Privacy Policy
Software and Services
This website uses the following software and services:
•WordPress: This website is based on WordPress, a content management system (CMS) that allows us to manage and publish content.
•Elementor: Elementor is used to optimize the design and layout of this website.
•Complianz: Complianz is used to comply with cookie regulations and manage cookie consents.
•RankMath: RankMath is used for the search engine optimization (SEO) of this website.
Data Protection & Cookies
Use of Cookies
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and saved by your browser. Cookies help make our offerings more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Some cookies are “session cookies,” which are deleted automatically after the end of your browser session. Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them. You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If you disable cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Data Storage and Processing
We point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication via email) may have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of the data from access by third parties is not possible.
Inclusion of Third-Party Services and Content
•Facebook: Our website integrates plugins from the social network Facebook, provided by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. The Facebook plugins are recognizable by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button on our page. An overview of the Facebook plugins can be found here: Facebook Plugins. When you visit our website, a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server is established through the plugin. Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the contents of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We want to point out that as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data as well as their use by Facebook. For more information, see Facebook’s Privacy Policy. If you do not want Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook account.
•Meta: We use the analysis tool Meta to analyze the use of our website and improve it regularly. Based on the statistics obtained, we can enhance our offerings and make them more interesting for you as a user. The legal basis for the use of Meta is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
•Instagram: Our website integrates functions of the Instagram service. These functions are offered by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the contents of our pages to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We want to point out that as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data as well as their use by Instagram. For more information, see Instagram’s Privacy Policy.
•LinkedIn: Our website uses functions of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Each time you access one of our pages that contains LinkedIn functions, a connection is established to LinkedIn servers. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited our internet pages with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn “Recommend” button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can associate your visit to our website with your user account. We want to point out that as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data as well as their use by LinkedIn. For more information, see LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy.
•Google Maps: This site uses the Google Maps service via an API. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transmission. The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings and an easy findability of the places we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
•Google Analytics: This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” text files that are stored on your computer and allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for website operators, and provide other services related to website usage and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser software accordingly; however, we point out that in this case you may not be able to use all the features of this website fully. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
•WhatsApp Button: We offer you the opportunity to contact us via the WhatsApp button. The use of this service is subject to WhatsApp’s privacy policy. We point out that as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data as well as their use by WhatsApp. For more information, see WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
You have the right:
1. Right of Access (Article 15 GDPR): To request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you can request information about the purposes of processing, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage duration, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the source of your data, if not collected from us, and about the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and if applicable, meaningful information about its details;
2. Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR): To request the rectification of inaccurate or completion of your personal data stored with us;
3. Right to Erasure (Article 17 GDPR): To request the deletion of your personal data stored with us, provided that the processing is not necessary for the exercise of the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims;
4. Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18 GDPR): To request the restriction of processing of your personal data, provided that the accuracy of the data is contested by you, the processing is unlawful, but you oppose the erasure and we no longer need the data, but you need it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or you have lodged an objection against the processing in accordance with Article 21 GDPR;
5. Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR): To receive your personal data provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request the transfer to another controller;
6. Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7 (3) GDPR): To withdraw your consent given to us at any time. This results in the fact that we may no longer continue the data processing based on this consent for the future;
7. Right to Lodge a Complaint (Article 77 GDPR): To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In general, you can contact the supervisory authority of your habitual residence or place of work or our company headquarters for this purpose.
Currentness and Changes to this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of May 2024. Due to the further development of our website and offerings or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to change this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be accessed and printed at any time on the website.
