Data Policy

The responsible entity in terms of data protection laws is:
André Heid

Collection of General Information
When you access our website, general information is automatically collected. These server log files include, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet Service Provider, and similar information. This information cannot be used to draw conclusions about your identity. It is technically necessary to deliver the requested content correctly and is collected automatically during any internet usage. Anonymous information of this kind is analyzed statistically to optimize our website and the technology behind it.

SSL Encryption
To protect your data during transmission, we use current encryption methods (e.g., SSL) via HTTPS.

Contact Form
If you contact us via email or the contact form, the information you provide is stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for any follow-up questions.

Data Deletion or Blocking
We adhere to the principles of data minimization and avoidance. Therefore, we only store your personal data as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described here or as required by statutory retention periods. Once the purpose no longer applies or the legal retention periods expire, the corresponding data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. („Google“). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files stored on your computer to enable analysis of your website usage. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. Due to IP anonymization on this site, your IP address is shortened within the European Union or other signatory states of the European Economic Area before transmission. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google uses this information on behalf of the website operator to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website usage. Your IP address transmitted by your browser within Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

You can prevent cookie storage by configuring your browser accordingly. Please note, however, that in this case you may not be able to use all website functions fully. Additionally, you can prevent the collection of data by Google Analytics by downloading and installing the browser plugin available here: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Alternatively, you can prevent Google Analytics tracking on our pages by clicking this link Opt-Out Link. This installs an opt-out cookie on your device, which prevents data collection for this website and browser as long as the cookie remains installed.

Use of Script Libraries (Google Webfonts)
To display our content consistently and attractively across browsers, we use script and font libraries such as Google Webfonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/). Google Webfonts are transferred to your browser cache to avoid repeated downloads. If your browser does not support Google Webfonts or blocks access, content will be displayed in a standard font.

Accessing these libraries automatically establishes a connection to the library provider, which may theoretically collect data – although it is currently unclear whether and for what purposes this occurs.

Google’s privacy policy for these libraries can be found here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

Use of Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps API to visually display geographical information. Using Google Maps may result in data collection about your use of the map functions by Google. For details on data processing, please refer to Google’s privacy notices. You can also adjust your personal privacy settings in Google’s data protection center.

Detailed instructions on managing your own data in connection with Google products can be found here.

Embedded YouTube Videos
Some pages embed YouTube videos. The plugin operator is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with a YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube servers is established. YouTube may link your browsing behavior to your account if you are logged in. To prevent this, log out of your YouTube account beforehand.

Starting a YouTube video sets cookies that track usage behavior.

Users who have disabled Google Ad cookies will not encounter such cookies when watching videos. YouTube may also store non-personal usage information in other cookies. To prevent this, block cookies in your browser.

More information on YouTube’s privacy practices is available here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

Social Plugins
Our website offers social media buttons implemented via the “Shariff” solution to protect your data. These buttons are embedded as graphics linking to the respective provider’s site. Your data is only transmitted when you click the graphic, thereby interacting with the service. Information about data collection and usage can be found in the terms of use of the respective provider. More about Shariff: http://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.html
The following social media buttons are included on our website:

Facebook Inc. (1601 S. California Ave – Palo Alto – CA 94304 – USA) Google Plus/Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway – Mountain View – CA 94043 – USA)

We also use the Facebook Pixel.

LinkedIn
We use the LinkedIn service provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, 2 Dublin, Ireland, info_impressum@cs.linkedin.com, https://www.linkedin.com. Data processing may occur in a third country without an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, meaning the usual GDPR protection may not be guaranteed.

The legal basis for transmitting your personal data is your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) and Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, which you provide on our website. The LinkedIn plugin establishes a connection to the platform, allowing logged-in members to interact. You can revoke your consent at any time. More information: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy and https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/68763?lang=de

Your Rights
You have the right to request information about your stored personal data at any time. You may also request correction, blocking, or deletion of your data, unless statutory retention requirements apply. Data that cannot be deleted for legal reasons will be blocked on request.

You can change or revoke your consent by notifying us for future effect.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes to our services. The new privacy policy applies on your next visit.

Contact for Data Protection Questions

André Heid
Ziegelstr. 25
69190 Walldorf Germany
Phone: 0800 – 9090 282