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General terms and conditions for consumers § 1 General, Scope (1) These general terms and conditions for online sales (“GTC”) apply to the purchase or rental agreement concluded between TVNS Technologies and the buyer for the purchase or rental of a tVNS® therapy device and corresponding spare parts (“products”) via the TVNS Technologies online shop at www.shop.t-vns.com (“online shop”). (2) The buyer’s contractual partner is tVNS Technologies GmbH Ebrardstr. 31 91054 Erlangen E-Mail: support@t-vns.com Register court Fürth – HRB 17082 Managing directors authorized to represent: Prof. Dr. Armin Bolz and Lars-Oliver Bolz – hereinafter referred to as either “we” or “TVNS Technologies”. (3) Individual agreements made on a case-by-case basis between TVNS Technologies and the buyer (including side agreements, additions and changes) always take precedence over these GTC. A written contract or our written confirmation is authoritative for the content of such agreements. (4) Legally relevant declarations and notifications which the buyer has to submit to us after the conclusion of the contract (e.g. setting of deadlines, notifications of defects, declaration of withdrawal or reduction in price) must be made in writing. (5) References to the validity of statutory provisions are only used for clarification purposes. Even without such a clarification, the statutory provisions apply, unless they are directly amended or expressly excluded in these GTC. § 2 conclusion of contract (1) Images of the products in our brochures, on our website or in other offer documents are only approximate, unless we have expressly designated the information there as binding. (2) Before placing the order, the selected product, its total price including taxes and duties, if applicable the type of calculation of the total price, any additional freight, delivery, shipping and other costs as well as any additional services selected will be displayed again in a window displayed for review. The buyer can then recognize any input errors and correct them before submitting his binding order. The contractual provisions including the GTC can be called up again before the contract is concluded and saved in a reproducible form. By clicking the “order for a fee” button, the buyer submits his order and thus a legally binding offer to purchase the selected product, subject to these terms and conditions. (3) When ordering a tVNS® therapy device, the buyer has to send TVNS Technologies, unless otherwise agreed in individual cases, a letter of recommendation from him or, if the buyer is not identical with the user, a recommendation letter from the doctor treating the user or to hand over, from which it follows that the buyer or the user is suitable for therapy with the NEMOS® therapy device. This is an essential prerequisite for the acceptance of the buyer’s contract offer by TVNS Technologies. (4) TVNS Technologies will confirm receipt of the order by email (“order receipt confirmation”). However, this confirmation of receipt of order does not yet represent acceptance of the contract offer by TVNS Technologiess. TVNS Technologies remains entitled to reject the buyer’s offer of contract even after the confirmation of receipt of order has been sent. (5) Unless otherwise stated in the buyer’s order, we are entitled to accept this contract offer within 14 days of our receipt. (6) Our acceptance can be declared either in writing (e.g. by order confirmation) or by delivering the product to the buyer. With acceptance by TVNS Technologies, a binding purchase contract between TVNS Technologies and the buyer is concluded on the basis of these terms and conditions § 3 Delivery Period and Delay in Delivery (1) The delivery times and dates result from the information in the order process. Delivery times are only binding if the buyer has provided us with all necessary information and documents. (2) If we are unable to meet the delivery deadlines and dates that have been announced, we will inform the buyer before we accept the order and ask the buyer whether he wants to maintain his order based on the new delivery deadlines and delivery dates. If the customer confirms this, TVNS Technologies can accept the order in accordance with § 2 (6). If we culpably fail to meet a binding delivery date or are in default for any other reason, the buyer can withdraw from the purchase contract after a reasonable additional grace period has expired without success. In particular, this does not apply if the buyer has given TVNS Technologies an incorrect delivery address. § 4 delivery (1) Der Käufer steht dafür ein, dass er TVNS Technologies die zutreffende Lieferadresse angibt. Soweit nicht etwas anderes vereinbart ist, sind wir berechtigt, die Art der Versendung (insbesondere Transportunternehmen, Versandweg, Verpackung) selbst zu bestimmen. Wenn und soweit die vom Käufer angegebene Lieferadresse unzutreffend ist und TVNS Technologies das Produkt nach Rücksendung an eine neue, vom Käufer angegebene Lieferadresse liefert, ist TVNS Technologies berechtigt, vom Käufer eine Aufwandspauschale in Höhe von 25 EUR zu verlangen. Der Käufer ist zum Nachweis berechtigt, ein solcher Aufwand sei nicht entstanden oder wesentlich niedriger als diese Aufwandspauschale. Nach 3 erfolglosen Versuchen seitens TVNS Technologies, das Produkt an eine jeweils vom Käufer angegebene Lieferadresse zu senden, ist TVNS Technologies berechtigt, von dem Kaufvertrag zurückzutreten. Dies gilt nicht, wenn und soweit die Erfolglosigkeit der Zustellungsversuche auf einem Hindernis aus dem Bereich von TVNS Technologies beruht. (2) The risk of accidental loss and accidental deterioration of the product is transferred to the buyer upon delivery. § 5 prices and terms of payment (1) The total price to be paid by the buyer, including delivery and shipping costs, will be communicated during the ordering process. The prices include the statutory sales tax. (2) The following payment methods are available to the buyer, which he can specify as part of the ordering process: PayPal, advance payment. The payment is debited immediately after the conclusion of the purchase contract, as is the case when ordering accessories. For rental devices, only payment via PayPal is possible. Payment of the total price is due immediately for all orders. In the case of rental equipment, the one-off payment is due immediately; the monthly payments are collected in the following months. Rental devices remain the property of tVNS Technologies GmbH for the entire rental period. After the tenant has terminated the rental agreement in writing, but no earlier than after 12 months, the tenant undertakes to return the device to tVNS Technologies immediately. The tenant undertakesto pay the monthly fee until terminated. (2) With the expiry of the agreed payment deadlines and, if necessary, a corresponding reminder, the buyer is in default. During the delay, the purchase price is subject to interest at the applicable statutory default interest rate of 5% above the respective base rate of the European Central Bank (ECB). We reserve the right to actually claim higher damage. (4) The buyer is only entitled to a right of set-off insofar as his claim has been legally established, is undisputed or has been recognized by us. The buyer may only exercise a right of retention if his counterclaim is based on the same purchase contract. (5) If, after the conclusion of the purchase contract, it becomes apparent that our claim to the purchase price is endangered by the buyer’s inability to perform, we are entitled to refuse performance in accordance with the statutory provisions and – if necessary after setting a deadline – to withdraw from the purchase contract (Section 321 of the German Civil Code). § 6 retention of title (1) The product remains our property until the purchase price has been paid in full. (2) If the buyer acts in breach of contract, in particular if the purchase price is not paid, we are entitled to withdraw from the contract in accordance with the statutory provisions and to reclaim the product on the basis of retention of title and withdrawal. If the buyer does not pay the due purchase price, we may only assert these rights if we have previously unsuccessfully set the buyer a reasonable deadline for payment or if such a deadline is dispensable according to the statutory provisions. § 7 Guarantee and duty of care and cooperation of the buyer (1) The statutory provisions apply to the buyer’s rights in the event of material and legal defects in the product, unless otherwise stipulated in these terms and conditions. (2) The buyer decides alone with his treating doctor whether and in what form the tVNS® therapy device is used for therapy. TVNS Technologies does not make a recommendation in this regard, nor does TVNS Technologies guarantee the success of the therapy. (3) The tVNS® therapy device is only intended for use with patients whose suitability for therapy using transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation by the NEMOS® therapy device has been determined by a specialist, even if the buyer does not provide TVNS Technologies with a doctor’s letter of recommendation in individual cases. The tVNS® therapy device may only be passed on to the user and not to third parties. If and to the extent that the purchaser passes the tVNS® therapy device on to a user without the