Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in our company and our services. The protection of your privacy during processing is an important concern for us. Your personal data will therefore only be processed in accordance with the provisions of German data protection law. We want you to feel secure when visiting our website.

Personal data
Personal data is individual information about the personal or factual circumstances of an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes information such as name, address, e-mail address and telephone number. The legal basis for data protection can be found in the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR, from 25 May 2018) and the German Telemedia Act (TMG).
It is generally possible to use our website without providing personal data. Different regulations may apply to the use of individual services on our website, which in this case are explained separately below and inform you in particular about the type, scope and purpose of the collection, use and processing of personal data.

Cookies
Our website uses so-called cookies, which serve to make our Internet presence more user-friendly, effective and secure overall - for example, when it comes to speeding up navigation on our platform.Cookies also enable us to measure the frequency of page views and general navigation.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer system. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. We would like to point out that some of these cookies are transferred from our server to your computer system, most of which are so-called "session cookies"."Session cookies" are characterised by the fact that they are automatically deleted from your hard drive at the end of the browser session.Other cookies remain on your computer system and enable us to recognise your computer system on your next visit (so-called persistent cookies). Of course, you can reject cookies at any time if your browser allows this.However, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all the functions of our website to their full extent.

The help function in the menu bar of most web browsers explains how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have your browser notify you when you receive a new cookie or how to switch off all cookies received. Similar functions to Flash cookies, which are used by browser add-ons, can be switched off or deleted by changing the settings of the browser add-on or via the website of the browser add-on manufacturer.

Active components
Some active components such as Javascript, Java applets or Active-X controls are used on our websites.You can switch off this function by changing the settings in your Internet browser.

Server log
Every visit to the pages of this website is recorded and stored in the so-called server log files.This data is used exclusively for the technical analysis of server usage.

Specifically, the following data is collected:

• Requesting host address (IP address)
• Date and time of access
• Name of the retrieved file
• HTTP status code
• Amount of data transferred
• Website from which you are visiting us (referrer URL)
• Browser/operating system/interface
• Information about the server service used
• Protocol version

This anonymous data is stored separately from any personal data you may have provided and therefore does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about a specific person. It will only be passed on to third parties if this is required by law or a court order. It will not be passed on for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use.

Use of Google Analytics with anonymisation function
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 your use of the website to be analysed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

You can find more information on how Google Analytics handles user data in 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 Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in 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 your data from being collected on future visits to this website: Deactivate Google Analytics https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

IP anonymisation
We use the function "Activation of IP anonymisation" on this website. However, this means that your IP address will first be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to analyse your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide 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 will not be merged with other Google data.

Use of Google Maps with recommendation components
We use the "Google Maps" component on our website in combination with the so-called "share function". "Google Maps" is a service of Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as "Google".

Each time this component is called up, Google sets a cookie to process user settings and data when the page on which the "Google Maps" component is integrated is displayed. As a rule, this cookie is not deleted when the browser is closed, but expires after a certain period of time, unless you delete it manually beforehand.

If you do not agree with this processing of your data, you have the option of deactivating the "Google Maps" service and thus preventing the transfer of data to Google. To do this, you must deactivate the Java Script function in your browser. However, we would like to point out that in this case you will not be able to use "Google Maps" or only to a limited extent.

The use of "Google Maps" and the information obtained via "Google Maps" is subject to the Google Terms of Use

http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/terms/regional.html and the additional terms and conditions for "Google Maps"
https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html

The Google Maps function also contains the following recommendation buttons
"Google+ button" of the company Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA;
"facebook button" of the company facebook Inc, 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA;
"Twitter button" of the company Twitter Inc, 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.

When you access the "Google Maps" page, these "recommendation components" cause the browser you are using to download a corresponding representation of the component from the respective provider. This informs the respective provider - as mentioned above - which specific page of our website you are currently visiting.

If you are logged into your personal account with the aforementioned providers at the time you access the "Google Maps" page, they can record the information obtained in this way about the website recommended by you as well as your IP address and other browser-related information and link it to your respective account.

If you wish to prevent this transmission and storage of data about you and your behaviour on our website by the respective provider, you must log out of these providers before you visit our site.

You can find out more about the data collection of the respective providers via the following links:

• Twitter privacy policy: https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de
• Privacy policy facebook: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy

Use of GoogleTranslate or Google Translate/translation
The automatic translation function in the sidebar of this website is performed by Google Translate, a third-party provider over which we have no control. The computer-generated translations sometimes only approximate the original content of this website.
The function of Google Translate, however, is for your convenience only. The translations generated should not be considered accurate and may sometimes contain incorrect or even offensive language. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of the information translated by this system and accept no liability for any damages incurred. In addition, it may not be possible to translate some applications, files or elements including graphics, photos or PDFs.Google collects, stores and processes information in order to provide users with better services.
This includes, for example, the language you speak, but also includes your personal surfing and online behaviour.

