1. Controller / Data Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is the person named in the Legal Notice.
2. General Information on Data Processing
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you use this online service, for what purposes, and on what legal basis. Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Data processing is carried out in accordance with:
- the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
- the UK GDPR, and
- where applicable, relevant US privacy requirements (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act – CCPA/CPRA).
3. Provision of the Website and Server Logfiles
When you access our website, certain information is automatically transmitted by your browser:
- IP address of the requesting device
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the requested file
- Referrer URL
- Browser type, version, and operating system
This data is processed for the purpose of providing the website, ensuring stability and security, and preventing misuse.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR / UK GDPR (legitimate interest).
Logfiles are deleted after 14 days unless further storage is required for security or legal reasons.
4. Cookies und Consent-Management
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., tracking pixels, web beacons) to provide and optimize our online service. When entering the website, you can manage your preferences using our consent tool (“Real Cookie Banner”). You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time.
Legal basis: Necessary cookies: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR / UK GDPR (legitimate interest). Optional cookies and analytics: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR / UK GDPR (consent). Details on each cookie, purpose, duration, and provider can be found in the cookie settings.
5. Contact Form
When you submit an inquiry via our contact form, we collect the data you provide, including your contact details, in order to process your request and respond to any follow-up questions.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR / UK GDPR (pre-contractual measures or performance of a contract) or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR / UK GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication).
Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless legal retention obligations apply.
6. Contact via E-Mail
If you contact us by e-mail, we process the data you provide (e.g., name, e-mail address, message) solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR / UK GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps) or Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR / UK GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries).
Data will be deleted once your request has been completed unless legal obligations require retention.
7. Comment Function
When you leave a comment on our website, the data you provide (e.g., name or pseudonym, comment text, timestamp) will be processed and published on the website.
Comments remain stored for as long as the related content is available or until they are deleted.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR / UK GDPR (legitimate interest in offering an interactive website).
You may request deletion of your comment at any time.
8. Captcha / Anti-Spam Protection
To protect our website against misuse and spam, we may use security checks such as CAPTCHA systems (e.g. Google reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha or similar). This may involve the transmission of technical data (e.g. IP address, browser information, usage behaviour) to the respective provider.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR / UK GDPR (legitimate interest in protecting our online services against automated misuse).
For further details, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers.
9. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics 4) to evaluate website usage, provided you have given your consent via the cookie banner.
Provider: Google Ireland Limited (for EU/UK users).
Data transfers: Data may be transferred to Google LLC in the United States. Such transfers are based on the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and UK adequacy regulations or Standard Contractual Clauses.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR / UK GDPR (consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.
10. Social Media Links
Our website contains links to external social media profiles (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X/Twitter, YouTube).
No data is transmitted to these platforms when you visit our website. Only if you click on a link will the respective provider process your data under their own responsibility.
Please refer to the privacy policies of these providers for further details.
11. Data Subject Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
You have the following rights under the GDPR and UK GDPR:
- Right of access (Art. 15)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20)
- Right to object (Art. 21)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 (3))
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority:
In the EU: the authority of your residence or our supervisory authority in Germany.
In the UK: the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
12. Additional Information for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, you may have the following additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA:
- Right to know which categories of personal data we collect and the purpose of processing.
- Right to request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal data (note: we do not sell personal data).
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Requests can be submitted via the contact details provided in the Legal Notice.
13. Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption to ensure secure data transmission. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” in your browser’s address bar.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, e.g., due to legal or technical changes. The current version is always published on this page.