Privacy Policy
Protecting your personal data is very important to us. We process your data exclusively based on the statutory provisions (GDPR, TKG 2003). In this privacy policy, we inform you about the most important aspects of data processing on our website.
Purposes of Data Processing by the Responsible Party and Third Parties
We process your personal data only for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those specified. Data will only be shared with third parties if:
- You have explicitly given your consent;
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you;
- Processing is required to fulfill a legal obligation;
- Processing is necessary to protect legitimate interests, provided there is no reason to believe you have an overriding interest in the non-disclosure of your data.
Deletion or Blocking of Data
We adhere to the principles of data avoidance and data minimization. Therefore, we store your personal data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes mentioned or as required by the various statutory retention periods. After the cessation of the respective purpose or expiration of these periods, the data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
Cookies
Like many other websites, we also use “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive. This allows us to automatically obtain certain data such as IP address, browser used, operating system, and internet connection.
Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to a computer. Based on the information contained in cookies, we can facilitate navigation and ensure the correct display of our website.
In no case will the data we collect be passed on to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent.
You can, of course, view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are generally configured to accept cookies. You can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please use your browser’s help function to learn how to change these settings. Please note that certain functions of our website may not work if you disable cookies.
Registration on Our Website
When you register to use our personalized services, some personal data is collected, such as name, address, contact, and communication details like telephone number and email address. Registered users can access content and services available only to registered users. Registered users also have the option to modify or delete the data provided during registration at any time. Furthermore, we will provide you with information about the personal data we have stored about you upon request. We will also correct or delete this data upon your request, provided there are no legal retention requirements. Please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this privacy policy.
SSL Encryption
To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (e.g., SSL) over HTTPS.
Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (hereafter: Google). Google Analytics uses “cookies,” text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. However, due to the activation of IP anonymization on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or other contracting parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website and internet usage for the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data held by Google.
The purpose of data processing lies in evaluating the use of the website and compiling reports on website activity. Based on website and internet usage, additional services may then be provided. Processing is based on the website operator’s legitimate interest.
You can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that doing so may prevent you from fully utilizing all the functions of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available via the following link: Google Analytics Opt-Out.
Use of Script Libraries (Google Web Fonts)
To display our content correctly and graphically appealing across browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/). Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser’s cache to avoid multiple loading. If the browser does not support Google Web Fonts or prevents access, content is displayed in a standard font.
Calling script or font libraries automatically establishes a connection to the operator of the library. It is theoretically possible that operators of such libraries collect data. Please refer to the data privacy policy of the library operator Google here: Google Privacy Policy.
Embedded YouTube Videos
We embed YouTube videos on some of our web pages. The operator of the corresponding plugins is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube servers is established. YouTube is informed about which pages you visit. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior with you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account beforehand.
When a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behavior. If you have disabled cookies for the Google Ad program, you will not encounter such cookies while viewing YouTube videos. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you want to prevent this, you must block cookies in your browser.
For more information on YouTube’s data protection, please refer to their privacy policy at: YouTube Privacy Policy.
Social Media
Links to social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are included on our pages to share articles. No plugins are used that automatically collect or process data. Data is only transmitted to third parties when users click on the corresponding social media icons. We have no control over the cookies set by Facebook, Twitter, etc., or access to them.
Please note that when visiting these platforms, the terms and conditions and data processing policies of the respective operators apply.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. The updated policy will apply to your next visit.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, transfer, revoke, and object to your data. If you believe the processing of your data violates data protection laws, you can file a complaint with the supervisory authority.