Further information about Google Translate can be found on the following pages: https://translate.google.com/
as well as http://translate.google.co
Datenschutzerklärung Google+: https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy

Use of Google Fonts
This website integrates external fonts from Google Fonts. Google Fonts is a service provided by Google Inc (USA). The fonts are integrated by a server call to Google in the USA, whereby it can be assumed that requests are stored by Google.
For more information, please refer to the Google Fonts FAQ at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq#what-does-using-the-google-fonts-api-mean-for-the-privacy-of-my-users or the Google privacy policy at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/.

Use of Google Maps
This website uses the "Google Maps" component to display maps, operated by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as "Google".
Each time the "Google Maps" component is called up, Google sets a cookie to process user settings and data when the page on which the "Google Maps" component is integrated is displayed.As a rule, this cookie is not deleted when the browser is closed, but expires after a certain period of time, unless you delete it manually beforehand.

If you do not agree with this processing of your data, you have the option of deactivating the "Google Maps" service and thus preventing the transfer of data to Google. To do this, you must deactivate the Java Script function in your browser. However, we would like to point out that in this case you will not be able to use "Google Maps" or only to a limited extent.

The use of "Google Maps" and the information obtained via "Google Maps" is subject to the Google Terms of Use http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/terms/regional.html and the additional terms and conditions for "Google Maps" https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html.

Our newsletter
We offer you the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter on our website. With this newsletter we inform you about our offers at regular intervals. In order to receive our newsletter, you need a valid e-mail address. We will check the e-mail address you enter to ensure that you are actually the owner of the e-mail address provided or that the owner is authorised to receive the newsletter. When you register for our newsletter, we will save your IP address and the date and time of your registration. This serves as a safeguard on our part in the event that a third party misuses your e-mail address and subscribes to our newsletter without your knowledge. We do not collect any other data.

The data collected in this way is used exclusively for the subscription to our newsletter. It will not be passed on to third parties. The data collected in this way is also not compared with data that may be collected by other components of our website. You can cancel your subscription to this newsletter at any time. Details on this can be found in the confirmation email and in each individual newsletter.

Use and disclosure of personal data
If you commission us to provide a service, your personal data will only be used to the extent necessary to fulfil the order (e.g. to process requests for information or brochure orders). This includes in particular the forwarding of your data to the partners responsible for your enquiry, to transport companies, credit companies or other service providers used to provide the service or process the contract, if necessary.

Your personal data will not be passed on to third parties beyond this, in particular not sold.

Except: We disclose customer accounts and personal data about customers if we are legally obliged to do so or if such disclosure is necessary to enforce our general terms and conditions or other agreements or to protect our rights and the rights of our customers and those of third parties, e.g. in the event of attacks on our network infrastructure for legal or criminal prosecution. This includes exchanging data with companies that specialise in the prevention and minimisation of misuse and credit card fraud. It is expressly clarified that in this context no data will be passed on to these companies for commercial use that is contrary to this privacy policy.

Obligation of employees and external service providers
It goes without saying that our employees and the service providers commissioned by us are obliged to maintain confidentiality and to comply with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act.

Purpose-related use of personal data
Your personal data will only be used for the stated purposes and to the extent necessary to achieve these purposes.

Information security
We use technical and organisational security measures according to the current state of knowledge in order to protect the data you provide to us against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorised persons. Your data is stored in a secure operating environment that is not accessible to the public. Our security measures are reviewed at regular intervals and continuously improved in line with technological developments.

If you wish to contact us by e-mail, we would like to point out that the confidentiality of the information transmitted is not guaranteed in the case of unencrypted e-mails. The content of unencrypted e-mails can be viewed by third parties. We therefore recommend that you send us confidential information either in encrypted form or by post.

Your e-mail address will only be used for correspondence with you. It will not be used for any other purpose or passed on to third parties.

Protection of your data through TLS or SSL
For secure data transmission on the Internet, we use the hybrid encryption protocol Transport Layer Security (TLS), more commonly known under its predecessor name Secure Sockets Layer Software (SSL). This software encrypts the information that is transmitted by you. All data protection-relevant information (such as name, address, credit card number, bank sort code, bank account number, etc.) is stored in encrypted form in a protected database.