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Privacy policy
1. Overview
General
We treat your data confidentially. Here, you will find information regarding what happens to your data when you access our website.
On some of our web pages, you can enter data. In some cases, it is possible to identify you with this information. This data is not stored unless you use the comment function. Furthermore, data is also collected automatically.Data Processing
The data processing that takes place on this website is done by the operator of the website. You will find the contact details in the Site Notice.What data is collected?
When you visit the website, data is automatically collected by the provider as login data. It describes, for example, the browser type and operating system used to access the page. The collection of this technical data always takes place as soon as you access our website. This login data is then made available to us by the provider. On some of our web pages, it is possible to enter text via a comment function. This data is saved in a database and is visible to the public. You can enter additional data yourself, via a form entry field. We do not save this data. We shall continue to save any emails that you send us.What is your data used for?
The data could be used to analyze user behavior, for the functionality, optimization and development of the website and for customer communication.Your Rights
You have the right to request information regarding the origin, recipients and purpose of your personal data which we have saved, free of charge. As before, you have the right to have this data blocked or deleted. If you have any questions, please contact us via the address provided in the Site Notice. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge an objection with the regulatory authority.2. Required Information
Information on the office responsible for data processing
You will find details of the office responsible for data processing in the Site Notice.Revocation of Consent to Process Data
Many data processing procedures are only possible with your express consent. You are entitled to revoke your consent at any time. In order to do so, an informal notification via email is sufficient. The legality of any data that was processed before revocation of consent remains unaffected.Right to submit an objection to the regulatory authority
In case of a violation of the data protection regulations, you are entitled to submit a complaint to the responsible regulatory authority. The responsible regulatory authority in the case of such a violation is the Data Protection Officer of the Federal State in which the headquarters of the operator of the website are situated. For a list of the Data Protection Officers and their contact details, please visit the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de.
3. Data Collection on our Website
Cookies
We use cookies on most of our web pages. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer. They serve to make our offer more effective. Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”, which are automatically deleted as soon as you close your browser. Other cookies are stored on your device until you actively delete them yourself. These cookies make it possible to recognize certain settings the next time you visit the website. You can set your browser up in such a way that you are informed when cookies are used, so that you are able to permit them only in certain cases. You can also activate the automatic deletion of cookies, so that they are deleted every time you close your browser. If you deactivate cookies, the functionality of certain websites can be lost. Cookies that are required for the implementation of electronic communication processes or for the provision of specific functions that you wish to make use of (e.g. the shopping cart function), are saved on the basis of Art. 6, Para. 1, lit. f of the GDPR. The website operator has a justified interest in saving cookies for the technically error-free, optimized provision of services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g. cookies for the analysis of your surfing behavior) are saved, these are dealt with separately here.Server-Logs
The website operator’s provider collects and saves certain information automatically, in so-called server logs. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer
- Hostname
- Time of server request
- IP address
A combination of this data with other data sources does not take place and his data will not be passed on. The basis for this data processing is Art. 6, Para. 1, lit. b of the GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the fulfilment of a contract or for pre-contract measures.Emails
If you send us an enquiry via email, we save the information you provide including all of your contact details, for the purpose of processing your enquiry and for purposes of future communication. We do not pass this information on to any third parties. The processing of the data provided in your email is done purely on the basis of your consent (Art. 6, Para. 1, lit. a of the GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time. Notification via email is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of the data processing procedures prior thereto remain unaffected by the revocation of consent. We keep the data you provide in the email until you request the deletion thereof or withdraw your consent to have it saved, or when the purpose for which it was saved no longer exists (e.g. once your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal requirements – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.4. Analysis Tools and Advertising
Google Analytics
Some of our web pages use Google Analytics. The provider is Google LLC., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics also makes use of cookies – small text files that are saved on your computer, which enable the analysis of your user behavior. This information is transmitted to a Google server in the USA, where it is saved. Google Analytics cookies are saved on the basis of Art. 6, Para. 1, lit. f of the GDPR.Contract Data Processing
We have a data processing contract with Google and we implement the regulations of the German data protection authorities for the use of Google Analytics.Objection to Data Processing
You will find more information on the handling of user data by Google Analytics in the Google data protection statement at: https://support.google.com.Browser Plugins
You can prevent cookies from being saved by activating the appropriate browser settings. However, we hereby inform you that this can limit the functionality of this website. You can prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie relating to your use of the website (incl. your IP address) and the processing thereof by Google, by downloading and installing the following browser plugin: https://tools.google.com.Google Adsense
This website uses Google AdSense. This is a service that embeds advertisements from Google LLC.
For non-personalized ads, contextual information is used for ad delivery. Cookies are used for such ads, which are necessary for frequency capping, aggregate ad reports, and to combat fraud and abuse. Targeting uses contextual information, such as broad geographic targeting, the content of the current website or app, and current search terms. Google prevents any personalized targeting, including demographic targeting and targeting based on user lists.
If the user has activated personalized ads, ads are provided based on previous visits to this website or other websites by the user. For this purpose, cookies from third-party providers or other advertising networks are used for ad delivery on this website. At the bottom of the page, under 'Privacy and Cookies Settings' and 'Manage Options' and 'Provider Settings', you will find links and information about the third-party providers and their privacy statements.
The settings for displaying personalized or non-personalized advertising can be set when you first visit the site and can be changed at any time at the bottom of the page. Furthermore, cookies for personalized advertising by a third-party provider can be deactivated on www.aboutads.info, provided that the provider or the advertising network makes this option available. In general, you can also disable the setting of cookies by disabling Javascript. By doing so, you may restrict the use of other features of this website.5. Plugins
Google Maps
Some of our web pages use Google Maps. The provider is Google LLC., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. In order to use Google Maps, your IP address must be saved. This information is transmitted to a Google server in the USA, where it is saved. The operator of this website has no influence over the transmission of this data. We use Google Maps to enable visitors to the website to find the places mentioned easily. This represents a justified interest in the sense of Art. 6, Para. 1, lit. f of the GDPR. You will find more information on the handling of user data under the Google Data Protection Statement. By using this website, you automatically agree to the processing and saving of your collected data, as described above, and for the purposes described above. -