Privacy policy
Below, we would like to inform you about our privacy policy. Here you will find information about the collection and use of personal data when using our website. We comply with the applicable data protection laws in Germany. You can access this statement at any time on our website.
We expressly point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by e-mail) may have security vulnerabilities and cannot be completely protected from access by third parties.
The use of the contact details published in the imprint for commercial advertising is expressly not desired, unless we have given our prior written consent or a business relationship already exists. The provider and all persons named on this website hereby object to any commercial use and disclosure of their data.
Our website contains links to external websites over whose content we have no influence. The operators of the linked sites are responsible for their content and compliance with data protection regulations. We accept no liability for the content of the linked pages. Please note the data protection regulations of the external providers.
Personal Data:
You can visit our website without providing any personal information. If personal data (such as name, address, or email address) is collected on our pages, this is done on a voluntary basis as far as possible. This data will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent. If a contractual relationship is established between you and us, is to be substantiated or changed, or if you make an inquiry to us, we will collect and use personal data from you to the extent necessary for these purposes (inventory data). We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary to enable you to use the website (usage data). All personal data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the stated purpose (processing your inquiry or processing a contract). This takes into account tax and commercial retention periods. At the request of the responsible authorities, we may provide information about this data (inventory data) in individual cases, insofar as this is necessary for purposes of criminal prosecution, to avert danger, to fulfill the statutory duties of the constitutional protection authorities or the Military Counterintelligence Service, or to enforce intellectual property rights.
Privacy Policy for the Newsletter Function:
By voluntarily entering your email address into our newsletter and confirming it via the double opt-in procedure, you consent to receiving our email newsletter. You can object to the use of your email address at any time, without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Each email contains an “unsubscribe” link. Providing an email address is sufficient to receive the newsletter. Additional voluntary information is only used to personalize the newsletter.
Privacy policy for the Podigee Podcast Player-widget
Podigee Podcast Hosting – We use the podcast hosting service Podigee provided by Podigee GmbH, Revaler Straße 28, 10245 Berlin, Germany. The podcasts are loaded from or transmitted via Podigee.
This usage is based on our legitimate interests, i.e., the interest in a secure and efficient provision, analysis, and optimization of our podcast offering in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Podigee processes IP addresses and device information to enable podcast downloads/plays and to determine statistical data, such as the number of accesses. These data are anonymized or pseudonymized before being stored in Podigee’s database, unless they are necessary for the provision of the podcasts.
Further information and options to object can be found in Podigee’s privacy policy: https://www.podigee.com/de/about/privacy/.
Privacy policy for the usage of WordPress
Our website uses WordPress, a popular content management platform, to manage and provide content. As part of using WordPress, so-called “Static Files” are used. These files contain static content such as images, CSS files, and JavaScript files needed to display the website, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR.
The use of WordPress Static Files enables efficient delivery of website content and improves loading times for our website visitors.
These Static Files are stored on our own servers or, if necessary, on an external Content Delivery Network (CDN). A CDN can be used to optimize the delivery of Static Files by storing them on servers in various locations worldwide.
When using WordPress Static Files, no personal data is collected or processed unless you actively provide such data through forms or other interactions on the website. In this case, the relevant data protection provisions according to our Privacy Policy apply.
Please note that the use of WordPress and the associated Static Files may involve cookies or similar technologies to improve the user experience or collect statistical data. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Please be aware that we are not responsible for the processing of data related to WordPress Static Files. The responsibility lies with WordPress as an independent company.
Privacy policy for the usage of Cookiebot, provided by Usercentrics A/S
We use the consent management service Cookiebot, provided by Usercentrics A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark (Usercentrics). This allows us to obtain and manage website users’ consent for data processing. The processing is required to fulfill a legal obligation (Art. 7 para. 1 GDPR) to which we are subject (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR). The following data is processed with the help of cookies:
- Your IP address (the last three digits are set to ‘0’).
- Date and time of consent.
- Browser information.
- URL from which the consent was sent.
- An anonymous, random, and encrypted key.
- Your end user consent status as proof of consent.
The key and consent status are stored in the browser using the “CookieConsent” cookie for 12 months. This keeps your cookie preference for subsequent page requests. The key can be used to verify and track your consent.
If you activate the “Bulk Consent” service function to enable consent for multiple websites with a single end-user consent, the service additionally stores a separate, random, unique ID with your consent. If all the following criteria are met, this key is stored in the third-party cookie “CookieConsentBulkTicket” in your browser in an encrypted form:
- You activate the bulk consent function in the service configuration.
- You allow third-party cookies through browser settings.
- You have disabled “Do Not Track” through browser settings.
- You accept all or at least certain types of cookies when giving consent.
The functionality of the website cannot be guaranteed without this processing.
Usercentrics is the recipient of your personal data and acts as a processor on our behalf. The processing takes place within the European Union. For more information on objection and removal options with respect to Usercentrics, please visit: https://www.cookiebot.com/de/privacy-policy/.
Your personal data is continuously deleted after 12 months or immediately after the termination of the contract between us and Usercentrics.
Please note our general explanations about the deletion and deactivation of cookies above.
Privacy policy for the usage of HubSpot
Our registration service allows visitors to our website to learn more about our company, download content, and provide their contact and demographic information. These data are stored on the servers of our software partner, HubSpot.
We use this information to get in touch with visitors to our website and determine which of our services are of interest to them. All collected data are subject to our privacy policy and are used solely to improve our marketing efforts.
For our online marketing activities, we use HubSpot, an integrated software solution that supports us in various aspects of online marketing, including:
- Content Management (website and blog)
- Email Marketing (newsletters and automated emails, e.g., for providing downloads)
- Social Media Publishing & Reporting
- Reporting (e.g., traffic sources, access, etc.)
- Contact Management (e.g., user segmentation and CRM)
- Landing Pages and Contact Forms
Our registration service allows website visitors to learn more about our portal, download content, and provide their contact and demographic information. These data and the content of our website are stored on the servers of our software partner, HubSpot. We use them to get in touch with website visitors and determine which services or offers are of interest to them.
All information we collect is subject to this privacy policy and is used solely to optimize our marketing efforts.