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The legal bases of the data protection are found in the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG).

Access data/ Server logfiles
The provider (or its web space provider) collects data about every access to the Web Content (so-called server log files). The access data includes: name of the website requested, file, date and time of the request, volume of data transferred, message about successful request, browser type with version, operating system of the user, referrer URL (the page previously visited), IP address and the requesting provider. The provider only uses the log files for statistical evaluations for the purpose of the operation, security and optimisation of the Web Content. however the provider reserves the right to check the log files subsequently where concrete indications give rise to the justified suspicion of unlawful use.

Handling of personal data
Personal data is is information by which a person can be identified, i.e. data that can be traced back to a person. This includes name, email address or phone number. Also, however, data about preferences, hobbies, memberships or which web pages have been viewed by someone counts as personal data. Personal data is only collected, used and disclosed by the provider where this is legally allowed or the user consents to the data collection.

Contact
When making contact with the provider (for example using the contact form or email) the user's details are saved for processing the inquiry as well as for the event that follow-up questions may arise.

Integration of third party services and content
It may happen that within this web content, third party content such as YouTube videos, Google Maps data, RSS feeds or graphics from other websites is integrated. This always requires that the provider of this content ("third-party providers") are aware of the IP address of the users as, without the IP address, they would not be able to send the content to the respective user's browser. The IP address is thus necessary to display this content. We endeavor only to use such content where the respective providers use the IP address solely to supply the content. However we have no influence over whether the third-party providers save the IP address e.g. for statistical purposes. Where we are aware of this, we inform the user about it.

Cookies
Cookies are small files that enable specific information relating to the device to be stored on the user's access device (PC, smartphone or similar). On the one hand they therefore make websites more user-friendly and this benefits the user (e.g. saving login data). On the other hand they serve the purpose of collecting the statistical data of website use and being able to analyze it to improve the Web Content. The users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers have an option for limiting or completely preventing cookies being saved. However it must be noted that use and, in particular, ease of use without cookies is restricted. You can manage many online advertising cookies from companies via the US American page http://www.aboutads.info/choices/www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU page http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices/www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices/.

Google Analytics

 This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will generally be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. In case of anonymous IP activation on this website, however, Google will shorten your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other countries that are parties to the European Economic Area agreement. Only under exceptional circumstances is the complete IP address transmitted to a server of Google in the United States and shortened there. Under the authority of the provider 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 for the website operator. In accordance with Google Analytics, your IP address, which is transmitted via your browser, will not be associated with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the storage 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. Furthermore, you can prevent the compilation of data (including your IP address) through cookies and website use by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available by clicking on this link. An opt-out cookie will be stored on your device for this purpose. If the cookies are deleted from this browser, you must click on this link again..

Facebook and Social Plugins

Our website uses social plugins (“plugins”) provided by the social network facebook.com, operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA (“Facebook”). The plugins are identifiable by a Facebook logo (white letter f on blue background or a thumb up icon) or the notice “Facebook Social Plugin”. For a full list of all social Plugins please see: developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/. When you visit a page of our website that contains a social plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Facebook servers. Facebook directly transfers the plugin content to your browser which embeds the latter into the website, enabling Facebook to receive information about your having accessed the respective page of our website. Thus we have no influence on the data gathered by the plugin and inform you according to our state of knowledge. The embedded plugins provide Facebook with the information that you have accessed the corresponding page of our website. If you are logged into Facebook, your visit can be assigned to your Facebook account. If you interact with the plugins, for example by clicking “Like”, or entering a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted from your browser directly to Facebook and stored by it.Even if you are not logged into Facebook, there is possibility that the plugins transmits your IP-address to Facebook. For the information on the purpose and scope of data collection and procession by Facebook, as well as your rights in this respect and settings options for protecting your privacy please visit www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. If you are a Facebook member and do not want Facebook to connect the data concerning your visit to our website with your member data already stored by Facebook, please log off Facebook before entering our website. Further you can block Facebook social Plugins by using add-ons for your browser, like the "Facebook Blocker".

Revocation, changes, corrections and updates
The user has the right to be given information about the personal data that has been saved free of charge upon request. Additionally the user has the right of correcting false data, blocking and deleting of the personal data as long as there is no legal retention obligation opposed.