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Data privacy

We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. communication by e-mail) can have security gaps; complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Scope

This privacy policy is intended to inform the users of this website in accordance with the Federal Data Protection Act and the Telemedia Act about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator. The website operator takes your privacy very seriously and treats your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Please bear in mind that data transmission on the Internet can always be subject to security vulnerabilities. A full protection against access by third parties is not feasible.

Access data

The website operator or page provider collects data about accesses to the page and stores them as "server log files". The following data is logged in this way:

  • Visited website
  • Time at the time of access
  • Amount of data sent in bytes
  • Source/reference from which you came to the page
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address used

The data collected is only used for statistical analysis and to improve the website. However, the website operator reserves the right to check the server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of illegal use.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your terminal device. Your browser accesses these files. The use of cookies increases the usability and security of this website. Common browsers offer the setting option to not allow cookies. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.

Handling personal data

The website operator collects, uses and discloses your personal data only if this is permitted by law or if you consent to the data collection. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you and that can be traced back to you - for example, your name, e-mail address and telephone number.

Handling contact data

If you contact the website operator using the contact options provided, your details will be stored so that they can be used to process and respond to your inquiry. Without your consent, this data will not be disclosed to third parties.

Dealing with comments and contributions

If you leave a post or comment on this website, your IP address will be stored. This is for the security of the website operator: if your text violates the law, he wants to be able to track your identity.

Subscriptions

If a subscription is offered, you have the option to subscribe to the entire website as well as to follow-up comments on your post. You will receive an e-mail to confirm your e-mail address.

Apart from this, no further data will be collected. The stored data will not be passed on to third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Google Analytics

This website uses the service "Google Analytics", which is offered by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to analyze website usage by users. The service uses "cookies" - text files that are stored on your terminal device. The information collected by the cookies is usually sent to a Google server in the USA and stored there. IP anonymization is used on this website. The IP address of the user is shortened within the member states of the EU and the European Economic Area. This shortening eliminates the personal reference of your IP address. As part of the agreement on the order data agreement, which the website operators have concluded with Google Inc., the latter uses the information collected to create an evaluation of website use and website activity and provides services associated with internet use. 

You have the option of preventing the cookie from being stored on your device by making the appropriate settings in your browser. It is not guaranteed that you can access all features of this website without restrictions if your browser does not allow cookies.

Furthermore, you can use a browser plug-in to prevent the information collected by cookies (including your IP address) from being sent to and used by Google Inc. The following link will take you to the corresponding plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

By clicking on the above link, you will download an "opt-out cookie". Your browser must therefore generally allow the storage of cookies for this purpose. If you delete your cookies regularly, you will need to click on the link again each time you visit this website.

Here you can find more information about the use of data by Google Inc:

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

Social media plugin use

This website uses Facebook social plugins, which is operated by Facebook Inc. (1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA). The integrations are recognizable by the Facebook logo or the terms "Like", "Like", "Share" in Facebook's colors (blue and white). Information on all Facebook plugins can be found in the following link: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/

The plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook servers. The website operator has no influence on the nature and extent of the data that the plugin transmits to the servers of Facebook Inc. Information on this can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/help/186325668085084

The plugin informs Facebook Inc. that you user has visited this website. There is a possibility here that your IP address will be stored. If you are logged into your Facebook account during your visit to this website, the aforementioned information will be linked to it.

If you use the functions of the plugin - for example, by sharing or "liking" a post - the corresponding information will also be transmitted to Facebook Inc.

If you would like to prevent Facebook. Inc. linking this data to your Facebook account, please log out of Facebook before visiting this website.

Furthermore, this website uses the "+1" button from Google Plus. This is operated by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). If you visit a page that contains the "+1" button, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Google servers. The website operator therefore has no influence on the nature and extent of the data that the plugin transmits to the servers of Google Inc. If you click on the "+1" button while logged into Google +, you share the content of the page on your public profile. 

According to Google Inc., personal data is only collected when you click on the button. Even for logged-in Google users, the IP address, among other things, is stored. If you would like to prevent Google Inc. from storing this data and linking it to your account, please log out before visiting this website.

Information on the "+1" button can be found here: https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

Furthermore, this website uses Twitter chat areas. These are operated by Twitter Inc. (795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA). If you visit a page that contains such a button, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Twitter servers. The website operator therefore has no influence on the nature and extent of the data that the plugin transmits to the Twitter Inc. servers. According to Twitter Inc., only your IP address is collected and stored. Information on the handling of personal data by Twitter Inc. can be found here: https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de


Rights of the user: information, correction and deletion

As a user, you can request information free of charge about what personal data has been stored about you. If your request does not conflict with a legal obligation to store data (e.g. data retention), you have the right to correct incorrect data and to block or delete your personal data.

If the opportunity for the input of personal or business data (email addresses, name, addresses) is given, the input of these data takes place voluntarily.

The confidential treatment of personal or business data collected in the course of such data entry is expressly assured. A passing on to third parties, as well as sale or renting of any data is expressly not carried out.

The use of all offered services and contents is permitted - if and so far technically possible and reasonable - without specification of any personal data or under specification of anonymized data or an alias. The use of all offered services and contents is in any case free of charge and non-binding.