Data Protection

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our Privacy Policy set out below.

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details of the controller in the section “Information on the Controller” in this Privacy Policy.

Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may include, for example, data you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or upon your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you access this website.

Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior..

You have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time regarding the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You may contact us at any time with regard to these rights or any further questions concerning data protection.

 

We host the content of our website with the following provider: IONOS

The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter “IONOS”). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files including your IP address. For details, please refer to the IONOS Privacy Policy.

The use of IONOS is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in a reliable presentation of our website. Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the provider named above. This contract is required by data protection law and ensures that IONOS processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

 

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you. This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect and the purposes for which we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may involve security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

 

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

The controller is the natural or legal person who determines, alone or jointly with others, the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which the data is being processed no longer applies. If you request deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law). In such cases, data will be deleted after the respective retention periods have expired.

f you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or, where special categories of data are processed, Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR. In the case of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you consented to the storage of cookies or access to information in your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing is additionally based on § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, we process your data based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data may also be processed on the basis of our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The applicable legal basis in each case is explained in the respective sections of this Privacy Policy.

If your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
We will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims (Art. 21(1) GDPR).

If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to such processing; this applies also to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.
If you object, your personal data will no longer be processed for direct marketing purposes (Art. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint

In the event of a breach of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or alleged infringement. This right exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine‑readable format or to have it transmitted to another controller where technically feasible.

Access, Rectification, Deletion

You have the right at any time, within the framework of applicable law, to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of processing, and, where applicable, the right to rectification or deletion of such data. You may contact us at any time in this regard.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under the following circumstances:

• If you contest the accuracy of the personal data, we will typically require time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
• If processing was unlawful, you may request restriction instead of deletion.
• If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for legal claims.
• If you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, pending verification of whose interests prevail.

Where processing has been restricted, such data may only be processed — apart from storage — with your consent, for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, for the protection of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the EU or a Member State.

SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content such as inquiries sent via forms. An encrypted connection is indicated by the “https://” prefix in the browser’s address bar and by the lock icon.

When SSL/TLS encryption is active, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing device
• Time of server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring technically error-free and optimized website operation.

f you contact us by email or phone, your inquiry including the personal data contained therein (name, inquiry details) will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data without your consent.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if the request relates to the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), where applicable. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Data transmitted as part of contact requests remains with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent, or the purpose of storage no longer applies. Statutory retention requirements remain unaffected.

This website uses the analytics services of IONOS WebAnalytics (hereinafter “IONOS”). The provider is 1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.

Within IONOS analytics, data such as visitor numbers, page behavior (e.g., page views, duration of visits, bounce rates), visitor origins, visitor locations, and technical data (browser and operating system versions) may be analyzed.

IONOS collects the following data in particular:

• Referrer (previously visited website)
• Requested webpage or file
• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Device type
• Time of access
• Anonymized IP address (used only to determine the location of access)

According to IONOS, data collection is fully anonymized and cannot be traced back to individuals. IONOS WebAnalytics does not use cookies.

Storage and analysis of data occur on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize the website and its marketing. Where consent was requested, processing is based exclusively on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

For more information, see the IONOS Privacy Policy:

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of this service. This contract ensures compliance with GDPR and requires IONOS to process personal data only in accordance with our instructions.

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