Privacy Policy
[last updated July 7, 2025]
Notice: There is no general obligation to translate the legal notice into English. The one legally binding version of the privacy policy is published (in German language) here:
Privacy Policy
1 – Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to the personal data of visitors to this website when they access it. Personal data is any data by which a visitor can be personally identified. Detailed information on the topic of data protection can be found in the privacy policy listed below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The contact details of the operator can be found in the section "Notice concerning the responsible party" in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may, for example, be data that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or after your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This data is primarily technical (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data happens automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us at any time regarding this or if you have further questions about data protection.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is done mainly using so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2 – Hosting
External Hosting
This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the hosting provider(s). This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact inquiries, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website accesses, and other data generated via a website.
External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations to our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Our hosting provider(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill their performance obligations and follow our instructions regarding this data.
We use the following host:
prohost networks GmbH, Wilhelm-Külz-Str. 69, 14532 Stahnsdorf (near Berlin), Germany
Authorized Managing Director: Roger Mayer
WordPress.com: Hosting platform for blogs/websites;
Service provider: Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA;
Website: https://wordpress.com;
Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/de/privacy/
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider named above. This is a legally required contract that ensures that this provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3 – General Notes and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this site 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.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
We point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of the data from access by third parties is not possible.
Notice concerning the responsible party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Cornelia Helga Schulze
Akazienstraße 3a,
D-10823 Berlin
+49 176x3161x3251
Email: kontakt[ätt]corneliahelga[punkt]de (obfuscated for spam protection)
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Period
Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR if special categories of data are processed in accordance with Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR. In case of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing is additionally based on § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. Consent is revocable at any time. If your data is required to fulfill a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if required to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The specific legal basis applicable in each individual case is explained in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a data protection officer:
Cornelia Helga Schulze
Akazienstraße 3a,
D-10823 Berlin
+49 176x3161x3251
Email: kontakt[ätt]corneliahelga[punkt]de (obfuscated for spam protection)
Notice Regarding Data Transfer to the USA and Other Third Countries
We use, among other things, tools from companies based in the USA or other countries not considered secure under data protection law. If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these third countries. We point out that in these countries, a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU cannot be guaranteed. For example, US companies are obliged to hand over personal data to security authorities without you as the data subject being able to take legal action against this. Therefore, it cannot be excluded that US authorities (e.g., intelligence services) may process, evaluate, and permanently store your data located on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no influence on these processing activities.
Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke consent already given at any time. The legality of data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged violation. This right to complain exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.
Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure
You have the right under applicable law to obtain at any time free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient, and the purpose of the data processing, and, if applicable, a right to rectification or erasure of this data. You can contact us at any time regarding this or if you have further questions on the subject of personal data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you may request restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
If you have objected pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data – apart from its storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser’s address line changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Promotional Emails
We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation to send unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional information, such as spam emails.
4 – Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our websites use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets that do not harm your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for handling payment services).
Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart functionality or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process, provide certain functions you desire (e.g., for the shopping cart), or optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies was requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG); consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you about the setting of cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
You can find out which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.
Consent with Borlabs Cookie
Our website uses the Borlabs Cookie consent technology to obtain your consent for storing certain cookies in your browser or for using certain technologies, and to document this in compliance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Borlabs GmbH, Rübenkamp 32, 22305 Hamburg (hereinafter “Borlabs”).
When you enter our website, a Borlabs cookie is stored in your browser, in which the consents you have given or the revocation of such consents are recorded. This data is not passed on to Borlabs.
The collected data will be stored until you ask us to delete it, delete the Borlabs cookie yourself, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected. Details on data processing by Borlabs Cookie can be found at:
https://de.borlabs.io/kb/welche-daten-speichert-borlabs-cookie/
The use of Borlabs Cookie consent technology is to obtain the legally required consents for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.
[borlabs-cookie type="btn-cookie-preference" title="Cookie-Auswahl ändern" element="link"/]
[borlabs-cookie type="btn-cookie-preference" title="Cookie Box nochmals öffnen/]
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 browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources.
The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website – for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide, 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.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you entered in the contact form remains with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
Inquiry by Email, Phone, or Fax
If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data sent to us via contact requests remains with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
Communication via WhatsApp
We use the instant messaging service WhatsApp Business for communication with our customers and other third parties. The provider is WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Communication is end-to-end encrypted (peer-to-peer), preventing WhatsApp or other third parties from accessing the message content. However, WhatsApp does gain access to metadata (e.g., sender, recipient, time). According to WhatsApp, personal data is shared with its US-based parent company Meta.
