Privacy policy
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
The use of our website is usually possible without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (e.g. name, address or e-mail addresses) is collected on our pages, this is always done, as far as possible, on a voluntary basis. This data will not be disclosed to third parties without your express consent.
We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. communication by e-mail) can have security gaps. Complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.
FACEBOOK PLUGINS (LIKE BUTTON)
Plugins of the social network Facebook, provider Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA, are integrated on our pages. You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like button” (“Like”) on our page. You can find an overview of the Facebook plugins here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
When you visit our pages, a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server is established via the plugin. Facebook thereby receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages on your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to assign the visit to our pages to your user account. We would like to point out that we, as the provider of the pages, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. For more information, please see Facebook’s privacy policy at http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.
If you do not want Facebook to be able to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually sent to a
servers of Google in the USA and stored there.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de
Browser plugin
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
Objection to data collection
You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent the collection of your data during future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics
Order data processing
We have concluded an order data processing contract with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
IP anonymization
We use the function “Activation of IP anonymization” on this website. However, this means that your IP address will be shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.
Demographic characteristics in Google Analytics
This website uses the “demographic characteristics” function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be generated that contain statements about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google as well as visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as shown in the item “Objection to data collection”.
You can prevent the collection by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent future collection of your data when visiting this website: Disable Google Analytics
NEWSLETTER DATA
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an e-mail address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the e-mail address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter.
No other data is collected. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties. You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the e-mail address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter.
COOKIES
The internet pages partly use so-called cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”. They are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your terminal device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. When cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and therefore cannot be deselected.
WSESSIONID
Storage durationSession
Necessary standard cookie to use session data with PHP.
hideCookieNotice
Storage periodUp to 30 days depending on selection
Saves that the cookie or privacy notice is not displayed again with each call.
allowLoadExternRessources
Storage periodUp to 30 days depending on selection
Remembers the user decision whether external components may be loaded automatically.
allowTracking
Storage periodUp to 30 days depending on selection
Remembers the user decision to allow visitor behavior to be tracked.
Functional cookies
These cookies facilitate the use of the website.
websitezoom
Storage durationSession
Remembers in which size the fonts should be displayed.
websitecontrast
Storage durationSession
If the contrast of the web page should be adjustable by the user for better readability.
disableGoogleAnalytics
Storage duration30 days
If Google Analytics is to be disabled.
registerTab_[TABID]
Storage durationSession
If an open element in a tab container should be remembered.
accordionTab_[TABID]
Storage durationSession
If an opened element in an Accordeon container should be remembered.
wLoadHdFirst
Storage durationSession
If HD images are to be used due to the screen resolution.
Marketing/Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used for marketing purposes and analyze your visitor behavior.
__utm.gif
Storage durationSession
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
This cookie is used to determine what type of device or browser software the visitor is using – this allows the website to be formatted accordingly.
__utmb
Storage duration1 day
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Registers a timestamp with the exact time the user accesses the website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit.
__utma
Storage period2 years
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Collects data on how many times a user has visited a website, as well as data for the first and last visit. Used by Google Analytics.
__utmc
Storage durationSession
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Registers a timestamp with the exact time the user leaves the website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit.
_gat
Storage durationSession
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Used by Google Analytics to limit the request rate
_gcl_au
Storage durationSession
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertising efficiency on websites that use their services.
__utmt
Storage duration1 day
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Used to throttle the speed of requests to the server.
__utmz
Storage period6 months
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Collects data on where the user came from, what search engine was used, what link was clicked, and what search terms were used. Used by Google Analytics.
_ga
Storage period2 years
Use byGoogle Tag Manager
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website.
_gat
Storage duration1 day
Use byGoogle Tag Manager
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Used by Google Analytics to limit the request rate
_gid
Storage duration1 day
Use byGoogle Tag Manager
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website.
NID
Storage period6 months
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted advertising.
yt-remote-cast-installed
Storage durationSession
Use byYouTube
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Saves the user settings when retrieving a Youtube video integrated on other web pages
1P_JAR
Storage durationSession
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
This Google cookie is used to optimize advertising, to provide ads that are relevant to users, to improve campaign performance reports, or to prevent a user from seeing the same ads more than once.
ANID
Storage durationSession
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
This cookie is used for advertisements that are displayed in various places on the web.
DV
Storage duration1 day
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
This cookie is used for Google Analytics to distinguish between users.
