1. Privacy at a Glance
a. General information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data means any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the privacy policy below.
b. Data collection on this website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the imprint of this website.
How do we collect your data?
Some data are collected when you provide them to us, for example, by entering them into a contact form.
Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These are mainly technical data (e.g. browser type, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information free of charge about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of these data. For this, and for further questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time via the address given in the imprint.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. Furthermore, under certain conditions, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data. For details, please see the section “Right to restriction of processing” in this privacy policy.
2. Hosting
External hosting
We use the hosting services of Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin (hereinafter “Strato”). When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files, including your IP address.
Further information can be found in Strato’s privacy policy: https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/
The use of Strato is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the reliable presentation of our website. If user consent has been requested, data processing is carried out exclusively under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, including the storage of cookies or device access (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
3. General Information and Mandatory Details
Data protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your personal data are treated confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. This document explains which data we collect, how, and for what purpose.
We note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. communication by email) may have security gaps. Complete protection from access by third parties is not possible.
Note on the responsible party
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Marcus Beneke
Barthlomaeusstrasse 76
22083 Hamburg, Barmbek
Phone: +49 151 25318900
Email: marcus-beneke@gmx.de
Revocation of your consent to data processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may revoke any consent already given at any time. A simple email notification to us is sufficient. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.
Right to data portability
You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, in a commonly used, machine-readable format, or to have them transferred to another controller.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our website uses technically necessary cookies. Cookies make our offer more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
Other cookies, if used, are explained separately in this privacy policy.
Server log files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data will not be merged with other data sources.
The data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website.
Contact form
Data submitted via the contact form, including your entered contact details, will be stored for processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your permission.
Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation or fulfillment) or on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries). If your consent is required, data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
The data will be stored until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose of storage no longer applies. Legal retention obligations remain unaffected.
Requests by email, phone, or fax
When you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including any personal data (e.g. name, message), will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request.
The legal basis depends on the context: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual request), Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in effective communication).
Processing of customer and contract data
We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary to establish, structure, or modify a contractual relationship (inventory data) according to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Personal data concerning the use of this website (usage data) are only collected, processed, and used to enable or bill the use of the service.
Collected customer data are deleted after completing the order or terminating the business relationship, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
Data transfer upon contract conclusion for services and digital content
We only transfer personal data to third parties when necessary for contract performance, such as to process payments. No further data will be transferred unless explicitly authorized by you.
5. Third-Party Content
Our website integrates third-party content, such as news feeds, widgets, fonts, or technical libraries.
Google Fonts (local hosting)
This site uses Google Fonts for a uniform display of fonts. The Google Fonts are locally installed; no connection to Google servers occurs.
Further information on Google Fonts: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en