Details: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea
The use of WhatsApp is based on our legitimate interest in fast and effective communication with customers, prospects, and partners (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing is based solely on this consent; it can be revoked at any time.
Messages exchanged via WhatsApp remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention obligations remain unaffected.
We use the "WhatsApp Business" version.
Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
Details: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-data-transfer-addendum
Our WhatsApp accounts are configured not to automatically sync contacts from the phones used.
Communication via Facebook Messenger
We also use Facebook Messenger (Meta) for customer communication. Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. Data may be transferred to the USA and other third countries.
Meta commits to adhering to the European data protection level via "Standard Contractual Clauses" (Art. 46(2) and (3) GDPR).
Details: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/?entry_point=data_policy_redirect&entry=0
Use of Messenger is based on our legitimate interest in fast communication (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is obtained, it is based solely on that consent and can be revoked anytime.
Messages exchanged remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention requirements remain unaffected.
Data transfer to the USA is based on Standard Contractual Clauses:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
Messenger accounts are configured to avoid automatic address book syncing.
SimplyMeet.me
You can schedule appointments via our website using "SimplyMeet.me". Provider: SimplyBook.me Ltd, 30, Gladstonos Street, P. Makedonas Court, Mezzanine Floor, 3041, Limassol, Cyprus.
Privacy Policy: https://simplybook.me/en/policy
The entered data is used for planning, conducting, and following up on appointments. Stored on SimplyMeet.me servers.
Data is stored until deletion is requested, consent is withdrawn, or the purpose no longer applies. Legal retention requirements remain unaffected.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent is required for cookies or device access, then Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent is revocable.
We have signed a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider.
Google Calendar
We use Google Calendar (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) for appointment scheduling.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
The data entered is used for planning and managing appointments. Data is stored on Google Calendar servers.
Stored until deletion is requested, consent is withdrawn, or the purpose no longer applies. Legal retention rules apply.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent is needed for cookies/device access, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent is revocable.
Data transfer to the USA is based on Standard Contractual Clauses:
https://workspace.google.com/terms/dpa_terms.html
https://cloud.google.com/terms/sccs
5 – Social Media
We maintain online presences on social networks, but they are not integrated into our website.
Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. Data may be transferred to the USA and other third countries.
Overview of plugins: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE
When active on Facebook, a direct connection between your device and Facebook is made. Facebook receives your IP address and may associate your visit with your Facebook account.
Further details: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
If consent is given, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. Consent is revocable. If not, use is based on our legitimate interest in social media visibility.
We and Meta are jointly responsible (Art. 26 GDPR) for data collection and transfer to Facebook, but not for further processing by Facebook. Joint responsibility agreement:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum
Data transfer to the USA is based on:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited.
When active on Instagram, a direct connection with Instagram servers is established. Instagram can associate your visit with your user account.
Further information: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
Additional links:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/?entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381
If consent is requested, legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. Otherwise, based on legitimate interest.
6 – Analytics Tools and Advertising
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or statistical tools and other technologies on our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform any independent analysis. It merely facilitates the management and deployment of tools integrated via it. However, Google Tag Manager does collect your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google’s parent company in the United States.
The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on their website. If corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user's origin. These data may be aggregated and associated with the respective user's device. No user ID assignment is performed.
In addition, Google Analytics can record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks. Google Analytics also uses modeling approaches to complement the collected datasets and applies machine learning technologies in data analysis.
Google Analytics uses technologies that allow user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
Details are available here:
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/
IP Anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. As a result, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the website operator, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website 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 data from Google.
You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, see Google’s privacy policy:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de
Data Processing Agreement
We have signed a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel)
This website uses the visitor action pixel from Facebook/Meta for conversion measurement. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data may also be transmitted to the USA and other third countries.
This allows tracking of the behavior of website visitors after they have been redirected to the provider's website by clicking on a Facebook ad. This allows the effectiveness of Facebook ads to be evaluated for statistical and market research purposes and future advertising measures to be optimized.
The collected data is anonymous for us as the operator of this website; we cannot draw any conclusions about the identity of users. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook, making a connection to the respective user profile possible and allowing Facebook to use the data for its own advertising purposes, in accordance with the Facebook Data Usage Policy:
https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/
This allows Facebook to display ads on Facebook pages and outside of Facebook. This use of the data cannot be influenced by us as the site operator.
The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
If personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). The joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its forwarding to Facebook. The processing by Facebook after forwarding is not part of the joint responsibility. The obligations jointly incumbent upon us have been set out in an agreement on joint processing.
