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Privacy Policy
Data Privacy Policy
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your data is handled confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
General Website Use
You can generally use our website without providing personal data. If personal data (e.g., name, address, email) is collected, it is always done voluntarily where possible. This data will not be shared with third parties.
Please be aware that data transmission over the internet (e.g., email communication) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not always possible.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, efficiency, and security. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
Most cookies we use are “session cookies,” which are deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them, allowing us to recognize your browser on subsequent visits.
You can configure your browser to notify you about cookie settings, accept cookies only in specific cases, block them altogether, or automatically delete them when the browser is closed. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.
Server Log Files
Our website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits to us. This information includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of server request
This data is not linked to specific individuals and is not combined with other data sources. We reserve the right to review this data if there are specific indications of illegal use.
Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your website use. The information generated by the cookie is typically sent to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
IP Anonymization
We have activated IP anonymization on this website. This means your IP address is shortened by Google within the European Union or other EEA member states before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google uses this information on our behalf to evaluate your website use, compile reports, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Your IP address from Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.
Browser Plugin
You can refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, this may limit the website’s functionality. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by cookies related to your website use (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: Google Opt-out Plugin.
Opting Out of Data Collection
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking the following link, which sets an opt-out cookie: Disable Google Analytics. More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.
Demographic Data in Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics’ “demographic features” function, which generates reports on site visitors’ age, gender, and interests. This data comes from interest-based advertising by Google and third-party visitor data. This data is not attributable to any specific individual. You can disable this feature in your Google Account ad settings or prohibit Google Analytics from collecting your information as outlined in the “Opting out of data collection” section.
SSL Encryption
Our site uses SSL encryption for security and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as the requests you send to us as site operators. An encrypted connection is indicated by a change in the browser’s address line from “http://” to “https://” and a lock icon in your browser.
When SSL encryption is enabled, data you send to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising Emails
We oppose the use of contact data published under the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of this website reserve the right to take legal action against unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.