I. Introduction
We, Deutsche Bank AG and its affiliates, (“Deutsche Bank”) are pleased
that you, the website user, have chosen to visit our x-market websites
(the “Websites”) and thank you for taking an interest in x-markets and
the related information and services. It is very important to us that
the security and privacy of your personal data is protected while using
our websites and services. Deutsche Bank takes the protection of your
personal data very seriously and strictly observes data protection
rules.
II. Data Privacy Terms
1. Anonymous Data Collection
Generally, you are able to visit the Websites without revealing your
identity and personal data are collected on the Websites only to the
extent technically necessary. In some cases we may recognise
non-personal data like the name of your internet service provider, the
website from which you contact us, the pages that you visit on our site
and what you click on any given page. This information will be
automatically evaluated for statistical and performance purposes only.
As an individual user, you remain anonymous.
Any technically generated, additionally available telecommunication data
may be solely collected, processed and used for material purposes
including fraud prevention or other security reasons and always in
accordance with all applicable data protection laws.
2. Cookies
If you allow the use of cookies in your internet browser settings, we
may deploy very limited information on your computer for statistical and
technical purposes. Cookies enable us to offer better Website services
to visitors, including an option for registered users to log-in
automatically or to improve the Website performance and its
customisation. If you do not wish to receive cookies, please deactivate
this option in your browser settings to block or manually control
cookies.
3. Collection, Processing and Forwarding of Data
Personal information (including name, email address, telephone number,
etc.) is only collected by us if you actively and voluntarily submit
such data, e.g. when registering for e-mail or SMS services. Deutsche
Bank AG is the data controller of the personal data you provide as part
of a registration or service request and we hold full responsibility for
the safety of your personal data and the compliance with the applicable
data protection legislation. In the course of Deutsche Bank AG
providing these personalised services, your data will not be further
processed for either advertising or market research purposes without
your express consent. No data will be forwarded to other third parties
unless it is a member of Deutsche Bank group, required for the provision
of the requested access or services, based on your consent or otherwise
permitted by statutory data privacy laws (including processing by
carefully selected and supervised service providers based on
commissioned data processing in accordance with the German Data
Protection Act (BDSG)).
4. Limited Purposes
Any personal information received though the Website will be used in a
limited way to enable the provision of access or services as requested
by you allowing us to respond to your request, process the respective
service or allow the requested access to specific or individualised
information, including any additional purposes directly related to the
requested task, the legal relationship to you, for regulatory or
judicial purposes or otherwise required by law and to prevent fraud or
other illegal activities including IT system attacks.
Additionally, the forwarded personal information may be used by us to
support the client relationship with you by storing and processing such
data for identification of your business needs, service improvements and
new service offers if such utilisation is part of the ordered service
or you have accepted such a purpose.
5. Deletion of Data
In the event your access or service request has been terminated or is
no longer required for the respective purpose, your data will be deleted
as required by statutory data privacy laws and subject to statutory
data retention requirements. You may request the deletion of your
personal data at any time.
6. Data Security
Deutsche Bank and its service providers use substantial technical and
organisational security measures in order to protect your personal data
against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss or alteration and
against unauthorised disclosure or access.
7. External links
You may find external links on our Website directing you to sites
maintained by third parties. Deutsche Bank has no influence whatsoever
on the privacy practice, content or the design of the web pages provided
by such third parties.
8. Privacy Statement Update
We reserve the right to modify or amend this Privacy Statement from
time to time in accordance with statutory data protection requirements.
Any such update will be posted on the Website for your review.
9. Contacts
If you have any queries, concerns or further questions pertaining to
data protection at Deutsche Bank, please contact us by clicking on the Contact Us button.
III. Additional Explanations
Please find some additional information concerning frequently asked questions (FAQs) about data protection on our Websites here.