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Set a course for extraordinary.

Heralding a new era of luxury yachting, Maybach Ocean Club is a horizon-shifting offering—an exclusive members club set on a seductive 508-foot superyacht. It’s a place to be. And a place to truly belong. Designed for those who accept nothing less than the best, it is a rarefied sanctuary at sea, one that will forever transform the way members see—and move through—the world.

This is more than travel. This is life beyond horizons. 

THE SHIP

Engineered to close the distance between aspiration and arrival.

Conceived in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Design, the ship—Beyond Horizons—is a state-of-the-art masterpiece of oceangoing prowess and elegant sophistication.

Imperial units information graphic

"Further isn't where we go.
It's how we get there."

—Matthias Bosse, Captain

THE COMMUNITY

A world together.
A world apart.

Together with some of the world’s most accomplished and compelling people, members spend four weeks each year drifting seamlessly between the exquisite yacht, iconic ports, and extended stays in spellbinding destinations. Time and again, what membership provides is a level of connection, joyfulness, and community that is nothing short of transformative.

 

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Around a table with friends, memories are made.

THE ITINERARIES

Where exceptional always find its moment.

With flexible itineraries seasonally curated to meet members where they are, the Club moves with the zeitgeist and the sun. Summer unfolds in the waters of the Mediterranean, visiting elegant seaside destinations like Portofino and Porto Cervo. Winter months will find the Club in the Caribbean, visiting destinations like St. Barth and St. Lucia. From jet skiing in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean to attending the Cannes Film Festival, savoring a gourmet dinner port-side in Capri, or getting immersed in the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix, every journey is curated for discovery and delight.

A closer perspective of the world's most captivating shores.

"This superyacht stands out as a truly iconic piece of design. It carries the signature of the Mercedes-Maybach brand into every detail - a new dimension of beauty that we have brought to the water."

—Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer, Mercedes-Benz Group AG

THE HERITAGE

Setting the benchmark on land. And at sea.

More than a century ago, Maybach's visionary engineering powered automobiles, aircrafts, and boats—setting a maritime course in motion during the 1920s that endures today. That legacy of innovation and excellence lives on in the spirit of Maybach Ocean Club. 

Maybach engines powering winning performances.

THE DESIGN

Every line, a legacy.

Intentionality is exacted upon every sculpted surface of this 508-foot vessel. Inside and out, the ship is an essential expression of Mercedes-Benz design—where emotion and intelligence converge and innovation is intuitive, never imposed. Beyond Horizons is a feat of design and engineering in which the sensual and the surpremely refined come together as one of one. 

A Maybach standard for elegance applied to everyday living.

THE AMENITIES

Pleasure in all its depths.

Members will experience yachting standards firsthand. The furthest thing from cruising, every element of the Club experience is curated to offer the most intimate and indulgent opportunities to be and belong. From world-class wellness and longevity offerings to innovative cuisine from renowned chefs to state-of-the-art and discreet business facilities, every detail is designed to realize a life beyond all horizons.

 

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Every moment is an invitation to indulgence. 

THE SUPPORT VESSEL

Escape takes its perfect companion.

A dedicated support vessel equipped with jet skis, water toys, tenders, and helicopter accompanies Beyond Horizons on every voyage—creating additional deck space on the mother and providing effortless access to ship and shore, purpose and play.

A 230-foot vessel carries opportunities for adventure. 

THE SUITES

In harmony with infinite horizons.

Members enjoy access to one of the ship’s thirty 800-square-foot suites for up to 28 days each year. Created in collaboration with award-winning Heller Studios Design, each impeccably appointed space is intended to be a living reflection of the natural world. Every suite is a study in light and openness, where private outdoor decks and continuous ocean views amplify natural light and create a calming, immersive atmosphere.

A Maybach standard for elegance applied to everyday living. 

THE SPACES

Belong where few belong.

For those seeking connection, the ship offers common spaces that are anything but. An elegantly designed beach club surrounds the infinity pool, inviting members to gather for cocktails and conversation. Innovative cuisine from renowned chefs, exclusive entertainment and media lounges, and cutting-edge gym facilities elevate every moment onboard.

The infinity pool and onboard beach club. 

