the user so that cookies from the domain “googleadservices.com” are blocked.

b) Google Analytics

On our websites we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. (https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/) (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; hereinafter “Google”). In this context, pseudonymised user profiles are created and cookies are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website such as

1. browser type/version,

2. the operating system used,

3. referrer URL (the previously visited page),

4. host name of the accessing computer (IP address),

5. time of the server request,

can be transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We only use Google Analytics with activated IP anonymisation.

The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on the website activities and to provide further services associated with the use of the website and the Internet for the purposes of market research and the design of these Internet pages in line with requirements. This information may also be transferred to third parties if required by law or if third parties process this data on our behalf.

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de). For the processing of your personal data by Google Analytics, we obtain your consent (cookie settings).
Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found in the Google Analytics Help (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de).
Your personal data will be deleted or made anonymous after 14 months.

c) Google Analytics 4 (GA 4)

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”), which enables an analysis of your use of our website.
By default, Google Analytics sets 4 cookies when you visit the website, which are stored as small text modules on your terminal device and collect certain information. The scope of this information also includes your IP address, which is, however, shortened by Google by the last digits in order to exclude a direct personal reference.
The information is transferred to Google servers and processed there. In the process, transfers to Google LLC, based in the USA, are also possible.
Google uses the collected information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for us and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. The IP address transmitted and shortened by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google. The data collected in the context of the use of Google Analytics 4 will be stored for a period of two months and then deleted.

Legal basis

All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies on the end device used, will only take place if you have given us your express consent for this.
Without your consent, Google Analytics 4 will not be used during your visit to the site. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your right of revocation, please deactivate this service via the “Cookie Consent Tool” provided on the website.
We have concluded an order processing agreement with Google, which ensures the protection of our site visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

Further legal information on Google Analytics 4, including a copy of the aforementioned standard contractual clauses, can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de and at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Demographic characteristics

Google Analytics 4 uses the special “demographic characteristics” feature and can use it to create statistics that make statements about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This is done by analyzing advertising and information from third-party providers. This allows target groups to be identified for marketing activities. However, the collected data cannot be assigned to a specific person and is deleted after being stored for a period of two months.

Google Signals

As an extension to Google Analytics 4, Google Signals can be used on this website to generate cross-device reports. If you have activated personalized ads and linked your devices to your Google account, Google may, subject to your consent to the use of Google Analytics, analyze your usage behavior across devices and create database models, including on cross-device conversions. We do not receive any personal data from Google, only statistics. If you want to stop the cross-device analysis, you can deactivate the “Personalized advertising” function in the settings of your Google account. To do so, follow the instructions on this page: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=de For more information about Google Signals, please visit the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7532985?hl=de

UserIDs

As an extension to Google Analytics 4, the “UserIDs” function can be used on this website. If you have consented to the use of Google Analytics 4 pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, have set up an account on this website and log in with this account on different devices, your activities, including conversions, can be analyzed across devices.
Google provides a so-called deactivation addon. This is an extension for various browsers that disables the collection by the Google Analytics code. You can find the addon at: Browser add-on to disable Google Analytics.

GA 4 therefore collects both website and, where applicable, app data in order to track the behavior of users. As with its predecessor Universal Analytics, GA 4 processes personal data. The data collected includes the time spent on the website, demographic characteristics such as language and location, and the browser used to access the site. The special feature of GA 4 is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for data analysis. The user’s data is still accessed via cookies, scripts and pixels. The algorithms automatically measure the usage behavior of the individual user on the basis of event data. Events include, for example, scrolling to the end of the page, clicks on external links, downloads or page views. The algorithm that reads out these events can also recognize specific usage behavior on other devices, making cross-device behavior analysis possible. Therefore, if different separate sessions occur on different devices, GA 4 can automatically aggregate the sessions into a unified cross-device user experience based on user ID, Google ID, or device ID.

d) Google Maps

On our website we use Google Maps (API) from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Maps is a web service for displaying interactive (land) maps to visually present geographical information. By using this service, you can, for example, see our location and make it easier for you to find us.

Already when calling up those sub-pages in which the Google Maps map is integrated, information about your use of our website (such as your IP address) can be transmitted to Google servers in the USA and stored there. This happens regardless of whether Google provides a user account through which you are logged in or whether no user account exists. If you are logged in at Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account. If you don’t want to be associated with your Google profile, you must log out of your Google Account. Google stores your data (even for users who are not logged in) as user profiles and evaluates them. Such evaluation is carried out in particular in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 letter f GDPR on the basis of Google’s legitimate interests in the display of personalised advertising, market research and/or the needs-based design of its website. You have a right of objection to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google in order to exercise this right.

If you do not agree with the future transmission of your data to Google in the context of the use of Google Maps, there is also the possibility of completely deactivating the Google Maps web service by switching off the JavaScript application in your browser. Google Maps and thus also the map display on this website cannot then be used.

You can view Google’s terms of use at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/terms/regional.html. The additional terms of use for Google Maps can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de_US/help/terms_maps.html.

