Privacy Policy

July 2025

1. Name and address of the controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as other data protection provisions is:

Elastique. GmbH
Balthasarstr. 79
50670 Cologne
Germany
022135503450
mail@elastique.de
www.elastique.de

2. The data protection officer of the controller is:

Nextwork GmbH
Brienner Straße 50a
80333 Munich
Germany
datenschutz@nextwork.de
www.nextwork.de

3. General information on data processing

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We process personal data of our website visitors in order to provide a functional website. This processing is carried out to the extent necessary for our content and services. We then process the data on the basis of our legitimate interest, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR as the legal basis for processing, for the presentation of our website.

In addition, we process personal data of our website visitors for analysis purposes. This only takes place with the consent of the visitor.

2. Data deletion and storage period

We only store personal data for as long as the purpose for which we collected the data remains valid. The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by European or national legislators in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

3. Rights of the data subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

a. Right to information

You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you may request the following information from the controller:

the purposes for which the personal data is being processed;
the categories of personal data being processed;
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been or will be disclosed;
the planned duration of storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage duration;
the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
all available information on the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Art. 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
Information on whether the personal data concerning you will be transferred to a third country or to an international organization.

b. Right to rectification

You have the right to obtain from the controller rectification and/or completion of the personal data concerning you, if the personal data processed are inaccurate or incomplete. The controller shall make the rectification without undue delay. Your right to rectification may be restricted to the extent that it is likely to render the research or statistical purposes impossible or seriously impair them and the restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purposes.

c. Right to restriction of processing

You may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:

if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead;
the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require it for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims; or
you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may, with the exception of storage, only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
If the processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.
d. Right to erasure
You may request that the controller erase personal data concerning you without undue delay, and the controller is obliged to erase such data without undue delay, unless there is another obligation to store the data, such as:

to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing in accordance with Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i as well as Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of this processing, or
for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

e. Right to notification

If you have asserted your right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data has been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed by the controller about these recipients.
f. Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data has been provided, provided that

g. Right to object

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you that is based on Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e or f GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
Your personal data will then no longer be processed unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

h. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration

If we have processed your data on the basis of a data protection consent form you have submitted, you also have the right to revoke this consent at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
i. Automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.
These decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR, and appropriate measures must be taken to protect your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.
j. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

4. Data processing on our website

1. Log files

a. Description and scope of data processing

Every time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:

- Information about the browser type and version used
- The user's operating system
- The user's Internet service provider
- Date and time of access
- Websites from which the user's system accesses our website

The data is also stored in our system's log files. This does not affect the user's IP addresses or other data that enables the data to be assigned to a user. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

b. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

c. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.

d. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended. In the case of storage of data in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to identify the client that accessed the website.

e. Right to object and right to erasure

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

2. Use of Google Analytics

a. Scope of processing of personal data

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”), on our website. Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. IP anonymization is active on this website. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google. You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of our website to their full extent.

b. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The processing of personal data within the scope of the use of Google Analytics is based on consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR. Consent can be given in the cookie banner displayed when visiting the website and can be revoked at any time. 3. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of processing personal data is to specifically address a target group that has already expressed an initial interest by visiting the website.

c. Duration of storage

Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google deleting parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 or 18 months, according to its own information.

d. Right to object and right to erasure

You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Further information can be found at www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/ .

3. Use of Vimeo

a. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the plugin from Vimeo, Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA, on our website. When you visit our website, your browser establishes a connection to Vimeo's servers in the USA. Information about your website visit and your IP address is forwarded to Vimeo. This happens regardless of whether you have a Vimeo account and whether you are logged in to it. If you are logged in, Vimeo can link the collected data to your account.

b. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The integration of Vimeo is based on consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. With your consent, data will be transferred to Vimeo, including the possible transfer of personal data to the USA. Consent can be given via the cookie banner and revoked at any time.

c. Purpose of data processing

The Vimeo plug-in is provided to enhance the user-friendliness of our website.

d. Duration of storage

We have no information about the duration of storage.

e. Right to object and right to erasure

Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection by Vimeo can be found at: vimeo.com/privacy

4. Information on data transfer to third countries

Some of the services mentioned in this privacy policy (e.g. Google Analytics, Vimeo) transfer personal data to so-called third countries outside the European Union (e.g. the USA). In these cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards have been put in place prior to the transfer in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR, in particular by concluding standard contractual clauses (SCC) adopted by the European Commission.
Nevertheless, we would like to point out that third countries such as the USA do not have an equivalent level of data protection and that, in particular, government authorities may access your data without you having any effective legal remedies available.
Data will only be transferred if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

5. Use of cookies

a. Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again. We also use cookies on our website that enable us to analyze the surfing behavior of users.
In this way, the following data may be transmitted:

Google Analytics cookie. For tracking user functions such as page views, etc. Stores whether the cookie notice has already been set.

The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical measures. Therefore, it is no longer possible to assign the data to the user who accessed the website. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the user. When accessing our website, users are informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes via an information banner and referred to this privacy policy. In this context, there is also a note on how the storage of cookies can be prevented in the browser settings. When our website is accessed, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and their consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, reference is also made to this privacy policy.

b. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, provided that the user has given their consent.

c. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.
Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Analysis cookies tell us how the website is used, enabling us to continuously optimize our offering.
These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in processing personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

d. Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all the functions of the website to their full extent.

e. Revocation of consent

You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device at any time. If you wish to prevent the use of cookies entirely, you can refuse to accept cookies in your browser. Please refer to your browser manufacturer's instructions for details on how this works. Please note that the functionality of our website can then no longer be guaranteed. Your consent applies to the following domains: www.elastique.de

6. Contact form and email contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website, we offer users the opportunity to contact us via the contact form. The data is entered into an input mask, transmitted to us, and stored. The data is not passed on to third parties. Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email will be stored. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is our legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry, documenting the communication, and ensuring IT security. These purposes are in our legitimate interest in efficient customer communication, service quality, and protection against spam/attacks.

3. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. This is the case for data collected during the registration process when the registration on our website is canceled or modified. This is the case for data collected during the registration process for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures if the data is no longer required for the execution of the contract. Even after the conclusion of the contract, it may be necessary to store personal data of the contractual partner in order to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.

4. Right to object and right to erasure

As a user, you have the option to cancel your registration at any time. You can have the data stored about you changed at any time. If the data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, premature deletion of the data is only possible if there are no contractual or legal obligations that prevent deletion.

7. Application

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can apply directly and without detours using our application form. This application form is operated by Personio SE & Co. KG, a company based in Germany that offers personnel administration and application management software (https://www.personio.com/legal-notice/). The data transmitted as part of your application will be transferred using TLS encryption and stored in a database. The company conducting this online application process is solely responsible for this data within the meaning of Art. 24 GDPR. Personio is merely the operator of the software and this recruitment page and, in this context, a processor in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. The basis for processing by Personio is a contract for order processing between the responsible body and Personio. In addition, Personio SE & Co. KG processes further data, some of which may also be personal data, for the purpose of providing its services, in particular for the operation of this recruitment site. This is explained in more detail below.
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of your data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and §26 BDSG.
3. Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from your application email is used solely for the purpose of processing your application.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. The personal data collected additionally during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
5. Right to object and right to erasure
The user has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. All personal data stored in the course of the contact will be deleted in this case.
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11. Order processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR
We use external service providers (e.g., hosting providers, web analytics providers, newsletter service providers) to process your personal data, with whom we have concluded a contract for order processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. These service providers process personal data exclusively on our instructions and have been obliged to comply with the applicable data protection regulations.

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