aforementioned specialist medical assessment, the purchaser undertakes in any case to only pass on the tVNS® therapy device with its instructions for use and to advise the user to avoid damage to health or other damage explicitly indicate the warnings and instructions for use contained therein.TVNS Technologies assumes no liability for damage to health or other damage that could have been avoided if the information contained in the instructions for use had been observed. This does not apply if and to the extent that TVNS Technologies is legally liable. The buyer also ensures that the tVNS® therapy device is only used in accordance with the medical prescription and in accordance with the information in the instructions for use, if the tVNS® therapy device is used by a third party in need of protection, for example by their parents for children or by people who are otherwise in need of protection, such as the disabled, should be applied.if and to the extent that TVNS Technologies is legally liable. The buyer also ensures that the tVNS® therapy device is only used in accordance with the medical prescription and in accordance with the information in the instructions for use, if the tVNS® therapy device is used by a third party in need of protection, for example by their parents for children or by people who are otherwise in need of protection, such as the disabled, should be applied.if and to the extent that TVNS Technologies is legally liable. The buyer also ensures that the tVNS® therapy device is only used in accordance with the medical prescription and in accordance with the information in the instructions for use if the tVNS® therapy device is used by a third party in need of protection, for example children by their parents or otherwise vulnerable, such as the disabled, should be applied.should be applied.should be applied. (4) TVNS Technologies is neither responsible nor does TVNS Technologies guarantee that the buyer or user is suitable for therapy with the tVNS® therapy device. The buyer / user must clarify this with the doctor treating him and submit the corresponding letter of recommendation to TVNS Technologies in accordance with § 2 (2) of these terms and conditions with the order. Even if the purchaser is medically determined to be fundamentally suitable for therapy with the tVNS® therapy device, TVNS Technologies does not guarantee that the intended therapeutic success will be achieved, nor is TVNS Technologies responsible for this. This also applies if the buyer does not provide TVNS Technologies with a doctor’s letter of recommendation in individual cases. A warranty claim by the buyer can therefore not be based onthat the desired therapeutic success has not occurred. (5) We grant you a two-year guarantee on the tVNS® therapy device. This guarantee is 6 months for the ear electrode. If the device or the electrode no longer works within this time due to material or construction errors, we will remedy this by repairing or sending a new device. In the event of improper handling and interventions by persons not authorized by TVNS Technologies, this guarantee is void. § 8 Limitation of Liability TVNS Technologies’ liability is based on the following provisions: (1) TVNS Technologies is liable for an unlimited amount of damage caused by it or its legal representatives or vicarious agents with intent or gross negligence. (2) In the case of slightly negligent breaches of duty, TVNS Technologies is liable for damage resulting from the breach of essential contractual obligations, limited to the amount of damage typically foreseeable in the contract. TVNS Technologies is not liable for the slightly negligent breach of non-essential contractual obligations. This applies accordingly to the liability of the legal representatives or vicarious agents of TVNS Technologies. (3) The above limitation of liability in accordance with paragraph (2) does not apply in the event of culpable injury to life, limb or health or if TVNS Technologies fraudulently concealed a defect or assumed a guarantee for the quality of the tVNS® therapy device. (4) Mandatory claims of the buyer under the Medical Devices and Product Liability Act remain unaffected. § 9 online dispute resolution Alternative dispute resolution in accordance with Art. 14 Paragraph 1 ODR-VO and § 36 VSBG: The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (OS), which you can find at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ . We are ready to take part in an out-of-court arbitration process. § 10 choice of law For these terms and conditions and all legal relationships between us and the buyer, the law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies to the exclusion of international sales law, in particular the UN sales law. The place of jurisdiction is Erlangen. 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Our team Selin Erdogan Gezen Selin Erdogan Gezen was born in 1980 in Izmir. She graduated from Middle East Technical University, Department of Industrial Engineering in 2002. She started her career at Vestel Electronics. She continued her career as project manager at Arkas Holding and Greencat Rotterdam. She had various positions as business development project manager at Vodafone Turkey, and Internet and Mobile Vice President at Garanti BBVA Bank. She worked as a senior program manager in innovative technology projects in Turkey, United Kingdom and Germany in the enterprise software unit of Hewlett Packard. She started working on neuromodulation technologies as a founding partner of Nervovita Medical Technologies, in 2019. She made transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation to become an accessible treatment in Turkey. As of January 2022, she is the director of global marketing and operations of Germany-based tVNS® Health Gmbh, and supports clinical studies in different diseases with leading universities and institutes in more than 40 countries around the world. Particularly in pediatric neurology, she played an active role in determining the global protocols of therapy by pioneering successful treatments with her studies with physicians from various countries around the world. Kurtulus Berkay Gezen Berkay Gezen was born in Aydın in 1973. He completed the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Middle East Technical University in 1995. He took part in various international product development projects for 6 years in product management at Beko Electronics . From 2001 to 2007, he continued to work in international trade activities on consumer electronics. Between 2008 and 2018, he served as the global commercial director of CardiAid, the world's leading automatic defibrillator brand for 11 years, from the design of the brand to its spread in over 65 countries of the world. As of 2019, he provides strategic consultancy services to medical technology start-up companies in Turkey and India with his global experience in his field. He joined the founding team of tVNS Technologies in 2018 as global sales director. As of December 2022, he continues to work as the CEO of Germany-based tVNS Health GmbH, which was established to manage the sales and operations of tVNS® devices all over the world, and continues to invest in medical technology to make vagus neuromodulation treatments accessible all over the world. Senem Erdoğan Atay Senem Erdogan Atay was born in Izmir in 1982. Sh e graduated from Middle East Technical University, Department of Chemical Engineering in 2005. She started her career as North America Operations Officer at Maersk Shipping and continued as Product Manager at Deva İlaç. She worked as Project Engineer at Bekaert, Product Manager of Boston Scientific Pacemakers, and Customer Services Team Manager at Eczacıbaşı Building Products Group. She continued her career as Sales Manager at Enelsan. She joined Nervovita Medical Technologies team as Marketing Manager in 2021 and contributed to making tVNS treatment an accessible and widespread treatment in Turkey. As of July 2022, she continues her career as the manager of tVNS Health GmbH responsible for regulations and clinical studies, and manages global medical approval projects with her India-based clinical team. Oguz Can Ergin After completing her undergraduate education in Biomedical Engineering at Yeditepe University, she completed her master's degree in the same department. Since May 2024, she has been working on medical device technology, neuromodulation clinical research, international and patient device education and support in Turkey. She speaks English fluently. September Nature Hallac She completed his associate degree in Audiometry at Şişli University. Since July 2024, she has been working on neuromodulation devices, university and hospital studies, device operations and Turkey patient device training and support. Muhammad Hadi He completed his Bsc in Ankara University Biomedical Engineering Department. Since June 2024, he has been working in medical device technology, neuromodulation devices, neuromodulation clinical research, international and Turkish patient device education and support. He speaks English and Arabic fluently. Ceyda Saka She completed her Bsc education in Beykent University Biomedical Engineering Department. Since June 2024, she has been working on medical device technology, neuromodulation devices, neuromodulation clinical research, patient device training and support in Turkey and CIS countries.

