Privacy Policy ( § 13 TMG) ​​

As a website operator, we take the security and protection of all personal data very seriously. The purpose of this privacy policy is to explain to you in detail the handling of personal information. Our website may in principle be used without providing any personal data.

However, if at any time personal data, e.g. Name, address or e-mail, this is done on a voluntary basis on your part. We will never disclose any information we collect to third parties without your specific permission and all personal information will be kept confidential and consistent. treated according to the legal regulations.

Below you will be informed about what type of data is collected and for what purpose it is collected:

1. Data Transfer / Datalogging

When visiting this page, the web server automatically logs log files that can not be assigned to a specific person. This data includes z. The browser type and version, the operating system used, the referrer URL (the page visited previously), the IP address and host name of the requesting computer, the server request’s access date and time, and the client’s file request (file name and URL). These data are not personal. There is no merge of this data with other data sources. If we become aware of any specific indications of any unlawful use, we reserve the right to review these data at a later date. A transfer to third parties, for commercial or non-commercial purposes, does not take place.

2. Use of personal data

Personal data will only be collected or processed if you provide this information voluntarily, e.g. in the context of a request. Unless there are any grounds for doing business, you may, at any time, revoke in writing (for example, by e-mail or fax) the prior approval of your personal data storage with immediate effect. Your data will not be shared with third parties, unless disclosure is required by law.

3. Integration of services and data of third parties

It may happen that content from third parties, such as maps from Google Maps or graphics from other websites, are integrated within this online offer. This always presupposes that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as “third party provider”) perceive the IP address of the users. Because without the IP address, they could not send the content to the browser of each user. The IP address is therefore required for the presentation of this content. We endeavor to use only content whose respective providers use the IP address solely for the delivery of the content. However, we do not have any influence on this if the third parties provide the IP address e.g. save for statistical purposes. As far as we know, we will inform users about it.

3.1 Google Maps

This website uses the “Google Maps” product from Google Inc. By using this website, you agree to the collection, processing, and use of any automated data collected by Google Inc and it’s agents or other third parties. You can find the terms of use of Google Maps under “Terms of Use of Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en

Information on the data collection when using this product can be found under the privacy policy tab: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

3.2 Using LinkedIn

From our website, you will be able to follow a link, recognizable from the LI logo, to our LinkedIn profile. We have no control over the amount of data the LinkedIn collects when used. Here you will find LinkedIn’s privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?_l=de_DE

3.3 XING and Kununu

You will find a link to the network XING and the evaluation portal Kununu on our website. The responsible body for both websites is XING SE. On the German data protection statement, you will find further information on how and to what extent your data is collected when using this website. We have also no influence on data collection from these sites: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

3.4 TÜV

On our website you will find a link to our ISO 9001 certification from TÜV Rheinland. We do not have any influence on the data collection when using this site (scope and content). You will find the privacy policy here: https://www.tuv.com/germany/de/data-protection-declaration-de/

4. Information, change and leasing of your data.

At any time, you can ask us in writing whether and which personal data are stored by us and require correction, blocking or deletion of such data free of charge.

Please use the contact ways given in the imprint. A corresponding message will be sent to you immediately. For further questions on the topic,

we are also at your disposal at any time. – – This also includes the data protection supervisory authority responsible for the person responsible: State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia, Postfach 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf, 0211/38424-0, [email protected].

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5. Security of your data

Your personal data provided to us will be safeguarded by taking all technical and organizational security measures in such a way that they are ineligible for access by unauthorized third parties. When sending very sensitive data or information, it is recommended to use the postal service, as complete data security can not be guaranteed by e-mail.

6. Cookies

On our sites we use so-called “Language Cookies” to help you use our web pages. These are small text files that are only stored on your hard drive for the duration of your visit to our website and that are deleted again depending on the setting of your browser program when you quit the browser. These cookies are non-fatal and virus-free and do not retrieve any information stored on your hard drive about you and do not affect your PC or its files. Most browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. However, you may disable the storage of cookies or set your browser to alert you to the sending of cookies.

7. Matomo

Currently, our web sites use Matomo, an open-source software used for statistical analysis of visitor traffic. Matomo uses cookies stored on your computer that allow for anonymous analysis based on your usage of the website. Because the IP address is immediately anonymized after processing but before storage, it is not possible for any specific person to be directly targeted. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO. We’ve chosen Matomo in order to optimize the quality of our web site, and it’s content for you. It allows us to understand how the site is used, helping us continually improve our offerings.

Matomo stores the cookies first on the computer of the user, and only after are they transmitted to our site. In turn, this allows you, the user, full control over the use of said cookies, including the right to delete cookies that have already been saved.

This can be done automatically by objecting at any time to the storage and evaluation of this data by Matomo: This can be done automatically by objecting at any time to the storage and evaluation of this data by Matomo

Many modern browsers also feature a “Do Not Track” option, which lets web sites know not to track your activity and is respected by Matomo. Alternatively, use this „Do Not Track“-Option– function of your browser. Matomo respects this option.

8. Changes to this privacy policy

Our privacy policy may be amended at irregular intervals to comply with current legal requirements or to implement changes in our services, such as: For example, in the introduction of new offers. For your next visit the new privacy policy will automatically apply. You should occasionally review this privacy statement to be kept informedto stay with us, how we manage your data and constantly improve the content of our website. If we make any material changes to the collection, use and / or disclosure of the personal information you have provided to us, we will notify you through a clear and visible reference to the Website. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by the terms of these Privacy Policy.

9. Contact

For questions about this privacy statement or privacy, please send a message to [email protected] with the subject Privacy.