Datenschutz

This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") in the context of the provision of our services, as well as within our online offering and the associated websites, features, and content, including external online presences such as our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as "online offering"). Regarding the terms used, such as "processing" or "controller," we refer to the definitions in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Protection

General Information

This privacy policy is intended to inform users of this website about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator.

The website operator takes your data protection very seriously and treats your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal regulations. As new technologies and the ongoing development of this website may result in changes to this privacy policy, we recommend that you read the privacy policy again at regular intervals.

Definitions of the terms used (e.g., “personal data” or “processing”) can be found in Article 4 GDPR.

Access Data

We, the website operator or site provider, collect data on access to the website based on our legitimate interest (see Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) and store these as "server log files" on the website’s server. The following data is logged:

• Visited website

• Time at the moment of access

• Amount of data sent in bytes

• Source/reference from which you came to the page

• Used browser

• Used operating system

• Used IP address

The server log files are stored for a maximum of 7 days and then deleted. The storage of data is done for security reasons, e.g., to clarify cases of misuse. If data must be retained for evidentiary purposes, they are exempt from deletion until the incident has been conclusively clarified.

Reach Measurement & Cookies

This website uses session cookies and cookies for pseudonymized reach measurement, which are either transferred from our server or the server of third parties to the user's browser. Cookies are small files stored on your device. Your browser accesses these files. The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website.

If you do not want cookies for reach measurement to be stored on your device, you can object to the use of these files here:

• http://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1#!/

• http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2#!/

• http://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1#!/ (European site)

Common browsers offer settings to not allow cookies. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all features of this website without restrictions if you make such settings.

Collection and Processing of Personal Data

The website operator collects, uses, and shares your personal data only if this is permitted by law or you consent to the data collection.

Personal data is any information that serves to identify your person and which can be traced back to you — for example, your name, email address, and phone number.

You can visit this website without providing any personal information. However, we store your access data (without personal reference) to improve our online offer. These access data include, for example, the requested file or the name of your internet provider. Conclusions about your person are not possible due to the anonymization of the data.

What Personal Data Do We Process?

We process the data you provide (e.g., first and last name, postal address, telephone number, email address, website, IP address) as well as those arising from the contractual relationship with you (e.g., customer number, subject of delivery/service, tax data, payment terms, bank details, dunning data).

We may occasionally collect data from third parties (e.g., commercial registers, credit agencies) — especially for credit assessments.

a.) General Data Processing Within the Contractual Relationship

The processing of personal data is for the purpose of initiating, concluding, and fulfilling the contract with you.

b.) Data Processing for Analysis, Information & Optimization

We also process your data for the following purposes:

• Conducting internal analyses

• Creating customer profiles to improve service

• Informing about products, events, promotions, industry news or sweepstakes

• Invitations to events

• Market and opinion research

• Customer support (e.g., calls to introduce our services)

• Customer loyalty and bonus programs

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your data because it is necessary to fulfill the contract with you (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). If this is not the case, we process your data based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or based on your consent.

When Do We Share Your Data with Third Parties?

We share your data if we are legally obliged to do so, if you have consented, or if we use data processors (e.g., marketing, research, delivery services, tax advisors, IT providers). These processors are contractually obligated to comply with legal data protection requirements.

How Long Do We Store Your Data?

We store your data as long as necessary for contractual purposes and legal retention obligations, typically 7 years. Longer storage may occur if needed to defend against claims (usually up to 3 years).

Handling Contact Information

If you contact us, your data will be stored to process and respond to your inquiry. Without your consent, data will not be passed on to third parties.

Comments and Contributions

If you leave a comment or contribution on this site, your IP address will be saved. This is due to our legitimate interest and serves to protect us legally.

Use of Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics (Google Inc.) based on our legitimate interest to optimize our online offer. Cookies are used, which store data on your device and usually transfer it to Google servers in the USA.

IP anonymization is active: IPs are shortened within the EU. Google is certified under the Privacy Shield. Google does not combine the IP with other data.

You can prevent data collection by:

• Blocking cookies in your browser

• Installing a browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

• Clicking an opt-out link (if provided)

More info:
https://policies.google.com/privacy/partners?hl=de
https://adssettings.google.de/authenticated
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=de

Facebook Social Plugins

This website uses Facebook plugins based on legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Plugins are identified by Facebook branding. For more info: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/

If you are logged in to Facebook, the plugin links your visit to your profile. To avoid this, log out of Facebook before visiting our site and delete cookies.

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/

Twitter Plugins

This website uses Twitter services. By using the retweet function, visited pages are linked to your Twitter account. Twitter may collect data. We have no knowledge of what is transmitted. More info: http://twitter.com/privacy
Settings: http://twitter.com/account/settings

Google+ Plugins

Our site uses Google+ buttons. Information such as your +1 actions and viewed content is collected and possibly shown with your profile name and photo in Google services.

Google+ activity is governed by Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/

YouTube Integration

YouTube videos are embedded. The YouTube server is notified of which of our pages you visited. If logged into YouTube, this is linked to your account.

To prevent this, log out of YouTube before visiting our site.

YouTube Privacy Policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/

Vimeo Integration

Vimeo videos may collect data (e.g., IP, interaction data). For more info: http://vimeo.com/privacy

Vimeo may use Google Analytics. You can opt out using the plugin: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing, you agree to receive emails from us. You must provide a valid email address. Emails may include tracking (opens, clicks), unless Do Not Track is enabled in your browser.

You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in each newsletter. Data will be deleted upon cancellation.

Third-Party Content

This site may embed content (e.g., videos, maps) from third parties. Their IP logging is required to display content. We aim to only use providers who do not store IPs beyond delivery purposes.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your stored personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Restrict or delete your data

• Data portability

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority if misuse is suspected

Data Deletion

Unless subject to legal obligations, your data will be deleted when no longer needed. If deletion is not possible, processing will be restricted.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal data at any time. For questions or requests regarding your data, contact our support by email.