PRIVACY POLICY

Information according to § 5 TMG

TWO SHRINKS AND A DOG (TSAAD)

Prof. Dr. Roland Weierstall-Pust/Dr. Gesa Pust, GbR

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 6

D-60313 Frankfurt

Introduction

At TSAAD, we take the protection of user data on our website very seriously and commit to safeguarding the information that users provide us in connection with the use of our website. Furthermore, we commit to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when accessing our digital services through your devices.

Please read this privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you have read and fully understood this policy and do not agree with our practices, you must cease using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy and any changes to it.

In this privacy policy, you will learn:

How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
To whom we disclose the data
Where the data is stored
How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
How we deal with minors
Updates or changes to the privacy policy
What data do we collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

Unidentified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data does not allow conclusions to be drawn about who provided it. Non-personal data that we collect primarily consists of technical and aggregated usage information.

Individually identifiable information, i.e., information that can identify you or be reasonably identified with effort ("personal data"). Personal data that we collect through our services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, they are treated as personal data as long as they remain combined.

How do we collect data?

Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

We collect data when you use our services. So, when you visit our digital assets and use our services, we may collect, record, and store usage, session, and related information.

We collect data that you provide to us directly, such as when you contact us through a communication channel (e.g., email with a comment or feedback).

As described below, we may collect data from third-party sources.

We collect data that you provide when you log in to our services through a third-party provider like Facebook or Google.

Why do we collect this data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

To provide and operate our services.
To develop, customize, and improve our services.
To respond to your feedback, requests, and inquiries and provide assistance.
To analyze usage patterns and requests.
For other internal, statistical, and research purposes.
To enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities.
To investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies and comply with applicable laws, regulations, or regulatory orders.
To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. In the case of promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.

To whom do we disclose this data?

We may disclose your data to our service providers to operate our services (e.g., data storage via third-party hosting services, technical support, etc.).

We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change in control at our company or one of our affiliated companies (e.g., through merger, acquisition, or purchase of substantially all assets, among others); (v) to collect, store, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) to the extent reasonable for business purposes; (vi) to work jointly with third parties to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we want to clarify that we may not transmit, disclose, or otherwise use non-personal data at our discretion for third parties.

Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., publicly posting content, information, and comments and chatting with other users). We advise against posting or sharing information that you do not wish to make public. When you upload content to our digital assets or provide it in the course of using a service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. You acknowledge and hereby confirm that copies of your data may remain accessible on cached and archived pages or after third parties have made copies/stored your content, even after deletion.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analysis services ("tracking technologies"). These tracking technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to enhance the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize performance, ensure a tailored user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.

To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

We will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks without your consent.

Where do we store the data?

Non-personal Data

Please note that our companies, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located around the world. For the purposes explained in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in different jurisdictions.

Personal Data

Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and other jurisdictions as necessary for the proper provision of our services and/or as legally required (as further explained below).

How long is the data retained?

Please note that we retain collected data as long as it is necessary for the provision of our services, compliance with our legal and contractual obligations to you, resolution of disputes, and enforcement of our agreements.

We may correct, supplement, or delete incorrect or incomplete data at any time at our discretion.

How do we protect the data?

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can offer our services. Your data may be stored on secure servers behind a firewall, and secure HTTPS access is provided to most areas of its services.

Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, publish, or otherwise provide to us or others.

For this reason, we ask you to establish secure passwords and not transmit confidential information to us or others if its disclosure could potentially harm you significantly or permanently. As email and instant messaging are not considered secure communication forms, we also ask you not to disclose confidential information through these communication channels.

How do we deal with minors?

Children can use our services. However, to access certain features, they may need to provide certain information. The collection of some data (including data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may occur automatically. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data collected from a child, we will provide notice and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. A child's participation in an online activity will not be contingent on providing more contact information than is reasonably necessary for participation.

