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The Platform sometimes embeds content from YouTube (online videos) and Google Maps (interactive maps). This content is not provided through the operator's servers, but through the servers of Google, Inc., headquartered in the US ('Google'). Google is certified under the Privacy Shield. When displaying and using this embedded content, your IP address is trans-mitted to Google. This is because your browser is unable to retrieve the embedded content without transmitting your IP address. In addition, your browser may transmit additional data to Google (such as your location when using the respective function). The operator has no control over this. The same applies to cookies that Google may set to make content more user-friendly and secure. These cookies cannot be read by the Operator. For more information about data processing by Google and your rights with respect to Google Analytics, see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=gb