Processing of personal data in the context of the use of social networks (social media)
We maintain online presences within social networks in order to provide information about us and to communicate with active users of these platforms. When interacting, we necessarily process user data. For example, publicly accessible data such as profile and account name, profile picture, content of the interaction, number of followers and profiles followed by the profile as well as the latest posts may be visible to us. The data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR i.V.m. § 3 BDSG.
In addition, the providers of the social networks process numerous data of their users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services), contact data (e.g. email, telephone numbers), content data (e.g. entries in online forms), usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times) or meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses). The purposes of processing are communication, contact enquiries, feedback e.g. via online forms and marketing.
We have no influence on the type and scope of the data processed by the providers of the social networks, the type of processing and use or the transfer of this data to third parties. We also have no effective control options in this respect. As a rule, data is processed for market research and advertising purposes by creating user profiles based on user behaviour and the resulting interests of the users.
These profiles are used, for example, to place adverts inside and outside the networks. In particular, cookies are used for this purpose. For a detailed description of the respective form of processing and the possibility of objection (opt-out), please refer to the privacy policy and information provided by the operators of the respective networks. When using social networks, please also note that user data may be processed outside the European Union, which may result in risks, for example because it is more difficult to enforce users' rights.
We would like to point out that you use the offers of social networks and their functions on your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of interactive functions (e.g. sharing, rating, etc.).
X (formerly Twitter)
GTAI uses the short message service X (formerly Twitter) via the technical platform and services of Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 D02 AX07, Ireland of the parent company Twitter Inc, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.
GTAI is represented on X with two corporate channels as well as various regional and industry-specific channels. The data collected when using the service is processed by Twitter Inc. and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. We have no influence on the type and scope of the data processed by X or on its transfer to third parties. Further information on the handling of personal data by Twitter can be found in X's privacy policy. In some cases, you can set how your data is processed. You can find more information on this under Settings on the X website.
GTAI maintains a company channel on the Xing platform of New Work SE, Am Strandkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany. When using this service, Xing collects and processes personal data. Further information on the handling of this data can be found in Xing's privacy policy.
GTAI operates a company-wide page and several topic-specific pages on the LinkedIn platform of the provider LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. We use these channels to provide information about topics and events relevant to GTAI.
When using the platform, personal data is collected and processed, including by LinkedIn. Information on how LinkedIn handles personal data can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy.
YouTube
To distribute its video content, GTAI operates a corporate channel on the YouTube video platform of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5 Ireland, parent company Google Inc, Amphitheatre Parkway 1600, 94043 Mountain View, CA, USA.
The data collected when using the service is processed by Google and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. We have no influence on the type and scope of the data processed by Google or on its transfer to third parties. Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Further information on the handling of personal data can be found in Google's privacy policy.
GTAI maintains a corporate channel on the WeChat platform of Tencent Holdings Ltd, Tencent Binhai Building, No. 33, Haitian Second Road, Nanshan District, Shenzen 518054, PR China to disseminate information on the Chinese market.
When using the platform, WeChat collects and processes personal data, such as telephone numbers. The data is also transferred to countries outside the European Union. We have no influence on the type and scope of the data processed by WeChat or Tencent or on its transfer to third parties. Further information on the handling of personal data can be found in WeChat's privacy policy. When used with a Chinese telephone number, the Weixin privacy policy applies.
GTAI operates a corporate channel on the Meta Group's Instagram platform. GTAI uses the technical platform and services of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5 Ireland.
When you visit the website, Instagram stores, among other things, your IP address, which can be read with the help of cookies. Further information on the use of cookies can be found in Instagram's cookie policy.
The data collected when using the platform is processed by Meta and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. We have no influence on the type and scope of the data processed by Meta or on its transfer to third parties. Meta is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Further information on the handling of personal data by Twitter can be found in Meta's privacy policy.