THE MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Beyond every horizon, a chosen circle awaits.

Membership means owning a share in a soul-stirring 508-foot superyacht. This deliberately intimate circle of 300 is selected through a thoughtful and highly curated admissions process, with a multimillion-dollar qualification ensuring a community of caliber, discernment, and influence. Initial membership pricing is positioned in the low seven figures, with annual dues reflecting the vessel's uncompromising standard of operation. Members enjoy four inspired weeks onboard each year—paired with a calendar of global gatherings and curated events—with the flexibility to exchange or bank weeks each year. Maybach Ocean Club promises access to a sun-drenched and sea-sprayed realm marked by refinement, connection, and meaning—to a lifestyle few on this planet will ever experience.

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Imprint

Registered Address:
Splendid Sea AG
Auhofstrasse 14
8853 Lachen
Switzerland

VAT number: CHE-301.070.447 MWST

 

The company is represented by the Board of Directors as registered in the Commercial Register.


Contact
Email: info@splendid-sea.com


Commercial Register Entry
Registered in the Commercial Register of the Canton of Schwyz, Company number: CHE-301.070.447


Career Opportunities
Job applications and career-related inquiries may be sent to jobs@splendid-sea.com. Applications submitted through other contact channels will not be processed. There are currently no vacancies within our organisation, and we kindly ask that you refrain from submitting applications at this time. Should you nonetheless send us your documents, please be aware that these will be deleted after 6 months in line with GDPR requirements. We welcome you to check back on this page as our business evolves.


Consumer Dispute Resolution
Splendid Sea AG does not commit to nor is obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.


Digital Services Act (DSA) Contact Point
For communication with users and authorities under Articles 11 and 12 of the Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065):
Email: compliance@splendid-sea.com
Languages available: German, English

Legal

1. Brand Usage
"Mercedes-Maybach" and Logo of Mercedes-Maybach are the intellectual property of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. They are used by Splendid Sea AG under license. Splendid Sea AG is responsible for the management of the development, marketing, sales, and operations of the project. This site is operated, and the content provided by Splendid Sea AG, and it is intended for potential members.

 

2. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Whilst the content and information provided on this website has been created with the utmost care and diligence, Splendid Sea AG does not in any way guarantee that the offering on the website is accurate, reliable and/or suitable to the user, nor that the offering shall meet the expectation of the user. Furthermore, the offering by Splendid Sea AG through this website is not intended, neither explicitly or implicitly, to be interpreted as a legally binding offer and the offering is being made on an “as is” basis. All users shall be solely and fully responsible to check the accuracy and reliability of the offerings on this website as well as the suitability thereof to their needs and expectations.

 

3. Indemnification
Users having access to this website, its content and information agree to indemnify, and hold harmless, Splendid Sea AG, and any of its respective members, officers, directors and employees from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, proceedings, judgments, fines, damages, expenses and/or losses arising from any information or content provided on this website.

 

4. Limitation of Liability
Splendid Sea AG shall not be held liable against any harm, damages, or liability arising from any information or content provided on this website or from any externally linked third-party websites.

 

5. Modification
The information, content or offers available on this website may be updated, modified and/or changed from time to time without any obligation on the part of Splendid Sea AG to notify users.

Privacy Policy

1. An overview of data protection


General information


The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.


Data recording on this website

 

Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?


The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.


How do we record your data?

 

We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form. Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.

 

What are the purposes we use your data for?

 

A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders or other order enquiries.

 

What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?

 

You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.

 

Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties

 

There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website. Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs. For detailed information about these analysis programs please consult our Data Protection Declaration below.

 

2. Hosting

 

The provider is the Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany (hereinafter referred to as Hetzner).
For details, please view the data privacy policy of Hetzner: https://www.hetzner.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/.


We use Hetzner on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable depiction of our website possible. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.


Data processing

 

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is acontract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

 

3. General information and mandatory information

 

Data protection

 

The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data
protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration. Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.


We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.


Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)


The data processing controller on this website is:
Splendid Sea AG
Auhofstrasse 14
8853 Lachen
E-mail: info@splendid-sea.com


The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

 

Storage duration

 

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

 

General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website

 

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.


Designation of a data protection officer

 

We have appointed a data protection officer.
Dr. Ralf Schadowski

Email: dataprotection@splendid-sea.com

 

Recipients of personal data

 

In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.


Revocation of your consent to the processing of data

 

A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.

 

Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

 

IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).


IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR  THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).


Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency

 

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.

 

Right to data portability

 

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.

 

Information about, rectification and eradication of data

 

Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.


Right to demand processing restrictions

 

You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – with the exception of their archiving – may be processed only subject to your consent or to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for important public interest reasons cited by the European Union or a member state of the EU.

 

SSL and/or TLS encryption

 

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line of the browser switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the lock icon in the browser line. If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.


Rejection of unsolicited e-mails

 

We herewith object to the use of contact information published in conjunction with the mandatory information to be provided in our Site Notice to send us promotional and information material that we have not expressly requested. The operators of this website and its pages reserve the express right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of promotional information, for instance via SPAM messages.


4. Recording of data on this website

 

Cookies

Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.


Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g.,cookies for handling payment services).

Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.


Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of certain functions you want to use (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g., cookies that provide measurable insights into the web audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of
the consent obtained (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG); this consent may be revoked at any time.

You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited. Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.


Consent with Usercentrics

 

This website uses the consent technology of Usercentrics to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or for the use of specific technologies, and to document the former in a data protection compliant manner. The party offering this technology is Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 München, Germany, website: https://usercentrics.com/ (hereinafter referred to as “Usercentrics”).

Whenever you visit our website, the following personal data will be transferred to Usercentrics:

Moreover, Usercentrics shall store a cookie in your browser to be able to allocate your declaration(s) of consent or any revocations of the former. The data that are recorded in this manner shall be stored until you ask us to eradicate them, delete the Usercentrics cookie or until the purpose for archiving the data no longer exists. This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal retention periods.


Usercentrics uses cookies to obtain the declarations of consent mandated by law. The legal basis for the use of specific technologies is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

 

Data processing

 

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.


Contact form

 

If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent. The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the execution of a contract or if it is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.

Our contact and membership application forms are technically processed using HubSpot Forms, provided by HubSpot. This use is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, as it is necessary to process the pre-contractual inquiry you actively initiate by submitting the form.

The information you have entered into the contact form shall remain with us until you ask us to eradicate the data, revoke your consent to the archiving of data or if the purpose for which the information is being archived no longer exists (e.g., after we have concluded our response to your inquiry). This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods.


Request by e-mail or telephone


If you contact us by e-mail or telephone, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.
These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if it has been obtained; the consent can be revoked at any time.


The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage lapses (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.


Hubspot CRM

 

We use Hubspot CRM on this website. The provider is Hubspot Inc. 25 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 USA (hereafter Hubspot CRM).
Hubspot CRM enables us, among other things, to manage existing and potential customers and customer contacts, to communicate with you and to plan and execute marketing activities in line with your interests.
Hubspot CRM enables us to capture, sort and analyze customer interactions via email, social media, or phone across multiple channels. The personal data collected in this way can be evaluated and used for communication with the potential customer or marketing measures (e.g., newsletter mailings). Hubspot CRM also enables us to collect and analyze the user behavior of our contacts on our website.

The use of Hubspot CRM is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the most efficient customer management and customer communication. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.


For details, please refer to Hubspot’s privacy policy:
https://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy.


Data transmission to the US is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.hubspot.de/data-privacy/privacy-shield.


The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5812.


Data processing

 

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.


5. Analysis tools and advertising


Google Tag Manager

 

We use the Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
The Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or statistical tools and other technologies on our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not create any user profiles, does not store cookies, and does not carry out any independent analyses. It only manages and runs the tools integrated via it. However, the Google Tag Manager does collect your IP address, which may also be transferred to Google’s parent company in the United States.


The Google Tag Manager is used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and uncomplicated integration and administration of various tools on his website. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.


The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is anagreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

 

Google Analytics


We use the analysis tool Google Analytics (GA4) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”).
Google Analytics enables us to analyze the use of our website by our website visitors. In doing so, we obtain a variety of usage data, such as page views, length of stay, operating systems used, and origin of the user. This data is combined into a pseudonymous user ID and assigned to the end device of the respective website visitor.
Our Google Analytics property is linked to our Google Ads account. This means that audience lists and event/parameter data collected via Google Analytics may be made available within the linked Google Ads account and used to personalize advertisements shown to you (see “Google Ads” below).
Google Analytics uses technologies that enable recognition of the user for the purposes of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is as a rule transferred to a Google server in the United States, where it is stored.
This tool is used only on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time via our consent management tool (see “Consent with Usercentrics” above).
Data transmission to the US is based on Google’s certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). For more information, please consult the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.


Data processing


We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that Google processes personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.


Google Ads (Remarketing, Conversion Tracking & Enhanced Conversions)


We use Google Ads and the associated conversion tracking, remarketing, and “Enhanced Conversions” features. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”).
Google Ads allows us to display advertisements to visitors who have previously shown interest in our website (remarketing), to build audience lists based on your browsing behavior, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns (conversion tracking). Where you fill out a form on our website (for example, our membership application form), Google’s “Enhanced Conversions for Leads” feature transmits your submitted contact details (such as name, email address, or phone number) to Google in hashed (pseudonymized, non-reversible) form, so that Google can match this information against a signed-in Google user for the purpose of conversion measurement.


We additionally use Google’s “Conversion Linker” tag, which stores click identifiers in a first-party cookie to allow conversions to be attributed correctly across page views, and Google Marketing Platform / DoubleClick technology to support the display and measurement of remarketing advertisements.


These tools use cookies and comparable technologies and, where applicable, transmit data (including your IP address and the hashed contact details described above) to Google servers in the United States.
These tools are used only on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time via our consent management tool (see “Consent with Usercentrics” above). You can also generally object to being shown interest-based advertising from Google via https://adssettings.google.com.


Data transmission to the US is based on Google’s certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). For more information, please consult the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.


Data processing


We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned services. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that Google processes personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR. 


Facebook Pixel


We use the “Facebook Pixel” of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Meta”). If you are located in the US or Canada, the responsible entity is Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.


Using the Facebook Pixel enables us to follow the behavior of website visitors after they are redirected to the provider’s website by clicking on a Facebook ad or interacting with our website. This procedure is used to evaluate the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes and can help to optimize future advertising efforts. The data recorded in this manner is anonymous to us as the operator of this website; we cannot draw any conclusions regarding the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed by Meta so that a connection to the respective user profile is possible, and Meta can use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with Meta’s Data Policy.


This service allows Meta and its partners to place ads on and outside of Facebook. In addition, a cookie may be stored on your device for these purposes.
This tool is used only on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time via our consent management tool (see “Consent with Usercentrics” above).
Data transmission to the US is based on Meta’s certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). For more information, please consult the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.
For details, please refer to Meta’s Data Processing Terms: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/dataprocessing.


Facebook Social Plugins


We use social plugins (“plugins”) of the social network facebook.com, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Meta”). The plugins are marked with a Facebook logo or the addition “Facebook Social Plugin.”


When you visit a page of our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Meta’s servers. This happens independently of whether you have a Facebook account or are logged in, and independently of whether you actively interact with the plugin (for example, by clicking a “Like” button). The content of the plugin is transmitted by Meta directly to your browser and integrated into the page. Through this connection, Meta receives the information that your browser has accessed the corresponding page of our website, together with your IP address.


By operating this website with embedded Facebook Social Plugins, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited are joint controllers within the meaning of Art. 26 GDPR for the specific processing step of collecting your data and transmitting it to Meta when the plugin loads (following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 29 July 2019, Case C-40/17 — Fashion ID). The essential elements of this joint controller arrangement, including the respective allocation of responsibilities, are set out in Meta’s Controller Addendum: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. Meta remains solely responsible for any further processing that takes place once your data has reached its servers, for which Meta’s own Data Policy applies.


This tool is used only on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time via our consent management tool (see “Consent with Usercentrics” above).
Data transmission to the US is based on Meta’s certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). For more information, please consult the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.

 

6. Processing of Customer and Contract Data


We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data for the establishment, content arrangement and modification of our contractual relationships. Data with personal references to the use of this website (usage data) will be collected, processed, and used only if this is necessary to enable the user to use our services or required for billing purposes. The legal basis for these processes is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.


The collected customer data shall be deleted upon completion of the order or termination of the business relationship and upon expiration of any existing statutory archiving periods. This shall be without prejudice to any statutory archiving periods.


Credit checks


We may conduct a credit check in the event that purchases are made on account or based on other payment terms that require us to extend credit (scoring). For this purpose, we transmit the data you have entered (e.g., name, address, age, or banking information) to a credit information agency. Based on this data, the probability of non-payment is determined. If the likelihood of non-payment is excessive, we may reject the respective payment term.
The credit check is performed on the basis of contractual fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and to avert nonpayment (justified interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been obtained, the credit check shall be performed on the basis of this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR); the consent may be revoked at any time.

 

7. Online-based Audio and Video Conferences (Conference tools)

 

Data processing


We use online conference tools, among other things, for communication with our customers. The tools we use are listed in detail below. If you communicate with us by video or audio conference using the Internet, your personal data will be collected and processed by the provider of the respective conference tool and by us. The conferencing tools collect all information that you provide/access to use the tools (email address and/or your phone number). Furthermore, the conference tools process the duration of the conference, start and end (time) of participation in the conference, number of participants and other “context information” related to the communication process (metadata).


Furthermore, the provider of the tool processes all the technical data required for the processing of the online communication. This includes, in particular, IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or loudspeaker and the type of connection.


Should content be exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise made available within the tool, it is also stored on the servers of the tool provider. Such content includes, but is not limited to, cloud recordings, chat/ instant messages, voicemail uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared while using the service.


Please note that we do not have complete influence on the data processing procedures of the tools used. Our possibilities are largely determined by the corporate policy of the respective provider. Further information on data processing by the conference tools can be found in the data protection declarations of the tools used, and which we have listed below this text.

 

Purpose and legal bases


The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing contractual partners or to offer certain services to our customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). Furthermore, the use of the tools serves to generally simplify and accelerate communication with us or our company (legitimate interest in the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Insofar as consent has been requested, the tools in question will be used on the basis of this consent; the consent may be revoked at any time with effect from that date.


Duration of storage


Data collected directly by us via the video and conference tools will be deleted from our systems immediately after you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage, or the reason for storing the data no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your end device until you delete them. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.


We have no influence on the duration of storage of your data that is stored by the operators of the conference tools for their own purposes. For details, please directly contact the operators of the conference tools.

 

Conference tools used


We employ the following conference tools:


Microsoft Teams


We use Microsoft Teams. The provider is the Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. For details on data processing, please refer to the Microsoft Teams privacy policy:
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/6474.

 

Data processing


We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

 

8. Custom Services

 

Handling applicant data


We offer website visitors the opportunity to submit job applications to us (via e-mail). Below, we will brief you on the scope, purpose and use of the personal data collected from you in conjunction with the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data will occur in compliance with the applicable data privacy rights and all other statutory provisions and that your data will always be treated as strictly confidential.


Scope and purpose of the collection of data


If you submit a job application to us, we will process any affiliated personal data (e.g., contact and communications data, application documents, notes taken during job interviews, etc.), if they are required to make a decision concerning the establishment or an employment relationship. The legal grounds for the aforementioned are § 26 BDSG according to German Law (Negotiation of an Employment Relationship), Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (General Contract Negotiations) and – provided you have given us your consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may revoke any consent given at any time. Within our company, your personal data will only be shared with individuals who are involved in the processing of your job application.


If your job application should result in your recruitment, the data you have submitted will be archived on the grounds of § 26 BDSG and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for the purpose of implementing the employment relationship in our data processing system.


Data Archiving Period


If we are unable to make you a job offer or you reject a job offer or withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have submitted on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for up to 6 months from the end of the application procedure (rejection or withdrawal of the application). Afterwards the data will be deleted, and the physical application documents will be destroyed. The storage serves in particular as evidence in the event of a legal dispute. If it is evident that the data will be required after the expiry of the 6-month period (e.g., due to an impending or pending legal dispute), deletion will only take place when the purpose for further storage no longer applies. Longer storage may also take place if you have given your agreement (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or if statutory data retention requirements preclude the deletion.