Description and scope of data processing
When you visit our website, cookies are set. Cookies are files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. This storage of information on the user's device can be done using unique identifiers (UID), which enables us to identify or assign it to a natural person.
The provisions of the German Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) apply to the storage of information in the end-user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment is based on Section 25 (2) No. 2 TTDSG. This storage and access to the information in your terminal equipment serves to make it easier for you to use our website and to be able to offer you our services as you wish. Some functions of our website do not work without the use of these cookies and therefore could not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted at the end of the session (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after a specified period of time. Information about deviating storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Insofar as cookies are used that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your express consent, which you can give via the cookie banner. In this case, the basis for the storage and access to information is § 25 para. 1 TTDSG in conjunction with § 25 para. In conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future or give it again afterwards by configuring your cookie settings accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly. Please note that the browser settings you make only work for the browser you are using.
If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your terminal equipment, the provisions of the GDPR are relevant. Information on this can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.
In this way, the following data can be transmitted:
- Frequency of page views
- Use of website functions
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.
Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
We need cookies for the following applications:
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.
The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies that are not technically necessary is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to our site. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. The user has the option to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data 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 to their full extent.
If you use a Safari browser version 12.1 or higher, cookies are automatically deleted after seven days. This also applies to opt-out cookies, which are set to prevent tracking measures.