2. Scope, purpose and legal basis of the processing of personal data
In the following situations, we collect and use personal information directly from our users or also from other sources.
2.1. Provision of the website and creation of log files
When users visit our website, our system records each time automatically data and information of the computer system of the computer calling up the website. In so doing, the following data (“technical information”) is recorded:
(1) Information about the browser type and the used version
(2) The operating system of the user
(3) The IP address of the user
(4) Date and time of the access
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. Saving this data along with other personal data of the user does not take place.
In doing so, we record and use this technical information for purposes of (network) security (or for example to be able to combat cyber attacks), marketing and to be able to better understand the requirements of our users, and to continually improve our website and enable the respective user to be shown the website on his computer.
It is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves to optimize the site and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An analysis of data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
Legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and the log files is art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO.
2.1.1. Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools
Our website uses Cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by your Internet browser on the user's computer system. If a user accesses a site, a cookie on the user's operating system can be saved. These cookies contain a characteristic character string that enables clear identification of the browser when the website is called up again.
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and sent from there to our site. Therefore, as a user you also have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website in full.
On our website, we use Google Analytics as a tracking and (re)marketing tool.
Google Analytics also uses cookies, including cookies from Google itself (Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (DoubleClick cookies), which are stored on your computer and allow analysis of the use of our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transferred to one of Google's servers in the USA and stored there. Google will use this information to analyze your use of the website in order to create reports about website activity for website operators and in order to provide further services in connection with the use of websites and the Internet. Google will also transfer this information to third parties where appropriate if this is prescribed by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google will under no circumstances connect your IP address with other data held by Google. You can prevent the installation of cookies with the appropriate setting in your browser software; however, please be advised that, if you do this, you may not be able to use all of the functions of this website to their full extent. By using this website, you consent to Google processing the data it collects about you in the manner described above and for the purpose named above.
Please also note that this website uses Google Analytics with the extension “_anonymizeIp()” and IP addresses are therefore only processed in abbreviated form, which means they cannot be traced to persons.
You also have the option of deactivating tracking by Google Analytics by installing a browser add-on. (http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en).
You can find more information, as well as instructions about how to install this deactivation add-on, on this website.
You can deactivate Google Analytics for display advertisements and adjust the advertisements in the Google Display Network by accessing the advertisement settings on this website.
The legal basis for the use of the tools listed above is our legitimate interest under Article 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the purpose of increasing the efficiency of our website and for (direct) marketing.
You can find more information on the individual tools in the Google Analytics “Tracking Tool Policy”.
2.2. Online forms
The following services are offered on our websites using forms:
We only collect personal data when it is given to us voluntarily and if it is required for the purpose stated, e.g. by using our contact form.
We use the data that you have provided without your separate consent exclusively for the purpose of processing the matter you communicated to us when you established contact. After your query has been processed completely, your data is blocked to prevent further use and is deleted once the provisions of the tax and commercial laws have expired, provided that you have not expressly consented to the further use of your data.
Your personal data is not transferred to third parties without your consent.
Your collected personal data is not sold to third parties under any circumstances.
2.3. Our entitled interests in the processing of personal data
For the case that Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO is a legal basis for the processing, our justified interests besides the aforementioned purposes are:
- The protection of the company from material or immaterial damage
- The professionalization (of our products and services)
- Cost optimization (monitoring and minimization)
2.4. Further processing commitments
Unless we are required by law to do so, we will process personal data to comply with trade or tax retention obligations or to meet legal safety requirements. For more information about retention periods, see "Duration of the data processing".
2.5. Obligation to provide personal data
For statutory or contractual requirements we have labeled the respective input fields in the forms on our Website that must be filled out so that we can provide the desired contract or service.