Privacy Policy

We are pleased that you are visiting our website www.dampfsauger-beam.de. This Privacy Policy informs users about the nature, scope and purposes of the processing of personal data within this website and the associated websites, mobile applications and external online presences, such as social media profiles.

1. Controller

beam GmbH
Illertalstr. 3
89281 Altenstadt
Germany

Tel.: (08337) 7400-0

Email: info@beam.de
Website: www.beam.de

You can reach our Data Protection Officer at: datenschutz@beam.de

2. Processing of personal data

2.1 What is personal data?

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; a natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person, Art. 4(1) GDPR.

2.2 Legal bases

beam processes personal data in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations (in particular the GDPR and the BDSG) and on the basis of a legal permission.

beam processes personal data only
– with the user’s consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
– for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR,
– to comply with legal obligations pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, or
– to safeguard beam’s legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

2.3 Disclosure of data

If, in the course of processing, beam discloses personal data to other persons or companies, this is done in compliance with the statutory requirements and after concluding the relevant contracts or agreements.

2.4 Data processing in third countries

If the transfer of personal data to a so-called “third country” (i.e., a country outside the European Union or the European Economic Area) is strictly necessary, this will only take place where an adequate level of data protection is recognised or on the basis of specific safeguards, certifications or binding internal data protection rules within the meaning of Art. 44–49 GDPR.

2.5 Storage period

Unless otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, personal data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of processing no longer applies or the consent on which the processing is based has been withdrawn. If statutory retention obligations or limitation periods prevent deletion, the personal data concerned may only be processed for commercial or tax purposes or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims.

2.6 Data subject rights

The user has the right to:

– confirmation as to whether their personal data is being processed, and access to that data as well as further information and a copy of that data, Art. 15 GDPR
– completion of their personal data or rectification of inaccurate personal data, Art. 16 GDPR
– deletion of their personal data if one of the grounds for deletion specified there applies, Art. 17 GDPR
– restriction of the processing of their personal data if one of the grounds specified there applies, Art. 18 GDPR
– transfer of their personal data to another controller, Art. 20 GDPR
– lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe that the processing of their personal data violates applicable laws, Art. 77 GDPR

Competent supervisory authority:

Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Telephone: +49 (0) 981 180093-0
Fax: +49 (0) 981 180093-800
Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de

The user has the right to withdraw any consent given at any time with effect for the future, Art. 7(3) GDPR.

The user has the right to object at any time to the future processing of data relating to them in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR. In particular, the objection may be made against processing for direct marketing purposes.

3. Processing of personal data on this website

As a rule, users can use the website without providing personal information. Exceptions are information that beam automatically collects each time the website is accessed (so-called server log files). This includes:

– file name of the requested file
– device used (mobile device or PC/laptop)
– browser type/version
– JavaScript activation
– cookie activation
– referring URL
– IP address
– duration of access
– number of pages accessed
– click path

The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context is Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, as the possibility of technical administration and ensuring the security of the website are in beam’s legitimate interest. The purposes of processing are enabling use of the website (establishing a connection), system security, technical administration of the network infrastructure and optimisation of the website. The stored data is deleted after seven days unless there are specific indications of a justified suspicion of unlawful use that requires further investigation. beam is not able to identify users as data subjects on the basis of the stored information.

For certain website functionalities, it may exceptionally be necessary to provide personal information. Further information can be found under “Individual functionalities”.

4. Cookies

The data processed by necessary cookies is required for the purposes stated to safeguard beam’s legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

The processing of personal data by statistics and marketing cookies may only take place for the purposes stated with the users’ consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

5. Individual functionalities

The functionalities used on the website are operated on the basis of the user’s consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR or on the basis of beam’s legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. beam’s legitimate interest lies in ensuring an appropriate design and the continuous optimisation of the website. The purpose of data processing and the categories of personal data are described within the respective functionality.

5.1 Google Analytics

The website uses Google Analytics, a reach analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of the user’s use of the website. In doing so, personal data (IP address) is transferred to Google servers outside the EU and stored there. To ensure the protection of users’ personal data, beam has activated so-called “IP anonymisation” for the website. As a result, IP addresses of users within the EU are processed by Google only in shortened form – i.e., anonymised. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transferred to Google servers outside the EU and shortened there. The transmitted IP address is not merged with other Google data.

