Protecting your privacy when processing personal data is an important concern for us. When you visit our website, our web servers automatically store the IP address of your internet service provider, the website from which you visit us, the web pages you visit on our site, as well as the date and duration of your visit. This information is essential for the technical transmission of the web pages and the secure operation of the server. A personalized evaluation of this data does not take place.
If you send us data via a contact form, this data will be stored on our servers as part of data backup. Your data will be used by us exclusively for processing your request. Your data will be treated strictly confidentially and will not be passed on to third parties.
Personal data refers to information about you as a person. This includes your name, address, and email address. You are not required to disclose any personal data in order to use our website. In some cases, however, we need your name and address as well as further information to provide the desired service.
The same applies if we are to provide you with information material upon request or to respond to your inquiries. In these cases, we will always notify you. Furthermore, we only store the data that you have automatically or voluntarily transmitted to us.
When you use one of our services, we generally collect only the data necessary to provide you with our service. We may also request additional information, but providing such information is voluntary. Whenever we process personal data, we do so to be able to offer you our service or to pursue our commercial objectives.
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
Date and time of the request
Name of the requested file
Page from which the file was requested
Access status (file transferred, file not found, etc.)
Browser and operating system used
Complete IP address of the requesting computer
Amount of data transferred
This data will not be merged with other data sources. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. For technical security reasons, in particular to prevent attempts to attack our web server, this data is temporarily stored by us. It is not possible for us to identify individuals from this data. After seven days at the latest, the data is anonymized by shortening the IP address at domain level, so that it is no longer possible to link it to any individual user. In anonymized form, the data is also processed for statistical purposes; no comparison with other data sets or transfer to third parties takes place. Only within the framework of our server statistics, which we publish every two years in our activity report, is the number of page views displayed.
When you visit our websites, we may store information on your computer in the form of cookies. Cookies are small files transferred from an internet server to your browser and stored on its hard drive. Only the Internet Protocol address is stored – no personal data. This information stored in cookies allows us to automatically recognize you on your next visit to our website, making it easier for you to use. The legal basis for the use of cookies is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Of course, you can also visit our websites without accepting cookies. If you do not want your computer to be recognized on your next visit, you can also reject the use of cookies by changing your browser settings to “reject cookies.” For details, please refer to the user manual of your browser. However, rejecting cookies may lead to restrictions in the use of some areas of our websites.
We use Google Analytics on our site, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies, text files stored on your computer, which enable an analysis of your use of the website.
The information generated by these cookies, such as time, place and frequency of your website visits including your IP address, is transmitted to Google in the USA and stored there.
We use Google Analytics on our website with the “_gat._anonymizeIp” extension. In this case, your IP address is shortened and thereby anonymized by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Google will use this information to evaluate your use of our website, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or if such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.
According to Google, under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser software; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to fully use all the functions of our website.
Furthermore, Google offers a deactivation add-on for the most common browsers, which gives you more control over what data Google collects from the websites you access. The add-on tells Google Analytics’ JavaScript (ga.js) that no information about the website visit should be transmitted to Google Analytics. Installing the browser add-on does not prevent information being sent to us or to other web analytics services we may use. For more information on installing the browser add-on, please visit:
👉 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
If you visit our website via a mobile device (smartphone or tablet), you must click this link instead to prevent tracking by Google Analytics within this website in the future. This also works as an alternative to the above browser add-on. By clicking the link, an opt-out cookie is set in your browser that is valid only for this browser and this domain. If you delete cookies in this browser, you will need to click the link again.
If you have consented to your web and app browsing history being linked by Google with your Google account and information from your Google account being used to personalize ads, Google will use your data together with Google Analytics data to create audience lists for cross-device remarketing. For this purpose, Google Analytics initially collects your Google-authenticated ID on our website, which is linked with your Google account (i.e. personal data). Google Analytics then temporarily links your ID with your Google Analytics data in order to optimize our target audiences.
If you do not agree to this, you can disable it in the “My Account” section of your Google account.
This website uses Google Maps to display maps and to create directions. Google Maps is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. By using Google Maps on this website, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of the data automatically collected as well as the data you enter by Google, its representatives, or third-party providers.
The terms of use for Google Maps can be found here: Google Maps Terms of Use
The privacy policy of Google Maps can be viewed here: Google Privacy Policy.
We have implemented technical and administrative security measures to protect your personal data against loss, destruction, manipulation, and unauthorized access. All our employees and service providers working for us are bound by applicable data protection laws.
Whenever we collect and process personal data, it is encrypted before being transmitted. This means that your data cannot be misused by third parties. Our security measures are subject to a continuous improvement process, and our privacy policies are constantly being revised. Please ensure you have the latest version.
You have the right at any time to obtain information, rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing of your stored data, as well as the right to object to processing, the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint in accordance with the requirements of data protection law.
Right of access: You may request information from us as to whether and to what extent we process your data.
Right to rectification: If we process data that is incomplete or incorrect, you may request that we correct or complete it at any time.
Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of your data if we are processing it unlawfully or if processing disproportionately infringes on your legitimate protection interests. Please note that there may be reasons that prevent immediate deletion, e.g., in the case of legally regulated retention obligations.
Right to restriction of processing: You may request that we restrict processing of your data if
you contest the accuracy of the data, for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the data;
the processing is unlawful, but you oppose the erasure of the data and request restriction of its use instead;
we no longer need the data for the intended purpose, but you still require the data for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; or
you have objected to processing of the data.
Right to data portability: You may request that we provide you with the data you have made available to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and that you may transmit this data to another controller without hindrance, provided that
we process this data on the basis of a revocable consent given by you or for the performance of a contract between us, and
this processing is carried out by automated means.
Where technically feasible, you may request that we transfer your data directly to another controller.
Right to object: If we process your data on the basis of a legitimate interest, you may object to this data processing at any time; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. We will then no longer process your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time without giving reasons.
Right to lodge a complaint: If you believe that we are violating German or European data protection law in processing your data, please contact us so we can clarify any questions. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, i.e. the respective State Data Protection Authority.
If you wish to assert any of the rights mentioned above against us, please contact our data protection officer. In case of doubt, we may request additional information to confirm your identity.
We reserve the right to change our privacy policies if this becomes necessary due to new technologies. Please ensure you have the latest version. If fundamental changes are made to this Privacy Policy, we will announce them on our website.