CONSENT
Storage period19.5 years
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
This cookie is used for Google Analytics to distinguish between users.
yt-remote-connected-devices
Storage durationPermanent
Use byYouTube
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Saves the user settings when retrieving a Youtube video integrated on other web pages
yt-remote-device-id
Storage durationPermanent
Use byYouTube
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Saves the user settings when retrieving a Youtube video integrated on other web pages
yt-remote-fast-check-period
Storage durationSession
Use byYouTube
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Saves the user settings when retrieving a Youtube video integrated on other web pages
yt-remote-session-app
Storage durationSession
Use byYouTube
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Saves the user settings when retrieving a Youtube video integrated on other web pages
yt-remote-session-name
Storage durationSession
Use byYouTube
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Saves the user settings when retrieving a Youtube video integrated on other web pages
ads/ga-audiences
Storage durationSession
Use byYouTube
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Used by Google Ads to bring back visitors who might become customers based on their online behavior on different websites.
OTZ
Storage duration29 days
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
This cookie is set by the “Google+” tool. This is necessary for the integration of the “Google+” plugin – the “Google+” tool is a social platform based on a Google account.
__Host-GAPS
Storage period2 years
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Stands out
GAPS
Storage period2 years
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Used by Google to identify the user when content is shared with a Google + 1 button.
_gid
Storage duration1 day
Use byGoogle
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://policies.google.com/privacy
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website.
sp_landing
Storage duration1 day
Use bySpotify
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://www.spotify.com/dk/legal/privacy-policy/
Used by Spotify to embed music on the page.
sp_t
Storage duration2 months
Use bySpotify
Additional Privacy Policyhttps://www.spotify.com/dk/legal/privacy-policy/
Used by Spotify to embed music on the page.
SERVER-LOG-FILES
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us.
These are:
– Browser type and version
– Operating system used
– Referrer URL
– Host name of the accessing computer
– Time of the server request
This data cannot be assigned to specific persons. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use.
CONTACT FORM
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the inquiry form, including the contact data you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
GOOGLE+
Our pages use functions of Google+. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Information collection and sharing: Using the Google+ button, you can publish information worldwide. Via the Google+ button, you and other users receive personalized content from Google and our partners. Google stores both the information that you gave +1 for a content and information about the page you viewed when you clicked +1. Your +1s may be displayed as notices along with your profile name and photo in Google services, such as search results or your Google profile, or elsewhere on websites and ads on the Internet.
Google records information about your +1 activities to improve Google services for you and others. In order to use the Google+ button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile, which must contain at least the name chosen for the profile. This name is used in all Google services. In some cases, this name may also replace another name you used when sharing content through your Google Account. The identity of your Google profile may be displayed to users who know your email address or have other identifying information about you.
Use of Information Collected: In addition to the uses explained above, the information you provide will be used in accordance with the applicable Google Privacy Policy. Google may publish aggregate statistics about users’ +1 activities or share them with users and partners, such as publishers, advertisers, or affiliated websites.
ETRACKER
Our website uses the analysis service etracker. Provider is etracker GmbH, Erste Brunnenstraße 1, 20459 Hamburg Germany. The data can be used to create usage profiles under a pseudonym. Cookies can be used for this purpose. Cookies are small text files that are stored locally in the cache of your Internet browser. The cookies allow your browser to be recognized. The data collected with the etracker technologies will not be used to personally identify visitors to our website without the separately granted consent of the person concerned and will not be merged with personal data about the bearer of the pseudonym.
You can object to the data collection and storage at any time with effect for the future.
To object to the future collection and storage of your visitor data, you can use the following link to obtain an opt-out cookie from etracker, which will ensure that no visitor data from your browser is collected and stored by etracker in the future:
http://www.etracker.de/privacy?et=V23Jbb
This sets an opt-out cookie named “cntcookie” from etracker. Please do not delete this cookie as long as you wish to maintain your objection. For more information, please see etracker’s privacy policy: http://www.etracker.com/de/datenschutz.html
Our website uses functions of the XING network. The provider is XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. Each time a of our pages containing XING functions is accessed, a connection to XING servers is established. As far as we are aware, no personal data is stored in the process. In particular, no IP addresses are stored or usage behavior evaluated.
For further information on data protection and the XING Share button, please refer to the XING privacy policy at: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection
YOUTUBE
Our website uses plugins from the YouTube site operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established.
This tells the Youtube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
For more information on the handling of user data, please see YouTube’s privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy
SSL ENCRYPTION
This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.
If SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
RIGHT TO INFORMATION, DELETION, BLOCKING
You have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, their origin and recipient and the purpose of data processing, as well as a right to correct, block or delete this data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint.
OBJECTION ADVERTISING MAILS
The use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation for the transmission of not expressly requested advertising and information materials is hereby contradicted. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of
of advertising information, for example through spam e-mails.
