We take data security seriously
The protection of 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 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 webpages and for the secure operation of the servers. 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 exclusively for processing your request. Your data will be treated with strict confidentiality. It will not be shared with third parties.
Personal Data
Personal data refers to information about you as a person. This includes your name, address, and email address. You do not need to disclose any personal data to visit our website. In some cases, we need your name, address, and other information in order to provide you with the requested service.
The same applies if you request information materials from us or if we respond to your inquiries. In these cases, we will always inform you accordingly. Additionally, we only store the data that you have automatically or voluntarily provided to us.
When you use one of our services, we generally collect only the data necessary to provide you with that service. We may ask for additional information, but providing this is voluntary. Whenever we process personal data, we do so in order to offer you our service or to pursue our commercial objectives.
AUTOMATICALLY SAVED DATA
Server Log Files
The provider of these 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.)
- Web browser and operating system used
- Full IP address of the requesting computer
- Amount of data transferred
This data is not combined with other data sources. The processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website.
For technical security reasons, particularly to defend against attempted attacks on our web server, this data is stored by us for a short period. It is not possible for us to draw any conclusions about individual persons based on this data. After a maximum of seven days, the data is anonymized by shortening the IP address to the domain level, so that no connection to individual users can be made. The data is also processed anonymously for statistical purposes; no comparison with other data sets or transfer to third parties, even in part, 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 represented.
Cookies
When you visit our website, we may store information on your computer in the form of cookies. Cookies are small files that are transferred from an internet server to your browser and stored on your hard drive. Only the internet protocol address is stored — no personal data. The information stored in the 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 in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
Of course, you can also visit our website without accepting cookies. If you do not want your computer to be recognized on your next visit, you can refuse the use of cookies by changing your browser settings to “reject cookies.” You can find the specific instructions in your browser’s user manual. However, if you refuse the use of cookies, this may result in limitations in the use of some areas of our website.
SECURITY
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 committed to complying with the 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 regularly updated. Please ensure that you have the most recent version.
RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
You have the right at any time to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your stored data, the right to object to processing, as well as the right to data portability and the right to file a complaint, in accordance with data protection regulations.
Right to Access:
You may request information from us regarding whether and to what extent we process your data.
Right to Rectification:
If we process data about you that is incomplete or incorrect, you can request its correction or completion at any time.
Right to Deletion:
You can request the deletion of your data if we are processing it unlawfully or if the processing disproportionately interferes with your legitimate protection interests. Please note that there may be reasons that prevent immediate deletion, such as legal retention obligations.
Regardless of your right to deletion, we will promptly and completely delete your data as long as there is no legal or contractual obligation to retain it.
Right to Restriction of Processing:
You may request the restriction of the processing of your data if:
- You dispute the accuracy of the data, for a period that allows us to verify the accuracy.
- The processing of the data is unlawful, but you refuse deletion and instead request a restriction on the use of the data.
- We no longer need the data for the intended purpose, but you require it to assert or defend legal claims.
- You have objected to the processing of the data.
Right to Data Portability:
You can request that we provide the data you have given us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and that we transmit this data to another controller without hindrance, provided:
- We process this data based on your given and revocable consent or for the fulfillment of a contract between us, and
- This processing is carried out using automated procedures.
Where technically feasible, you may request that we transmit your data directly to another controller.
Right to Object:
If we process your data based on 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 the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims. You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time without providing reasons.
Right to Lodge a Complaint:
If you believe that we have violated German or European data protection law in processing your data, we ask that you contact us to clarify any questions. Of course, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for you, the respective State Office for Data Protection Supervision.
If you wish to exercise any of the above rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer. In case of doubt, we may request additional information to confirm your identity.
SSL AND TLS ENCRYPTION
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the address bar of your browser from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock symbol in your browser’s address bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Use of Cookies and Third-Party Services (ClickUp)
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Forms provided by the external service ClickUp are only loaded after you give explicit consent. By clicking “Accept All,” you allow a connection to ClickUp to be established, and their form to be displayed. This may transmit personal data (e.g., your IP address and form inputs) to ClickUp’s servers. ClickUp is based in the United States, which means your data may be transferred to a country outside the EU. Your decision is saved in a cookie: full consent is stored for 14 days, essential-only consent for 7 days. You can withdraw your consent anytime on our data protection page. Without your consent, no data is sent to ClickUp and no external content is loaded. For more information, please see ClickUp’s Privacy Policy.
DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
All interested parties and visitors to our website can reach us regarding data protection inquiries at:
PERSON EINTRAGEN
INFORMATION ON DATA PROTECTION ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 13 OF THE GDPR
Here you will find our specific information in accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR: