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1. Data Protection at a Glance<\/h2>

General Information<\/h3>
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data Collection on This Website<\/h3>
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?<\/strong>
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator\u2019s contact details can be found in the legal notice of this website.
How do we collect your data?<\/strong>
Your data is collected in part when you provide it to us. This may, for example, include data that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?<\/strong>
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?<\/strong>

You have the right at any time to obtain information free of charge about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. Furthermore, under certain circumstances, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this and any further questions on the subject of data protection, you may contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)<\/h2>

External Hosting<\/h3>
This website is hosted by an external service provider (Alfahosting). Personal data collected on this website is stored on the host\u2019s servers. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access data, and other data generated via a website.

The host is used for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Our host will process your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill its performance obligations and will follow our instructions regarding this data.

We use the following hosting provider:

Alfahosting GmbH
Edmund-von-Lippmann-Stra\u00dfe 13-15
06112 Halle (Saale), Germany

Conclusion of a Data Processing Agreement<\/strong>

To ensure data protection-compliant processing, we have concluded a data processing agreement with our hosting provider.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information<\/h2>

Data Protection<\/h3>
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data by which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Information about the Responsible Entity<\/h3>
Yum! Restaurants International Limited & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Homberger Stra\u00dfe 25
40882 Ratingen
Germany

Permanent representatives: Stefan Matthias Follmann, Kalle Lauri Paavali Kormi
Local Court: D\u00fcsseldorf HRA 13938
VAT ID: DE 120353127

Contact
Phone: +49 (0)2102 – 5798 0
Email: service@kfc.de

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing<\/h3>
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke consent already given at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before revocation remains unaffected.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)<\/h3>
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN 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 THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ESTABLISH, EXERCISE OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority<\/h3>
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability<\/h3>
You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, either for yourself or for transfer to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.

SSL or TLS Encryption<\/h3>
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the website operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser\u2019s address line changes from \u201chttp:\/\/\u201d to \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

4. Data Collection on This Website<\/h2>

Cookies<\/h3>
Our website uses so-called \u201ccookies.\u201d Cookies are small text files and do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you enter our site (third-party cookies). These enable us or you to use certain services provided by the third-party company (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies serve different functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or displaying videos). Other cookies are used to evaluate user behavior or display advertising.

Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process (necessary cookies) or to provide certain functions requested by you (functional cookies, e.g., for the shopping cart function) or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies to measure web audience) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies has been requested, the respective cookies are stored exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR); consent may be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and activate automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

If cookies from third-party companies or for analysis purposes are used, we will inform you separately within this privacy policy and, if necessary, request your consent.

This site only uses CMS-related session cookies. They ensure smooth functionality of the site and store, for example, language settings or login status. These are automatically deleted after the session ends.

 

To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool \u201cReal Cookie Banner.\u201d Details about how \u201cReal Cookie Banner\u201d works can be found at:
https:\/\/devowl.io\/de\/rcb\/datenverarbeitung\/

The legal bases for processing personal data in this context are Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.

The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we cannot manage your consents.

Server Log Files<\/h3>
The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

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  • Referrer URL<\/li>\r\n
  • Hostname of the accessing computer<\/li>\r\n
  • Time of the server request<\/li>\r\n
  • IP address<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>

    These data are not merged with other data sources.

    The collection of these data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website \u2013 for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.

    Contact Form<\/h3>
    If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact data you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

    The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), if this has been requested.

    The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions \u2013 in particular retention periods \u2013 remain unaffected.

    Inquiry by Email, Telephone, or Fax<\/h3>
    If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

    The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), if requested.

    The data you send to us via contact inquiries remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been completed). Mandatory statutory provisions \u2013 especially statutory retention periods \u2013 remain unaffected.

    5. Plugins and Tools<\/h2>

    Google Web Fonts<\/h3>
    This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google servers takes place.

    Further information about Google Web Fonts can be found at:
    https:\/\/developers.google.com\/fonts\/faq
    and in Google\u2019s privacy policy:
    https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy

    6. Analytics Tools and Advertising<\/h2>

    Google Analytics<\/h3>
    This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (\u201cGoogle\u201d), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

    Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the origin of the user. These data are assigned to the respective user\u2019s device.

    Furthermore, we can record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks with Google Analytics. Google Analytics also uses various modeling approaches to supplement the collected data sets and uses machine learning technologies in data analysis.

    Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of the user for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

    The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and \u00a7 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

    Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.

    The company is certified under the \u201cEU-US Data Privacy Framework\u201d (DPF).

    IP Anonymization<\/h4>
    IP anonymization for Google Analytics is activated. As a result, your IP address will be shortened by Google within Member States of the European Union or other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the USA.

    Browser Plugin<\/h4>
    You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at:
    https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout

    Data Processing Agreement<\/h4>
    We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

    7. Plugins and Tools<\/h2>

    Google Fonts (Local Hosting)<\/h3>
    This site uses Google Fonts, which are installed locally. No connection to Google servers takes place.

    Font Awesome (Local Hosting)<\/h3>
    This site uses Font Awesome for the uniform display of fonts. Font Awesome is installed locally. No connection to servers of Fonticons, Inc. takes place.

    Wordfence<\/h3>
    We have integrated Wordfence on this website. The provider is Defiant Inc., 800 5th Ave Ste 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA.

    Wordfence serves to protect our website from unauthorized access or malicious cyberattacks. For this purpose, our website establishes a permanent connection to Wordfence servers.

    The use of Wordfence is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website as effectively as possible against cyberattacks. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and \u00a7 25 para. 1 TDDDG; consent may be revoked at any time.

    Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.

    Data Processing Agreement<\/h4>
    We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required contract that ensures that personal data of our website visitors is processed only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
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