Privacy Policy
Controller for the purposes of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:
Kathryn Hardtke
Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the contact details provided, you can exercise the following rights at any time in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access your data stored by us and its processing (Article 15 GDPR),
- Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data (Article 16 GDPR),
- Right to erasure of your data stored by us (Article 17 GDPR),
- Right to restriction of processing, provided that we are not yet permitted to erase your data due to legal obligations (Article 18 GDPR),
- Right to object to the processing of your data by us (Article 21 GDPR), and
- Right to data portability, provided that you have consented to the data processing or have concluded a contract with us (Article 20 GDPR).
If you have given us your consent, you can revoke it at any time with effect for the future.
You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, for example, the supervisory authority responsible for your place of residence or the authority responsible for us as the controller.
A list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public sector) with addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
Processing Activities
Collection of General Information When Visiting Our Website
Type and Purpose of Processing
When you access our website, i.e., if you do not register or otherwise submit information, information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, your IP address, and similar information.
It is processed in particular for the following purposes:
- To ensure the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website.
We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your person. However, we reserve the right to subsequently check the server log files if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.
Legal Basis and Legitimate Interests
The processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website, as well as ensuring system security and detecting misuse.
Recipients
Recipients of the data may be technical service providers who act as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Storage Period
Data in server log files is stored in a form that permits the identification of data subjects for a maximum period until the end of the session, unless a security-relevant event occurs (e.g., a DDoS attack).
In the event of such an event, server log files will be stored until the security-relevant event has been resolved and fully investigated.
Provision Mandatory or Required
The provision of the aforementioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without the IP address, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, individual services and features may not be available or may be limited.
Objection
Please refer to the information on your right to object under Article 21 GDPR below.
Contacting Us
Type and Purpose of Processing
Our website contains a contact form that can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
At the time the message is sent, the following data will also be stored:
- URL from which the request was made.
Contact can be made via the provided email addresses. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored. This includes the date and time the email was sent, email address, IP addresses, and information about the servers involved in the email communication.
You can contact us via the provided telephone numbers. In this case, we collect log data that includes your telephone number and the duration of the call.
Regardless of the chosen method of communication, we collect the content of your inquiry. Your data will be stored for the purpose of individual communication with you.
Legal Basis
The processing of data is based on a legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Our legitimate interest in processing your data is to enable uncomplicated contact.
If you contact us to request an offer, the processing of data is carried out to implement pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Recipients
Recipients of the data may be technical service providers who act as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Storage Period
Data will be deleted no later than six months after the contact has been processed.
If a contractual relationship is established, we are subject to the statutory retention periods. These are generally 6 or 10 years for reasons of proper bookkeeping and tax law requirements.
Provision Mandatory or Required
The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your request if you provide us with the necessary data and the reason for the inquiry.
Objection
Please refer to the information on your right to object under Article 21 GDPR below.
Comment Function
Type and Purpose of Processing
When users leave comments on our website, we store not only the data entered in the input form but also the time of entry and the IP address of the device used to post the comment.
This serves our security, as we can be held liable for illegal content on our website, even if it was created by users.
Legal Basis and Legitimate Interests
The processing of the data entered as a comment is based on a legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). By providing the comment function, we want to enable uncomplicated interaction. The information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for possible follow-up questions.
Recipients
Recipients of the data may be technical service providers who act as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Storage Period
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. This is generally the case when communication with the user has been completed and the company can infer from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. We reserve the right to delete comments without stating reasons and without prior or subsequent notification.
You can also have your comment deleted by us at any time. To do so, please send an email to the contact information provided in this privacy policy, including the link to your comment and the email address used when creating the comment for identification purposes.
Provision Mandatory or Required
The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only publish your comment if you provide us with the information marked as mandatory.
Objection
Please refer to the information on your right to object under Article 21 GDPR below.
Cookies
A cookie is a small data set that is created when a website is visited and temporarily stored on the website visitor’s system. If the server of this website is called up again by the user of the website, the browser of the website user sends the previously received cookie back to the server. The server can evaluate the information obtained through this process. Cookies can, in particular, facilitate navigation on a website.
Detailed information on cookies and which cookies are used on this website for what purpose can be accessed at any time in the cookie settings.
Deleting Cookies
You can delete individual cookies or the entire cookie inventory. In addition, you will receive information and instructions on how to delete these cookies or block their storage in advance. Depending on your browser provider, you will find the necessary information under the following links:
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-loeschen-daten-von-websites-entfernen
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/verwalten-von-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-anzeigen-zulassen-blockieren-l%C3%B6schen-und-verwenden-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en
Opera: http://www.opera.com/de/help
Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH17191?locale=de_DE&viewlocale=de_DE
In addition, you can prevent the loading of so-called scripts by default. NoScript allows the execution of JavaScript, Java, and other plugins only for trusted domains of your choice. Information and instructions on how to edit this function can be obtained from your browser provider (e.g., for Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/noscript/).
Technically Necessary Cookies
Type and Purpose of Processing
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change.
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
We require cookies for the following applications:
An overview of the cookies used can be found in our cookie consent tool.
Legal Basis and Legitimate Interests
The data processing is based solely on our legitimate interest in a user-friendly design of our website and in the documentation of consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with a balancing of interests pursuant to Section 25(2) TTDSG (German Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act).
Recipients
Recipients of the data may be technical service providers who act as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Storage Period
Please refer to the respective storage period of the cookies in the cookie consent tool.
Provision Mandatory or Required
The provision of the aforementioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without this data, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, individual services and features may not be available or may be limited.
Objection
Please refer to the information on your right to object under Article 21 GDPR below.
Information on Your Right to Object under Article 21 GDPR
Right to Object on Grounds Relating to Your Particular Situation
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR (data processing based on a balance of interests), including profiling based on those provisions within the meaning of Article 4(4) GDPR.
If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Recipient of an Objection
Kathryn Hardtke
Amendment of Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure that it always complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g., when introducing new services. Your renewed visit will then be subject to the new privacy policy.
Questions on Data Protection
If you have any questions about data protection, please send us an email to the controller mentioned above.
Copyright Notice
This privacy policy was created with the assistance of activeMind AG – the experts for external data protection officers (Version #2024-10-25).