Privacy Policy
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
2. Overview of Data Processing
We process personal data only to the extent necessary for providing a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data takes place only with your consent or where processing is permitted by law.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR — you have given your consent for a specific purpose.
- Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR — processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
- Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR — processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
- Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR — processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests.
4. Hosting and Server Log Files
This website is hosted by a third-party provider. When you visit our website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing device
- Time of the server request
- IP address (anonymised where technically possible)
This data cannot be attributed to a specific person. The basis for processing is Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
5. Cookies and Storage Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar storage technologies in accordance with § 25 TTDSG and Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
Technically Necessary Cookies
Some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of this website. These are stored based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR and § 25 (2) TTDSG. These cookies do not require your consent.
Optional Cookies and Analysis
If any optional cookies or analytics tools are used, they will only be activated with your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG. You may revoke your consent at any time.
6. Contact via Email
If you contact us by email, your message — including any personal data you provide — will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data without your consent.
The processing is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry relates to the performance of a contract, or on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of enquiries.
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
Unabhängiges Landeszentrum für Datenschutz Schleswig-Holstein (ULD)
Holstenstraße 98, 24103 Kiel, Germany
Website: www.datenschutzzentrum.de
9. SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix and the lock icon in your browser.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable legal retention obligations (e.g. §§ 147 AO, 257 HGB — up to 10 years).
11. Third-Party Services
We currently do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or social media integration tools on this website. Should we introduce such services in the future, this privacy policy will be updated accordingly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data processing practices or new legal requirements. The current version is always available on this page.
Last updated: March 2026
