This is an English convenience translation. The legally binding version is the German Datenschutzerklärung.
1. Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Represented by the managing directors René Schattka and André Liebetrau. Further information can be found in our imprint.
2. General & legal bases
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and treat it confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified.
The processing of personal data is based on Art. 6 GDPR, in particular:
- Art. 6 (1) (a) – consent of the data subject;
- Art. 6 (1) (b) – performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
- Art. 6 (1) (f) – protection of legitimate interests, unless your interests override them.
3. SSL/TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this site uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser address bar changing from “http://” to “https://”. When encryption is active, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Hosting & server log files
Our website is hosted by an external service provider (processor). The provider is:
The provider automatically collects information in so-called server log files that your browser transmits. 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 is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR; we have a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and security of our website. A data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) is in place with the hosting provider.
5. Contacting us
If you contact us by email, phone or via the contact options provided on the website, your details will be stored by us for processing the request and in case of follow-up questions. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR where your request relates to the performance of a contract or is required for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the requests addressed to us (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).
The data you send us remains with us until you ask us to delete it, revoke your consent, or the purpose for storing it no longer applies. Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular commercial and tax retention periods – remain unaffected.
6. Fonts (Google Fonts)
For consistent font rendering, this website embeds external fonts (Google Fonts) provided by servers of Google Ireland Limited. When you open a page, your browser loads the required fonts to display text correctly. Your IP address may be transmitted to Google in the process. Use is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR; we have a legitimate interest in the consistent presentation of our online presence.
7. Cookies
This website currently does not use its own cookies or any web analytics tool (such as Google Analytics). Your browsing behavior is not tracked. Should cookies or analytics services be used in the future, we will – where required – obtain your consent beforehand and update this privacy policy accordingly.
8. Your rights as a data subject
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access to the data stored about you (Art. 15 GDPR);
- Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR);
- Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR);
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR);
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR);
- Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR);
- Withdrawal of consent given, with effect for the future (Art. 7 (3) GDPR).
To exercise your rights, an informal message to the contact details above is sufficient.
9. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
In the event of data protection breaches, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The authority responsible for us is:
10. Currency and changes to this privacy policy
This privacy policy is currently valid. As our website develops or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy. The current version can be accessed on this page at any time.