Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws as well as other data protection provisions is:

2. General Information on Data Processing

The protection of your personal data is important to us. We generally only process personal data to the extent necessary for the provision of a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data is regularly carried out only with your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or when the processing is permitted by statutory provisions.

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by an external service provider (hoster). Personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster’s servers. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access, and other data generated through a website.

The use of the hoster is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If a corresponding consent was requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG (German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act).

4. SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser line.

5. Server Log Files

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of their website — for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.

6. Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and saved by your browser. They do not cause any damage and do not contain any viruses.

We use technically necessary cookies that are required for the operation of the website (e.g., cookie consent status, theme preference). These are set on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR or § 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG.

Optional cookies (e.g., for web analytics) are only set with your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. You can revoke your consent at any time via our cookie settings .

7. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the website.

Legal Basis

The use of Google Analytics is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

IP Anonymization

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means that your IP address is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA.

Data Transfer to the USA

Google processes your data in the USA and has submitted to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an adequacy decision by the European Commission that establishes an adequate level of data protection for US companies certified under the DPF. For more information, visit dataprivacyframework.gov .

Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Cookies Used

For more information on the handling of user data at Google Analytics, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy .

8. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request information about your personal data processed by us.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or the completion of your personal data stored by us.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, or for reasons of public interest.
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data if the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR.
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR): You have the right to withdraw any given consent at any time. The lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal is not affected.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

Pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful. The competent supervisory authority for us is:

10. Updates and Changes

This privacy policy is currently valid as of January 2026. Due to the further development of our website or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to update this privacy policy.