tVNS® R T ranscutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulati on ( tVNS®) Research Device Full Wireless Parameter Programmability Patient App for Data Collection Support for Clinical Trials Triggered tVNS® Legacy and Hook Electrode Sham Stimulatio n tVNS® L stimulation device Ear electrode with cable clip Carrying case Charger Electrode pads Electrode contact cream Travel jar for electrode cream Access to tVNS® app Instructions for Use What's in the Box? Your tVNS® R device comes with a starter pack that includes everything you need to start using your tVNS® device. We also offer special electrodes for sham stimulation or fMRI use for sale. Please contact us to order specialized accessories. Order Accessories Research and Patient App Your tVNS® R device gives you access to two apps: the tVNS® Research and tVNS® Patient app. All technical parameters can easily be reprogrammed and wirelessly transmitted with the tVNS® Research app, allowing the researcher to try completely new stimulation protocols. In addition, you can collect and store technical and patient data. The tVNS® Patient app automatically stores all technical data (stimulation parameters, time and duration of the stimulation etc.) and offers a questionnaire for patient feedback. Support for Clinical Trials We offer an individual adaptation of all parts for certain studies, e.g by changing the questionnaire in order to allow better feedback from the patient, or through the implementation of special stimulation parameters or technical ideas. The tVNS® R device is defined as a device for investigational use. We can provide a CB report that proves the safety according to all medical device standards, in order to assist you with ethics approvals. So far, it has been accepted by all ethics committees. In addition, we offer an international expert network and can direct any questions to experienced people around the world. Triggered tVNS® We offer a separate PC-based tVNS® manager software. This software enables reaction to outside trigger signals (e.g. ECG R-wave trigger generated by an external ECG system, transferred to a PC). Thus, closed loop tVNS® or triggered tVNS® can be realized in a scientific setup. Legacy and Hook Electrode We offer two different types of electrode designs with our tVNS® devices: The Hook Electrode (left) comes standard with all new tVNS® devices. It offers better fixation and usability during daily activities. The Legacy Electrode (right) can be used if the patient has small ears or a special ear shape. The integrated slider allows for better adaption to the ear. Sham Stimulation The well known sham stimulation at the ear lobe is still possible. Upon request, we support studies by providing other more sophisticated sham stimulation options.

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EPILEPSY Breakthrough Technologies for Life What is Epilepsy? Epileptic seizure (or seizure) is a clinical condition that occurs when the normal activity of the brain is disrupted as a result of temporary abnormal electrical activity in nerve cells. Epilepsy, also known as "Sara Disease" among the people, manifests itself with epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is a chronic disease. It develops in people who have brain damage during or after birth for any reason. It is a disease seen in 1% of the population in the world and in our country, and about 70% of these patients can be treated with epilepsy drugs called antiepileptic. More than 30 percent of all epileptic patients continue to have seizures despite taking appropriate medications (anticonvulsants) for epileptic seizures, a condition called refractory epilepsy. Several treatment options are available for patients in this condition. SYMPTOMS Read more REASONS Read more WHO IS SEEN IN Read more DIAGNOSTIC METHODS Read more Types of Epilepsy Doctors have described more than 30 different types of seizures, ranging from very brief shifts of attention to prolonged seizures. The frequency of seizures is also variable, with some patients having less than one seizure per year, while others may experience multiple seizures per day. Seizures are generally divided into two main groups (partial or generalized seizures) depending on the area of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Partial Seizures: Partial seizures begin and affect only one part of the brain. Also known as 'focal', these seizures can be seen in the following ways. Secondary Generalized: A seizure that begins as a partial seizure and spreads to the rest of the brain, becoming a generalized seizure. Complex: The person experiences changes in consciousness and loss of consciousness, which causes confusion. The person may experience a dreamlike state or exhibit strange and repetitive behaviors such as emotional outbursts or blinks and tics. Generalized Seizures: Generalized seizures occur as a result of abnormal activity in both halves of the brain simultaneously. Absence Seizures: Associated with a shift of consciousness in which the person seems to be immersed in the void. This condition usually begins in childhood and is confused with attention deficit. Simple seizures: Despite seizure activity, the person is conscious and remains aware of those around them. An abnormal twitching, lethargy, sweating, drowsiness, nausea, disturbances of perception and memory, and a feeling of 'deja vu' may occur. Treatment Options for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Epilepsy Surgery It is the surgical intervention of areas in the brain that cause epileptic seizures and do not perform their normal functions. More information Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (iVNS) With a surgical intervention, a battery is placed under the chest and an electrode wire is placed on the vagus nerve in the neck. With the help of the electrode, the vagus nerve next to the carotid artery is stimulated at regular intervals. More information Antiepileptic Drugs They are designed to correct the chemical imbalance in brain cells that causes seizures. These drugs work in different ways, although some are not yet fully understood. More information Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) It is a treatment option that stimulates the vagus nerve with the help of an electrode attached to the ear and stimulates the centers in the brain. More information WE DESIGN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FUTURE Contact us

Privacy Policy Thank you for your interest in our company. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of tVNS Technologies GmbH. The internet pages of tVNS Technologies GmbH can be used without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of our company’s special services via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the person concerned. The processing of personal data, for example the name, address, email address or telephone number of a person concerned, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to tVNS Technologies GmbH. By means of this data protection declaration, our company would like to inform the public about the type, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed about their rights by means of this data protection declaration. As the controller, tVNS Technologies GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every person concerned is free to transmit personal data to us in alternative ways, for example by telephone. 1. Definitions The data protection declaration of tVNS Technologies GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance. We use the following terms in this data protection declaration: a) personal data Personal data is all information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). A natural person is regarded as identifiable who, directly or indirectly, in particular by means of assignment to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or one or more special features that express the physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural or social identity of this natural person can be identified. b) data subject The data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the person responsible for processing. c) Processing Processing is any process carried out with or without the help of automated procedures or any such series of processes in connection with personal data such as the collection, recording, organization, ordering, storage, adaptation or change, reading, querying, use, Disclosure through transmission, distribution or any other form of provision, comparison or linking, restriction, deletion or destruction. d) Restriction of processing Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of restricting their future processing. e) Profiling Profiling is any type of automated processing of personal data that consists of using this personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular aspects relating to work performance, economic situation, health, personal To analyze or predict the preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, whereabouts or relocation of this natural person. f) pseudonymization Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in a way in which the personal data can no longer be assigned to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that this additional information is stored separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure that the personal data cannot be assigned to an identified or identifiable natural person. g) Controller or controller The person responsible or the person responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body that alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data. If the purposes and means of this processing are specified by Union law or the law of the member states, the person responsible or the specific criteria for his appointment can be provided for in accordance with Union law or the law of the member states. h) Processors Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the person responsible. i) Recipient Recipient is a natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body to which personal data is disclosed, regardless of whether it is a third party or not. However, authorities that may receive personal data as part of a specific investigation under Union law or the law of the member states are not considered recipients. j) third party A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, the person responsible, the processor and the persons who are authorized to process the personal data under the direct responsibility of the person responsible or the processor. k) Consent Consent is any declaration of intent voluntarily given by the data subject in an informed manner and unequivocally in the form of a declaration or other unequivocal affirmative action with which the data subject indicates that they consent to the processing of their personal data is. 2. Name and address of the person responsible for processing The person responsible within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is: tVNS Technologies GmbH Ebrardstrasse 31 91054 Erlangen Germany Tel .: +49 170 8450502 Email: support@t-vns.com Website: www.t-vns.com 3. Cookies The internet pages of tVNS Technologies GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored and stored on a computer system via an internet browser. Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the websites and servers visited to distinguish the individual browser of the person concerned from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID. Through the use of cookies, tVNS Technologies GmbH can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting. Using a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized in the interests of the user. As already mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their access data every time they visit the website, because this is done by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in the online shop. The online shop uses a cookie to remember the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart. The person concerned can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting in the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the person concerned deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable. 4. Collection of general data and information The website of tVNS Technologies GmbH collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. These general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website can be controlled, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address),(7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems. When using these general data and information, tVNS Technologies GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the person concerned. