Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection Overview

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data includes all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the “Notice Regarding the Responsible Party” section of this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected firstly when you provide it to us. This may be data you enter in a contact form, for example.

Other data is automatically collected or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other service requests.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to obtain free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this and other questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analysis Tools and Tools from Third Parties

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This mainly happens with so-called analysis programs.

Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

External Hosting

This website is externally hosted. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access, and other data generated through a website.

External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). If consent was requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent allows for the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Our host(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its performance obligations and to follow our instructions regarding this data.

We use the following host(s):
Bluehost
5335 Gate Pkwy
2nd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Processing Agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the aforementioned provider. This is a contract required by data protection law to ensure that the provider only processes the personal data of our website visitors according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

We point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.

Notice Concerning the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Fabian Vidacek
Bessemerstraße 82
10. OG Süd
12103 Berlin

Phone: +49 (30) 23644703
Email: [email protected]

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to apply. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, the deletion takes place after these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR, insofar as special categories of data under Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing is additionally based on § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required to fulfill a contract or carry out pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if necessary to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Information on the relevant legal bases for each individual case can be found in this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business activities, we work with various external entities. In some cases, it may be necessary to transfer personal data to these external entities. We only transfer personal data to external entities if it is necessary to fulfill a contract, if we are legally required to do so (e.g., transfer of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in transferring data, or if a legal basis allows for data transfer. When using data processors, we transfer our customers’ personal data only based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

In the case of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, workplace, or location of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process based on your consent or in the performance of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, or to have it transmitted to a third party, if technically feasible.

Right to Information, Correction, and Deletion

Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to request free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipient(s), and the purpose of data processing and, if applicable, a right to correction or deletion of this data. For this, as well as other questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

  • If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
  • If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or establish legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing instead of deletion.
  • If you have filed an objection under Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be struck between your and our interests. As long as it is not clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
  • If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may only be processed – apart from being stored – with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. An encrypted connection is indicated by the browser’s address bar changing from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Advertising Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the legal notice obligation to send unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The operators of the sites expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our internet pages use so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not harm your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow for the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process, providing certain functionalities requested by you (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies, processing is exclusively based on this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG); consent can be withdrawn at any time.

You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are set and allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases, or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

You can find out which cookies and services are used on this website 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 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 collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website – for this, the server log files must be recorded.

Contact Form

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

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of requests addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was requested; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

The data you entered in the contact form remains with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiry via Email, Telephone, or Fax

If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of requests addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was requested; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

The data you send to us via contact requests remains with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – especially legal retention periods – remain unaffected.

5. Analytics Tools and Advertising

WP Statistics

This website uses the WP Statistics analytics tool to statistically analyze visitor access. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134, Tallinn, Estonia (https://veronalabs.com).

WP Statistics allows us to analyze the use of our website. WP Statistics collects log files (IP address, referrer, browser used, user origin, search engine used) and actions that website visitors have taken on the site (e.g., clicks and views).

The data collected by WP Statistics is stored exclusively on our own server.

The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the anonymized analysis of user behavior to optimize both our website and our advertising. If consent was requested, processing is based exclusively on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

IP Anonymization

We use WP Statistics with anonymized IP addresses. Your IP address will be shortened so that it can no longer be directly associated with you.

6. Newsletter

Newsletter data

If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we need an email address from you, along with information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. Further data is not collected or only collected on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

The processing of the data entered in the newsletter registration form takes place exclusively based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can withdraw your consent to the storage of the data, the email address, and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, through the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe. Data that we have stored for other purposes remain unaffected by this.

After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored in a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider, if necessary, to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and not merged with other data. This serves both your and our interest in compliance with the legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You may object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

7. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with Enhanced Privacy Mode

This website includes videos from YouTube. The operator of the website is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When you visit one of our web pages that includes a YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established. The YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account. We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode ensures that YouTube does not store any information about visitors to this site before they watch the video. However, enhanced privacy mode does not necessarily prevent the sharing of information with YouTube partners. Whether you are watching a video in enhanced privacy mode or not, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network. Further information on data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de. The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Each company certified under the DPF commits to these data protection standards. For further details, please refer to the provider’s page: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Vimeo without Tracking (Do-Not-Track)

This website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo, provided by Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA.
When you visit one of our pages featuring Vimeo videos, a connection to Vimeo’s servers is established. The Vimeo server is informed about which of our pages you have visited. Additionally, Vimeo receives your IP address. However, we have configured Vimeo to ensure that Vimeo does not track your user activity or set cookies.
Using Vimeo is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings. This represents a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent was requested, the processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses and Vimeo’s “legitimate business interests”. Details can be found here: https://vimeo.com/privacy.
Further information on handling user data can be found in Vimeo’s privacy policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy.
The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF), which is an agreement between the European Union and the United States to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Each company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5711.

Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts to provide a consistent presentation of fonts, provided by Google. When you load a page, your browser loads the necessary fonts into its cache to display texts and fonts correctly. To do this, the browser you use needs to connect to Google’s servers. Google thereby becomes aware that your IP address accessed this website. Using Google Fonts is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the typeface on its website. If consent was requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, as far as the consent includes storing cookies or accessing information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your browser does not support Google Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used. Further information about Google Fonts can be found here: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy:https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en. The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF), which is an agreement between the European Union and the United States to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Each company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.