On behalf of beam, Google uses the collected data to evaluate users’ activities on the website, compile reports on website activity and provide beam with other services related to website use and internet use.

Users can prevent the collection and use of their data by Google by downloading and installing the following browser plugin: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Google’s Privacy Policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Google Tag Manager

The website uses Google Tag Manager provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”). Google Tag Manager makes it possible to manage website tags via an interface. Google Tag Manager itself is a cookie-less domain and does not collect any personal data. It triggers other tags, which in turn may collect personal data. Google Tag Manager itself does not access this data. If deactivation has been carried out at domain or cookie level, this remains in place for all tracking tags implemented with Google Tag Manager. Google’s Privacy Policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

5.3 Google Maps

The website uses the Google Maps mapping service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”). This allows interactive maps to be displayed directly on the website and enables the user to conveniently use the map function.

In this context, it is necessary to store the user’s IP address. The information obtained in this way is generally transferred to a Google server outside the EU and stored there. This takes place regardless of whether the user is logged into their Google account or not. Google stores the user data as usage profiles and uses it for advertising, market research and/or needs-based design of the website.
If the user is logged into their Google account, the data is assigned to the account. This assignment can be prevented by the user logging out of their Google account beforehand.

Google’s Privacy Policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

5.4 Google WebFonts

The website uses Google WebFonts provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”). When the website is accessed, Google WebFonts are transferred to the browser cache so they can be used for display. If the browser does not support Google WebFonts or blocks access, the text is displayed in a standard font. Data transmitted in connection with accessing the website is sent to resource-specific domains such as fonts.googleapis.com or fonts.gstatic.com. It is not linked to data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail. Users can configure their browser so that fonts are not loaded from Google servers (e.g., by installing NoScript or Ghostery for Firefox).

Google’s Privacy Policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

5.5 Facebook Social Plugins

The website uses Facebook social plugins provided by Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Facebook”).
When users access a website that contains the Facebook social plugin, the user’s browser establishes a direct connection to Facebook’s servers. beam has no influence on the scope of the data that Facebook collects with the help of these plugins and informs users according to the current state of knowledge:

By integrating the Facebook social plugin, Facebook receives the information that the user has accessed the relevant website. If users are logged into Facebook, the visit is assigned to the relevant account. If users interact with the plugin, the relevant information is transmitted directly from the browser to Facebook and stored there. It cannot be ruled out that every user of the website is recorded by Facebook on the basis of their IP address and the URL accessed, even if they do not click the plugin and are not logged into a Facebook account.

Facebook’s Data Policy is available at de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

5.6 Facebook fan page

beam operates its own Facebook fan page at facebook.com/beamdampfsauger. Facebook is a social media network of Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Facebook”).

beam processes personal data on the Facebook fan page on the basis of Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR, as it is in beam’s legitimate interest to offer customers, interested parties and users modern information and interaction options.

When accessing the Facebook Fanpage, the terms and conditions and data policy of Facebook apply, over which beam has no influence. In particular, data may be processed by Facebook outside the European Union. Facebook’s data policy can be accessed at de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

When visiting the Facebook Fanpage, statistical information about the use of the Facebook Fanpage is created with the help of cookies. If the user is logged into their own Facebook account when accessing the Facebook Fanpage, the collection of statistics takes place across devices. Further information is available at de-de.facebook.com/help/pages/insights. beam has no influence on the generation and presentation of these so-called “Page Insights”. The data provided by Facebook includes: total number of page views, “Likes”, page activities, post interactions, reach, video views, post reach, comments, shared content, replies, proportion of men and women, origin based on country and city, language, views and clicks in the shop, clicks on route planners, clicks on phone numbers. Further information is available at facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.
beam is aware that Facebook processes data at least for the purposes of advertising, the creation of user profiles, and market research.

If users do not wish the described data processing to take place, the connection between the user’s Facebook account and the Facebook Fanpage can be disconnected via the “I no longer like this page” or “Unfollow this page” function.

Objections (so-called opt-outs) on Facebook can be set at
facebook.com/login.php.

Facebook’s data protection officer can be reached at facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970.

5.7 Instagram

On Instagram, beam operates its own page at instagram.com/beam_dampfsauger. The page and its technical functionality are provided by Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

The processing of personal data on the Instagram page is based on the legitimate interests of beam according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, in order to provide information about our offers and to get in touch with the customers, interested parties, and users active there.

