Introduction

With the following privacy policy, we would like to inform you about the types of your personal data (hereinafter also referred to as "data") we process, for what purposes, and to what extent. This privacy policy applies to all processing of personal data carried out by us, both in the context of providing our services and, in particular, on our websites, in mobile applications, and within external online presences, such as our social media profiles (collectively referred to as the "online offering").

The terms used are not gender-specific.

Professional-Tipps

International Media LLC

530-B HARKLE ROAD STE 100

SANTA FE, NM

87505

USA

Contact Email: info@professional-tipps.com

Overview of Processing

This section summarizes the types of data processed, the purposes for which they are processed, and the data subjects concerned.

Types of Data Processed

Inventory data

Contact data

Content data

Contract data

Usage data

Meta/communication data

Categories of Data Subjects

Customers

Communication partners

Users

Sweepstakes and contest participants

Purposes of Processing

Provision of contractual services and customer support

Contact requests and communication

Security measures

Direct marketing

Reach measurement

Tracking

Affiliate tracking

Management and response to inquiries

Conducting sweepstakes and contests

Feedback

Marketing

User-related profiles

Provision of our online offering and user-friendliness

Information technology infrastructure

Legal Bases

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) – The data subject has given their consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes.

Contractual performance and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) – Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the data subject or for pre-contractual measures.

Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) – Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party, unless such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures in accordance with legal requirements, considering the state of the art, the costs of implementation, the nature, scope, context, and purposes of processing, as well as the varying likelihood and severity of risks to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.

TLS Encryption (https)

To protect the data you transmit via our online offering, we use TLS encryption. You can recognize such encrypted connections by the prefix "https://" in the address bar of your browser.

Transfer of Personal Data

In the course of our processing, data may be transferred to or disclosed to other entities, companies, legally independent organizational units, or individuals. These may include IT service providers or providers of content integrated into a website.

Data Processing in Third Countries

Where we process data in a third country (i.e., outside the EU or EEA) or disclose it to other persons, bodies, or companies, this will only take place in accordance with legal requirements.

Data Deletion

Data processed by us will be deleted in accordance with legal requirements as soon as their permitted consents are revoked or other permissions cease to apply.

Cookies and Consent Management

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and optimize our online offering. Where legally required, we obtain users' consent before setting cookies that are not strictly necessary.

Provision of the Online Offering and Web Hosting

We process users' data to provide our online services. For this purpose, we process the IP address, which is necessary to deliver content and functionality to users' browsers or devices.

Blogs and Publication Media

We use blogs and similar means of online communication and publication. Data is processed for the purposes of publishing and interacting with readers, and for security reasons.

Contact and Inquiry Management

When users contact us (e.g., via contact form, email, phone, or social media), we process their data to handle the inquiry and any follow-up actions.

Newsletter and Electronic Notifications

We send newsletters and other electronic communications only with the recipients' consent or a legal basis. Registrations follow a double opt-in procedure.

Advertising Communication via Email, Post, Fax, or Telephone

We may process personal data for the purpose of advertising communication in accordance with legal requirements. Users may revoke their consent at any time.

Sweepstakes and Contests

We process data of sweepstakes or contest participants to provide and manage the participation.

Web Analysis, Monitoring, and Optimization

We use web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze visitor behavior, measure reach, and optimize content and performance.

Online Marketing

We process personal data for online marketing purposes, including interest-based advertising and measuring the effectiveness of our campaigns.

Affiliate Programs and Affiliate Links

We participate in affiliate programs and include affiliate links. When users follow such links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission.

Customer Reviews and Feedback

We participate in review and rating systems to improve and promote our services.

Social Media Presences

We maintain profiles on social networks to communicate with users and share information.

Plugins and Embedded Content

We integrate functional and content elements from third-party providers (e.g., videos, maps). To display this content, it is necessary for providers to process users’ IP addresses.

Rights of Data Subjects

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right to object

Right to withdraw consent

Right of access

Right to rectification

Right to erasure

Right to restriction of processing

Right to data portability

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Changes and Updates to the Privacy Policy

We encourage you to regularly review the content of our privacy policy. We will adapt the policy as soon as changes in the data processing we carry out make it necessary.

Definitions of Terms

For a better understanding of this privacy policy, the relevant terms are based on the definitions in Article 4 of the GDPR.