The protection and security of personal data is given the highest priority. We therefore strictly comply with the provisions stipulated by the German Data Protection Act (BDSG). Below you will find information on what type of data is collected and for what purpose it is collected:

1. Data transmission/data logging
Personal data are only collected and processed if you provide this information voluntarily, for example, as part of a survey. Unless these data are required in connection with the processing of a business transaction, you may at any time revoke in writing (e. g. via email or fax) with immediate effect the previously granted authorization to store your personal data. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties, unless disclosure is required by law.

2. Use of personal information
Personal data are only collected and processed if you provide this information voluntarily, for example, as part of a survey. Unless these data are required in connection with the processing of a business transaction, you may at any time revoke in writing (e. g. via email or fax) with immediate effect the previously granted authorization to store your personal data. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties, unless disclosure is required by law.

3. Disclosure of, amendment to and deletion of your data
In accordance with the applicable legislation, you may at any time enquire in writing whether we have stored personal data about you and, if so, what information we have stored. We will then forward this information to you.

4. Security of your data
The personal data you have made available to us is protected using all technical and organizational security means to safeguard it from access by unauthorized persons. It is recommended that you send highly sensitive data or information by mail as total security cannot be guaranteed for data sent via Email.

5. 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 visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the USA. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. 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. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

6. Cookies
We use session cookies on some of our pages to make it easier for you to navigate our site. These are small text files that are stored on your hard drive only for the duration of your visit to our website and, depending on your browser settings, are deleted when you exit the browser. These cookies do not retrieve information about you stored on your hard disk and do not interfere with your PC or your files. Most browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. You may deactivate the storing of cookies or adjust your browser to notify you that cookies are being sent.

7. Changes to this privacy policy
We will update this policy from time to time to protect your personal data. You should occasionally review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your data and continue to improve the contents of our website. In the event of significant changes to the collection, use and/or disclosure of the personal data provided by you, we will alert you by posting a clear and conspicuous notice on the website. By using this website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this policy to protect your personal data.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please get in touch with me personally via my "contact page.

The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply to any contractual relationship (to the extent permitted by law) arising between the website operator and a user. The place of jurisdiction for any disputes shall be the operator's place of business (to the extent permitted by law).