When accessing the Instagram page, the terms and conditions and data processing guidelines of Instagram apply, over which beam has no influence. Data may also be processed outside the European Union. Instagram’s privacy policy can be accessed at help.instagram.com/519522125107875.

When visiting the Instagram page, Instagram collects, among other things, the IP address and other information from users (e.g., through the use of cookies). This also applies if users do not have an Instagram account or are not logged into Instagram. If the user is logged into their own Instagram account when accessing the Instagram page, Instagram is able to track whether and how users use this website. Based on this data, content or advertising tailored to the user can be offered.

If users do not wish the described data processing to take place, they should log out of Instagram or deactivate the “stay logged in” function, delete the cookies present on their device, and close and restart their browser.

5.8 LinkedIn

On LinkedIn, beam operates its own page at de.linkedin.com/company/beam-gmbh. The page and its technical functionality are provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

The processing of personal data on the LinkedIn page is based on the legitimate interests of beam according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, in order to provide information about our offers and to get in touch with the customers, interested parties, and users active there.

When accessing the LinkedIn page, the terms and conditions and data processing guidelines of LinkedIn apply, over which beam has no influence. Data may also be processed outside the European Union. LinkedIn’s privacy policy can be accessed at linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

When visiting the LinkedIn page, LinkedIn collects personal data from users (e.g., through the use of cookies). Information about data collection and further processing by LinkedIn can be accessed at linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. This also applies if users do not have a LinkedIn account or are not logged into LinkedIn. If the user is logged into their own LinkedIn account when accessing the LinkedIn page, LinkedIn is able to track whether and how users use this website. Based on this data, LinkedIn can assign the user’s behavior to a specific LinkedIn account. For beam, only the public profile of the user on LinkedIn is visible. Which information is visible depends on the chosen profile settings.

If users do not wish the described data processing to take place, they should log out of LinkedIn or deactivate the “stay logged in” function, delete the cookies present on their device, and close and restart their browser.

5.9 YouTube

The website uses YouTube, an internet video portal of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”). YouTube allows video publishers to post video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate, and comment on these video clips free of charge. Further information on YouTube can be accessed at www.youtube.com/yt/about/en. Each time a website on which a YouTube video has been integrated is accessed, the user’s browser is automatically prompted to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube video from YouTube. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific website is visited by the user.
If the user is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific website is being visited when a website containing a YouTube video is accessed. This occurs regardless of whether the user clicks on a YouTube video or not. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the user’s respective YouTube account. If the user does not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, the transmission can be prevented by the user logging out of YouTube before accessing the website.

Google’s privacy policy can be accessed at policies.google.com/privacy.

5.10 Polyfill

The website uses Polyfill, a web service of The Financial Times Limited, 1 Southwark Bridge, SE1 9HL London, United Kingdom (hereinafter referred to as “Polyfill”), to analyze the use of the website and to be able to continuously improve individual functions and offers as well as the user experience. Polyfill stores and processes information about user behavior on the website and uses cookies for this purpose, among other things. Users can object to the collection and forwarding of personal data or prevent the processing of this data by deactivating the execution of JavaScript in their browser. In addition, users can prevent the execution of JavaScript code altogether by installing a JavaScript blocker (e.g., noscript.net or ghostery.com). Polyfill’s privacy policy can be accessed at polyfill.io/docs/privacy-policy.

5.11 Live Chat

The website uses Live Chat, software from Userlike UG, Probsteigasse 44-46, 50670 Cologne (hereinafter referred to as “Userlike”). Userlike uses cookies that enable a personal conversation in the form of a real-time chat on the website with you. The collected data is not used to personally identify the visitor to the website; it is only merged with the user’s personal data if this is voluntarily provided as part of the chat. Further information on data protection can be accessed at userlike.com/en/privacy_policy.

5.12 Proven Expert

The website uses plugins from Expert Systems AG, Quedlinburger Straße 1, 10589 Berlin (hereinafter referred to as “Proven Expert”), to integrate customer reviews. When users create a review, Proven Expert collects and stores the email address as well as technical data (e.g., IP address, web browser used, etc.) of the user. In addition, Proven Expert also stores further (voluntary) information, provided it is specified by the user. The plugins from Proven Expert ensure the authenticity of reviews and prevent misuse of the review system through spam or multiple reviews. Further information on data protection can be accessed at provenexpert.com/de-de/datenschutzbestimmungen.

