Privacy Policy
Our company takes the protection of personal data very seriously. When handling and processing personal data, we comply with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). This privacy policy will explain what data we collect when you use our website and how we handle and process any personal data we collect from you.
Usage data
Generally, it is not necessary to disclose personal data to use our website.
However, every time you access one of our pages, usage data about your visit to the website is stored in a log file. We use an external webhosting service provider (GoDaddy, www.godaddy.com) that stores these files and related usage statistics on their servers. This data is not personal which means that no connection can be made between the usage data and user identities. The collected usage data will not be disclosed to third parties.
It is important to note that any data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication via e-mail) may be subject to security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Voluntary disclosure of personal data
In some cases, we request personal data for certain offers or services. In these cases, this data will be provided by you voluntarily (e.g., via contact forms or e-mail), and we will use this data solely for the purpose you intended, for example to be contacted by us. This data will not be disclosed to third parties.
Server log files
The website operator automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include the following:
- Browser type
- Browser version
- Time of server request
- IP address
This data will not be merged with other data sources.
Use of cookies
“Cookies” are small files that enable us to store on your PC specific information relating to you, the user, while you visit one of our websites. Cookies help us to determine the frequency of use and the number of users of our websites and to make our offerings as convenient and efficient as possible for you.
We use two types of cookies: so-called “session cookies”, which are only temporarily stored for the duration of your use of one of our websites, and “permanent cookies” to record information about visitors who repeatedly access one of our websites. The purpose of using these cookies is to be able to offer you optimal user guidance, to “recognize” you, and to be able to present you with varied and new content each time you use our website. The content of a permanent cookie is limited to an identification number. Name, IP address etc. are not stored. We do not create any personal profiles about usage behavior.
Use of our webcontent is also possible without cookies. You can deactivate the use of cookies in your browser, limit them to certain websites, or set your browser to notify you as soon as a cookie is sent. You can also delete cookies from your PC’s hard drive at any time (folder: “Cookies”). Please note, however, that in this case you will have to expect a limited display of the website and limited user guidance.
Data subject rights
According to Article 15 ff. GDPR, data subjects have the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and objection to the processing of their data.
Furthermore, in accordance with Article 13(2) point (c) GDPR, data subjects have the right to withdraw consent at any time to the processing of personal data where the processing is based on point (a) of Article 6(1) or point (a) of Article 9(2). This does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. It is important to note that a withdrawal of consent usually means that the purpose for which the data was collected cannot be fulfilled. To exercise their rights, data subject must submit their request in writing. For this purpose, please contact us by e-mail: [email protected]
Erasure of personal data
Personal data will be erased when and if the purpose for storage no longer applies and no legal norm (e.g., a legal retention period) requires the data to be retained. The terms of Art. 17 GDPR in conjunction with Section 35 BDSG apply. If erasure is not possible for legal reasons, contractual reasons, or reasons related to commercial or tax law, the processing of the data can be restricted at the request of the data subject. To exercise this right, the request must be submitted by the data subject in writing.
Right to data portability
The company ensures the right to data portability in accordance with Article 20 GDPR. Data subjects have the right to receive a copy of their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.