1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information: Personal data includes any information that can be used to identify you personally. Further details can be found in this policy.
Data Collection: Some data is provided directly by you (e.g., through the contact form), while other data is collected automatically when you access our website (e.g., browser type, operating system, time of access).
Purpose: To ensure the technically flawless provision of our website and to analyze user behavior for optimization purposes.
Your Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, restrict, or erase your personal data, to request data portability, and to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Data Controller

The data controller determines, alone or jointly with others, the purposes and means of processing personal data.

2. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with applicable legal regulations. Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., via email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities.
Withdrawal of Your Consent: You may revoke any consent you have given at any time by email. The lawfulness of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: The competent data protection supervisory authority can be found at: bfdi.bund.de
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive the data we process about you in a commonly used, machine-readable format or to have it transferred to a third party.
SSL/TLS Encryption: Recognizable by “https://” and the padlock symbol in your browser’s address bar. When encryption is activated, data transmitted cannot be read by third parties.
Access, Restriction, and Deletion: You have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data and, where applicable, to request its correction, restriction, or deletion.
Objection to Advertising Emails: The use of contact details published in the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising or informational materials is hereby expressly prohibited.

3. Data Collection on Our Website

Cookies: We use, among others, session cookies. Technically necessary cookies are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. You can configure your browser settings to allow cookies only in individual cases or to reject them entirely.
Server Log Files: The following data is collected automatically: browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing device, time of the server request, and IP address. This data is not combined with other data sources. The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Encrypted Payment Transactions: Payment data is transmitted exclusively via SSL/TLS encryption.

Formulare, Registrierung & Kommentare

Contact Form: Data is processed based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; you may withdraw your consent at any time.
Registration: Your data is used solely for the respective service or offering; you will be informed of important changes by email; withdrawal of consent is possible at any time.
Facebook Connect: When using Facebook Connect, your Facebook profile may be linked to our website. Data that may be transferred includes, among others, your name, profile picture, email address, Facebook ID, friends list, likes, date of birth, gender, country, and language. For further details, please refer to Facebook’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Comments: When you leave a comment, we store the comment itself, the time of submission, your email address, and, where applicable, your username and IP address. You may subscribe to comment notifications by email and can unsubscribe at any time.
Data Transfer in the Event of Contract Conclusion: Personal data is shared only to the extent necessary for the fulfillment of the contract in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

4. Social Media

Sharing via Plugins (eRecht24 Safe Sharing Tool): A connection to the respective social network is established only after you actively click on the sharing button.
Facebook Plugins: Further information is available at developers.facebook.com • Privacy policy: facebook.com/policy.php
Twitter: Privacy policy available at twitter.com/privacy • Account settings can be managed in your user account.
Google+: Google Inc., Mountain View, USA (Hinweise lt. Google-Richtlinien)
Instagram: instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
Tumblr: tumblr.com/policy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
XING: xing.com
Pinterest: pinterest.com/privacy-policy

5. Analytics Tools and Advertising

Google Analytics: We use cookies to analyze website usage in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. IP anonymization is enabled; only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to the USA. You can opt out via a browser add-on. For more information, please refer to the privacy policy.
Demographic Features: Reports may include information on age, gender, and interests; this feature can be disabled in your Google Ads settings.
WordPress Stats: Provider: Automattic Inc.; uses cookies and IP anonymization. Opt-out available via Quantcast.
Google AdSense: Uses cookies and web beacons; processing is based on legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Remarketing (Analytics / AdWords / DoubleClick): Enables cross-device personalized advertising; opt-out available via settings • policies.
AdWords & Conversion Tracking: A 30-day cookie is set after clicking on an advertisement; reports do not include personally identifiable information. Privacy policy: google.de/policies/privacy.
Google reCAPTCHA: Used to protect against misuse and spam. Further information can be found in the privacy policy • reCAPTCHA terms.
Facebook Pixel: Used for conversion tracking and optimizing advertising campaigns. Settings can be managed via Facebook Ad Preferences • alternatively via YourOnlineChoices.

6. Newsletter

To send the newsletter, we require your email address and confirmation that you are the owner of that address. Processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; you may withdraw your consent at any time via the “unsubscribe” link included in each newsletter.

7. Plugins and Tools

YouTube: Establishes a connection to YouTube servers; if you are logged in, your browsing activity may be associated with your account. Privacy policy: google.de/policies/privacy.
Vimeo: Establishes a connection to Vimeo servers, including transmission of your IP address. Privacy policy: vimeo.com/privacy.
Google Web Fonts: Ensures consistent font display; your IP address may be transmitted in the process. Further information: FAQ • Privacy Policy.
Google Maps: Your IP address may be transmitted to Google when using this service. Privacy policy: google.de/policies/privacy.
SoundCloud: A direct connection to SoundCloud servers is established when the plugin is active. Privacy policy: soundcloud.com/pages/privacy.

8. Online Marketing and Affiliate Programs

Amazon Affiliate Program: Integration of advertisements and links to Amazon.de; cookies are used to track the origin of referrals. Privacy policy: amazon.de – Privacy Notice. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

9. Payment Service Providers

PayPal: Payment data is transmitted to PayPal when this payment method is selected; legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) and (b) GDPR.
Klarna: Personal data may be collected and cookies used to optimize the checkout process. Privacy policy: klarna.com/de/datenschutz • Cookies: Policy.
Sofort (Instant Transfer): Provides real-time payment confirmation; necessary personal data is transmitted for transaction processing. Further information: sofort.de/datenschutz • klarna.com/sofort.
Paydirekt: Transaction data is collected, and authentication is carried out through your bank’s secure procedures. Terms and privacy policy: paydirekt.de.
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