We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities in the services. Parents can view data we have collected from their child, request that we stop collecting further data from their child, and request that all data we have collected from their child be deleted.

Please contact us to view, update, or delete your child's data. To protect your child, we may request proof of your identity. We may deny you access to the data if we have doubts about your identity. Please note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal obligations.

We use your personal data only for the purposes set out in this privacy policy and only when we believe that:

The use of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer support or technical support);

The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations, or

The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is done in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

Request confirmation of whether personal data concerning you is being processed and access to your stored personal data, as well as certain additional information;

Request the receipt of personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;

Request the correction of your personal data that is stored by us;

Request the deletion of your personal data;

Object to the processing of your personal data by us;

Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or

Submit a complaint to a supervisory authority.

Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and how it is used, please contact us as indicated below.

In providing our services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

If you are located in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied that there is an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual agreements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are taken to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data and that these third parties act in accordance with applicable laws at all times.

Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act

If you use the services as a California resident, you may be entitled to access and delete your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").

To exercise your rights of access and deletion of your data, please see below for how to contact us.

The website does not sell user data We do not sell personal data of users for the purposes and intentions of the CCPA.

Users of the services who are California residents and under 18 years of age can request and obtain the deletion of their posted content by emailing us at the address provided in the "Contact" section below. These requests must be marked "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to delete and sufficient information to help us locate the material. We do not accept unmarked or improperly submitted communications and may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not ensure that the material will be completely or comprehensively deleted. Material you have posted may, for example, be re-posted or re-published by other users or third parties.

Updates or changes to the privacy policy

We may revise this privacy policy at our discretion from time to time, and the version published on the website is always current (see "Date" statement). Please check this privacy policy regularly for changes. In the event of significant changes, we will provide notice on our website. If you continue to use the services after being notified of changes on our website, you agree to the changes to the privacy policy and consent to the terms of these changes.

Contact If you have general questions about the services or the data we collect about you and how it is used, please contact us at:

TWO SHRINKS AND A DOG (TSAAD)

Prof. Dr. Roland Weierstall-Pust/Dr. Gesa Pust, GbR

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 6

D-60313 Frankfurt

kontakt@tsaad.de

DISCLAIMER

The information contained herein does not constitute legal advice, and you should not rely solely on it. Specific requirements regarding legal terms and policies may vary from state to state and/or from legal system to legal system. As stated in our terms of use, you are responsible for ensuring that your services are legal under the applicable law and for complying with them.

To ensure that you fully comply with your legal obligations, we strongly recommend seeking professional advice to better understand the specific requirements that apply to you.

Dispute resolution

In case of conflicts or disputes, we are primarily committed to an amicable and uncomplicated clarification through direct contact with our clients. Please feel free to contact us at any time, and we will work with you to find a solution: kontakt@tsaad.de - In consumer law disputes, you can also use the following free platform: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.

Liability for content

As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages, which corresponds to our own products and complies with general laws. However, we, as a service provider, are not obligated to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity.

Our obligations to remove or block the use of information under general law remain unaffected. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the time of knowledge of a specific legal violation. If we become aware of any such violations, we will remove the content in question immediately.

Liability for linked content

Our offer includes links to external websites of third parties, on whose contents we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for these external contents. The respective provider or operator of the pages is always responsible for the contents of the linked pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal contents were not recognizable at the time of linking.

However, a permanent control of the contents of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of a violation of the law. If we become aware of any legal violations, we will remove such links immediately.

The content and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. Duplication, editing, distribution, and any kind of use outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are only permitted for private, non-commercial use.

Insofar as the content on this site was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us accordingly. If we become aware of any legal violations, we will remove such content immediately.

Images and illustrations used

© Photos, Dr. Gesa Pust, dreamstime, & iStockphoto. Many thanks to Erwalt De Beer from Anton Smit Sculptures South Africa, (www.antonsmit.co.za) for granting us the right to use the image of the "Faith" sculpture for this website