With this privacy policy, we inform you about the extent of the processing of your personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data").

1. Responsible for Data Processing

The responsible entity for data processing according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

branchbob GmbH
Legal Representative: Andreas Burike
O4, 4
68161 Mannheim
Email: support@payonly.io

2. Contact Information for Our Data Protection Officer

Dr. Sebastian Kraska
Marienplatz 2
80331 Munich
Email: email@iitr.de

3. General Information on Data Processing

In the course of our business and website operations, we process data. This also includes disclosure through transmission to third parties and possibly to so-called third countries outside the European Union ("EU") and the European Economic Area ("EEA"). If we transfer data outside the EU or the EEA, this is done in compliance with the applicable legal requirements (e.g., using standard contractual clauses).

4. Data Processing

The specific data affected, processing purposes, legal grounds, recipients, and potential transfers to third countries are outlined in the following section:

a) Log File When Visiting the Website

We log your website visit. We process:

• Name(s) of our retrieved website(s),
• Date and time of retrieval,
• The amount of data transferred,
• Browser type and version,
• The operating system you are using,
• The referring URL (the previously visited website),
• Your IP address,
• The requesting provider.

The legal basis for data processing is according to Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR, our legitimate interest in providing and securing our website continuously. The log file is deleted after seven days unless it is needed to prove or investigate specific legal violations that have become known during the retention period.

b) Hosting

For the provision of our online presence, we use web hosting providers who process the above-mentioned and all data related to the operation of this website (log files during website visits) on our behalf. The legal basis for data processing is according to Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR, our legitimate interest in providing our website.

c) Contacting Us

If you contact us, we process the following data to process and handle your inquiry: Email address, name (if provided), and your message. The legal basis for data processing is our obligation to perform the contract and/or fulfill our pre-contractual obligations according to Art. 6 para. 1 b) GDPR and/or our legitimate interest in processing your inquiry according to Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR.

d) Application Contact

If you contact us to submit your application (e.g., by email or via a contact form), the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, desired location, etc.), your message, and the submitted application documents will only be processed for the purpose of handling and processing your application. The legal basis for data processing is primarily § 26 BDSG. Thus, the processing of data is permitted if it is necessary for deciding on the establishment of an employment relationship.

e) Fulfillment of Contracts and Data Management in the Context of Service Provision

In the context of providing our services and initiating and processing the existing contractual relationship between you and us, we process various data. If you have commissioned us to provide a service, we process your data (if provided: name, contact details, address) and all information necessary for the fulfillment of the contract exclusively for the purpose of handling and processing the contractual relationship.

f) Customer Account

In connection with the creation and use of a customer account, we process your account details (name, address, email address, bank account) as well as your usage data (username, password). This allows you to manage your orders and identify yourself as a customer. The legal basis for this data processing is your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 a) GDPR.

g) Cookies

On our website, we use so-called cookies. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (PC, smartphone, tablet, etc.) and stored by your browser.

Purposes

We use technically necessary cookies to ensure the optimal functionality of our web offering – these cookies allow navigation on the website or offer basic functions. In addition, we use optional cookies that provide us with additional information, such as for analyzing traffic or for advertising and marketing purposes.

Duration

The cookies used remain on your device for varying periods of time:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are deleted immediately after closing your internet browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device even after closing your web browser and allow us to recognize you when you visit again.

Cookie Providers

Cookies placed by us are called first-party cookies. Third-party cookies are placed by external websites – for example, when displaying content (advertisements, images, tracking pixels, etc.).

Legal Basis for Data Processing (Cookies)

In principle, the legal basis for data processing through a cookie is either your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 a) GDPR or our legitimate interest in optimizing and ensuring the functionality of our website according to Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR.

Revocation and Objection

If data processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future (so-called "opt-out"). If data processing is based on our legitimate interest, you can object to further processing with effect for the future. You can withdraw your consent via the opt-out link in the respective section of the privacy policy.

Browser Settings for Cookies

Additionally, you can prevent or limit future data processing by cookies by selecting the appropriate browser settings and, for example, disabling the use of cookies. Already stored cookies can be deleted in the browser settings.

Our Cookies

Further information about the cookies set, the purposes they serve, and their duration can be found in our cookie information.

h) Analytics / Marketing

aa) Google Services

We use various services from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter "Google") on our website. This may involve data transfers to the USA. If this occurs, the transfers are made on the basis of the standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on our website to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on activities within our web offering, and provide additional services related to website usage and improving user experience. Google Analytics primarily collects interactions of website visitors using cookies, which are systematically analyzed.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads, an online advertising program by Google, on our website, with conversion tracking. When a user clicks on an ad, a cookie is set that expires after 30 days and is not used for personal identification. While the cookie is active and the user visits certain pages, Google and we can recognize that the ad was clicked.

bb) Hotjar

We use Hotjar, an analytics service provided by Hotjar Ltd, on our website. Hotjar works with cookies and other technologies to gather data about our users' behavior and their devices.

i) External Content

We use dynamic content from third parties to optimize the presentation and offer of our website.

aa) HelpCrunch Live Chat

On our website, we offer the option to contact us directly through live chat. For this functionality, we use a service from HelpCrunch, a service by HelpCrunch Corporation.

bb) Fontawesome

To make our website visually appealing, we use external fonts from Fontawesome. These are loaded from Fonticons, Inc.'s servers when you visit the page.

7. Data Retention Duration

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it is processed or until any consent you have given is revoked.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you, as well as correction, deletion, or limitation of processing.

9. Exercise of Your Rights

For questions about the processing of your personal data or to request access, correction, deletion, or transfer of your data, please contact us at support@branchbob.com.

Last updated: 24.02.2025