5.13 Contacting us

When contacting beam (for example via contact form or email), the details of the requesting user are processed insofar as this is necessary to answer the contact request and any requested measures.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as it is in the legitimate interest of beam to answer inquiries.
The data provided by the requesting user as part of the contact will only be passed on with their consent within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

5.14 Booking system for online demos

The website uses functions of Shore GmbH, Ridlerstraße 31, 80339 Munich (hereinafter referred to as “Shore”), to offer users an automated booking system for online demos of products. For this purpose, the user must enter the date, time, name, email address, and telephone number in the corresponding form. The data is stored on Shore’s servers in Germany and used exclusively for processing the appointment booking. In addition, users of the booking system can rate the online demos performed. The rating can be given using a pseudonym (e.g., only first name, last name abbreviated with a letter).

Shore’s privacy policy can be accessed at shore.com/en/privacy.

6. Further data processing

6.1 Contractual relationships

For the establishment and/or execution of contractual relationships with customers, the processing of personal master, contract, and payment data is required. The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

beam processes customer and prospect data for evaluation and marketing purposes. The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The processing serves the legitimate interest of beam to further develop the range of services and to provide targeted information about them.

Further processing of personal data only takes place on the basis of consent within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR or within the framework of fulfilling legal obligations within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR.

6.2 Applications

The website offers applicants the opportunity to apply to beam by email. In doing so, personal data related to the specific application is processed, e.g., general personal data, information on school, professional, and further education, as well as other information that applicants submit.

beam processes personal data for the purpose of carrying out the application process and handling the employment relationship, should one come about, on the basis of Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 Para. 1, Para. 8 sentence 2 BDSG. Furthermore, personal data may be processed if this is necessary to fulfill legal obligations (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR) or to defend against asserted legal claims against beam. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest is, for example, a duty of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

Personal data is stored for the stated purposes for as long as is necessary to fulfill these purposes. For the purpose of defending against asserted legal claims from the application process against beam, personal data is stored for a maximum of 6 months.

The provision of personal data as part of application processes is neither legally nor contractually required. Applicants are therefore not obliged to provide information. However, the provision of personal data is necessary for the decision on an application or the conclusion of a contract in relation to an employment relationship. If applicants do not provide personal data, beam cannot make a decision on establishing an employment relationship. It is recommended to only provide such personal data as part of the application that is necessary in this context.

6.3 Webshop

beam operates a webshop at www.shop-beam.de. Personal data is only processed within the framework of the webshop insofar as this is necessary for processing the ordering process or insofar as users voluntarily communicate this to us. The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR. Mandatory information is marked as such and includes the information required for delivery and billing as well as contact information in order to be able to answer any queries. beam uses the collected data exclusively for processing the contract or for related measures and obligations, for securing its own rights, for purposes of associated administrative tasks, and for corporate organization. After complete processing of the contract, your data will be blocked and deleted after the expiry of the tax and commercial law regulations, unless you have expressly consented to further use of the data. Your data may be passed on to service providers supporting us for the stated purposes. Otherwise, your data will only be passed on to other third parties if we are legally obliged to do so.

When using the webshop, cookies are created that increase the convenience of the webshop. These cookies store the shopping cart during the shopping process. These cookies lose validity and function after the end of the session. The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The processing serves the legitimate interest of beam to make shopping in the webshop as customer-oriented and convenient as possible. Users can delete these cookies in their browser at any time.

7. Security of processing

The website uses the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by the browser used. Whether an individual page of the website is transmitted in encrypted form can be recognized in the address bar of the browser by the prefix https:// and/or the closed lock symbol.

beam uses technical and organizational security measures to protect the personal data managed by it against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or against access by unauthorized persons. The security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

8. Validity and timeliness of the privacy policy

The privacy policy is currently valid and dated January 27, 2021.

Due to ongoing legal and technical developments, beam reserves the right to update this privacy policy at any time.

of beam GmbH on the pages: facebook.com/beamdampfsauger/ and Instagram: instagram.com/beam_dampfsauger/

1. Organizer
The organizer of the contest is beam GmbH, Illertalstraße 3, 89281 Altenstadt (hereinafter also referred to as the “contest organizer”).

2. Contest
The contest is in no way connected to Facebook or Instagram and is in no way sponsored, supported, or organized by Facebook or Instagram.

