Privacy policy

Cookies

Some of the Internet pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies are used to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.
Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process or to provide certain functions that you have requested (e.g. shopping cart function) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g. cookies to analyze your surfing behavior) are stored, these are treated separately in this privacy policy.

Server log files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are

• Browser type and browser version
• operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

Contact form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact data you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in the event of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

The data entered in the contact form is therefore processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke this consent at any time. All you need to do is send us an informal email. The legality of the data processing operations carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
We will retain the data you provide on the contact form until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for its storage, or the purpose for its storage no longer pertains (e.g. after fulfilling your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.

Registration on this website

You can register on our website in order to use additional functions on the site. We use the data entered for this purpose only for the purpose of using the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise we will reject the registration.

In the event of important changes, for example to the scope of the offer or technically necessary changes, we will use the e-mail address provided during registration to inform you in this way.

The data entered during registration is processed on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time. All you need to do is send us an informal email. The legality of the data processing that has already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on our website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies". These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analyzed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising.

IP anonymization

We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

Browser plugin

You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Objection to data collection

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this website: Deactivate Google Analytics.You can find more information on how Google Analytics handles user data in Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Order data processing

We have concluded a contract with Google for commissioned data processing and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Demographic characteristics with Google Analytics

This website uses the "demographic features" function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created that contain statements about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and from visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section "Objection to data collection".

Mouseflow

This website uses Mouseflow, a web analysis tool from Mouseflow ApS, Flaesketorvet 68, 1711 Copenhagen, Denmark, to record randomly selected individual visits (only with anonymized IP addresses). This creates a log of mouse movements, mouse clicks and keyboard interaction, with the intention of randomly reproducing individual visits to this website as so-called session replays and evaluating them in the form of so-called heat maps and deriving potential improvements for this website. The data collected by Mouseflow is not personal and is not passed on to third parties. The data collected is stored and processed within the EU. If you do not wish your data to be collected by Mouseflow, you can object to this on all websites that use Mouseflow by clicking on the following link: https://mouseflow.de/opt-out/

Newsletter data

If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on our website, we require your e-mail address. Depending on the registration form, additional information such as your name, company, language or areas of interest may be provided voluntarily.

Registration for our newsletter takes place using a double opt-in procedure. After registering, you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your subscription. This enables us to verify and document that the subscription was made by the owner of the e-mail address provided.

The data entered in the newsletter registration form is processed on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. We use this data to send and manage the newsletter and, in accordance with your consent, to analyse newsletter usage.

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, for example by using the “Unsubscribe” link contained in every newsletter. The lawfulness of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.

The data you provide for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter is generally processed for as long as you remain subscribed. After unsubscribing, your data will no longer be used for newsletter distribution. Where necessary, certain data may be retained beyond this period in order to demonstrate that consent was given or withdrawn, or to prevent further newsletters from being sent. Data that we lawfully process for other purposes remains unaffected.

Brevo

We use Brevo to manage newsletter subscriptions and to administer and send our newsletters. The provider is Sendinblue SAS, 17 rue Salneuve, 75017 Paris, France, registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 498 019 298.

On our behalf, Brevo processes in particular the contact data required for newsletter distribution as well as information relating to registration, sending, delivery and use of our newsletters.

According to Brevo, the databases used for the service are hosted within the European Union.

Further information on the processing of personal data by Brevo can be found in the Brevo Privacy Policy.

Newsletter analysis

The newsletters sent via Brevo enable us to analyse newsletter usage. In particular, we may record whether a newsletter has been opened, which links contained in the newsletter have been clicked and when such interactions took place.

This information may be assigned to the respective newsletter recipient. This allows us, for example, to identify which content and topics are of interest to individual recipients. We use this information for statistical analysis and to optimise our newsletters and tailor their content more closely to recipients’ interests.

The processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Where information is stored on or accessed from your terminal device for the purpose of analysing newsletter usage, this is carried out on the basis of your consent pursuant to Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG.

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.

Data processing agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Sendinblue SAS in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. Sendinblue SAS processes personal data in connection with our use of Brevo on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 in the Brevo forms embedded on our website. reCAPTCHA is used to protect the forms against automated submissions, spam and misuse and to determine whether an entry is likely to have been made by a human or by an automated system.

reCAPTCHA v3 operates in the background and evaluates various technical information and interactions to assess whether an access attempt can be considered legitimate. In particular, the IP address, browser and device information, date and duration of access as well as information about interactions with the website may be processed. reCAPTCHA also uses the _grecaptcha cookie.

