Privacy Policy of LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH (LEGIER MEDIA GROUP)

As of: June 1, 2025

We are pleased about your interest in the offerings of the LEGIER MEDIA GROUP. The protection of your personal data is an important concern for us. This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we process and your rights as a data subject.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR / General Data Protection Regulation of the Federal Republic of Germany is:

LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH (LEGIER MEDIA GROUP)

Kurfürstendamm 195
10707 Berlin
Federal Republic of Germany
Phone: +49 30 40817 4005
E-Mail: [email protected]

Commercial Register: Berlin-Charlottenburg HRB 57837
VAT ID: DE 413445833

If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact our data protection officer at any time:

Data Protection Officer of the LEGIER MEDIA GROUP
Kurfürstendamm 195
10707 Berlin
Federal Republic of Germany
E-Mail: [email protected]

Supervisory Authority:
Supervisory authority responsible for journalistic-editorial content:
Berlin-Brandenburg Media Authority (mabb)
Kleine Präsidentenstraße 1
10178 Berlin (Federal Republic of Germany)

Legal Basis:

  • Digital Services Act (DDG) of the Federal Republic of Germany: Regulations for providers of telemedia (formerly Telemedia Act, TMG), particularly obligations for provider identification, liability regulations, and transparency requirements.
  • Interstate Broadcasting Agreement (RStV) of the Federal Republic of Germany: Regulates the requirements for broadcasting and telemedia in Germany, particularly regarding responsibility for content.
  • Media Services Agreement (MDStV) of the Federal Republic of Germany: Predecessor regulation to parts of the Interstate Broadcasting Agreement, replaced by the DDG and the Interstate Broadcasting Agreement.

2. Types of Data Collected

We collect and process the following personal data:

  • Master Data: Name, address, email address, phone number
  • Payment Data: Bank details, credit card information (for subscriptions or paid services)
  • Usage Data: IP address, device information, browser data, visited pages, duration of visit
  • Content Data: Comments, reviews, uploaded photos or videos
  • Communication Data: Email correspondence, inquiries via contact forms

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

  • Provision and improvement of our journalistic offerings and services
  • Processing of subscriptions and payments
  • Personalization of content and advertising
  • Sending newsletters and editorial recommendations
  • Conducting competitions and reader surveys
  • Ensuring the technical functionality and security of our offerings
  • Fulfillment of legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The processing of your data is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): e.g., for sending newsletters or using cookies
  • Contract Fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): e.g., for processing subscriptions
  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): e.g., for improving our offerings or ensuring IT security
  • Legal Obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): e.g., for retaining billing data

5. Data Transfer and Transmission

We only transfer your data to third parties if it is necessary for the provision of our services or if we are legally obliged to do so. Recipients may include:

  • Service providers for hosting, payment processing, and shipping
  • Advertising partners and analytics providers (with your consent)
  • Authorities and courts (if legally required)

As a globally operating media company with newspapers on all continents, we also transfer data to countries outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure an adequate level of data protection in accordance with Art. 44 ff. GDPR, e.g., through standard contractual clauses or EU Commission adequacy decisions.

6. Data Security

We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include, among others, encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits.

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, you can contact [email protected]. Please note that we may require proof of identity for verification.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to facilitate and improve usage. You can adjust your cookie settings at any time. Further information can be found in our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed. Changes will be published on our website and take effect upon publication. For significant changes, we will inform you by email.

10. Contact

For questions regarding the privacy policy, please contact:
LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH (LEGIER MEDIA GROUP)
Data Protection Officer
Kurfürstendamm 195
10707 Berlin
Federal Republic of Germany
E-Mail: [email protected]

Regulatory Approvals

  • TRA: Oversees technical standards and data protection regulations.
  • EDB: Promotes investments through incentives such as the Golden License.
  • Environmental and Building Permits: Ensure that the data center is operated sustainably and safely.