Privacy policy

1) Personal data
Personal data is individual information about the personal or factual circumstances of an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes information such as name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, but also the IP address that can be assigned to a connection. Information that is not directly associated with the identity of a person - such as favourite websites or the number of users of a site - is not personal data.

2) Scope of the processing of personal data
We collect and use the personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of our users' personal data only takes place regularly with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where it is not possible to obtain prior consent for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

3) Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data.
When processing personal data that is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures.
If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

4) Data erasure and storage duration
The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which we are subject. The data will also be blocked or erased if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.

Every time you visit our website, an automated system collects data and information from us.
The following data is collected:
(1) Information about the browser type and version used
(2) The user's operating system
(3) The user's internet service provider
(4) The IP address of the user
(5) Date and time of access
(6) Websites from which the user's system accesses our website (referrer)
(7) Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website
This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user

Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR

Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems.
These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymised so that it is no longer possible to identify the accessing client.

Objection and removal options
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

Our website includes a contact form that can be used to contact us electronically. Alternatively, you can contact us via the e-mail address provided.
If you contact us via the contact form, your name, your e-mail address and your message will be transmitted to us in any case. In addition, it is possible to enter a telephone number and a subject. The user's IP address and the date and time are also stored.
Your consent is obtained for the processing of the data as part of the sending process and reference is made to this privacy policy.
If you contact us by e-mail, your e-mail address, your sender ID, the subject and your message will be transmitted to us and stored by us.

Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If an e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the input mask of the contact form serves us solely to process the contact. If contact is made by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.
The other personal data processed during the sending process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

Duration of storage
The data will be deleted after expiry of the retention obligations under commercial and tax law.

Objection and removal option
The user has the option to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. The cancellation can be made by sending an e-mail or by contacting us by telephone or post.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

If your personal data is processed, regardless of the scope and context, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis us (‘the responsible person’):

1) Right to information
You can request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.
If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from us:

a. the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
b. the categories of personal data being processed
c. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed
d. the envisaged period for which the personal data concerning you will be stored, or, if specific information on this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
e. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by us or a right to object to such processing
f. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
g. all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2) Right to rectification
You have a right to rectification and/or completion if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. We must make the correction without delay.

3) Right to erasure
3.1) You have the right to obtain from us the erasure of personal data concerning you without undue delay and we have the obligation to erase such data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:

a. The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
b. You withdraw your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
c. You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
d. The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
e. The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Federal Republic of Germany.
f. The personal data concerning you have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

3.2) The right to erasure does not exist if the processing is necessary

a. for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
b. for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or German law or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest
c. for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
d. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR in so far as the right referred to in para. 1 is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing; or
e. for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

4) Right to restriction of processing
Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:

a. if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
b. the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead
c. we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
d. if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet certain whether our legitimate reasons outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data - apart from its storage - may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by us before the restriction is lifted.

5) Right to information
If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, we are obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
You also have the right to be informed about these recipients.

6) Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another responsible person without hindrance from us, provided that

a. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and
b. the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one responsible person to another, where technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.
The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

7) Right to object
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR.
Following an objection, we will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

8) Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

9) Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.