Privacy Policy
Data Controller
The data controller within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:
Gerhard Braun
Brunnenäcker 26
72108 Rottenburg
Your rights as a data subject
You may exercise the following rights at any time using the contact details provided, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Access to your data stored by us and information regarding its processing (Art. 15 GDPR),
Rectification of inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR),
Erasure of your data stored by us (Art. 17 GDPR),
Restriction of data processing, provided that we are not yet permitted to erase your data due to legal obligations (Art. 18 GDPR),
Objection to the processing of your data by us (Art. 21 GDPR) and
data portability, provided that you have consented to the data processing or have entered into a contract with us (Art. 20 GDPR).
If you have given us your consent, you may withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.
You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, for example with the competent supervisory authority for the federal state in which you reside or with the authority responsible for us as the data controller.
A list of supervisory authorities (for the private sector) with their addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
Processing activities
Collection of general information when visiting our website
A list of supervisory authorities (for the private sector) with their addresses can be found at: www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
Processing activities
Collection of general information when visiting our website
Nature and purpose of the processing
When you access our website – i.e. if you do not register or otherwise submit information – general information is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, your IP address and similar details.
In particular, your data is processed for the following purposes:
To ensure that the website connects without any issues
To ensure the website functions smoothly
To ensure and evaluate system security and stability, in particular for the detection of misuse
To ensure the website is displayed correctly and to optimise it
We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your identity. However, we reserve the right to review the server log files retrospectively should there be concrete evidence of unlawful use.
Legal basis and legitimate interest
Processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website, as well as ensuring system security and detecting misuse.
Recipients
The recipients of the data may include technical service providers who act as data processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Retention period
Data is stored in server log files in a form that allows the identification of data subjects for a maximum of 30 days, unless a security-related incident occurs (e.g. a DDoS attack).
In the event of such an incident, server log files are stored until the security-related incident has been resolved and fully investigated.
Provision required or necessary
The provision of the aforementioned personal data is not required by law or contract. However, without the IP address, the service and the functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. Furthermore, certain features and services may not be available or may be restricted.
Objection
Please read the information below regarding your right to object under Article 21 of the GDPR.
Contact
Nature and purpose of processing
Our website features a contact form that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the form is transmitted to us and stored.
The following data is also stored at the time the message is sent:
IP address of the requesting device
Date and time of the request
URL from which the request was made
You can contact us via the email addresses provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the email will be stored. This includes the date and time the email was sent, the email address, IP addresses, and information about the servers involved in the email communication.
You can contact us using the telephone numbers provided. In doing so, we collect log data, which includes your telephone number and the duration of the call.
Regardless of the method of communication chosen, we collect the content of your enquiry. Your data is stored for the purpose of communicating with you individually.
Legal basis
The processing of your data is based on a legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).
Our legitimate interest in processing your data is to enable you to contact us easily.
If you contact us to request a quote, your data will be processed for the purpose of taking steps prior to entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR).
Recipients
The recipients of the data may include technical service providers who act as data processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Retention period
Data will be deleted no later than 30 days after the enquiry has been processed.
Should a contractual relationship arise, we are subject to the statutory retention periods. These are generally 6 or 10 years for the purposes of proper accounting and tax compliance.
Provision required or necessary
The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your enquiry if you provide us with the necessary details and the reason for your enquiry.
Right to object
Please read the information below regarding your right to object under Article 21 of the GDPR.
Cookies
A cookie is a small data file that is created when a website is visited and temporarily stored on the visitor’s system. If the user visits the website’s server again, their browser sends the previously received cookie back to the server. The server can then analyse the information obtained through this process. Cookies can, in particular, make it easier to navigate a website.
You can access detailed information about cookies, and which cookies are used on this website and for what purpose, at any time via the cookie settings.
Deleting cookies
You can delete individual cookies or all cookies. You will also find information and instructions on how to delete these cookies or block them from being stored in the first place. Depending on your browser provider, you can find the necessary information via the links below:
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-loeschen-daten-von-websites-entfernen
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de
Opera: www.opera.com/de/help
Safari: support.apple.com/kb/PH17191
You can also prevent scripts from loading by default. NoScript allows JavaScript, Java and other plugins to run only on trusted domains of your choice.
You can obtain information and instructions on how to manage this feature from your browser provider (e.g. for Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/noscript/).
Technically necessary cookies
Nature and purpose of processing
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the browser used to access the site can be identified even after a page has been refreshed.
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features of our website cannot be provided without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognised even after a page has been refreshed.
We require cookies for the following applications:
You can find an overview of the cookies used in our cookie consent tool.
Legal basis and legitimate interest
Data processing in this regard is carried out solely on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring our website is user-friendly and in documenting consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, in conjunction with a balancing test under Section 25(2) of the TDDDG.
Recipients
The recipients of the data may include technical service providers who act as data processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Retention period
Please refer to the cookie consent tool for the specific retention periods of the cookies.
Provision required or necessary
The provision of the aforementioned personal data is not required by law or contract. However, without this data, we cannot guarantee the service or the functionality of our website. Furthermore, certain features and services may not be available or may be restricted.
Right to object
Please read the information below regarding your right to object under Article 21 of the GDPR.
Information regarding your right to object under Article 21 of the GDPR
Right to object in specific cases
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (data processing based on a balancing of interests); this also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Article 4(4) of the GDPR.
If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Recipient of an objection
Gerhard Braun
Brunnenäcker 26
72108 Rottenburg
Changes to our privacy policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services in the privacy policy, for example when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.
Questions regarding data protection
If you have any questions regarding data protection, please email the data protection officer named above.
Copyright notice
This privacy policy was created with the assistance of activeMind AG – the experts in external data protection officers (version #2024-10-25).
