Privacy Policy
General Information on Data Protection
The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. Where personal data (such as name, address, or email address) is collected on our website, this is done, wherever possible, on a voluntary basis. Such data will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (for example, when communicating via email) may involve security risks. Complete protection of data against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.
We hereby expressly object to the use by third parties of contact details published as part of our legal notice obligations for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising or informational materials. The website operators expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising being sent, such as through spam emails.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files or other types of data storage technologies that store information on your device and retrieve information from your device. Cookies may be used, for example, to maintain login status in a user account, store shopping cart contents in an online store, remember accessed content, or enable specific functions of an online service.
Cookies may also be used for various purposes, including ensuring the functionality, security, and convenience of online services, as well as analyzing visitor behavior and usage patterns.
Consent to the Use of Cookies
We use cookies in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Therefore, we obtain users' prior consent before placing cookies, unless such consent is not legally required.
Consent is generally not required where the storage of information or access to information already stored on a user's device, including through cookies, is strictly necessary to provide a service expressly requested by the user.
Any consent provided may be withdrawn at any time. Users are clearly informed about the respective cookie usage and the purposes for which cookies are processed.
Legal Basis for Processing Cookie Data
The legal basis for processing users' personal data through cookies depends on whether consent has been requested.Where users have provided consent, the legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). Where consent is not required, cookies may be processed on the basis of our legitimate interests, such as ensuring the proper operation of our website, maintaining security, and improving the usability of our online services.
Where cookies are necessary for the performance of contractual obligations, processing may also be based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.Further information regarding the purposes for which cookies are used is provided within this Privacy Policy and within our cookie consent management process.
Storage Duration of Cookies
With regard to storage duration, the following types of cookies are distinguished:
Temporary Cookies (Session Cookies)Temporary cookies, also known as session cookies, are deleted no later than when the user leaves the online service and closes their device or application (for example, their browser or mobile application).
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored even after closing the device or application. They may be used, for example, to save login information or display preferred content when a user revisits a website.
Data collected through cookies may also be used for measuring website reach and analyzing visitor behavior.Unless users are explicitly informed otherwise regarding the type and storage duration of cookies (for example, during the consent process), users should assume that cookies are persistent and may remain stored for up to two years.
Withdrawal of Consent and Right to Object (Opt-Out)Users may withdraw their consent at any time. Users also have the right to object to the processing of their personal data in accordance with Article 21 GDPR. Further information regarding the right to object is provided within this Privacy Policy.
Users may also configure their browser settings to refuse or restrict cookies.
Cookie Consent Management
We use a cookie consent management system that enables users to provide, manage, and withdraw their consent regarding the use of cookies and the processing activities associated with cookies and other technologies.
The user's consent decision is stored in order to avoid repeatedly requesting consent and to demonstrate compliance with legal obligations.
The storage of consent information may take place on our servers and/or through a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie) or comparable technologies, allowing consent to be assigned to a specific user or device.
Unless otherwise specified for individual cookie management service providers, the following applies:
Consent records may be stored for up to two years. During this process, a pseudonymous user identifier may be created and stored together with the date and time of consent, the scope of consent provided (for example, approved cookie categories and/or service providers), as well as information regarding the browser, operating system, and device used.