The recipient of the information provided by the participant is the contest organizer and not Facebook or Instagram.

By participating in the contest, the participant releases Facebook and Instagram from any liability.

3. Participants
Participation in the contest is free of charge. All natural persons aged 18 and over (the age at the time of participation is decisive) with permanent residence in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland are eligible to participate. Employees of the contest organizer, their relatives, and employees of participating companies and their relatives are excluded from participating in the contest. The contest organizer reserves the right to request proof of age.

Participation in the contest requires an account on Facebook or Instagram. The terms and conditions of these platforms are therefore a prerequisite and legal basis for participation in the contest.

Participation in the contest is only possible under the terms and conditions of participation listed here and under the specific contest post on the social media platforms specified in more detail above. By participating in the contest, the participant accepts these terms and conditions of participation.

Participation is not dependent on the purchase of goods or the use of a service from the contest organizer. The purchase or use of a service does not increase the chances of winning.

4. Exclusion from the contest
The contest organizer reserves the right to exclude persons from the contest in the event of non-compliance with the contest conditions or a violation of these terms and conditions of participation. This also includes persons who use unauthorized aids or otherwise gain advantages through manipulation. If the requirements for exclusion are met, the prize can be subsequently revoked or prizes already delivered can be reclaimed.

5. Implementation and handling
Participation in the contest is only possible within the period listed in the specific contest post. The participant may only play once. Multiple participation, e.g., under a different name, is not permitted. There is no entitlement to participation in the contest.

The specific description including the possible prize as well as the course of the contest can be found in the corresponding contest post on the Facebook and/or Instagram page specifically designated at the beginning.

a. Facebook:
In contests in which images or videos must be submitted for participation, the jury of the contest organizer is entitled—provided the corresponding posting provides for this—to make a pre-selection from all images, videos, and posts of the participants. The jury consists of employees of the social media agency and employees from the digital marketing department of the contest organizer. The contest organizer is also entitled to publish the aforementioned pre-selection in a second posting for voting on the social media profiles of beam GmbH. In the case of user voting, the image or video with the most likes at the time the contest expires wins. In contests in which participation takes place purely by commenting on the contest post or by liking the post, the winners are drawn at random. If only one comment proves to be correct, the winner will be determined by random principle exclusively from the participants with the correct comment. As soon as the winner has been determined by the contest organizer, the respective person will be informed of the prize via Facebook private message. In addition, a post may be published on the beam Facebook page mentioning the winner and using the images or videos submitted by the winner. The winner expressly agrees to this form of publication. The images or videos of the other participants may also be used by the contest organizer for further posts that are directly related to this contest. With the Facebook private message, the winner is requested to send a private message via Facebook to the contest organizer to confirm the prize within 14 days of the prize notification. If a winner does not report within this period, the prize is forfeited. The claim to the prize cannot be transferred to third parties. A new determination will not take place.

b. Instagram comment contests:
Participation in the contest takes place by commenting on the contest post. For successful participation, the contest questions specified in the post must be answered and/or other requirements must be met. Winners are drawn at random. If only one answer proves to be correct, the winner will be determined by random principle exclusively from the participants with the correct answer.

As soon as the winner has been determined by the contest organizer, the respective person will be informed of the prize via private Instagram message. In addition, the winner will be tagged in a story on the beam Instagram channel (instagram.com/beam_dampfsauger/) using the Instagram username. The winner expressly agrees to this form of publication. With the prize notification, the winner is requested to send a private message via Instagram to the contest organizer to confirm the prize within 14 days after the prize notification. If a winner does not report within this period, the prize is forfeited. The claim to the prize cannot be transferred to third parties. A new determination will not take place.

c. Instagram image contests:
Participation in the contest takes place by posting an image on the Instagram channel of the respective participant using the respective contest hashtag and/or by tagging @beam_dampfsauger. For this, the participant’s profile must be public. The winner will be selected by the jury of the contest organizer.

As soon as the winner has been determined by the contest organizer, the respective person will be informed of the prize via private Instagram message. In addition, the winning image will be published on the beam Instagram channel (instagram.com/beam_dampfsauger/) in a reposting or a story using the Instagram username. The winner expressly agrees to this form of publication. With the prize notification, the winner is requested to send a private message via Instagram to the contest organizer to confirm the prize within 14 days of the prize notification. If a winner does not report within this period, the prize is forfeited. The claim to the prize cannot be transferred to third parties. A new determination will not take place.

d. Instagram Story contests:
Participation in the contest takes place by answering the contest question asked in the story or fulfilling the requirements mentioned in the story. Winners will be determined by random principle from among the correct answers.

