Privacy

Protection of Personal Data

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 laws and this privacy policy.

The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. If personal data (such as name, address or e-mail address) is collected on our site, this is always done on a voluntary basis wherever possible. These data will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via e-mail) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Cookies

This website uses "cookies" in some areas. Cookies do not damage your computer 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 computer by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are "session cookies," which are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit.

You can configure your browser to inform you when cookies are set, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude them entirely or in certain cases, and automatically delete cookies when you close the browser. Disabling cookies may restrict the functionality of this website.

Server Log Files

The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system used

• Referrer URL

• Hostname of the accessing computer

• Time of the server request

These data cannot be assigned to specific individuals. They are not merged with other data sources. However, we reserve the right to check this data later if we become aware of concrete indications of illegal use.

Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the form, including the contact information you provide, will be stored for processing the inquiry and for any follow-up questions. These data will not be passed on without your consent.

Newsletter Data

If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require your e-mail address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided e-mail address and agree to receive the newsletter. No additional data is collected. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data and e-mail address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter.

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics, provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses “cookies” – text files that are stored on your computer and that enable analysis of how you use the website. The information generated by the cookie is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, we advise you that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by cookies and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

Objection to Data Collection

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link: Disable Google Analytics. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents your data from being collected on future visits to this site.

More information on how Google Analytics handles user data is available here:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Comment Function

When using the comment function on this website, in addition to your comment, the time the comment was created, your e-mail address, and – if you are not posting anonymously – the username you have chosen will be stored.

Storage of IP Addresses

Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. We need this information to take action in case of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

Subscribing to Comments

As a user, you can subscribe to comments after registering. You will receive a confirmation e-mail to verify that you are the owner of the given e-mail address. You may unsubscribe from this feature at any time using the link provided in the notification e-mails.

SSL Encryption

This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser’s address bar changing from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar.

When SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Right to Information, Erasure, and Blocking

You have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, their origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing as well as the right to rectify, block or delete such data. For this and any further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at the address provided in the legal notice.

Objection to Promotional E-mails

The use of contact data published within the scope of the legal notice obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertisements and information materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of this site expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam e-mails.