Privacy Policy
1. Overview of Data Protection
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to the privacy policy below.
Data Collection on Our Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the website’s legal notice (Impressum).
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include data you enter in a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This data primarily includes technical information (e.g. browser, operating system, time of access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our site.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the website functions properly. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information, free of charge and at any time, about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this purpose and for any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time via the address listed in the legal notice. You also have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate supervisory authority.
Analytics and Third-Party Tools
Your browsing behavior may be analyzed statistically when you visit our website. This is primarily done using cookies and analytics tools. The analysis is usually anonymous and cannot be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Further details can be found in this privacy policy.
We will inform you of your options for objecting in the sections below.
2. General Notes and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this site take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data will be collected. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how, and for what purpose.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time with future effect. An informal email to us is sufficient. The legality of data processing conducted before the withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to File Complaints with Supervisory Authorities
If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. The responsible authority is the data protection officer of the federal state in which our company is based. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that we process based on your consent or in performance of a contract, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request the direct transfer of this data to another controller, where technically feasible.
SSL/TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser address line changing from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser.
When SSL or TLS encryption is active, third parties cannot read the data you transmit to us.
Access, Blocking, Deletion
In accordance with legal provisions, you have the right to access your stored personal data at any time, as well as its origin, recipient, and purpose of data processing, and the right to correct, block, or delete it. For questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time via the address provided in the legal notice.
Objection to Promotional Emails
We hereby object to the use of contact data published in accordance with the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of this site reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional materials, such as spam emails.
3. Data Collection on Our Website
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses. They help make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are “session cookies,” which are deleted automatically after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, allow them only in individual cases, block them entirely, or automatically delete them when the browser is closed. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionalities.
Cookies required for electronic communication or certain functions (e.g. shopping cart) are stored under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free and optimized provision of services. Any other cookies (e.g. for user behavior analysis) are addressed separately in this privacy policy.
Server Log Files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits to us automatically:
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referrer URL
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Hostname of accessing device
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Time of server request
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IP address
These data are not merged with other data sources.
Data is processed under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, which permits data processing for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, we will store your input including the contact details you provide for processing and for follow-up questions. We will not share this information without your consent.
Processing is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you may withdraw at any time via informal email. The legality of data processing prior to withdrawal remains unaffected.
Your data remains with us until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the storage purpose no longer applies (e.g. once your inquiry is completed). Mandatory legal provisions remain unaffected.
Comment Function
When using the comment feature on this website, the comment, your email address, and your chosen username (if not anonymous) are stored along with the timestamp and IP address.
Retention of Comments
Comments and associated data are stored and remain visible until the related content is completely deleted or removal is required by law (e.g. offensive comments).
Legal Basis
Storage of comments is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which may be revoked at any time via informal email. The legality of processing prior to revocation remains unaffected.
4. Analytics and Advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service from Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses cookies that enable analysis of your website use. Information generated by cookies is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.
Cookies are stored under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in user behavior analysis for website and advertising optimization.
IP Anonymization
We have activated IP anonymization. Your IP address is shortened by Google within the EU or EEA before transfer. Only in rare cases is the full IP transferred to the US and shortened there.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent cookie storage via browser settings. You can also prevent the collection and processing of cookie data (including your IP) by downloading and installing this plugin:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
Opting Out
Click the link below to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data. An opt-out cookie will be set:
Disable Google Analytics
More information: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de
Data Processing Agreement
We have signed a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of German data protection authorities.
Demographics in Google Analytics
This site uses Google’s “Demographics” feature to generate reports on age, gender, and interests. These are based on interest-based advertising and third-party data. They are not personally identifiable. You can disable this feature in your Google account or opt out of data collection as described above.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use “Google reCAPTCHA” on our websites to detect bots. It analyzes visitor behavior (e.g. mouse movements, time spent, IP address). This runs automatically and in the background.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – to prevent abuse and spam.
More info:
https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html
5. Plugins and Tools
YouTube
Our site includes plugins from YouTube, operated by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
When you visit a page with a YouTube plugin, a connection is established to YouTube servers, telling YouTube which page you visited.
If you’re logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – for attractive presentation of content.
More info: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy
Google Web Fonts
This site uses Google Web Fonts for consistent font display. Your browser must connect to Google servers, which informs Google of your IP address.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in uniform, appealing display.
More info:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Google Maps
This site uses Google Maps API. Provider: Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Using Google Maps requires storing your IP address, typically on US servers.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – for user-friendly website and easy location display.
