Privacy Policy

3.1 Use of own "cookies" required for the website display

This website uses its own "cookies" to save settings required for the website display ("cookies" are data records sent from the web server to the user's browser and stored there for later retrieval). No personal data is stored in our own "cookies". You can generally prevent the use of "cookies" by prohibiting the storage of "cookies" in your browser.

3.2 Utilization data

When you access our websites, your internet browser transmits data to our web server out of technical necessity. The following data is recorded during an active connection for communication between your internet browser and our web server:

• Date and time of the request
• Name of the requested file
• Page from which the file was requested
• Access status (file transferred, file not found, etc.)
• Web browser and operating system used
• Full IP address of the requesting computer
• Amount of data transferred

Source of the wording: Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision

For technical security reasons, particularly to defend against attack attempts on our web server, this data is temporarily stored by us. It is not possible for us to trace these data back to individual persons. After a maximum of fifteen days, the data is anonymized by shortening the IP address to domain level, making it impossible to establish a link to individual users.

3.3 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
• Host name 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 para. 1 lit. 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 recorded.

3.4 Borlabs

Our website uses the cookie consent technology from Borlabs Cookie to obtain your consent for storing certain cookies in your browser and to document this consent in compliance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Borlabs – Benjamin A. Bornschein, Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 17, 21107 Hamburg.

3.5 Contact form and other inquiries

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

3.6 Google Analytics 4

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"), which enables your use of our website to be analyzed.

By default, Google Analytics sets 4 cookies when you visit the website, which are stored as small text modules on your end device and collect certain information. The scope of this information also includes your IP address, which is shortened by Google to exclude direct personal identification.

3.7 Demographic characteristics

Google Analytics 4 uses the special function "demographic characteristics" to create statistics that provide information about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This is done by analyzing ads and information from third parties.

3.8 Google Signals

As an extension to Google Analytics 4, Google Signals will be used on this website to generate cross-device reports. If you have activated personalized ads and have linked your devices to your Google account, Google may analyze your usage behavior across devices.

3.9 User IDs

As an extension to Google Analytics 4, the "User IDs" function will be used on this website. If you have consented to the use of Google Analytics 4, have set up an account on this website and log in with this account on different devices, your activities can be analyzed across devices.

4.1 Handling business cards

When handing over or exchanging business cards, you provide us with personal data such as your phone number and email address. We use this information solely to stay in contact with you. If you do not purchase any products or services from our range, we will delete your contact details after 5 years.

4.2 Specific information on the application process

Application data is generally deleted 6 months after the decision is communicated, unless consent for longer storage is given (e.g., inclusion in the applicant pool).

4.3 Specific information on the processing of customer data/prospect data

Data provided for contract execution is stored for the duration of the contractual relationship and beyond that in accordance with statutory retention periods, typically up to 10 years.

4.4 Specific information on the processing of employee data

Data provided for contract execution within the scope of the employment relationship is stored for the duration of employment and beyond that in accordance with statutory retention obligations, typically up to 10 years.

4.5 Specific information on the processing of supplier data

Data provided for the performance of the contract is stored for the duration of the contractual relationship and beyond that in accordance with statutory retention obligations, typically up to 10 years.

4.6 Specific information on the use of video conferencing/webinar software

Video conferences are only recorded with the prior documented consent of the participants. The technical data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required. The duration of data storage is otherwise based on the statutory retention obligations and is typically 10 years.