The data processed in connection with reCAPTCHA is transmitted to Google. Since April 2, 2026, Google processes so-called reCAPTCHA Customer Data as a processor. We are responsible for the processing of personal data collected in connection with the use of reCAPTCHA. Google processes this data in accordance with the Google Cloud Terms of Service and the Cloud Data Processing Addendum.

We use reCAPTCHA exclusively to protect our forms and for security, fraud prevention and abuse prevention purposes. The processing of personal data is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the security and functionality of our website and online forms pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Where information is stored on or accessed from your terminal device in connection with reCAPTCHA and this is not strictly necessary for providing the security function used by you, the processing is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Google processes reCAPTCHA Customer Data solely in connection with providing and maintaining the service and ensuring its security, threat detection and abuse prevention functions.

Further information on data processing in connection with reCAPTCHA can be found in the Google Cloud documentation on reCAPTCHA and the Google Cloud Data Processing Addendum.

Google Maps

We use Google Maps on our website to provide a clear visual representation of geographical information and locations. Google Maps is a service of the Google Maps Platform. For customers with a billing address in the European Economic Area, the contractual partner for Google Maps Core Services is generally Google Cloud EMEA Limited, 70 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When Google Maps is loaded, a connection to Google servers is established. In particular, Google processes the IP address of the accessing device as well as technical information about the browser and device used. Depending on how Google Maps is used, further information about interactions with the map may also be processed.

Google Maps is only loaded on our website if you have previously consented to the use of the service. The processing of personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Where information is stored on or accessed from your terminal device, this is likewise based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG.

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future via the cookie or privacy settings on our website.

In connection with the use of Google Maps, personal data may also be processed outside the European Economic Area. According to Google, appropriate safeguards are used for international data transfers in accordance with the applicable data protection requirements.

Further information on data processing by Google can be found in the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Maps Additional Terms of Service.

Facebook plugins (Like & Share button)

Plugins of the social network Facebook, provider Facebook Inc, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA, are integrated on our pages. You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the "Like" button on our site. You can find an overview of the Facebook plugins here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.Wenn When you visit our website, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server via the plugin. Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click on the Facebook "Like" button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information on this can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at: https://de-de.facebook.com/policy.phpWennIf you do not want Facebook to be able to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.

X Plugin

Functions of the Twitter service are integrated on our pages. These functions are offered by X Inc, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. By using X and the "Re-X" function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. Data is also transmitted to Twitter in the process. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter. Further information on this can be found in X's privacy policy at: https://x.com/privacyIhreYou can change your privacy settings at X in the account settings at https://x.com/account/settings.

Google+ plugin

Our pages use Google+ functions. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, which collects and passes on information: You can use the Google+ button to publish information worldwide. The Google+ button allows you and other users to receive personalized content from Google and our partners. Google stores both the information that you have given +1 for a piece of content and information about the page you viewed when you clicked +1. Your +1s can be displayed as references together with your profile name and your photo in Google services, such as in search results or in your Google profile, or in other places on websites and advertisements on the Internet.Google records information about your +1 activities in order to improve Google services for you and others. To be able to use the Google+ button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile, which must contain at least the name chosen for the profile. This name is used in all Google services. In some cases, this name can also replace another name that you have used when sharing content via your Google account. The identity of your Google profile may be displayed to users who know your e-mail address or have other identifying information about you: In addition to the uses explained above, the information you provide will be used in accordance with the applicable Google privacy policy. Google may publish summarized statistics about the +1 activities of users or pass them on to users and partners, such as publishers, advertisers or associated websites.

LinkedIn plugin

Our website uses functions of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Each time one of our pages containing LinkedIn functions is accessed, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you click on the LinkedIn "Recommend" button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn is able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn. you can find further information on this in LinkedIn's privacy policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

XING plugin

Our website uses functions of the XING network. The provider is XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.a connection to XING servers is established each time one of our pages containing XING functions is accessed. To the best of our knowledge, no personal data is stored in the process. In particular, no IP addresses are stored and usage behavior is not evaluated. Further information on data protection and the XING share button can be found in XING's privacy policy at: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection