Privacy Policy
Last updated: 30.08.2025
Introduction
This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data within the framework of our online services as well as the associated websites, web and mobile apps, functions, and content (hereinafter collectively referred to as "online services" or "website").
We take the protection of your privacy and personal data very seriously and treat this information confidentially.
By using this website and the service, you agree that we may collect, use, and process your personal data. All personal designations are to be understood as gender-neutral.
Contact
You can contact us by email or post. Our contact details can be found in our
Imprint.
If you need to transmit highly sensitive data or information, we recommend using postal mail,
as complete data security via email cannot be guaranteed.
Data Security
To ensure a high level of data security, all data is transmitted and stored in encrypted form.
We use encryption based on the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol for data transmission.
When sending very sensitive data or information, it is advisable to use postal mail, as complete data security via email cannot be guaranteed.
When sending very sensitive data or information, it is advisable to use postal mail, as complete data security via email cannot be guaranteed.
Logfiles
Each time you visit our website, we automatically collect a series of general data and information.
Logfiles are stored separately from all personal data and deleted after a maximum of 30 days. The collected data/information is analyzed with the aim of optimizing data protection and security within our website and ensuring you an optimal level of privacy.
This constitutes a legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Logfiles are stored separately from all personal data and deleted after a maximum of 30 days. The collected data/information is analyzed with the aim of optimizing data protection and security within our website and ensuring you an optimal level of privacy.
This constitutes a legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Data that may be collected
- IP address
- Internet service provider
- Operating system used
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of access to the website
- Website previously visited by the user
- Other similar data/information that helps us prevent attacks on our systems.
Reasons for collecting this data
- Optimization of our content
- In the event of a cyberattack, we can pass the necessary information to the competent authorities for prosecution.
Data Collection
Why are we allowed to process your data?
If you only contact us to request information, we are permitted to process your data based on your consent
according to Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the delivery of the website to the user’s computer. Storing the user’s IP address is required for the duration of the session.
Storage in logfiles is used to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data helps us optimize the website and ensure the security of our IT systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes.
Based on the above-mentioned legal grounds, we are permitted to contact you by telephone or email.
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the delivery of the website to the user’s computer. Storing the user’s IP address is required for the duration of the session.
Storage in logfiles is used to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data helps us optimize the website and ensure the security of our IT systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes.
Based on the above-mentioned legal grounds, we are permitted to contact you by telephone or email.
Contact Form
If you submit your data to us via a contact form, you expressly agree that we may process your data,
including the personal data you provide as well as any special categories of personal data voluntarily submitted,
for the duration of processing your inquiry by us and the above-mentioned recipients.
This data will either be deleted immediately after the end of the communication
or after a period of time appropriate to the content.
Copyright
Copyright and all other rights to content, images, photos or other files on this website
belong exclusively to the operator of this website or to the specifically named rights holders.
Written consent from the rights holder must be obtained in advance for the reproduction of any files.
Google Maps
Our website uses the Google Maps map service, provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We have no control over this data transmission.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online services and easy discoverability of the locations we specify. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
More information on the handling of user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We have no control over this data transmission.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online services and easy discoverability of the locations we specify. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
More information on the handling of user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user-friendliness, provide certain functions, and analyze the use of the website.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and save information about your use of the website. Some of these cookies are necessary
to enable basic website functions, while others help us optimize the user experience.
Types of cookies:
- Technically necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for operating the website (e.g. for login functions or shopping cart).
- Functional cookies: They allow the website to provide enhanced functions, such as saving your language settings.
- Analytics and statistics cookies: These cookies help us better understand user behavior and continuously improve our website.
- Marketing cookies: Used to show you relevant content and advertising.
Google Maps and cookies:
When you use Google Maps on our website, cookies are set by Google. These cookies store information about the use of the map functions. Data such as your IP address and location information may be transferred to Google servers in the USA. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy.Consent and withdrawal:
When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent to use cookies that are not technically necessary. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser’s cookie settings or using the "Cookie Settings" button on our website.Managing cookie settings:
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also delete stored cookies at any time via your browser settings.Severability Clause
If any provision of this privacy policy is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced by a valid and enforceable provision
that comes as close as possible to the original intent.
