The protection and security of personal information is of high priority to us. Therefore, we strictly adhere to the rules of the German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz – BDSG). Below we outline what type of data we collect and for what purpose it is collected:

1. Data transmission/data logging

When visiting this page, the web server automatically records logs files that cannot be assigned to a specific person. This data includes, for instance, the browser type and version, the used operating system, the referrer URL (the previously visited page), the IP address of the requesting computer, the date and time of the server access request and the client’s file request (file name and URL). These data are collected solely for the purpose of statistical evaluation and will not be transferred to third parties, for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

2. Use of personal data

Personal data is only collected or processed if you provide this information voluntarily, e.g. in connection with a request. Unless there are necessary reasons relating to a business transaction, you may at any time and with immediate effect revoke your previously granted permission to store your personal data in writing (e.g. by e-mail or fax). Your data will not be disclosed to third parties, unless disclosure is required by law.

3. Information, modification and deletion of your data

In accordance with applicable law, you are welcome to ask us at any time in writing whether and which personal data we store about you. We will respond immediately with the appropriate information.

4. Data security

We will take all technical and organizational security measures to secure personal data made available to us against access from unauthorized third parties. When sending very sensitive data or information, it is recommended to use postal services, as complete data security cannot be guaranteed via e-mail.

5. Note about Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, i.e. text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your anonymized IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties, if required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google will in no case associate your anonymized IP address with other Google data. You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; you can find the corresponding add-on here; however, please be aware that in this case you may not be able to use all features of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

6. Note about Jetpack Plugin

This website uses WordPress.com-Stats, a web analytics software tool that is part of the Jetpack Plugin provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110-4929, USA, unter Einsatz der Trackingtechnologie von Quantcast Inc., 201 3rd St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94103-3153, USA. WordPress.com-Stats uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address anonymized prior to its storage) will be stored on the server in the USA. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can opt-out from being tracked by Quantcast with effect for the future by setting an opt-out cookie in your Browser: http://www.quantcast.com/opt-out. If you delete your browser’s cookies, you’ll have to set this opt-out cookie again.

7. Note about YouTube links

Our site uses plugins from YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA; represented by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Usually, when you visit an embedded video page, your IP address will be sent to YouTube and cookies will be installed on your machine. However, we have embedded our YouTube videos in the enhanced privacy mode (meaning that YouTube will still contact the Google DoubleClick service, but as per Google’s Privacy Policy personal data will not be analysed). As a result, YouTube does not store any information about visitors unless they watch the video. If you click the video link, your IP address will be sent to YouTube, and YouTube will know that you’ve watched the video. If you are logged in to YouTube, this information will also be associated with your user account (you can prevent this by logging out of YouTube before opening the video link).

We are not responsible for nor do we have any influence on the possible collection and use of your data by YouTube. For more information, check the YouTube Privacy Policy at www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. We also refer you to the general handling and deactivation of cookies.

8. Cookies
On some of our web pages we use so-called “session cookies” to facilitate the use of our web pages. These are small text files that are stored on your hard drive only for the duration of your visit to our web pages and are deleted when the browser is closed, depending on your browser setting. These cookies do not retrieve 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 alert you when cookies are sent.

9. Changes to this privacy policy
From time to time, we will update our policies to protect your personal information. You should occasionally review these policies to stay up to date on how we protect your information and continually improve the content on our site. If we make material changes to the collection, use and/or disclosure of the personal information you provide to us, we will notify you clearly on our website. By using the website, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

If you have questions about our privacy policy, please contact us via our contact page.