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website and ( 4) to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for law enforcement in the event of a cyber attack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated statistically by tVNS Technologies GmbH on the one hand and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our companyin order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject. 5. Subscription to our newsletter On the website of tVNS Technologies GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines which personal data is transmitted to the person responsible for processing when the newsletter is ordered. TVNS Technologies GmbH informs its customers and business partners at regular intervals by means of a newsletter about company offers. Our company’s newsletter can only be received by the person concerned if (1) the person concerned has a valid e-mail address and (2) the person concerned registers to receive the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address entered by a person concerned for the first time for the newsletter dispatch using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to check whether the owner of the email address, as the person concerned, has authorized the receipt of the newsletter. When registering for the newsletter, we also save the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the person concerned at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of the e-mail address of a data subject at a later point in time and therefore serves the legal protection of the data controller. The personal data collected when registering for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter could be informed by e-mail if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a relevant registration, as this could be the case in the case of changes to the newsletter offer or changes in the technical conditions. The personal data collected as part of the newsletter service will not be passed on to third parties. The data subject can cancel the subscription to our newsletter at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for sending the newsletter can be revoked at any time.There is a corresponding link in every newsletter for the purpose of withdrawing consent. Furthermore, there is the option of unsubscribing from the newsletter dispatch directly on the website of the person responsible for processing or of informing the person responsible for processing of this in another way. 6. Newsletter tracking The newsletters from tVNS Technologies GmbH contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in e-mails that are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This enables a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns to be carried out. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, tVNS Technologies GmbH can recognize whether and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject and which links in the e-mail were called up by the data subject. Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and evaluated by the person responsible for processing in order to optimize the newsletter dispatch and to better adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the person concerned. These personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Affected persons are entitled at any time to revoke the relevant separate declaration of consent given via the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the person responsible for processing. TVNS Technologies GmbH automatically interprets a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation. 7. Contact options via the website Due to legal regulations, the website of tVNS Technologies GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact to our company and direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the person responsible for processing by email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be automatically saved. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the person responsible for processing are stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject.This personal data is not passed on to third parties. 8. Comment function in the blog on the website TVNS Technologies GmbH offers users the option of leaving individual comments on individual blog posts on a blog located on the website of the controller. A blog is a website, usually publicly accessible, in which one or more people, called bloggers or web bloggers, can post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blog posts. The blog posts can usually be commented on by third parties. If a person concerned leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, in addition to the comments left by the person concerned, information on the time the comment was entered and the user name (pseudonym) chosen by the person concerned are stored and published. In addition, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) to the person concerned is also logged. The IP address is stored for security reasons and in the event that the person concerned violates the rights of third parties by submitting a comment or posts illegal content. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the own interest of the person responsible for the processing, so that he can exculpate himself in the event of a legal violation.This collected personal data will not be passed on to third parties unless such a transfer is required by law or serves the legal defense of the person responsible for the processing. 9. Subscription to comments in the blog on the website The comments posted on the tVNS Technologies GmbH blog can generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, there is the possibility that a commenter subscribes to the comments following his comment on a specific blog post. If a data subject opts for the option to subscribe to comments, the person responsible for processing sends an automatic confirmation e-mail in order to use the double opt-in procedure to check whether the owner of the e-mail address provided is really the owner of the e-mail address Option has decided. The option to subscribe to comments can be canceled at any time. 10. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data The person responsible for the processing processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period of time that is necessary to achieve the storage purpose or if this is specified by the European directives and regulations or another legislator in laws or regulations, which the person responsible for the processing is subject to, was provided. If the storage purpose no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European directives and ordinances or another responsible legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions. 11. Rights of the data subject a) Right to confirmation Every person concerned has the right granted by the European directive and regulation giver to request confirmation from the person responsible for the processing as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they can contact an employee of the person responsible for processing at any time. b) Right to information Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European directive and regulation giver to receive free information about the personal data stored about him and a copy of this information from the person responsible for the processing at any time. Furthermore, the European directives and regulations grant the data subject access to the following information: the processing purposes the categories of personal data that are processed the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been disclosed or are still being disclosed, in particular for recipients in third countries or international organizations, if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data is to be provided or, if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration, the existence of a right to correction or deletion of the personal data relating to you or the restriction of processing by the person responsible, or a right to object to this processing, the existence of a right of appeal a supervisory authority if the personal data is not collected from the data subject: All available information about the origin of the data, the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the person involved Logic as well as the scope and the intended effects of such processing for the data subject Furthermore, the data subject has a right to information as to whether personal data has been transmitted to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to receive information about the appropriate guarantees in connection with the transmission. If a data subject wishes to make use of this right to information, they can contact an employee of the person responsible for processing at any time. c) Right to rectification Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European directives and regulations to request the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data – including by means of a supplementary declaration. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the person responsible for processing at any time. d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to demand that the person responsible delete the personal data concerning them immediately, provided that one of the following reasons applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary: The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which they are no longer necessary. The data subject revokes their consent, on which the processing was based in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR or Art. 9 Paragraph 2 Letter a GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing. The data subject objects to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or the data subject objects in accordance with Art. 21 Paragraph 2 GDPR to the Processing a. The personal data was processed unlawfully. The deletion of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the member states to which the person responsible is subject. The personal data was collected in relation to the information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 Para. 1 GDPR. If one of the above-mentioned reasons applies and a person concerned wishes to have personal data stored at tVNS Technologies GmbH deleted, they can contact an employee of the person responsible for processing at any time. The employee of tVNS Technologies GmbH will arrange for the deletion request to be complied with immediately. If the personal data has been made public by tVNS Technologies GmbH and our company, as the person responsible, is obliged to delete the personal data in accordance with Art. 17 Paragraph 1 GDPR, tVNS Technologies GmbH takes appropriate measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs , also of a technical nature, in order to notify other data processors who process the published personal data that the data subject has requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or copies or replications of these other data processors has requested personal data insofar as the processing is not necessary.The employee of tVNS Technologies GmbH will arrange the necessary in individual cases. e) Right to restriction of processing Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to request the controller to restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met: The correctness of the personal data is contested by the data subject for a period that enables the person responsible to check the correctness of the personal data. The processing is unlawful, the person concerned refuses to delete the personal data and instead requests that the use of the personal data be restricted. The person responsible no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. The person concerned has lodged an objection to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh those of the person concerned. If one of the above conditions is met and a person concerned would like to request the restriction of personal data stored at tVNS Technologies GmbH, they can contact an employee of the person responsible for processing at any time. The employee of tVNS Technologies GmbH will arrange for the processing to be restricted. f) Right to data portability Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to receive the personal data relating to them, which have been made available to a person responsible by the person concerned, in a structured, common and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transfer this data to another person responsible without hindrance from the person responsible to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on the consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 Letter a GDPR or Art. 9 Para 2 letter a DS-GVO or on a contract according to Art. 6 para. 1 letter b DS-GVO and the processing is carried out using automated procedures,unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task that is in the public interest or is carried out in the exercise of official authority that has been assigned to the person responsible. Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability in accordance with Art. 20 (1) GDPR, the person concerned has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one person responsible to another, insofar as this is technically feasible and if this does not affect the rights and freedoms of other persons. To assert the right to data portability, the person concerned can contact an employee of tVNS Technologies GmbH at any time. g) Right to object Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations, for reasons arising from their particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data relating to them, which is based on Art or f DS-GVO takes place to object. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. TVNS Technologies GmbH will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can prove compelling legitimate reasons for the processing that outweigh the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or Defense of legal claims. If tVNS Technologies GmbH processes personal data in order to operate direct mail, the person concerned has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for the purpose of such advertising. