DATA PRIVACY

Data Protection & Cookies

Using our website is generally possible without providing personal data. In cases where personal data is collected, it is done so voluntarily, and this information will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent. Please be aware that data transmission over the internet (e.g., via email) can be vulnerable to security gaps. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

1. General Information on the Collection of Personal Data

1.1 The collection, processing, and use of personal data on our website are limited to what is necessary for its use. Personal data includes any information that relates to you personally, such as your name, address, email address, and user activity.

1.2 Data Controller – The entity responsible for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 7 of the GDPR is:

(hereinafter referred to as psmplay).

If you have any questions regarding data protection, you can contact our Data Protection Officer using the following details:

1.3 When you contact us by email or through a contact form, the information you provide (such as your email address, name, address, etc.) will be stored to respond to your inquiry. Once your request has been addressed and the data is no longer needed, we will delete it unless there are legal retention requirements.

1.4 Use of Service Providers and Data for Promotional Purposes

If we engage third-party service providers for specific functions of our website or intend to use your data for promotional purposes, we will provide detailed information about these processes below. In doing so, we will also specify the criteria for the storage duration of your data.

2. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request information about the personal data we process. This includes details about the purposes of processing, the categories of personal data, the recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage duration, the existence of rights to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if it wasn’t collected from you, and any automated decision-making including profiling, along with meaningful information about the specifics.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request the immediate correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us.
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your personal data, provided that its processing is not necessary for exercising the right to freedom of expression and information, fulfilling a legal obligation, reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request a restriction of the processing of your personal data if you dispute its accuracy, if the processing is unlawful but you object to its deletion, if we no longer need the data but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or if you have objected to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive the personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or to request the transfer of this data to another controller.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): If you have given consent to the processing of your data, you can withdraw this consent at any time. Once withdrawn, we will no longer process your data based on this consent for the future.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. This can typically be the supervisory authority of your place of residence, your workplace, or our company’s headquarters.

3. Collection of Personal Data When Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website, www.psmplay.com, purely for informational purposes (i.e., without registering or providing any information to us), we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. These data are technically necessary for us to display the website and ensure its stability and security

Here’s the professionally refined version of your text:

  • IP Address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Time zone difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the request (specific page)
  • Access status/HTTP status code
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Website from which the request originated
  • Browser
  • Operating system and its interface
  • Language and version of the browser software

We process this data for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Providing a comfortable user experience on our website
  • Evaluating system security and stability
  • Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above for data collection. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

Additionally, we use cookies and analytics services when you visit our website. Further explanations can be found under Sections 6 and 9 to 11 of this Privacy Policy.

4. Additional Features and Offers on Our Website

4.1 In addition to purely informational use, we offer various services on our website, which you can use if interested. In these cases, you will typically need to provide additional personal data, which we use to provide the relevant service. The principles of data processing outlined earlier apply here. The legal bases are Art. 6(1)(a), (b), and (f) GDPR.

4.2 We may employ external service providers to process your data. These providers are carefully selected, contractually bound to our instructions, and regularly monitored.

4.3 We may also share your personal data with third parties if contracts or similar services are provided jointly with partners. You will receive further details when you provide your personal data or within the description of the respective service.

4.4 If any of our service providers or partners are based in a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will inform you about the implications of this within the description of the respective service.

4.5 We use the widely adopted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method on our website, combined with the highest encryption level supported by your web browser, typically 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we will use 128-bit v3 technology instead. You can tell if a specific page on our website is encrypted by looking for the closed padlock icon in your browser’s status bar.

4.6 Furthermore, we use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from accidental or deliberate manipulation, partial or total loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

5. Right to Object or Withdraw Consent Regarding the Processing of Your Data

5.1 If you have provided consent for the processing of your data, you may withdraw this consent at any time. Such withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of the processing of your personal data that occurred prior to your withdrawal.

