1. Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

 

The operator of this website takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personally identifiable information in the strictest confidence and in compliance with data privacy legislation as well as our own privacy policy.

As a rule, use of our website is possible without entering personally identifiable data. Insofar as personally identifiable data (for example your name, postal address or email address) is collected on our webpages, whenever possible this is done on a voluntary basis. This data will not be shared with third parties without your expressed permission.

We draw your attention to the fact that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. communication by email) may be subject to security loopholes. Seamless protection of data from unauthorized third-party access is simply not possible.

 

Cookies

 

In some cases, our webpages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer nor do they contain any viruses. Cookies are used to make our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer by means of your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”. They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies make it possible for us to recognize your browser the next time you visit.

You can change your browser settings so that you are notified prior to cookies being downloaded, meaning that you will be able to accept cookies on an individual basis, only under certain circumstances, block them entirely or automatically delete them when you close your browser. However, deactivation of cookies may restrict the functionality of this website.

 

Server Log Files

 

The provider of these webpages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

  • browser type and browser version
  • computer operating system
  • referrer URL
  • hostname of the accessing computer
  • time of day the server request was received


This data is not attributable to specific persons. Such data will not be collated with other data sources. We reserve the right to reference this data at a later date if there is concrete indication of illegal use.

 

Contact Form

 

If you send your inquiries to us by means of the contact form, the information you provided in that contact form including your contact data will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your request and answering any follow-up questions as may arise. We will not share this data without your expressed permission.

 

Privacy Declaration for the Use of Google Analytics

 

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

Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and make it possible to analyze your use of the website. In general, the information about your use of this website generated by the cookie is transmitted to a Google server in the USA, where it is stored.

Further information about how user data is processed by Google Analytics may be found in Google’s own data privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

Browser Plug-In

You can prevent cookies being stored on your computer by changing the settings in your browser software appropriately; However, we wish to point out that, in the event you choose to do so, you may be unable to take advantage of the full functionality of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent the transmission of data generated by this cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) to Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in which is available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Preventing Data Collection

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. This will install an opt-out cookie which will prevent your data being collected whenever you visit our website in future: deactivate Google Analytics

Data Processing Contract

We have entered into a data processing contract with Google and adhere to Germany’s strict privacy guidelines when it comes to use of Google Analytics.

IP Anonymization

We use IP anonymization on this website. This means that your IP address is first abbreviated by Google if you live within member states of the European Union or another state within the European Economic Area that is party to the charter. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address first be transmitted to a Google server in the USA, where it is then shortened. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information in order to analyze your use of the website, compile reports about website activities as well as provide services to the website operator related to your use of this website as well as the Internet in general. The IP address provided to Google Analytics by your browser is not collated with other information from Google.

Data Privacy Declaration for the Use of Facebook Plug-Ins (“Like” Button)

Our webpages integrate plug-ins from social network Facebook, operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. Facebook plug-ins can be recognized by the Facebook logo as well as the “like” button on our website. An overview about Facebook plug-ins can be found here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

If you visit our website, the plug-in establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. This tells Facebook that you visited our website by means of your IP address. If you click on the Facebook “like” button while you are logged into your Facebook account, the content of our webpages can be linked to your Facebook profile. In this way, Facebook can also sync your visit to our website with your user account. We wish to point out that, as the operator of this website, we have no knowledge as to the content of data transmitted, nor do we know how Facebook uses this information. Further information can be found in Facebook’s own privacy policy available at http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

If you do not wish Facebook to sync your visit to our website with your Facebook user account, be sure to log out of your Facebook account beforehand.

 

Data Privacy Declaration for the Use of Twitter

 

Our webpages integrate the functionality of Twitter. These functions are provided by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. By using Twitter and the “re-tweet” function, the webpages you have visited are linked to your Twitter account and shared with other users. In the process, data is also transmitted to Twitter. We wish to point out that, as the operator of this website, we have no knowledge as to the content of data which is transmitted to Twitter, nor do we know how Twitter uses such data. Further information can be found in Twitter’s own data privacy policy at http://twitter.com/privacy.

You can change your Twitter privacy settings at: http://twitter.com/account/settings.

 

Data Privacy Declaration for the Use of Google+

 

Our webpages utilize functions of Google+. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Collection and transmission of information: With the help of the Google+ button, you can publish information worldwide. The Google+ interface provides you and other users with personalized content from Google and our partners. Google stores both the fact that you have clicked +1 for any given content, as it does information about the webpage you had been viewing when you selected +1. Your +1 may show up with your profile name and your photo in various Google services, for example search results or in your Google profile, or in other areas on websites as well as advertisements on the Internet.

Google maintains a record of your +1 activities in order to improve Google services for you and others. In order to make use of the Google+ interface, you need a public Google profile that is visible worldwide and must at least contain the name you chose for the profile. This name is used in all Google services. In some instances, this name may replace a different name you had used to share content via your Google account. The identity of your Google profile may be displayed to users who know your email address or other identifying information.

Use of collected information: In addition to the aforementioned uses, the information you provide will also be used in accordance with Google’s own data privacy policy. Google might possibly publish statistics it has compiled about user +1 activities and potentially share such data with users and partners, for example publishers, advertisers as well as cooperating websites.

 

Data Privacy Declaration for the Use of Google Web Fonts

 

In order to display fonts consistently, this website uses so-called Web Fonts that are provided by Google. When you open a webpage, your browser downloads the required Web Fonts to your browser cache in order to display text and fonts correctly. If your browser does not support Web Fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer instead.

Further information about Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq as well as in Google’s own data privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

 

Refusal of Email Advertising

 

The use of contact data we have published in compliance with disclosure requirements in order to send us unsolicited advertising or informational materials is hereby expressly prohibited. The operator of this website expressly reserves the right to pursue legal measures should we receive unsolicited advertising such as spam emails etc.