With this privacy policy, users receive information about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection and use of their data collected and used by the responsible provider.
The legal framework for data protection is the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG).
With each access to this offer, information is automatically collected by us or the web space provider. This information, also known as server log files, is general in nature and does not allow any conclusions to be drawn.
Included are: name of the website, file, date, amount of data, web browser and web browser version, operating system, the domain name of your Internet provider, the so-called Referrer URL (the page from which you accessed our offer) and the IP address.
Without this data, it would not be technically possible to deliver and display the contents of the website. In this respect, the collection of data is imperative. In addition, we use the anonymous information for statistical purposes. They help us to optimize the offer and the technology. In addition, we reserve the right to subsequently inspect the log files in case of suspected illegal use of our offer.
Definition: Personal information is any information that uniquely identifies a person. It is therefore data that can be traced back to a person.
These personal data include the first name and name, the telephone number and the e‑mail address. Personal information also includes information on hobbies, memberships and preferences as well as websites that have been accessed.
These data are only collected, used and, if necessary, passed on by the provider, provided the legislator expressly permits this or the user agrees to the collection, processing, use and disclosure of the data.
If you register on our website to receive personalized services, personal data will be collected. These include the name, address, telephone number and e‑mail address as contact and communication data.
The registration allows access to services and content that are only available to registered users. If required, registered users have the possibility to change or delete the data mentioned during the registration at any time. Of course we will inform you on request which personal data has been collected and stored. In addition, we correct or delete the data on request, provided that the matter is not contrary to statutory retention requirements. For further questions as well as your request for correction or deletion of the data, please use the contact details stated in this privacy policy.
In order for us to provide paid services, we ask additional data. This applies, for example, to the details of payment.
To ensure the security of your data during transmission, we use encryption techniques (such as SSL) over HTTPS that reflect the state of the art
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use the information you provide solely for this purpose or to inform you of the circumstances relevant to that service or registration. We do not share this data with third parties.
To receive the newsletter, a valid (valid) e‑mail address is required. The IP address you use to sign up for the newsletter and the date on which you order the newsletter are also saved. These data serve as proof of misuse if a foreign e‑mail address for the newsletter is registered. In addition, to ensure that an e‑mail address is not abused by third parties in our mailing list, we work in accordance with the law with the so-called “double opt-in” procedure. As part of this process, the order of the newsletter, the dispatch of the confirmation email and the receipt of the confirmation of registration will be logged.
At any time you have the option to revoke your consent to the storage of the data, your e‑mail address and their use for the newsletter dispatch. For the cancellation, we provide you with a link in every newsletter and on the website. You also have the option to inform us of your request for cancellation via the contact options mentioned in this document.
If you contact us via the online form or by e‑mail, we will save the information you have provided in order to answer your request and to ask possible follow-up questions.
Integration of services and contents of third parties
Our offer sometimes includes content, services and services of other providers. These are, for example, maps provided by Google Maps, videos from YouTube as well as graphics and images from other websites. In order for these data to be accessed and displayed in the user’s browser, the transmission of the IP address is absolutely necessary. The providers (hereinafter referred to as “third-party provider”) thus perceive the IP address of the respective user.
Although we endeavor to use only third-party providers who only need the IP address to deliver content, we have no control over whether the IP address may be stored. This process is used in the case, inter alia, statistical purposes. If we are aware that the IP address is being stored, we will inform our users.
Our offer sometimes includes contents, services and performances of other providers. These include, for example, maps provided by Google Maps, videos from YouTube and graphics and images from other websites. In order for this data to be called up and displayed in the user’s browser, it is absolutely necessary to transmit the IP address. The providers (hereinafter referred to as “third party providers”) thus perceive the IP address of the respective user.
Even though we make every effort to use only third-party providers who only need the IP address to deliver content, we have no influence on whether the IP address may be saved. In this case, this process serves statistical purposes, among other things. If we have knowledge that the IP address is stored, we will inform our users of this fact.
We use platforms and applications of other providers (hereinafter referred to as “Third Party Providers”) for the purpose of conducting video and audio conferences, webinars and other types of video and audio meetings. When selecting third-party providers and their services, we observe the legal requirements.
