We store this data in our systems until the end of legal retention periods, which are generally 6 or 10 years for accounting and tax requirements.

Mandatory or Necessary Provision:

The provision of your personal data is voluntary. Without providing your personal data, we cannot offer you access to the content and services we provide.

Comment Function

Type and Purpose of Processing:

When users leave comments on our website, the date and time of their creation and the username previously chosen by the website visitor are also stored along with this information. This is for our security, as we can be held liable for illegal content on our site, even if created by users.

Legal Basis:

The processing of the data entered as a comment is based on a legitimate interest (Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter f of the GDPR).

By providing the comment function, we aim to allow you uncomplicated interaction. The data provided is stored to process the request and for any follow-up questions.

Recipients:

The recipients of the data are potentially responsible processors.

Duration of Storage:

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of collection. This is fundamentally the case when communication with the user is concluded and the company can conclude that the issue in question has been definitively resolved. We reserve the right to delete without providing reasons and without prior notice or subsequent information.

Additionally, you can request the deletion of your comment at any time. To do this, please send an email to the data protection officer or the responsible person indicated below, providing the link to your comment and, for identification purposes, the email address used to create the comment.

Mandatory or Necessary Provision:

The provision of your personal data is voluntary. Without providing your personal data, we cannot offer you access to our comment function.

Newsletter

Type and Purpose of Processing:

To send our newsletter, we collect personal data provided through a registration form.

For effective registration, we need a valid email address. To verify that the registration is indeed made by the owner of the email address, we use the “Double-Opt-in” procedure. For this purpose, we record the newsletter registration, the sending of a confirmation email, and the receipt of the requested response. No additional data is collected.

Legal Basis:

Based on the explicit consent provided by you (Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter a of the GDPR), we will regularly send you our newsletter or similar information via email to the email address provided.

You can revoke your consent for the storage of your personal data and its use for sending the newsletter at any time with effect for the future. Each newsletter contains a corresponding link. Additionally, you can unsubscribe directly on this website at any time or notify us of your revocation via the contact method indicated at the end of this data protection information.

Recipients:

The recipients of the data are potentially responsible processors.

Duration of Storage:

The data is processed in this context only as long as the corresponding consent is present. After that, it will be deleted.

Mandatory or Necessary Provision:

The provision of your personal data is voluntary and is based solely on your consent. Without existing consent, unfortunately, we cannot send you our newsletter.

Revocation of Consent:

The revocation of consent to the storage of your personal data and its use for sending the newsletter can occur at any time and with effect for the future. Unsubscription can be requested via the link included in each email or from the data protection officer or the responsible person indicated below.

Contact Form

Type and Purpose of Processing:

The data you enter will be stored in order to manage individual communication with you. A valid email address and your name are required to associate the request and respond subsequently. The input of additional data is optional.

Legal Basis:

The processing of the data entered in the contact form is based on a legitimate interest (Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter f of the GDPR).

By providing the contact form, we aim to facilitate smooth communication with you. The data provided will be stored to process the request and for any follow-up questions.

If you contact us to request a quote, the processing of the data entered in the contact form is carried out to implement pre-contractual measures (Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter b of the GDPR).

Recipients:

The recipients of the data are potentially responsible processors.

Duration of Storage:

The data will be deleted no later than six months after the processing of the request.

If a contractual relationship is established, we are subject to the legal retention periods under the HGB and will delete your data at the end of such periods.

Mandatory or Necessary Provision:

The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your request if you provide us with your name, your email address, and the reason for the request.

Use of Google Analytics

To the extent that you have provided your consent, this website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA (hereinafter: “Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer that allow for the analysis of your use of the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. However, due to the activation of IP anonymization on these websites, your IP address will be shortened by Google within the member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and shortened there. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

Further information on terms of use and privacy can be found at https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html and https://policies.google.com/?hl=en.

On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to the use of the website and internet usage to the website operator.

The data sent by us and connected to cookies, user identifiers (e.g., User-ID), or advertising IDs will be automatically deleted after 14 months. The deletion of data whose retention period has expired occurs automatically once a month.

Revocation of Consent:

You can prevent tracking by Google Analytics on our website by clicking on this link. This will install an opt-out cookie on your device. This will prevent Google Analytics from collecting data for this website and for this browser as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.

You can also prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we inform you that in this case, it may not be possible to use all the features of this website fully.

You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Browser Add-On for Deactivation of Google Analytics.

Use of Matomo

To the extent that you have provided your consent, this website uses Matomo (formerly Piwik), an open-source software for the statistical evaluation of user access. The provider of the Matomo software is InnoCraft Ltd., 150 Willis St, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand.

Matomo sets a cookie (a text file) on your device, which allows your browser to be recognized. When subpages of our website are opened, the following information is stored:

• The user’s IP address, abbreviated by the last two bytes (anonymized).
• The subpage visited and the time of the visit.
• The page from which the user arrived at our website (referrer).
• Which browser with which plugins, which operating system, and which screen resolution are used.
• The duration of stay on the site.
• The pages visited from the opened subpage.

The use of Matomo serves to improve the quality of our website and its content. In this way, we learn how the site is used and can continuously optimize our offerings.

Through the anonymization of the IP address by six positions, we take into account the website visitor’s interest in the protection of personal data. The data is not used to personally identify the website user and is not combined with other data. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is not shared with third parties.

Revocation of Consent:

You can revoke your consent for the storage and evaluation of your data by Matomo at any time via the link below. An opt-out cookie will then be stored on your device, which is valid for two years. This means that Matomo will not collect any session data. However, please note that the opt-out cookie will be deleted if you delete all cookies.

Further information on the privacy settings of the Matomo software can be found at the following link: https://matomo.org/docs/privacy/.

You can also prevent the use of cookies through an appropriate setting of your browser software; however, we inform you that in this case, it may not be possible to fully utilize all the features of this website.

Use of Adobe Analytics (Omniture)

To the extent that you have provided your consent, this website uses Adobe Analytics, a web analytics service of Adobe Systems Software Ireland Companies (hereinafter: “Adobe”), 4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland. Adobe Analytics uses so-called cookies (text files) that are stored on your computer. On behalf of the operator of this website, Adobe will use this information to evaluate users’ use of the site, compile reports on website activity, and provide additional services related to the use of the website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Adobe Analytics is not combined with other Adobe data.

If a tracking dataset is transmitted from a website visitor’s browser to Adobe’s data centers, the server settings configured by us ensure that the IP address is anonymized before geolocation, meaning that the last octet of the IP address is replaced with zeros. Before storing the tracking packet, the IP address is replaced with individual generic IP addresses.

The current privacy regulations of Adobe can be consulted at http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy.html.

You can prevent the storage of cookies through an appropriate setting of your browser software. However, we inform you that in this case, it may not be possible to fully utilize all the features of this website.

Additionally, users can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the website (including their IP address) by Adobe, as well as the processing of such data by Adobe, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html.

Analysis via WiredMinds

Our website uses the counting pixel technology of WiredMinds AG, a service of WiredMinds GmbH, Lindenspürstraße 32, 70176 Stuttgart, to analyze visitor behavior. In this case, the IP address of a visitor is processed. The processing occurs exclusively to collect company-relevant information, such as the name of the company. The IP addresses of individuals are excluded from further use (whitelist procedure). Under no circumstances is the IP address stored.

In data processing, we are particularly interested in maintaining the privacy rights of individuals. Our interest is based on Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter (f) of the GDPR. The data we collect does not allow for the identification of an identifiable person at any time.

WiredMinds GmbH uses this information to create anonymous usage profiles concerning the visit behavior on our website. The data obtained in this way is not used to personally identify the visitor of our website.

Right to Object

The collection, processing, and storage of data can be objected to at any time with effect for the future using the following link: Exclude from website tracking.

Further information and the current privacy regulations of WiredMinds can be consulted at https://www.wiredminds.de/fileadmin/testimages/content/datenschutz/DSB_WiredMinds_16.pdf.

Use of Script Libraries (Google Web Fonts)

To present our content correctly and attractively across different browsers, we use “Google Web Fonts” from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; hereinafter “Google”) for font display.

Further information on Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Use of Adobe Fonts Typekit Web Fonts

We use the Adobe Fonts Typekit web fonts for the visual design of our website. Adobe Fonts is a service of Adobe Systems Software Ireland (4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland; hereinafter “Adobe”), which allows us to access a library of fonts.

To incorporate the fonts we use, your browser must establish a connection with an Adobe server in the United States and download the required font for our website. In this way, Adobe receives the information that our website has been visited from the used IP address.

Further information on Adobe Fonts can be found in the Adobe Fonts privacy policy, which can be consulted here: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html.

If your browser does not support web fonts or if you do not provide your consent, a default font from your computer will be used.

Revocation of Consent:

Currently, the provider does not offer an easy way to opt-out or block the transfer of data. If you wish to prevent tracking of your activities on our website, please revoke your consent in the cookie consent procedure for the corresponding category of cookies or for all technically unnecessary cookies and data transfers. In that case, however, it may not be possible to fully utilize our website or it may only be available in a limited way.

Use of Google Maps

On this website, we use the Google Maps service. Google Maps is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter “Google”). This enables us to show you interactive maps directly on the site and allows you to use the maps function conveniently.

Further information on data processing by Google can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Here you can also change your personal privacy settings in the privacy center.

Detailed information on how to manage your data in relation to Google products can be found here: https://www.dataliberation.org.

When you visit the website, Google receives information that you have visited our corresponding webpage. This happens regardless of whether Google provides a user account through which you are logged in or if there is no user account. If you are logged in to Google, your data is directly associated with your account.

If you do not wish for your data to be associated with your Google profile, you must log out of Google before activating the button. Google stores your data as user profiles and uses them for advertising purposes, market research, and/or to ensure the appropriate personalization of its web pages. This evaluation occurs primarily (also for non-logged-in users) to provide ads based on needs and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of such user profiles, and to exercise this right, you must contact Google.

Revocation of Consent:

Currently, the provider does not offer an easy way to opt-out or block the transmission of data. If you wish to prevent tracking of your activities on our website, please revoke your consent in the cookie consent procedure for the corresponding category of cookies or for all technically unnecessary cookies and data transfers. In that case, however, it may not be possible to fully utilize our website or it may only be available in a limited way.

Embedded YouTube Videos

On our website, we incorporate YouTube videos. The provider of the corresponding plugins is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA (hereinafter “YouTube”). YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter “Google”). When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection is established with YouTube’s servers. In this way, YouTube is informed about which pages have been visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior with you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account before visiting our site.

When a YouTube video is started, the provider sets cookies that collect information about user behavior.

Further information about the purpose and extent of data collection and its processing by YouTube can be found in the provider’s privacy policy. There you will also find additional information about your rights and settings options for protecting your privacy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

Revocation of Consent:

Currently, the provider does not offer an easy way to opt-out or block the transmission of data. If you wish to prevent tracking of your activities on our website, please revoke your consent in the cookie consent procedure for the corresponding cookie category or for all technically unnecessary cookies and data transfers. In that case, however, it may not be possible to use our website fully or it may only be available in a limited way.

Social Plugins

On our website, we use social plugins from the providers listed below. The plugins can be recognized by their corresponding logo.

Through these plugins, information, which may also include personal data, could be sent to the service provider and potentially used by them. We prevent the collection and unintentional and unwanted transmission of data to the service provider through a two-click solution. To activate a desired social plugin, it must first be activated by clicking the appropriate button. Only through this activation of the plugin does the collection of information and its transmission to the service provider begin. We do not collect personal data through the social plugins or through their use.

We have no control over which data an activated plugin collects and how this data is used by the provider. It currently must be assumed that a direct connection to the provider’s services is established and at least the IP address and device-related information are collected and used. It is also possible that service providers attempt to store cookies on the computer used. For specific information on what data is collected and how it is used, please refer to the privacy policy of the respective service provider. Note: If you are simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook can identify you as a visitor to a specific page.

We have integrated social media buttons from the following companies on our website:

Google AdWords

Our site uses Google Conversion Tracking. The company responsible for the Google AdWords services is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. If you arrived at our site via an advertisement posted by Google, a cookie is stored on your computer by Google AdWords. The conversion tracking cookie is set when a user clicks on an advertisement posted by Google.

If the user visits specific pages of our site and the cookie has not yet expired, we and Google can recognize that the user clicked on the advertisement and was redirected to this page. Each Google AdWords customer receives a different cookie. Therefore, cookies cannot be tracked across the websites of AdWords customers. The information collected through the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for AdWords customers who have chosen conversion tracking. Customers are informed about the total number of users who clicked on their advertisement and were redirected to a page marked with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive information that allows for personal identification of the users.

Further information on data processing by Google can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Here you can also change your personal privacy settings in the privacy center.

Revocation of Consent:

Currently, the provider does not offer an easy way to opt-out or block the transmission of data. If you wish to prevent tracking of your activities on our website, please revoke your consent in the cookie consent procedure for the corresponding cookie category or for all technically unnecessary cookies and data transfers. In that case, however, it may not be possible to use our website fully or it may only be available in a limited way.

Use of Google Remarketing

This site uses the remarketing feature of Google Inc. The company responsible for Google Remarketing services is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter “Google”).

The feature is used to display targeted advertisements based on the interests of website visitors within Google’s advertising network. A so-called “cookie” is stored in the visitor’s browser, which allows the visitor to be recognized again when accessing web pages that belong to Google’s advertising network. On these pages, advertisements related to the content that the visitor has previously viewed on websites that use Google’s remarketing feature may be presented to the visitor.

Further information on data processing by Google can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Here you can also change your personal privacy settings in the privacy center.

Revocation of Consent:

Currently, the provider does not offer an easy way to opt-out or block the transmission of data. If you wish to prevent tracking of your activities on our website, please revoke your consent in the cookie consent procedure for the corresponding cookie category or for all technically unnecessary cookies and data transfers. In that case, however, it may not be possible to use our website fully or it may only be available in a limited way.

SSL Encryption

To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use encryption methods that comply with current technological standards (e.g., SSL) via HTTPS.

Information on Your Right to Object Pursuant to Article 21 of the GDPR

Specific Right to Object

You have the right, for reasons relating to your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you, carried out pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (processing based on a weighing of interests); this also applies to profiling based on this provision under Article 4(4) of the GDPR.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Recipient of the Objection: Leonard Oberhöller

Modifications to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the privacy policy, for example, by introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.

Questions to the Data Protection Officer: Leonard Oberhöller

If you have questions about data protection, please send us an email or contact the person responsible for data protection in our organization directly: Oberhöller Leonhard, Moos 13 – 39030 St Lorenzen.