Data Protection Policy

The protection and safety of personal data is of the highest priority for us. We are obliged to the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and comply with them with the utmost care.

Following you will find information about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection, processing, and transmission of data associated with visiting our website. For the definitions of terms used, such as “personal data” or “processing,” please refer to Article 4 of the GDPR.

1. Data Transmission / Data Logging

When visiting this website, the web server automatically records log files that cannot be assigned to a specific individual. These data include, for example, browser type and version, system software used, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address of the requesting computer, date and time of server access, and the file request made by the client (file name and URL).
 These data are collected by third parties solely for statistical evaluation purposes. They are not transmitted  to third parties, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

2. Use and Processing of Personal Data (Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR)

Personal data are collected or processed only if you voluntarily provide them, for example as part of an inquiry. If there are no required reasons related to a business transaction, you may revoke your previously given consent to the retention of your personal data at any time with immediate effect in writing (e.g. by email or fax).
 Transmission of your data to third parties will only come to pass within the scope of legal requirements, if necessary.

3. Your Rights

You have the right for information about the your data stored and their processing (Art. 15 GDPR).
 You have the right to request the completion or correction of inaccurate personal data concerning you (Art. 16 GDPR).
 You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us (Art. 17 GDPR).
 If, due to legal obligations, your personal data cannot be deleted, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your data (Art. 18 GDPR).
 In accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, you have the right to receive the personal data that you have provided to us and to request their transmission to other responsible persons.
 Furthermore, pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

4. Data Security

The personal data you provide to us are protected by all technical and organizational security measures to prevent access by unauthorized third parties. When sending highly sensitive data or information, it is recommended to use postal mail, as complete data security via email cannot be guaranteed.

5. Notice Regarding Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer that enable 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 and stored on a Google server in the United States. 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 and internet usage.
 Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the data on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with other data held by Google.
 You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings; however, we point out that in this case you may not be able to fully use all functions of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above.

6. Cookies

Some of our web pages use so-called “session cookies” to make using our website easier for you. These are small text files that are stored on your hard drive only for the duration of your visit to our website and are deleted when you close your browser, depending on your browser settings.
 These cookies do not retrieve any information stored on your hard drive about you and do not affect your PC or your files. Most browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. However, you can disable the storage of cookies or set your browser to notify you when cookies are sent.