5.2 If we base the processing of your personal data on a balancing of interests, you have the right to object to the processing. This applies in cases where the processing is not necessary for the performance of a contract with you, as described in the following sections regarding our services. When exercising this right, we kindly ask you to provide reasons as to why we should not process your personal data as we are currently doing. Upon receiving a justified objection, we will review the circumstances and either cease or modify the data processing, or we will provide you with compelling legitimate reasons for continuing the processing.

5.3 You may also object to the processing of your personal data for advertising and data analysis purposes at any time. You can inform us of your objection using the contact details provided in Section 1.2 above.

6. Use of Cookies

6.1 In addition to the data mentioned in Section 3, cookies are stored on your device when you use our website. Cookies are small text files that are assigned to your browser and stored on your hard drive, allowing the entity that sets the cookie (in this case, us) to receive specific information. Cookies cannot execute programs or transmit viruses to your computer; they are designed to enhance the overall user-friendliness and efficiency of the internet offerings.

6.2 This website uses the following types of cookies, which are explained in further detail below:

  • Transient Cookies: These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. This category includes session cookies, which store a session ID that allows various requests from your browser to be assigned to the same session. This way, your device can be recognized when you return to our website. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies can be configured according to your browser settings. For example, you can choose to reject third-party cookies or all cookies. Please note that if you decline certain cookies, you may not be able to utilize all features of this website.
  • We use cookies to identify you on subsequent visits, especially if you have an account with us. Without cookies, you would need to log in again for each visit.
  • The Flash cookies we use are not captured by your browser but by your Flash plug-in. Additionally, we utilize HTML5 storage objects, which are stored on your device. These objects save the necessary data independently of the browser you are using and do not have an automatic expiration date. If you do not wish to process Flash cookies, you will need to install a corresponding add-on, such as “Better Privacy” for Mozilla Firefox (https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/betterprivacy/) or the Adobe Flash Killer Cookie for Google Chrome. You can prevent the use of HTML5 storage objects by using your browser’s private mode. We also recommend regularly deleting your cookies and browser history manually.

7. Application Process

7.1 By submitting your application documents, you express your interest in employment with us. The information you provide will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment. You consent to the storage and processing of your personal data for this purpose. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

7.2 Your data will be utilized within our organization for filling suitable positions. Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only. Your information will be shared exclusively with the relevant HR departments and divisions. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of your data. By allowing access to your profile, you agree to be contacted for recruitment marketing purposes via email, postal mail, or phone. If you do not wish to be contacted, you can block your profile or delete it entirely from our system at any time. Blocking or deleting your data will result in your information no longer being accessible or usable. Your data will be used solely for the recruitment process and will be stored for a period of five months after the conclusion of the specific application process. As outlined in Section 5, you have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data at any time. You can submit your withdrawal via email at info@psmplay.com or through the contact details provided in Section 1.2.

7.3 We would like to reiterate that we implement both technical and organizational security measures in accordance with Sections 4.5 and 4.6 to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction, and unauthorized access. Your data will be transmitted securely using SSL encryption to prevent misuse by third parties. We continuously strive to adapt our security measures to technological advancements.

8. Use of Google Analytics

8.1 This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files stored on your computer to analyze your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is usually 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 shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and then shortened. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activities, and provide additional services related to website usage and internet usage.

8.2 The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.

8.3 You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, we would like to inform you that in this case, you may not be able to utilize all features of this website fully. Additionally, you can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

8.4 This website uses Google Analytics with the extension “_anonymizeIp()”, which ensures that IP addresses are processed in a shortened form, thus excluding any personal identification. If the data collected about you is personally identifiable, it will be immediately excluded and your personal data will be deleted without delay.

8.5 We use Google Analytics to analyze and regularly improve the use of our website. The statistics obtained help us enhance our offerings and make them more appealing to you as a user. For exceptional cases in which personal data is transferred to the USA, Google has submitted to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework, which you can find at https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework. The legal basis for using Google Analytics is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

8.6 Third-party information: Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, Fax: +353 (1) 436 1001. Terms of service: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html, Privacy overview: http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html, Privacy policy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

8.7 This website also uses Google Analytics for cross-device analysis of visitor flows, conducted through a User ID. You can disable cross-device analysis of your usage in your customer account under “My Data,” “Personal Data”: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/.

9. Use of Google Analytics

As a Google AdWords customer, we utilize Google Conversion Tracking, an analytics service provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”). When you arrive at our website through a Google advertisement, Google AdWords places a cookie on your computer (“Conversion Cookie”). This cookie expires after 30 days and does not serve for personal identification. If you visit certain pages on our site before the cookie expires, we and Google can recognize that someone clicked on the ad and was redirected to our site. Each AdWords customer receives a different cookie, preventing tracking across the websites of different AdWords customers. The information obtained through the Conversion Cookie is used to compile conversion statistics for AdWords customers who opted for conversion tracking. AdWords customers learn the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were directed to a page tagged for conversion tracking; however, they do not receive information that allows for personal identification. The legal basis for utilizing this technology is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

If you do not wish to participate in tracking, you can object to this use by disabling cookies in your browser settings (opt-out option). In this case, you will not be included in the conversion tracking statistics.

For further information from Google, please visit: http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/, http://www.google.de/policies/privacy/.

10. Google Web Fonts

To enhance the visual presentation of various information on this website, we use Google Web Fonts (available at https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Roboto and https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Roboto+Condensed).

The web fonts are transmitted to the browser cache to enable their use for display purposes. If the browser does not support Google Web Fonts or if access is blocked, text will be displayed in a standard font.

Google Web Fonts “Roboto” and “Roboto Condensed” are licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0. Privacy information can be found in the Google Privacy Center at http://www.google.com/intl/de-DE/policies/privacy/. The legal basis for using Google Web Fonts is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

11. Facebook Integration

11.1 We currently use a social media plug-in from Facebook, employing the so-called two-click solution. This means that when you visit our site, no personal data is initially transmitted to the providers of the plug-ins. You can recognize the plug-in provider by the marking on the box, which shows its initial letter or logo. We give you the option to communicate directly with the plug-in provider via the button. Only when you click on the marked field and activate it will the plug-in provider receive the information that you have accessed our online service. Additionally, the data specified in Section 3 of this declaration will be transmitted. According to the provider, the IP address is anonymized immediately after collection in Germany. Therefore, by activating the plug-in, personal data will be transmitted to the plug-in provider and stored in the USA. Since the plug-in provider collects data, particularly through cookies, we recommend deleting all cookies through your browser’s security settings before clicking on the grayed-out box.

11.2 We have no influence over the data collected or processing activities, nor do we know the full extent of data collection, the purposes of processing, or storage periods. We also have no information about the deletion of data collected by the plug-in provider.

11.3 The plug-in provider stores the data collected about you as user profiles and uses this data for advertising, market research, and/or tailored design of their website. Such evaluations are particularly carried out (even for non-logged-in users) to display targeted advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles; to exercise this right, you must contact the respective plug-in provider. Through the plug-ins, we offer you the opportunity to interact with social networks and other users, which allows us to improve our offerings and make them more interesting for you as a user. The legal basis for using the plug-in is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

11.4 Data transmission occurs regardless of whether you have an account with the plug-in provider and are logged in. If you are logged in with the plug-in provider, the data we collect about you will be directly associated with your existing account with the plug-in provider. If you click the activated button and, for example, link the page, the plug-in provider will also store this information in your user account and share it publicly with your contacts. We recommend logging out of social networks regularly, especially before activating the button, to avoid linking data to your profile with the plug-in provider.

11.5 For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the plug-in provider, please refer to the provider’s privacy policy. There, you will also find additional information about your rights and options regarding privacy protection.

Addresses of the respective plug-in providers and URLs with their privacy notices: