Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Data protection at a glance
Data protection at a glance
General information
General information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data means any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in this Privacy Policy below.
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data means any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in this Privacy Policy below.
Data collection on this website
Data collection on this website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Contact details of the controller can be found in the Legal Notice of this website.
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Contact details of the controller can be found in the Legal Notice of this website.
How do we collect your data?
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data, such as your internet browser, operating system or the time at which the page was accessed.
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data, such as your internet browser, operating system or the time at which the page was accessed.
What do we use your data for?
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure that the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to respond to your enquiries or to analyze the use and performance of our website.
Part of the data is collected to ensure that the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to respond to your enquiries or to analyze the use and performance of our website.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipients and purpose of your stored personal data at any time and free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipients and purpose of your stored personal data at any time and free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Hosting
Hosting
This website is hosted by Framer B.V.
This website is hosted by Framer B.V.
Provider:
Framer B.V.
Rozengracht 207B
1016 LZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Provider:
Framer B.V.
Rozengracht 207B
1016 LZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Framer processes personal data on our behalf where required for the provision of its hosting and website services. Further information is available in Framer's Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy.
Framer processes personal data on our behalf where required for the provision of its hosting and website services. Further information is available in Framer's Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy.
General information and mandatory information
General information and mandatory information
Data protection
Data protection
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your personal data is processed confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, personal data may be collected. Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it and for what purposes it is processed.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (for example, when communicating by e-mail) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your personal data is processed confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, personal data may be collected. Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it and for what purposes it is processed.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (for example, when communicating by e-mail) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.
Controller
Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is the website operator. The contact details of the controller can be found in the Legal Notice of this website.
The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses or other personal information).
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is the website operator. The contact details of the controller can be found in the Legal Notice of this website.
The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses or other personal information).
Storage period
Storage period
Unless a more specific storage period has been stated in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable statutory retention obligations. Once the respective purpose no longer applies or the applicable retention period expires, the relevant data will be deleted in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
If you request the deletion of your personal data or withdraw your consent to its processing, we will delete your data unless we are legally required or otherwise permitted to retain it.
Unless a more specific storage period has been stated in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable statutory retention obligations. Once the respective purpose no longer applies or the applicable retention period expires, the relevant data will be deleted in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
If you request the deletion of your personal data or withdraw your consent to its processing, we will delete your data unless we are legally required or otherwise permitted to retain it.
Legal bases for processing
Legal bases for processing
Where we obtain your consent for the processing of personal data, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Where special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed on the basis of your consent, processing is additionally based on Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR.
Where you have expressly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.
Where you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access of information stored on your terminal device, processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) TDDDG, where applicable. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Where the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, it is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Where processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, it is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal basis applicable to each processing activity is explained in the relevant sections of this Privacy Policy.
Where we obtain your consent for the processing of personal data, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Where special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed on the basis of your consent, processing is additionally based on Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR.
Where you have expressly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.
Where you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access of information stored on your terminal device, processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) TDDDG, where applicable. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Where the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, it is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Where processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, it is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal basis applicable to each processing activity is explained in the relevant sections of this Privacy Policy.
Recipients of personal data
Recipients of personal data
As part of our business activities, we may work together with external service providers and other third parties. In certain cases, it may be necessary to disclose personal data to such recipients.
Personal data will only be disclosed to third parties where this is necessary for the performance of a contract, where we are legally obliged to do so, where disclosure is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, where you have given your consent, or where another legal basis permits such disclosure.
Where external service providers process personal data on our behalf, such processing is carried out solely in accordance with our instructions and, where required by law, on the basis of a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
As part of our business activities, we may work together with external service providers and other third parties. In certain cases, it may be necessary to disclose personal data to such recipients.
Personal data will only be disclosed to third parties where this is necessary for the performance of a contract, where we are legally obliged to do so, where disclosure is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, where you have given your consent, or where another legal basis permits such disclosure.
Where external service providers process personal data on our behalf, such processing is carried out solely in accordance with our instructions and, where required by law, on the basis of a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
Withdrawal of your consent
Withdrawal of your consent
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Right to object
Right to object
Where your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time to such processing on grounds relating to your particular situation. This also applies to any profiling based on these provisions. The relevant legal basis for the processing is set out in the respective sections of this Privacy Policy.
If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or where the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims (Art. 21(1) GDPR).
Where your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such purposes. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be processed for direct marketing purposes (Art. 21(2) GDPR).
Where your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time to such processing on grounds relating to your particular situation. This also applies to any profiling based on these provisions. The relevant legal basis for the processing is set out in the respective sections of this Privacy Policy.
If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or where the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims (Art. 21(1) GDPR).
Where your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such purposes. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be processed for direct marketing purposes (Art. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to lodge a complaint
Right to lodge a complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.
The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.
The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to data portability
Right to data portability
You have the right to receive personal data that we process on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you may also request that such data be transmitted directly to another controller.
You have the right to receive personal data that we process on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you may also request that such data be transmitted directly to another controller.
Right of access, rectification, restriction and erasure
Right of access, rectification, restriction and erasure
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain information about your personal data processed by us, its origin, recipients and the purpose of the processing. You also have the right to request the rectification, restriction of processing or erasure of your personal data, provided that the applicable legal requirements are met.
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided in the Legal Notice.
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the conditions set out in Art. 18 GDPR. This right applies in particular where:
you contest the accuracy of your personal data, for the period required to verify its accuracy;
the processing of your personal data is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of its use instead;
we no longer require your personal data for the purposes of processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, pending verification whether our legitimate grounds override yours.
Where the processing of your personal data has been restricted, such data may, with the exception of storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain information about your personal data processed by us, its origin, recipients and the purpose of the processing. You also have the right to request the rectification, restriction of processing or erasure of your personal data, provided that the applicable legal requirements are met.
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided in the Legal Notice.
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the conditions set out in Art. 18 GDPR. This right applies in particular where:
you contest the accuracy of your personal data, for the period required to verify its accuracy;
the processing of your personal data is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of its use instead;
we no longer require your personal data for the purposes of processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, pending verification whether our legitimate grounds override yours.
Where the processing of your personal data has been restricted, such data may, with the exception of storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.
SSL/TLS encryption
SSL/TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as enquiries submitted via the contact form or by e-mail, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. An encrypted connection can be recognised by the change from "http://" to "https://" in your browser's address bar and by the lock symbol displayed in your browser.
When SSL/TLS encryption is active, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by unauthorized third parties.
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as enquiries submitted via the contact form or by e-mail, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. An encrypted connection can be recognised by the change from "http://" to "https://" in your browser's address bar and by the lock symbol displayed in your browser.
When SSL/TLS encryption is active, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by unauthorized third parties.
Objection to unsolicited advertising
Objection to unsolicited advertising
We hereby object to the use of the contact details published in the Legal Notice for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising or informational material. We expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited transmission of advertising materials, including spam e-mails.
We hereby object to the use of the contact details published in the Legal Notice for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising or informational material. We expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited transmission of advertising materials, including spam e-mails.
Data collection on this website
Data collection on this website
Cookies
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, to improve the user experience and, where applicable, to analyze the use of our website.
Where the use of cookies or similar technologies requires your consent under applicable data protection laws, such technologies will only be activated after you have provided your consent through the cookie settings. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time with effect for the future via the cookie settings available on this website.
Your consent preferences are stored in order to document your decision and to comply with applicable legal requirements.
Further information on the cookies and similar technologies used on this website, their purpose and storage period is available through the cookie settings.
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, to improve the user experience and, where applicable, to analyze the use of our website.
Where the use of cookies or similar technologies requires your consent under applicable data protection laws, such technologies will only be activated after you have provided your consent through the cookie settings. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time with effect for the future via the cookie settings available on this website.
Your consent preferences are stored in order to document your decision and to comply with applicable legal requirements.
Further information on the cookies and similar technologies used on this website, their purpose and storage period is available through the cookie settings.
Server log files
Server log files
When you visit this website, information is automatically collected and stored in server log files by the hosting provider. This information may include:
Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing device
Date and time of the server request
IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources.
The collection of this information is necessary to ensure the secure, reliable and technically error-free operation of the website, to optimize its performance and to detect and prevent technical issues or misuse.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure, reliable and technically efficient provision and optimization of this website.