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to tVNS Technologies GmbH processing for direct marketing purposes, tVNS Technologies GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. In addition, the data subject has the right, for reasons that arise from their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them that is carried out by tVNS Technologies GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 Para. 1 DS -GVO take an objection, unless such processing is necessary to fulfill a task in the public interest. To exercise the right to object, the person concerned can contact any employee of tVNS Technologies GmbH or another employee directly. The data subject is also free, in connection with the use of information society services, regardless of Directive 2002/58 / EC, to exercise their right of objection by means of automated procedures in which technical specifications are used. h) Automated decisions in individual cases including profiling Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which has legal effects on them or similarly significantly affects them, if the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the person responsible, or (2) based on legal provisions of the Union or of the member states to which the person responsible is subject,is permissible and these legal provisions contain appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject or (3) with the express consent of the data subject. If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the person responsible or (2) it is made with the express consent of the data subject, tVNS Technologies GmbH takes appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the To safeguard the legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain intervention by a person on the part of the person responsible, to express their own point of view and to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to assert rights with regard to automated decisions, they can contact an employee of the person responsible for processing at any time. i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the data subject wishes to assert their right to withdraw consent, they can contact an employee of the person responsible for processing at any time. 12. Data protection in applications and in the application process The person responsible for processing collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application process. The processing can also be done electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant sends the relevant application documents electronically, for example by email or via a web form on the website, to the person responsible for processing. If the person responsible for processing concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the data transmitted will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If the person responsible for processing does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant,The application documents are automatically deleted two months after the decision to reject the application has been announced, provided that deletion does not conflict with any other legitimate interests of the person responsible for processing. Another legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, a burden of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). 13. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Facebook The person responsible for the processing has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network. A social network is a social meeting point operated on the Internet, an online community that usually enables users to communicate with one another and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or enables the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Among other things, Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos and network via friend requests. The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, the person responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbor, Dublin 2, Ireland. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically activated by the respective Facebook Component causes a representation of the corresponding Facebook component to be downloaded from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook receives knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned. If the person concerned is logged in to Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes which specific subpage of our website the person concerned is visiting each time the person concerned visits our website and for the entire duration of their stay on our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned to the respective Facebook account of the person concerned by Facebook. If the person concerned activates one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, for example the “Like” button, or if the person concerned makes a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the person concerned’s personal Facebook user account and saves this personal data . Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the person concerned has visited our website if the person concerned is logged into Facebook at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the person concerned clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before calling up our website. The data guideline published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains which setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the person concerned. In addition, various applications are available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook. 14. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Google AdSense The controller has integrated Google AdSense on this website. Google AdSense is an online service that enables advertising to be placed on third-party sites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects the advertisements displayed on third-party sites to match the content of the respective third-party site. Google AdSense allows interest-based targeting of the Internet user, which is implemented by generating individual user profiles. The operating company of the Google AdSense component is Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. The purpose of the Google AdSense component is to include advertisements on our website. Google AdSense places a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Alphabet Inc. is able to analyze the use of our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is called up, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Google AdSense component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically triggered by the respective Google AdSense component To transmit data to Alphabet Inc. for the purpose of online advertising and billing of commissions.As part of this technical process, Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the person concerned, which Alphabet Inc. uses, among other things, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission accounting. The person concerned can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already shown above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting in the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. In addition, a cookie already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs. Google AdSense also uses so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in Internet pages in order to enable log file recording and log file analysis, whereby a statistical evaluation can be carried out. Using the embedded tracking pixel, Alphabet Inc. can recognize whether and when a website was opened by a data subject and which links were clicked on by the data subject. Tracking pixels are used, among other things, to evaluate the flow of visitors to a website. Google AdSense transfers personal data and information, which also includes the IP address and is necessary for the collection and billing of the advertisements displayed, to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. These personal data are stored and processed in the United States of America. Alphabet Inc. may pass this personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties. Google AdSense is explained in more detail under this link https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/. 15. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Google Analytics (with anonymization function) The person responsible for processing has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis is the collection, collection and evaluation of data on the behavior of visitors to Internet pages. A web analysis service collects, among other things, data on which website a person concerned came to a website (so-called referrer), which sub-pages of the website were accessed or how often and for how long a sub-page was viewed. A web analysis is mainly used to optimize a website and for a cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising. The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. The person responsible for processing uses the addition “_gat._anonymizeIp” for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this addition, the IP address of the Internet connection of the person concerned is shortened and anonymized by Google if our Internet pages are accessed from a member state of the European Union or from another signatory to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the flow of visitors to our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us that show the activities on our website, and to provide other services related to the use of our website. Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. What cookies are has already been explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically triggered by the respective Google Analytics component To transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the person concerned, which Google uses, among other things, toUnderstand the origin of the visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission accounting. The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access was made and the frequency of visits to our website by the person concerned. Each time you visit our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the person concerned, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties. The person concerned can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already shown above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting in the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs. Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to the collection of the data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website as well as the processing of this data by Google and to prevent this. To do this, the person concerned must download and install a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data or information on visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is deleted, formatted or reinstalled at a later point in time,the person concerned must reinstall the browser add-on in order to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the person concerned or another person who is attributable to their sphere of influence, there is the option of reinstalling or reactivating the browser add-on. Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail under this link https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/. 16. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Google Remarketing The person responsible for processing has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a function of Google AdWords that enables a company to show advertisements to Internet users who have previously been on the company’s website. The integration of Google Remarketing therefore allows a company to create user-related advertising and consequently to show interest-relevant advertisements to the Internet user. The company operating the Google Remarketing services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. The purpose of Google Remarketing is to display interest-relevant advertising. Google Remarketing enables us to display advertisements via the Google advertising network or to have them displayed on other websites that are tailored to the individual needs and interests of Internet users. Google Remarketing places a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. What cookies are has already been explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google is able to recognize the visitor to our website if they subsequently access websites that are also members of the Google advertising network. Every time a website is accessed on which the Google Remarketing service has been integrated, the data subject’s internet browser automatically identifies itself with Google. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address or surfing behavior of the user, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-relevant advertising. The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the websites visited by the person concerned. Each time you visit our website, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the person concerned, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties. The person concerned can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already shown above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting in the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs. The data subject also has the option of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the person concerned must call up the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there. Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. 17. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Google+ The person responsible for processing has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting point operated on the Internet, an online community that usually enables users to communicate with one another and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or enables the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Google+ enables users of the social network, among other things, to create private profiles, upload photos and network via friend requests. Google+ is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is called up, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Google+ button has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ button to display the corresponding Google+ Download button from Google. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned. More detailed information on Google+ is available at https://developers.google.com/+/. If the person concerned is logged in to Google+ at the same time, Google recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the person concerned is visiting with each visit to our website by the person concerned and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Google+ button and assigned by Google to the respective Google+ account of the person concerned. If the person concerned activates one of the Google+ buttons integrated on our website and thus makes a Google+ 1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the person concerned and saves this personal data. Google saves the Google +1 recommendation of the person concerned and makes it publicly available in accordance with the conditions accepted by the person concerned in this regard. A Google +1 recommendation made by the person concerned on this website will subsequently be used together with other personal data, such as the name of the Google +1 account used by the person concerned and the photo stored in it in other Google services, for example the search engine results of the Google search engine,the Google account of the person concerned or in other places, for example on websites or in connection with advertisements, stored and processed. Furthermore, Google is able to link the visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google also records this personal information for the purpose of improving or optimizing the various Google services.to improve or optimize the various services provided by Google.to improve or optimize the various services provided by Google. Via the Google+ button, Google always receives information that the person concerned has visited our website if the person concerned is logged into Google+ at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the person concerned clicks the Google+ button or not. If the person concerned does not want personal data to be transmitted to Google, they can prevent such transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before calling up our website. Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Further information from Google about the Google +1 button can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy. 18. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Google AdWords The person responsible for processing has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads in Google’s search engine results as well as in the Google advertising network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to define certain keywords in advance by means of which an advertisement is only displayed in Google’s search engine results if the user calls up a keyword-relevant search result with the search engine. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed to topic-relevant websites using an automatic algorithm and taking into account the previously defined keywords. The operating company for the services of Google AdWords is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. The purpose of Google AdWords is to advertise our website by displaying interest-relevant advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of the Google search engine and by displaying third-party advertising on our website. If a person concerned reaches our website via a Google ad, a so-called conversion cookie is stored on the information technology system of the person concerned by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the person concerned. If the cookie has not yet expired, the conversion cookie is used to determine whether certain sub-pages, for example the shopping cart from an online shop system, have been accessed on our website. The conversion cookie enables both we and Google to understand whether a person concerned who came to our website via an AdWords ad generated sales, i.e. completed or canceled a purchase. The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are in turn used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords advertisements, i.e. to determine the success or failure of the respective AdWords advertisement and to optimize our AdWords advertisements for the future . Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the person concerned. The conversion cookie is used to store personal information, such as the websites visited by the person concerned. Each time you visit our website, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the person concerned, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties. The person concerned can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already shown above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting in the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs. The data subject also has the option of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the person concerned must call up the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there. Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. 19. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Instagram The person responsible for processing has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and enables users to share photos and videos and also to disseminate such data in other social networks. The operating company for Instagram’s services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically replaced by the respective Instagram component causes a representation of the corresponding component to be downloaded from Instagram. As part of this technical process, Instagram receives information about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned. If the person concerned is logged in to Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes which specific sub-page the person concerned is visiting with each visit to our website by the person concerned and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned to the respective Instagram account of the person concerned. If the person concerned clicks one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the person concerned and stored and processed by Instagram. Instagram always receives information via the Instagram component that the person concerned has visited our website if the person concerned is logged in to Instagram at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the person concerned clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before visiting our website. Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/. 20. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Jetpack for WordPress The controller has integrated Jetpack on this website. Jetpack is a WordPress plug-in that offers the operator of a website that is based on WordPress additional functions. Jetpack allows the website operator, among other things, an overview of the visitors to the site. By displaying related articles and publications or the ability to share content on the site, it is also possible to increase the number of visitors. In addition, security functions are integrated in Jetpack so that a website using Jetpack is better protected against brute force attacks. Jetpack also optimizes and accelerates the loading of the images integrated on the website. The operating company of the Jetpack plug-in for WordPress is Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. The operating company uses the tracking technology from Quantcast Inc., 201 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Jetpack places a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. What cookies are has already been explained above. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is called up, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Jetpack component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically prompted by the respective Jetpack component to provide data for analysis purposes to be transmitted to Automattic. As part of this technical process, Automattic gains knowledge of data that is subsequently used to create an overview of website visits. The data obtained in this way are used to analyze the behavior of the data subject,which has accessed the website of the person responsible for processing and is evaluated with the aim of optimizing the website. The data collected via the Jetpack component will not be used to identify the person concerned without the prior express consent of the person concerned. The data is also made known to Quantcast. Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic.Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic.Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic. The person concerned can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already shown above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting in the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Automattic / Quantcast from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the person concerned. In addition, cookies already set by Automattic can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs. Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to the collection of the data generated by the Jetpack cookie relating to the use of this website and the processing of this data by Automattic / Quantcast and to prevent this. To do this, the person concerned must press the opt-out button under the link https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the person concerned. If the cookies are deleted on the data subject’s system after an objection, the data subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie. With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, there is the possibility that the website of the person responsible for processing can no longer be used in full by the person concerned. Automattic’s current data protection regulations are available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Quantcast’s current data protection regulations are available at https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/. 21. Data protection provisions on the application and use of LinkedIn The controller has integrated components of the LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and make new business contacts. More than 400 million registered people use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. This makes LinkedIn currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world. LinkedIn is operated by the LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible for data protection matters outside the USA. Each time you visit our website, which is equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component causes the browser used by the person concerned to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. Further information on the LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned. If the person concerned is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the person concerned is visiting with each visit to our website by the person concerned and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned to the respective LinkedIn account of the person concerned. If the person concerned activates a LinkedIn button integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the person concerned and saves this personal data. LinkedIn always receives information via the LinkedIn component that the person concerned has visited our website if the person concerned is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the person concerned clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their LinkedIn account before calling up our website. At https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls, LinkedIn offers the option of unsubscribing from email messages, SMS messages and targeted advertisements, as well as managing advertisement settings. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua and Lotame, who can set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection provisions of LinkedIn are available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The LinkedIn cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. 22. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Twitter The controller has integrated components from Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service on which users can publish and distribute so-called tweets, i.e. short messages that are limited to 280 characters. These short messages are available to everyone, including people who are not logged on to Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user’s tweets. Furthermore, Twitter enables a broad audience to be addressed via hashtags, links or retweets. Twitter’s operating company is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is called up, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically activated by the respective Twitter component causes a representation of the corresponding Twitter component to be downloaded from Twitter. Further information on the Twitter buttons is available at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. As part of this technical process, Twitter receives information about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to redistribute the content of this website,to make this website known in the digital world and to increase our visitor numbers. If the person concerned is logged in to Twitter at the same time, Twitter recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the person concerned is visiting every time the person concerned visits our website and for the entire duration of their stay on our website. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned to the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the person concerned clicks one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred with it are assigned to the personal Twitter user account of the person concerned and stored and processed by Twitter. Twitter always receives information via the Twitter component that the person concerned has visited our website if the person concerned is logged into Twitter at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the person concerned clicks on the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Twitter, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Twitter account before calling up our website. The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter can be found at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de. 23. Data protection provisions on the application and use of Xing The person responsible for processing has integrated components from Xing on this website. Xing is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect to existing business contacts and make new business contacts. The individual users can create a personal profile of themselves on Xing. Companies can, for example, create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing. Xing is operated by XING SE, Dammtorstrasse 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is called up, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically activated by the respective Xing Component causes a representation of the corresponding Xing component to be downloaded from Xing. Further information on the Xing plug-ins can be found at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing receives knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned. If the person concerned is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the person concerned is visiting with each visit to our website by the person concerned and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned to the respective Xing account of the person concerned by Xing. If the person concerned activates one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, for example the “Share” button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the person concerned and saves this personal data. Xing always receives information via the Xing component that the person concerned has visited our website if the person concerned is logged in to Xing at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the person concerned clicks on the Xing component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Xing, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Xing account before calling up our website. The data protection regulations published by Xing, which are available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provide information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Xing. Xing has also published data protection information for the XING share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection. 24. Data protection provisions on the application and use of YouTube The person responsible for processing has integrated components from YouTube on this website. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to post video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate and comment on them free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete film and television programs, but also music videos, trailers or videos made by users themselves can be accessed via the Internet portal. YouTube is operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically replaced by the respective YouTube component prompts you to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned. If the person concerned is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the person concerned is visiting by calling up a subpage that contains a YouTube video. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the person concerned. YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the person concerned has visited our website if the person concerned is logged into YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the person concerned clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before calling up our website. The data protection regulations published by YouTube, which are available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google. 25. Payment method: Data protection provisions for PayPal as a payment method The person responsible for processing has integrated components from PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which are virtual private or business accounts. PayPal also offers the option of processing virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there is no classic account number. PayPal makes it possible to initiate online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also acts as a trustee and offers buyer protection services. The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl & Cie. SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg. If the person concerned selects “PayPal” as the payment option in our online shop during the ordering process, the data of the person concerned will be automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the person concerned consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing. The personal data transmitted to PayPal are usually first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number or other data that are necessary for payment processing. In order to process the purchase contract, personal data related to the respective order is also necessary. The purpose of transmitting the data is to process payments and prevent fraud. The person responsible for processing will transmit personal data to PayPal in particular if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the person responsible for processing may be transmitted by PayPal to credit agencies. The purpose of this transmission is to check your identity and creditworthiness. PayPal may pass on the personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors insofar as this is necessary to fulfill the contractual obligations or the data are to be processed on behalf of. The data subject has the option of revoking their consent to the handling of personal data from PayPal at any time. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing. PayPal’s current data protection regulations can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full. 26. Legal basis for processing Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves our company as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations that are necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are required to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services.If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, for example to fulfill tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, it may be necessary to process personal data in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our company were injured and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR.the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, it may be necessary to process personal data in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our company were injured and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR.the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, it may be necessary to process personal data in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our company were injured and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR.This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our company were injured and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR.This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our company were injured and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the person concerned do not prevail. We are particularly permitted to carry out such processing operations because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, he took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the person concerned is a customer of the person responsible (recital 47 sentence 2 GDPR). 27. Legitimate interests in processing that are being pursued by the controller or a third party If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit.f GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of all our employees and our shareholders. 28. Duration for which the personal data will be stored The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the period has expired, the relevant data is routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required for contract fulfillment or contract initiation. 29. Statutory or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; Necessity for the conclusion of the contract; Obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of non-provision We explain to you that the provision of personal data is in part required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual regulations (e.g. information on the contractual partner). In order to conclude a contract, it may sometimes be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data that we subsequently have to process. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract could not be concluded with the person concerned. Before the person concerned provides personal data, the person concerned must contact one of our employees. Our employee explains to the person concerned on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and what consequences the failure to provide the personal data would have. 30. Existence of automated decision-making As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling. 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Depression Symptoms, Causes and Diagnostic Methods Depression Symptoms Constantly feeling sad Loss of interest and pleasure in daily activities Appetite changes: Overeating and loss of appetite Difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently, or sleeping excessively Constantly feeling tired Slowness in speech and movements Feeling worthless and guilty Loss of concentration, difficulty making decisions Suicidal tendencies Kokkun emotion Life-threatening thoughts Causes of Depression The causes of depression may vary from person to person, but in general, it is possible to collect them under a few headings. Depression, which is seen in almost every age group due to different reasons, is a psychological disorder that manifests itself with different symptoms. In general, it is known that stress, anxiety, current problems and many other factors can cause depression. Depression Diagnostic Methods Diagnosis of depression usually begins with a physical examination. During the physical examination, the doctor may ask questions about the individual's health. In some cases, depression may be linked to an underlying physical health condition. Laboratory tests may then be required. The doctor may do a blood test called a complete blood count or test the thyroid gland to make sure it's working properly. The next step is a psychiatric evaluation. The mental health professional asks questions to learn about their symptoms, thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. The individual may be asked to complete a questionnaire to help answer these questions. Who Has Depression visible Depression is a mood disorder that can be seen in almost every age group. It is stated that depression can be seen in children and adolescents as well as in the elderly. Studies show that the prevalence of depression in Turkey is 2.3% in men and 5.4% in women. Depression is more common in women, on the other hand, it is defined as more areas where men can express themselves differently. According to the data, one out of every six people will experience depression at least once in their lifetime. Therefore, it would not be wrong to say that depression is one of the most common psychological disorders. Although its effects are not as large as many other psychological disorders, depression is a condition that should be taken seriously because it can cause different psychological disorders. Contact us

