Cookies

USE OF COOKIES

We use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system.
This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change. The following data are stored and transmitted in the cookies: language settings, items in a shopping cart, log-in information and the like.
The purpose of using technically necessary or functional cookies is to enable the website to function at all (necessary) or to simplify the use of websites for users (functional). Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies.
For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognised even after a page change. We need cookies to provide the shopping basket function, to adopt language settings, to remember search terms and so on. The processing is therefore based on Art. 6 (1) (b) or (f) GDPR.
We also use cookies on some of our websites that enable an analysis of the user’s surfing behaviour. In this way, search terms entered, frequency of page views and use of website functions, amongst others, are transmitted. The user data collected in this way is anonymised by technical precautions. Therefore, it is no longer possible to assign the data to the accessing user. The data are not stored together with other personal data of the users.
Using the cookie setting options implemented on our site, you can implement a simple selection of the cookies you allow.
Legal basis for data processing by means of cookies:
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR if the user has consented to this, otherwise it is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in conjunction with Recital 47 (overriding legitimate interests).

CONTENT OF EXTERNAL PROVIDERS

On our website, we use active JavaScript content and fonts, which may also come from external providers such as Google. By calling up our website, these providers may receive information about your visit to our website, for example by transmitting your IP address. You can prevent this transmission by installing a JavaScript blocker such as the browser plugin NoScript or by deactivating JavaScript in your browser. However, this can lead to functional restrictions.
We include third-party content or additional services from other websites. This always requires the transmission of your IP address to the providers of this content. We cannot make any statement about the use of your data by these providers and also have no influence on the further processing of the service operators. In particular, we cannot make statements about whether the data are used for other purposes, such as profiling. Please refer to the relevant privacy notices of the respective third-party providers below in our privacy policy.
Tracking pixels/Web beacons are invisible graphics with the size of a pixel. These are used in particular for the purpose of tracking a user across various web pages to create a profile for use in advertising tailored to the user (targeting). No tracking pixels/web beacons are used on our websites.
Unless you consent to the use of cookies and tracking tools via the cookie banner, only tools that are technically necessary for operation are used. In addition, you can disable acceptance for third-party cookies in your browser settings. This may lead to restrictions in the functionality of the websites.

TRANSMISSION OF DATA VIA THE INTERNET

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as enquiries that you send to us as site operator. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from http:// to https:// and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
Data transmission via the Internet is always associated with certain risks. No special, more extensive encryption of the data is carried out; in particular, messages from the comment field of the contact form on our website are transmitted without further encryption.
Please bear this in mind when transmitting data.
If you wish to communicate with us via encrypted email, this is possible via SMIME encryption. Please inform us of the request for encryption, as we regularly send unencrypted emails due to the current low market penetration of email encryption methods and the lack of uniform application standards.

PASSING ON DATA

If you provide us with personal data, these will only be passed on to third parties if it is necessary to process the contractual relationship or if another legal reason legitimises this transfer. However, we provide certain services with the assistance of service providers. We have carefully selected these service providers and have taken appropriate measures to protect your personal data (for example, by concluding separate contractual agreements for processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR or on the basis of special legal regulations that oblige confidentiality).

PRIVACY POLICY FOR CONTACT FORM

If you send us inquiries via our contact form, your details from the contact form (name, email address, subject, message) will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in the event of follow-up questions.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b of the GDPR if your request is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f of the GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a of the GDPR) if this has been requested.