Detailed information on data protection in connection with the use of Google Maps can be found on the Google website (“Google Privacy Policy”): https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/

e) Embedding YouTube videos (in advanced privacy mode)

Some Internet pages of our offer contain links or connections to the offer of YouTube. In general, we are not responsible for the content of websites to which links are provided. However, if you follow a link to YouTube, we would like to point out that YouTube stores the data of its users (e.g. personal information, IP address) in accordance with its own data usage guidelines and uses it for business purposes.
On some of our Internet pages we also directly integrate videos stored on YouTube. In this integration, content from the YouTube website is displayed in parts of a browser window. If you call up a (sub)page of our Internet offer on which YouTube videos are integrated, a connection to the YouTube servers is established and the content is displayed on the Internet page by informing your browser.
YouTube content is only integrated in “extended data protection mode”. This is provided by YouTube itself, thus ensuring that YouTube does not initially store any cookies on your device. However, when you call up the relevant pages, the IP address and, if applicable, other data are transmitted and thus, in particular, information is provided as to which of our Internet pages you have visited. This information cannot be assigned to you, however, unless you have logged in to YouTube or another Google service before calling up the page or are permanently logged in. Once you click to start playing a embedded video, YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode will only store cookies on your device that do not contain personally identifiable information unless you are currently signed in to a Google service. These cookies can be prevented by appropriate browser settings and extensions.

Address and link to the YouTube privacy notice:

Google/YouTube: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland – Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated,

Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.

f) LinkedIn Analytics and LinkedIn Ads

We use the conversion tracking technology and retargeting feature of LinkedIn Corporation on our website.

This technology can be used to play personalized ads on LinkedIn to visitors to this website. It also provides the ability to create anonymous reports on ad performance and website interaction information. For this purpose, the LinkedIn Insight tag is integrated into this website. This establishes a connection to the LinkedIn server if you visit this website and are logged into your LinkedIn account at the same time.

See LinkedIn’s privacy policy at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy for more information about data collection and use. You will also find the possibilities and rights to protect your privacy. If you are logged in to LinkedIn, you can deactivate data collection at any time by clicking on the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/enhanced-advertising

Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data of the users enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By the evaluation of the acquired data we are in the position to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to consistently improve our website and its user friendliness. By the anonymization of the IP address the interest of the users in their protection of personal data is sufficiently taken into account.

IX. Children’s Privacy

Our webpages are intended for general audiences – we do not seek through our sites to gather personal data from or about persons that are sixteen (16) years of age or younger. If you inform us or we otherwise become aware that we have unintentionally received personal data from an individual under the age of sixteen (16), we will delete this information from our records.

X. California & Other U.S. States Notice at Collection

Categories of personal information aconso receives: aconso may collect or process on behalf of our customers, the following categories of personal data, as described above (section III. – VIII.), including identifiers (such as in Account Information, Profile and Participant Information, Contact Information, and Registration Information), financial account information (such as in Account Information); commercial information (such as in Account Information); internet or other electronic network activity information (such as Device Information, Usage Information and the Website).

Sources: We receive information from sources as described above (section III. to VIII.), from you (including through your use of our products and services), from partners, from customers.

aconso’s business and commercial purposes for use: aconso uses personal data for the following business and commercial purposes: to provide aconso Products and Services; for Product Research and Development; for Marketing and Promotions (aconso does not use data provided by costumers or any content generated or shared as part of other collaborative features for any marketing or promotions); Authentication, Integrity, Security, and Safety; to Communicate with You; and for Legal Reasons. Categories of third parties to whom we disclose Personal Information for business purposes are described above.

aconso may permit advertising and analytics services that are intended to deliver advertising to you and/or analyze your interactions, based on your interactions with our website which may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of data for targeted advertising purposes under certain state privacy laws.

Retention: aconso retains personal data for as long as required to engage in the uses described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.

XI. California & Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Your State Privacy Rights

Notice to California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).

Notice to Other State Residents, Including, But Not Limited To, Connecticut, Colorado, Utah, or Virginia Residents: If you are a resident of other U.S. states with applicable privacy laws, including, but not limited to Connecticut, Colorado, Utah, or Virginia, you may have certain privacy rights. Where applicable, you may have the right to: a) access personal data that we collect or retain about you; b) request to correct inaccuracies regarding your personal data; c) request deletion of your personal data; d) obtain a copy of your personal data; and e) opt-out of certain targeted advertising activities. Please note that these rights are not absolute, and we may be entitled to refuse requests, wholly or in part, where exceptions under applicable law apply.

If you wish to exercise one or more of these rights, please submit a request to us by contacting us at datenschutz@aconso.de

If we cannot comply with your request, or a portion of your request, we will notify you and include the reasons in our response. In addition, you may have the right to appeal our decision. Information may be provided to you on how to exercise this right of appeal upon request.

XII. Up-to-dateness and amendment of the data protection declaration

This data protection declaration is currently valid and has the status: January 2024

Due to the further development of our web pages and offers or due to changed legal or official requirements, it may become necessary to change this data protection declaration. You can call up and print out the current data protection declaration at any time on the website under www.aconso.com/us/privacy-policy/.

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