Data protection
Scope and Handling of Personal Data
This privacy policy informs users about the processing of personal data when using this website. The legal basis for data protection is primarily provided by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. In addition, the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG) apply as supplementary regulations.
The following provider is responsible for this website:
Personal Data
Personal data includes all information relating to an identifiable natural person. This may include your name, address, date of birth, or email address. Such information is collected and processed on this website only in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Access Data
When you visit this website solely for informational purposes and do not submit data, we only process the data necessary to display the site on your device. This includes:
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IP address
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Time of request
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Amount of data transmitted
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Referring page
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Browser used
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Operating system
The legal basis for this data processing is our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to ensure proper functionality of the website.
Additional personal or non-personal data may be collected if you use specific features or services on the site.
Cookies
When visiting this website, small text files known as cookies may be stored on your device. These are used to enhance user experience, such as recognizing returning devices via IP address.
You can restrict or disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may limit some features of the website.
Data Processing upon Contact
When you contact us (e.g., via form or messenger), we collect personal data necessary for communication and follow-up. The data is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry and for technical administration. The legal basis is our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR); if the request is related to a potential contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR also applies.
Data is deleted once your request is fully resolved, unless legal retention obligations apply.
Data Retention
Data is stored based on the applicable legal basis, processing purpose, and statutory retention periods (e.g., tax or commercial law).
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Data based on consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) is stored until revoked.
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Contractual data (Art. 6(1)(b)) is stored until no longer required and retention periods expire.
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Data processed under legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) is stored until objection, unless overriding legitimate grounds apply.
Use of YouTube
This website integrates YouTube videos, a platform operated by YouTube LLC (901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA), a subsidiary of Google Inc. Each time you access a page with an embedded YouTube video, your browser connects to YouTube servers. If you're logged into YouTube, your viewing activity is linked to your account.
You can prevent this by logging out of YouTube before visiting the website.
YouTube’s privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/
Use of LinkedIn
This website may include LinkedIn plugins, operated by LinkedIn Corporation (2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) or LinkedIn Ireland for EU users.
When you visit a page containing a LinkedIn plugin, your browser loads content directly from LinkedIn servers, which logs your activity. If logged into LinkedIn, your activity is associated with your profile.
To avoid tracking, log out of your LinkedIn account before visiting the site.
Privacy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Cookie Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
Use of Instagram
Instagram is part of the Meta Platforms group. Meta may collect, store, and process user data for business purposes. For details on Instagram’s data usage, visit:
https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875/
We have no control over how Meta processes this data. If you prefer not to share personal data via Instagram, please contact us by email or phone instead.
Use of WhatsApp Business
We offer business contact via WhatsApp Business, operated by WhatsApp Ireland Ltd. (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland), part of Meta Platforms Inc.
If you contact us via WhatsApp, your personal data (e.g., name, number, message content) is processed according to WhatsApp’s policies and may be transferred to servers in third countries, including the USA.
You can opt for alternative communication methods like email or phone if you prefer a more privacy-conscious option.
Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea
Use of WhatsApp Business
We offer business contact via WhatsApp Business, operated by WhatsApp Ireland Ltd. (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland), part of Meta Platforms Inc.
If you contact us via WhatsApp, your personal data (e.g., name, number, message content) is processed according to WhatsApp’s policies and may be transferred to servers in third countries, including the USA.
You can opt for alternative communication methods like email or phone if you prefer a more privacy-conscious option.
Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea
Use of WhatsApp Business
We offer business contact via WhatsApp Business, operated by WhatsApp Ireland Ltd. (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland), part of Meta Platforms Inc.
If you contact us via WhatsApp, your personal data (e.g., name, number, message content) is processed according to WhatsApp’s policies and may be transferred to servers in third countries, including the USA.
You can opt for alternative communication methods like email or phone if you prefer a more privacy-conscious option.
Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea