Data policy
Capturing General Information
When you access our website, general information is automatically captured. This information (server log files) includes the type of web browser, operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, and similar details. These pieces of information do not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your identity. They are technically necessary to correctly deliver the requested content from websites and are essential when using the internet. We analyze anonymous information of this kind statistically to optimize our online presence and the underlying technology.
Comment Function
When users leave comments on the blog, in addition to the provided information, the timestamp of their creation and the username chosen by the website visitor are stored. This serves our security, as we can be held accountable for any unlawful content on our website, even if it was created by users.
Contact Form
If you contact us via email or contact form, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for any follow-up questions.
Use of Script Libraries (Google Webfonts)
To display our content correctly and visually appealing across different browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries such as Google Webfonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/). Google Webfonts are transferred to your browser's cache to prevent multiple loading. If your browser does not support or blocks Google Webfonts, the content will be displayed in a standard font. Calling script libraries or font libraries automatically establishes a connection to the operator of the library. It is theoretically possible, but currently unclear whether and for what purposes the operators of such libraries collect data. You can find the privacy policy of the library operator Google here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
Cookies
Like many other websites, we also use "cookies." Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive. This automatically provides us with certain data, such as your IP address, the browser used, the operating system, and your internet connection. Cookies cannot be used to start programs or transmit viruses to a computer. Based on the information contained in cookies, we can facilitate navigation and enable the correct display of our web pages. Under no circumstances will the data we collect be passed on to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent. You can view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are regularly set to accept cookies. You can disable the use of cookies at any time through the settings of your browser. Please use the help functions of your internet browser to learn how to change these settings. Please note that certain features of our website may not function properly if you have disabled the use of cookies.
Embedded YouTube Videos
We embed YouTube videos on some of our web pages. The operator of the corresponding plugins is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This informs YouTube about the pages you visit. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your surfing behavior with you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account before visiting our website.
When a YouTube video is played, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behavior. Users who have disabled the storage of cookies for the Google Ad program will not have to expect such cookies when watching YouTube videos. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you want to prevent this, you must block the storage of cookies in your browser. For more information on data protection at "YouTube," please refer to the provider's privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
Your Rights to Information, Correction, Blocking, Deletion, and Objection
You have the right to obtain information about the personal data stored by us at any time. Likewise, you have the right to have incorrect data corrected, or to request the blocking or deletion of your personal data, except where legally required data storage for business transactions is mandatory. Please contact our data protection officer for this purpose. The contact details can be found at the bottom. In order to be able to consider a data blocking request at any time, this data must be kept in a separate file for control purposes. You can also request the deletion of your data unless there is a legal obligation to archive it. In such cases, we will block your data upon request. You can make changes or withdraw your consent by notifying us accordingly, with effect for the future.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to occasionally adjust this privacy policy to comply with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the privacy policy, such as the introduction of new services. The new privacy policy will apply to your next visit.