When you visit this website, information is automatically collected and stored in server log files by the hosting provider. This information may include:
Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing device
Date and time of the server request
IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources.
The collection of this information is necessary to ensure the secure, reliable and technically error-free operation of the website, to optimize its performance and to detect and prevent technical issues or misuse.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure, reliable and technically efficient provision and optimization of this website.
Contact form
Contact form
If you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be processed for the purpose of handling your enquiry and any subsequent communication. We will not disclose this data to third parties without your consent unless we are legally permitted or required to do so.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where your enquiry relates to the initiation or performance of a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in responding efficiently to enquiries pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR where applicable. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
The data you submit via the contact form will be retained until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent where applicable, the purpose for processing no longer applies, or statutory retention obligations require a longer retention period.
If you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be processed for the purpose of handling your enquiry and any subsequent communication. We will not disclose this data to third parties without your consent unless we are legally permitted or required to do so.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where your enquiry relates to the initiation or performance of a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in responding efficiently to enquiries pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR where applicable. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
The data you submit via the contact form will be retained until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent where applicable, the purpose for processing no longer applies, or statutory retention obligations require a longer retention period.
Contact by e-mail
Contact by e-mail
If you contact us by e-mail, your personal data will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and maintaining subsequent correspondence. We will not disclose this data to third parties without your consent unless we are legally permitted or required to do so.
Depending on the nature of your enquiry, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or, where applicable, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
The data transmitted by e-mail will be retained until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent where applicable, the purpose for processing no longer applies, or statutory retention obligations require a longer retention period.
If you contact us by e-mail, your personal data will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and maintaining subsequent correspondence. We will not disclose this data to third parties without your consent unless we are legally permitted or required to do so.
Depending on the nature of your enquiry, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or, where applicable, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
The data transmitted by e-mail will be retained until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent where applicable, the purpose for processing no longer applies, or statutory retention obligations require a longer retention period.
Analytics
Analytics
Framer Analytics
Framer Analytics
We use Framer Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance and user experience.
According to the information provided by Framer, Framer Analytics generates aggregated and anonymized website usage statistics. The information available to us may include, for example, page views, referring websites, countries, device types and similar usage metrics.
According to Framer, Framer Analytics does not use cookies or persistent identifiers for analytics purposes and is designed to operate in compliance with applicable data protection requirements.
The legal basis for the processing of anonymized or aggregated usage data is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in analysing and continuously improving our website.
Further information on Framer's approach to data protection and analytics is available in Framer's Privacy Policy and related documentation.
We use Framer Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance and user experience.
According to the information provided by Framer, Framer Analytics generates aggregated and anonymized website usage statistics. The information available to us may include, for example, page views, referring websites, countries, device types and similar usage metrics.
According to Framer, Framer Analytics does not use cookies or persistent identifiers for analytics purposes and is designed to operate in compliance with applicable data protection requirements.
The legal basis for the processing of anonymized or aggregated usage data is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in analysing and continuously improving our website.
Further information on Framer's approach to data protection and analytics is available in Framer's Privacy Policy and related documentation.
External links
External links
Our website contains links to external websites and social media platforms, including LinkedIn.
Please note that when you follow such links, you leave our website. We have no influence over the content, privacy practices or data processing activities of external websites or their operators.
Information on how LinkedIn processes personal data can be found in LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.
The legal basis for providing external links is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in providing additional information about our company and facilitating communication through professional networking platforms.
Our website contains links to external websites and social media platforms, including LinkedIn.
Please note that when you follow such links, you leave our website. We have no influence over the content, privacy practices or data processing activities of external websites or their operators.
Information on how LinkedIn processes personal data can be found in LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.
The legal basis for providing external links is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in providing additional information about our company and facilitating communication through professional networking platforms.
Third-party websites
Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of such websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of such websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Changes to this privacy policy
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this website.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this website.
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Advisory for reporting, accounting and transformation.
© 2026 BARNS GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. All rights reserved.
Advisory for reporting, accounting and transformation.
© 2026 BARNS GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. All rights reserved.
Advisory for reporting, accounting and transformation.
© 2026 BARNS GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. All rights reserved.