DEPRESSION Groundbreaking Technologies for Life What is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder that causes constant sadness and loss of interest. Depression is also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression. The feelings, thoughts and behaviors of individuals suffering from this condition are affected and various emotional or physical problems may arise due to this. There may be problems doing normal daily activities, and sometimes life may seem not worth living. Depression is not just a feeling of malaise or momentary weakness. Depression is also not such a simple problem that it can be solved in an instant. Depression is a treatable medical condition that requires treatment. This treatment process may take a long time in some cases. Everyone goes through periods of not feeling well emotionally and psychologically from time to time. These periods generally last for a certain period of time, depending on the intensity of the troubles and sorrows you experience. However, if your bad periods last longer than two or three weeks and prevent you from doing many of the things you do in your daily life properly; this condition is called depression (major depressive disorder). SYMPTOMS Read more REASONS Read more WHO IS SEEN IN Read more DIAGNOSTIC METHODS Read more Types of Depression The symptoms caused by major depression are different for each individual. Medical professionals look for various markers or traits that clarify an individual's type of depression. A marker or feature may indicate the presence of a particular type of depression: Anxiety distress : Unusual restlessness or depression with worry about possible events or loss of control. Atypical features : Depression with temporary happiness from certain events, increased appetite, excessive need for sleep, hypersensitivity to rejection, and a feeling of heaviness in the organs. Mixed features : High self-esteem, and energetic mania concurrent with depression involving too much talk Catatonia : Depression with uncontrollable motor activity and purposeless movements or with fixed and rigid postures. Melancholic features : Depression, which is seen as a cooling reaction to something that once brought pleasure, depression that may be accompanied by worsening mood, weakness or agitation during waking up early in the morning. Seasonal features : Depression triggered by seasonal changes and less exposure to sunlight. Peripartum onset : depression that occurs during pregnancy or in the weeks or months after birth, that is, in the "postpartum" period Psychotic features : depression accompanied by personal inadequacy or other negative delusions or hallucinations Treatment Options for Depression Medication The drugs to be used during the treatment of depression must be determined by the doctor's control. Among these drugs are many types of antidepressants. More information Hospital Treatment Some cases of severe depression require a hospital stay. This may be necessary in situations where the individual is unable to take care of themselves properly and is in danger of harming themselves or someone else. More information Psychotherapy It is a general term for an individual to continue treatment for depression by talking to a mental health professional about their condition and related issues. More information Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) The increase in parasympathetic activity provides relaxation and relaxation. More information WE DESIGN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FUTURE Contact us

MIGRAINE Groundbreaking Technologies for Life What is Migraine? It is a neurological disorder that causes a throbbing, severe headache, often felt intensely on one side of the head. The distinctive features of migraine that distinguish it from other headaches include nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to sound and light. The pain is so severe that it interferes with the completion of daily activities and leads to limitation. Migraine attacks take the first place among the most important causes of disability and loss of work in developed countries. Many migraine attacks are seen as a type of "migraine without aura". Other conditions accompanying the headache of migraine patients without aura; nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Migraine patients with aura, on the other hand, may experience "aura" attacks ranging from 5 minutes to 60 minutes before the headache attacks begin. SYMPTOMS Read more REASONS Read more WHO IS SEEN IN Read more DIAGNOSTIC METHODS Read more Migraine is a genetically inherited disease. In other words, migraine is more common in people with a family history of migraine. Although not in the family, women are at risk for migraine headaches during hormonal transition (adolescence, premenstrual days, menopause) and during the periods when they use birth control pills. . The sensory nerve of our face, cerebral vessels and cerebral cortex is the same. This nerve can also be stimulated in external environment triggers and trigger pain mechanisms in the brain. During migraine, the cerebral vessels first narrow and then expand. The increase in pressure due to enlargement in the brain vessels is the cause of the throbbing finding in the person. Migraine Attacks Headache, which progresses in attacks in migraine, occurs more than fifteen days a month within three months, each pain lasts at least 4 hours and if migraine-type pain is experienced at least 8 days a month, this is defined as "chronic migraine". In Migraine Treatment, treatment is planned depending on the frequency and severity of the person's headaches and other accompanying medical conditions. The desire of the patients to sleep in a room without light or the feeling of vomiting helps to alleviate or end the migraine attack. These attacks may differ in individuals, for example; Migraine attacks that occur intermittently are called “episodic migraine”. If the attacks occur fifteen days or more per month in the last three months, it is called "chronic migraine". Chronic migraine can often be accompanied by anxiety disorders, depression and sleep problems. Chronic migraine can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Treatment Options for Migraine Acupuncture Therapy One of the most commonly used treatment methods for migraine treatment in Western countries is acupuncture. More information Migraine Surgery It can be summarized as an intervention to the nerve branches in the forehead, temples, neck and nape of the brain related to migraine, the vessels and muscles around these nerve branches. More information Botulinum Toxic Treatment Another treatment method in chronic migraine patients is botulinum toxin treatment, which has been applied since 2010. More information Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) It is a treatment option that stimulates the vagus nerve with the help of an electrode attached to the ear and stimulates the centers in the brain. More information Contact us WE DESIGN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FUTURE

Migraine Symptoms, Causes and Diagnostic Methods Migraine Symptoms Migraine symptoms usually begin in the teenage years. The probability of its occurrence increases from the last stages of adolescence, and this probability decreases after the age of 35. As it is known in people with migraine, the most common and most severe symptom is headache. This headache can sometimes be so severe that it puts the person in bed. The most common areas of migraine attacks are the back of the head, behind the ears and forehead. Other physical symptoms of migraine are the desire to drink excessively, increase in appetite, diarrhea or constipation depending on the situation, and swelling in the abdomen. In addition to these physical symptoms, people who experience migraine attacks also experience various emotional symptoms. Symptoms such as depressed mood, excessive cheerfulness, excessive stagnation, concentration disorders, olfactory sensitivity, attention deficits, hypersensitivity and an intense desire for sleep can be seen. Migraine Causes Migraine is a genetically inherited disease. In other words, migraine is more common in people with a family history of migraine. Although not in the family, women are at risk for migraine headaches during hormonal transition (adolescence, premenstrual days, menopause) and during the periods when they use birth control pills. . The sensory nerve of our face, cerebral vessels and cerebral cortex is the same. This nerve can also be stimulated in external environment triggers and trigger pain mechanisms in the brain. Triggers of Migraine Hormonal changes experienced by women Hormone medications, such as oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and hormone replacement therapy Some foodstuffs Stress plays an important role in migraine attacks. Stress at work or home life may be the cause of frequent migraine attacks. Loud noises, bright lights, or exposure to sunlight Changes in sleep and wake patterns Migraine attacks may occur with sexual activity or intense physical exertion. Ambient air pressure or barometric changes can trigger migraines. Medicines; Vasodilators (vasodilators) such as nitroglycerin or oral contraceptives (birth control pills) can worsen migraines. Brain tumor Migraine Diagnostic Methods Diagnosis is made during the interview by a specialist physician. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately; Sudden, severe headache like thunder Fever, stiff neck, confusion, double vision, drowsiness, or slurred speech Worsening of headache, especially after a head injury A headache that develops after coughing, exertion, straining, or a sudden movement New onset headache over 50, Migraine is not known enough and its treatment is not done because patients do not apply to the neurology department and try to control their headaches with painkillers. If you regularly experience migraine attacks and symptoms, it is useful to record them. If you think that the attacks and severity of your headaches have changed, you should definitely see a neurologist as soon as possible. For the diagnosis of epilepsy, the patient's medical history, frequency and severity of seizures, and symptoms are among the points that physicians pay attention to. Sometimes, extreme stress, fatigue, emotional and hormonal changes can also cause seizures. In this sense, not every seizure indicates epilepsy. Physicians can diagnose after listening to patients' stories. Genetic factors take the first place among the causes of migraine headaches. The incidence of migraine in patients with a family history of migraine varies between 40% and 75%. Hormonal changes also cause an increase in migraine attacks. Migraine attacks are 3 times more common in women than in men. Migraine Who has visible Contact us

AUTISM Symptoms, Causes and Diagnostic Methods Autism Symptoms Lack of social communication Can't make eye contact They do not react to what is said lack of speech They do not feel danger and fear They don't look back when their name is called They tend to walk on their toes. Sensitivity to light and sound Causes of Autism Although the exact cause of autism has not been found, it is stated by experts as a genetic disease. Psychological problems experienced by the mother before birth, gene mutation, alcohol and cigarette use increase the risk of the baby having autism. Autism Diagnostic Methods Early diagnosis is very important in autism symptoms that show limited and repetitive behaviors. It is necessary to get help by monitoring the child's behavior by a specialist physician. Autism diagnosed at the age of 2 to 4 years has high reliability levels. Who Has Autism visible Autism is more common in boys than girls. Approximately 3.6% of boys and 1.3% of girls between the ages of 3 and 17 have autism spectrum. According to the data released by the World Health Organization in 2021, one out of every 160 children in the world is diagnosed with autism. Contact us

Cognitive Impairment Groundbreaking Technologies for Life What is Cognitive Impairment? The shrinkage caused by the loss of cells in the brain causes various functional disorders. These dysfunctions may manifest as dementia, Alzheimer, and mild cognitive impairment, which are common in people ives. People with cognitive impairment are at high risk for Alzheimer and dementia. When adequate precautions are taken, cognitive impairment may regress, and it is possible for these people to lead a normal life. SYMPTOMS Read more REASONS Read more WHO IS SEEN IN Read more DIAGNOSTIC METHODS Read more Types of Cognitive Disorder Dementia It is the inadequacies experienced in language, skills and orientation, especially forgetfulness. Dementia is a family that includes many different types. There are Alzheimer's, dementia due to chronic cerebrovascular disease, alcoholic dementia, depressive dementia, dementia due to infections, etc. Dementia occurs as a result of general deterioration of the upper level functions of the cerebral cortex, especially over 75 years of age, with advancing age. There are dementias that start with memory impairment such as Alzheimer's disease, as well as behavioral disorders, skill disorders, depression, There are also dementias that start with the symptoms of parkinson's disease and language disorders. It is a progressive disease. Alzheimer It is the most common type of dementia is a neurological disease that causes the destruction of brain cells. The disease, which causes a decrease in thought, memory and behavioral functions, occurs after a long time with advancing age. It may take years for the disease to reach advanced stages. Because it is a progressive disease, Alzheimer's patients experience problems such as inability to perform their daily tasks, forgetfulness and serious confusion. People with memory loss or other possible Alzheimer's symptoms may have trouble recognizing that they have a problem. Treatment Options for Cognitive Disorder There is no drug therapy approved to treat cognitive impairment. Medicines used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease have been tried. Some studies have found that using these drugs for cognitive impairment is helpful, while others have concluded that there is no benefit. It has been noted that the use of other drugs, including NSAIDs, Ginkgo, Biloba and vitamin E, does not provide a great benefit. tVNS Effect Mechanism There are many clinical studies in recent years that cognitive disorders are caused by inflammation in the brain. Although the basic efficacy mechanism of tVNS has not been fully resolved, our new generation devices in 2021 became the first neuromodulation therapy approved for cognitive impairment in the world, due to both its benefits in the treatment of inflammation and the increase in neuroplasticity. Contact us