Data Protection

Thank you for your interest in our online presence. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. At this point, we would like to inform you about data protection in our company. Of course, we comply with the legal provisions of the Data Protection Act (BDSG), the Telemedia Act (TMG), and other data protection regulations. You can trust us with your personal data! It is encrypted by digital security systems and transmitted to us. Our websites are protected by technical measures against damage, destruction, or unauthorized access.

Subject of Data Protection

The subject of data protection is personal data. According to Section 3 Paragraph 1 of the BDSG, this is individual information about the personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, information such as name, postal address, email address, or telephone number, and potentially usage data such as your IP address.

General Data Protection Notice

1. When you visit our websites or download data from these pages, information about this is stored and processed in a log file. This process is anonymized, and it is not possible to draw conclusions about you personally.
2. The following information is stored: Your IP address, the date and time the page was accessed, the page accessed or the name of the file accessed, the amount of data transferred, and the message about whether the access/retrieval was successful.
3. This data is not used for commercial purposes. The evaluation is solely for statistical purposes and to improve our online offerings. For this purpose, we create user profiles using a pseudonym. There will be no connection made between the person behind the pseudonym and the usage data collected. After use, your data will be deleted. Permanent storage is excluded. You can object to this data collection, storage, and processing at any time.
4. Your data will be used exclusively by us. It will not be shared with third parties. (If applicable: Processing for analyzing user behavior may take place in a country outside the scope of Directive 95/46/EC, such as by Google Analytics. You can object to this use and processing by using the deactivation add-on (http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en).
5. To collect and store data, we also use so-called cookies. Cookies are small data packets that your browser stores on your device at our request. They do not cause harm, contain no viruses, and do not allow us to spy on you. Two types of cookies are used: Temporary cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Permanent cookies, on the other hand, have a maximum lifespan of up to ... (period). These cookies allow us to recognize you when you return to the site. With cookies, we are able to track your usage behavior for the aforementioned purposes and to the extent necessary. They also help you navigate the website more effectively. We collect this data in an anonymized or pseudonymized form. You can set your browser to prevent cookies from being stored on your device or delete cookies already stored.

Collection and Storage of Usage Data

To optimize our website, we collect and store data such as the date and time of the page visit, the page from which you accessed our site, and similar details. This is done anonymously, without identifying the user personally. User profiles may be created using pseudonyms. There is no connection between the pseudonym and the person behind it. We also use cookies to collect and store usage data. These are small text files stored on your computer to record statistical information such as the operating system, the browser you are using, your IP address, the referrer URL, and the time. We collect this data exclusively for statistical purposes to further optimize our website and enhance our online offerings. The data is collected and stored exclusively in an anonymized or pseudonymized form and does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about you as a natural person.

Purpose-Specific Data Use

We adhere to the principle of purpose-specific data use and only collect, process, and store your personal data for the purposes for which you have provided it to us. Your personal data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, unless necessary to provide the service or fulfill the contract. Additionally, data may be transmitted to authorized state institutions and authorities in compliance with legal disclosure obligations or if we are required by a court order to provide such information. We also take internal data protection seriously. Our employees and the service providers we work with are bound to confidentiality and must comply with data protection regulations.

Right to Access and Withdrawal

You have the right to request information about your stored data at any time, free of charge, without providing a reason. You can also request that your data be blocked, corrected, or deleted. Additionally, you may withdraw your consent to the collection and use of your data at any time, without providing a reason. For this, please contact the address provided in the imprint. We are happy to answer any further questions you may have about our data protection guidelines and the processing of your personal data. Please note that data protection practices and policies, such as those of Google, may change over time. Therefore, it is advisable and necessary to stay informed about changes to the legal regulations and corporate practices regarding data protection.