The wording of the agreement can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum
According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing the privacy information when using the Facebook tool and for the secure implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook products. You can assert data subject rights (e.g., access requests) regarding data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you assert your rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.
Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
Details can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum and
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381
For more information on how Facebook protects your privacy, see Facebook's privacy policy:
https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/
You can also deactivate the remarketing function “Custom Audiences” in your ad settings at:
https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen
To do this, you must be logged into Facebook.
If you do not have a Facebook account, you can disable usage-based advertising from Facebook on the website of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/
7 – Newsletter
Newsletter Data
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and agree to receive the newsletter. No additional data is collected or only on a voluntary basis.
Double Opt-In Procedure
Subscription to our newsletter always occurs via a double opt-in process. This means you will receive an email after subscribing, asking you to confirm your subscription. This confirmation is necessary to ensure that no one can subscribe using another person's email address. Newsletter registrations are logged to comply with legal requirements. This includes recording the time of registration and confirmation, as well as the IP address. Any changes to your data stored with the mailing service provider are also logged.
The data provided by you for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be removed from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe or once the purpose no longer applies. We reserve the right to remove or block email addresses from our newsletter list at our discretion within the scope of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Data stored for other purposes remains unaffected.
We use the data collected solely for the purpose of sending the requested newsletter and do not share it with third parties.
The processing of the data entered into the newsletter signup form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of data, email address, and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, e.g., via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing carried out up to the revocation remains unaffected.
The Newsletter Plugin
We use the WordPress plugin “The Newsletter Plugin” to send our newsletter.
The plugin is installed on the user's (our) website and sends emails via the website's mailing system. Under no circumstances are the emails (and the data contained in them) transmitted to the company. See:
https://www.thenewsletterplugin.com/legal
https://www.thenewsletterplugin.com/legal/privacy
8 – Plugins and Tools
YouTube
This website includes videos from the YouTube website. The operator is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, this mode means that YouTube does not store information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, the transfer of data to YouTube partners is not necessarily excluded by the extended data protection mode. For example, YouTube connects to the Google DoubleClick network whether or not you watch a video.
As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
After starting a YouTube video, YouTube may store cookies or use similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) on your device. This allows YouTube to obtain information about visitors to this website. These are used, among other things, to collect video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraud.
Additional data processing operations may be triggered after starting a YouTube video, over which we have no influence.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If consent was requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, provided the consent includes storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
More information on data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
Google Web Fonts
All fonts are embedded locally. Since no connection to Google servers is required and processing takes place on our own servers, no user notification or mention in the privacy policy is necessary in this case.
Google Maps
This site uses the Google Maps map service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We have no influence on this data transmission. If Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts for uniform display of fonts. When you load Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display text and fonts correctly.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings and easy location of places specified by us on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If consent was requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, provided the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
Details can be found here
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/
More information on how Google handles user data can be found in Google's privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
9 – Business Services, eCommerce and Payment Providers
Processing of Customer and Contract Data
We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data to establish, structure, and amend our contractual relationships. Personal data concerning the use of this website (usage data) is collected, processed, and used only to the extent necessary to enable the user to access the service or for billing purposes. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
The collected customer data will be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship and upon expiry of any applicable statutory retention periods. Statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
Data Transmission upon Contract Conclusion for Services and Digital Content
We transmit personal data to third parties only if necessary for the performance of the contract, for example, to the bank responsible for processing payments.
No further transmission of data occurs unless you have expressly consented to such transmission. Your data will not be shared with third parties for advertising purposes without your explicit consent.
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for pre-contractual measures.
Payment Services
We integrate payment services from third-party companies on our website. When you make a purchase with us, your payment data (e.g., name, payment amount, bank details, credit card number) is processed by the respective payment provider for the purpose of processing the payment. These transactions are subject to the respective contractual and data protection provisions of the individual providers. The use of these payment service providers is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract processing) and in the interest of a smooth, convenient, and secure payment process (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Where consent is requested for certain actions, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR is the legal basis for data processing; consent can be revoked at any time with future effect.
The following payment services/providers are used on this website:
PayPal
The provider of this payment service is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses.
Details can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/pocpsa-full
You can find PayPal’s privacy policy here: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Stripe
The provider for customers within the EU is Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses.
Details can be found here: https://stripe.com/de/privacy and https://stripe.com/de/guides/general-data-protection-regulation
You can find Stripe’s privacy policy here: https://stripe.com/de/privacy
10 – Audio and Video Conferencing
Data Processing
For communication with our customers, we use online conferencing tools, among others. The specific tools we use are listed below. If you communicate with us via video or audio conference over the internet, your personal data will be recorded and processed both by us and the provider of the respective conferencing tool.
These conferencing tools collect all the data you provide in order to use the tools (e.g., email address and/or phone number). Additionally, the tools process the duration of the conference, start and end times of participation, number of participants, and other “contextual information” related to the communication process (metadata).
Furthermore, the provider of the tool processes all technical data necessary for conducting the online communication. This includes, in particular, IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, and type of connection.
If content is exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise made available within the tool, it is also stored on the servers of the tool provider. Such content includes, in particular, cloud recordings, chat or instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared during the use of the service.
Please note that we have only limited control over the data processing by the respective providers. Our ability to influence is primarily governed by the provider’s corporate policies. For more information on data processing by the conference tools, please refer to the privacy statements of the respective providers listed below.
Purpose and Legal Basis
The conferencing tools are used to communicate with potential or existing contractual partners or to offer certain services to our customers (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). Additionally, the use of these tools serves the general simplification and acceleration of communication with us or our company (legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Where consent has been requested, the respective tools are used based on this consent; the consent may be revoked at any time with future effect.
Storage Duration
Data directly collected by us via video and conference tools is deleted from our systems as soon as you request deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your device until you delete them. Mandatory statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
We have no control over the storage duration of your data as processed by the providers of the conferencing tools for their own purposes. For details, please consult the privacy policies of the respective providers.
Conferencing Tools Used
We use the following conferencing tools:
Zoom
We use Zoom. The provider of this service is Zoom Communications Inc., 55 Almaden Boulevard, 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, USA.
Details on data processing can be found in Zoom’s privacy policy: https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html
Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses.
Details are available here: https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required contract that ensures that this provider processes personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
11 – In-house Services, Management, Organization and Support Tools
We use services, platforms, and software provided by third parties to organize, manage, plan, and deliver our services and offerings.
In such cases, personal data may be processed and stored on the servers of the third-party provider. This may include various types of data that we process in accordance with this privacy policy.
If a user is referred to a third-party provider or its software/platform as part of communication, business dealings, or any other relationship with us, the third-party provider may process usage data and metadata for security, service optimization, or marketing purposes.
The use of such tools is in our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Where consent is requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Google Drive
We have integrated Google Drive into our website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Drive allows us to provide an upload area on our website where you can upload content. When you upload content, it is stored on Google Drive’s servers. Additionally, when you access our website, a connection to Google Drive is established, which enables Google to determine that you have visited our website.
The use of Google Drive is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in providing a reliable upload area on the website. Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out solely on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required contract that ensures that this provider processes personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
WeTransfer
We use the file transfer service provided by WeTransfer BV, Oostelijke Handelskade 751, Amsterdam, 1019 BW, Netherlands.
Website: https://wetransfer.com
Privacy policy: https://wetransfer.com/legal/privacy
Swiss Transfer
We use the Swiss Transfer service (https://www.swisstransfer.com) for secure and GDPR-compliant file transfers. Swiss Transfer is a service offered by Swisscom AG and allows the transmission of data under high security standards. The transferred data is used solely for the purpose of file delivery and is automatically deleted after 30 days.
When using Swiss Transfer, personal data (such as the recipient's email address) may be processed to facilitate the file transfer process. Swisscom, as the provider of Swiss Transfer, may process data in accordance with its own privacy policy. For more information on data processing and data protection at Swiss Transfer, please refer to the privacy policy of Swisscom: https://www.swisstransfer.com/de-ch/legal
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We use artificial intelligence (AI) for specific purposes, such as generating code, images, and marketing texts. No personal data is processed in the use of these technologies, and no personal analysis is performed. AI is used solely (if at all) for automated content creation in order to improve and optimize our services. Since no personal data is processed during this procedure, this use is not subject to the provisions of the GDPR. Should this apply in certain cases, explicit and personally addressed information will of course be provided to the affected individual.
Status as of 07/08/2025. The privacy policy was created with the assistance of eRecht24 Gmbh & Co. KG, Attorneys Sören Siebert & Karsten Fernkorn, Lietzenburger Str. 94, 10719 Berlin, under a premium license, as well as the IT Law Firm IT-Recht Kanzlei Rechtsanwälte Keller-Stoltenhoff, Keller GbR, Alter Messeplatz 2, 80339 Munich, and the data protection generator by Dr. Thomas Schwenke.