Information Obligations pursuant to Article 13 of the EU GDPR: Competition

1.1 Who is responsible for data processing?

The respective company of the SÜLZLE Group* is responsible for processing your personal data. We process personal data in accordance with the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (“BDSG”).
Contact details of the Data Protection Officer:
Steffen Wacker
datenschutz@suelzle-gruppe.de
The companies of the SÜLZLE Group are listed here.

1.2 What data do we process and for what purposes?

The controller processes personal data for the purpose of organizing the competition.
By participating in the competition, you consent in accordance with Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR that the data you provide in connection with your participation will be processed for the purpose of carrying out the competition. We use your contact details, including your email address, in particular to contact you directly in the event of a win.
You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time with effect for the future. Upon withdrawal, we will delete the relevant data immediately unless further processing can be based on another legal basis permitting processing without consent. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
If you wish to object to the collection, processing, or use of your data, please contact us by email at datenschutz@suelzle-gruppe.de.
The organizer of the competition reserves the right to publish the winner’s name and a photo on a competition page unless the winner objects. This publication is based on the organizer’s legitimate interest in announcing the winner of the competition (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR).

1.3 What is the legal basis for data processing?

The processing of personal data is generally based—unless specific legal provisions apply—on Article 6 GDPR. Specifically, the following options may apply:

  • Consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR)

  • Data processing based on a balancing of interests (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR)

If your personal data is processed based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time with future effect.
If we process data based on a balancing of interests, you have the right, as the data subject, to object to the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 21 GDPR.

1.4 How long are the data stored?

We process data as long as necessary for the respective purpose.
If legal retention requirements exist (e.g., under commercial or tax law), the relevant personal data will be stored for the duration of the retention period. After this period, we assess whether further processing is required. If it is not, the data will be deleted.
As a rule, we review data at the end of each calendar year to determine whether continued processing is necessary. Due to the data volume, this review is carried out based on specific data types or processing purposes.
Naturally, you may request information about the personal data stored about you at any time and, if no longer necessary, request deletion or restriction of processing.

1.5 Who receives the data?

Your personal data will only be disclosed to third parties if it is necessary to perform a contract with you, permitted on the basis of a legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR, required by law, or if you have given consent.

1.6 Where is the data processed?

Your personal data are processed exclusively at data centers located within the Federal Republic of Germany.

1.7 Your rights as a data subject

You have the right to obtain information about the personal data we process concerning you.
If your data inquiry is not made in writing, please understand that we may require proof to verify your identity.
You also have the right to rectification, deletion, or restriction of processing where legally applicable.
Furthermore, you have the right to object to processing within the framework of legal requirements, as well as the right to data portability in accordance with data protection laws.
In particular, under Article 21 (1) and (2) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes when such processing is based on a balancing of interests.

1.8 Where can you lodge a complaint?

If you wish to exercise your rights or have general questions about data protection within the SÜLZLE Group, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided above.
In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. A list of supervisory authorities and their contact details can be found here.