As soon as the winner has been determined by the contest organizer, the respective person will be informed of the prize via private Instagram message. In addition, the answer and the name of the winner (Instagram username) will be published in a story on the beam Instagram channel (instagram.com/beam_dampfsauger/). The winner expressly agrees to this form of publication. With the prize notification, the winner is requested to send a private message via Instagram to the contest organizer to confirm the prize within 14 days of the prize notification. If a winner does not report within this period, the prize is forfeited. The claim to the prize cannot be transferred to third parties. A new determination will not take place.

6. Granting of rights of use
The participant guarantees that they are the owner of the necessary rights to the photos uploaded or linked as part of the contest participation. If the participant is not the sole author or rights holder, they expressly declare that they have the rights required for participation in the contest.

The participant grants the contest organizer the following simple, temporally and spatially unlimited but non-exclusive rights of use to the photo used by them:
• the right to store the photo on a server;
• the right to make the photo accessible to the public in whole or in part via the Facebook and/or Instagram accounts listed above;

The contest organizer will identify the author in a suitable manner when using the image, insofar as this is feasible taking into account the specific form of use.

7. Liability and indemnification
If the participant uploads photos, the participant guarantees that they will not send any content whose provision, publication, or use violates applicable law or the rights of third parties.

The participant indemnifies the contest organizer against claims of third parties of any kind resulting from the illegality of photos used by the participant. The indemnification obligation also includes the obligation to fully indemnify the contest organizer against legal defense costs (e.g., court and lawyer costs).

8. Determination of the winner
After the end of the contest, the prizes will be raffled among all eligible participants.

The claim to the prize expires within two months if the transmission of a prize to a winner is not possible and the reasons for the unsuccessful transmission are the responsibility of the winner. In this case, a new winner will be determined.

The transmission of non-cash prizes is only free of charge within Germany for a single delivery attempt. Otherwise, the winner must bear transport costs and other charges (customs duties, taxes, etc.). Incorrect information during contest participation or incompletely transmitted delivery addresses will lead to exclusion from the prize award.

The claim to the prize cannot be assigned or transferred. The prize cannot be paid out, supplemented, or changed. Should the prize, for whatever reason, not be able to be provided, the contest organizer reserves the right to award an equivalent replacement prize.

9. Premature termination of the contest
The contest organizer is entitled to prematurely cancel, suspend, or change the contest if unforeseen circumstances occur outside the control of the contest organizer that make the implementation unreasonable for the contest organizer. This includes in particular, but not exclusively, the unauthorized intervention of third parties, technical problems with hardware or software that are outside the power of the contest organizer, as well as legal violations that are directly related to the implementation of the contest, in particular manipulative intervention in the course of the contest or the continued commission of personal or data protection rights violations to the detriment of other participants and/or the contest organizer.

10. Liability of the contest organizer
The contest organizer is only liable if and insofar as the contest organizer, its legal representatives, executive employees, staff, or other vicarious agents are guilty of intent or gross negligence. This does not affect any claims for compensation due to injury to life, limb, or essential contractual obligations.

11. Data processing during the contest
The contest organizer collects and stores the following data as part of the contest: salutation, name, email address, address, country. The data will only be used to carry out and process the contest within the framework of the legal regulations, in particular to determine and notify the winner, and will be deleted after the end of the contest. The data will not be passed on to third parties. In particular, the corresponding data will not be passed on for advertising purposes. The data will only be passed on to third parties without the participant’s consent if the contest organizer is legally obliged to do so. The participant can revoke their consent to the use of their personal data by the contest organizer at any time with effect for the future and demand that their data be deleted immediately. Such a revocation should be sent to: datenschutz@beam.de. In all other respects, the provisions of the contest organizer’s privacy policy apply, which can be accessed at https://www.dampfsauger-beam.de/en/privacy-policy. If the data is revoked during the event period, the participant will be excluded from participation.

12. Severability clause
Legal recourse is excluded. Any general terms and conditions of the participant shall not apply. The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies. The application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is excluded.

Should individual provisions of the terms and conditions of participation be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining terms and conditions of participation shall remain unaffected.