In this context, data of the communication participants will be processed and stored on the servers of the third party providers, insofar as they are part of communication processes with us. This data may include, in particular, registration and contact data, visual and vocal contributions, as well as entries into chats and shared screen content.
If users are referred to the third party providers or their software or platforms in the course of communication, business or other relations with us, the third party providers may process usage data and metadata for security, service optimization or marketing purposes. We therefore ask you to observe the data protection notices of the respective third-party providers.
Notes on legal bases: If we ask users for their consent to use the third party providers, the legal basis for processing is consent. Furthermore, their use can be a component of our (pre)contractual services, provided that the use of the third-party providers has been agreed in this context. Otherwise, the users’ data will be processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in efficient and secure communication with our communication partners. In this context, we would like to refer you additionally to the information on the use of cookies in this privacy policy.
Processed data types: inventory data (e.g. names, addresses), contact data (e.g. e‑mail, telephone numbers), content data (e.g. text entries, photographs, videos), usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times), meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses).
Affected persons: Communication partners, users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
Purposes of processing: contractual services and service, contact requests and communication, office and organisational procedures.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a DSGVO), Fulfilment of contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b. DSGVO), Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f. DSGVO).
Services used and service providers:
Microsoft Teams: Messenger and conference software; service providers: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052–6399 USA; Website: https://products.office.com; Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement, Security Notices: https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/trustcenter; Privacy Shield (ensuring the level of data protection when processing data in the USA): https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000KzNaAAK&status=Active.
Skype: messenger and conferencing software; service provider: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052–6399 USA; Website: https://www.skype.com/de/; Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement, Security Notice: https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/trustcenter; Privacy Shield (ensuring the level of data protection when processing data in the USA): https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000KzNaAAK&status=Active.
We integrate the Google+ social plug-in (Google plus) on our websites, recognisable by the “+1” sign on a white or coloured background. The plug-in is provided by Google Inc. (Google for short, address: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA).
When a website with a Google+ button is called up, a connection to Google’s servers is established. Google transmits the content of the button and embeds it on the corresponding website. At the same time, Google receives the information as to which page has just been called up. According to Google, personal data is only collected when the Google+ button is clicked. For members of Google+ who are logged in, the following applies: Even without interaction, Google stores and processes at least the IP address. We have no influence on the scope of the data stored in this context.
Google+ users who are logged into their account can recommend our websites by clicking on the “+1” button. In this case, Google stores not only the IP address and the browser, but also the content for which the +1 was given and the page. This information is stored in the user’s profile and can be displayed together with the profile name and the user’s image in Google services, which also include search results. Google uses the data, among other things, to optimise its own services. Information on Google’s data protection regulations and the privacy settings can be found here: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
Google Plus members who do not want their data to be collected and stored via our website should log out of their Google+ account before visiting our website.
Personal data is stored according to the principles of data avoidance and data economy only as long as required or required by law (legal storage period). If the purpose of the information collected is omitted or the storage period ends, we block or delete the data.
Your rights to information, correction, suspension, cancellation and opposition
You have the right, upon request, to request information free of charge about the personal data stored by us, and / or to request a correction, blocking or deletion. Exceptions: These are the required data storage for business transactions or the data are subject to the statutory retention requirement.
For these purposes, please contact our data protection officer (contact details: at the end of the privacy policy).
To be able to consider a data lock at any time, it is necessary to keep the data in a lock file for control purposes. If there is no statutory filing requirement, you can also request the deletion of the data. Otherwise we will block the data if you so desire.
You have the right to request information about the personal data stored by us free of charge and/or to demand correction, blocking or deletion. Exceptions: It concerns the prescribed data storage for the business transaction or the data are subject to the legal obligation to retain.
For these purposes please contact our data protection officer (contact details: at the end of the data protection declaration).
In order to be able to consider a data block at any time, it is necessary to keep the data in a block file for control purposes. If there is no legal archiving obligation, you can also request that the data be deleted. Otherwise, we will block the data if you so wish.
In order to ensure that our privacy policy always complies with current legal requirements, we reserve the right to make changes at any time. This also applies in the event that the privacy policy has to be adapted due to new or revised services, for example new services. The new privacy policy will then take effect on your next visit to our offer.