Privacy Policy

(1) The protection of your personal data is important to us. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we process it and what rights you have regarding your data.

(2) We process personal data exclusively in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

(1) Responsible for data processing on this website in accordance with Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR is:

(2) If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time using the contact information provided above.

(3) Data Protection Officer: If legally required, we have appointed a data protection officer. You can reach this person using the contact details provided above.

(1) Personal Data: Personal data is information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as name, email address, phone number or IP address.

(2) Data we collect:

• When visiting the website: We automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, the browser used, the operating system, the time of access, the pages accessed and the duration of stay (server log files).
• When using the contact form: If you fill out our contact form or contact us by email, we collect the data you provide there (e.g. name, email address, phone number, message).
• When registering: If you register on our website, we collect the data you provide to create your user account (e.g. name, email address, password).
• When concluding a contract: To fulfill contracts, we collect the data required for contract processing (e.g. billing address, payment data, order data).
• When using services: In the context of providing our services, additional personal data may arise that is required for service provision.

(1) We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our website and services
• Responding to your inquiries and customer communication (e.g. via contact forms, email, phone)
• Fulfillment of contractual obligations and business processing
• Invoicing and accounting
• Technical analysis of website usage for optimization
• Fulfillment of legal retention obligations
• Marketing and advertising (only with your consent)

(2) Legal bases for data processing:

• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (Consent): For voluntary information, marketing and non-necessary cookies
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (Contract fulfillment): For the fulfillment of contracts and pre-contractual measures
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR (Legal obligation): For the fulfillment of legal obligations (e.g. retention obligations)
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (Legitimate interest): For technically necessary cookies, website security and business development

(1) Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and serve to facilitate the use of our website.

(2) We use cookies to analyze the use of our website and improve the user experience. You can disable the storage of cookies in your browser, but this may affect the functionality of the website.

(3) Cookie categories:

• Necessary cookies: Required for the basic functions of the website (e.g. session management, security)
• Functional cookies: Improve user-friendliness (e.g. language settings, preferences)
• Analytical cookies: Help us optimize the website (e.g. visitor statistics, usage behavior)

(4) Cookie management: You can change your cookie settings at any time via our cookie banner. Your preferences are stored in your browser.

(5) Legal basis: Necessary cookies are based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest), all other cookies on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

(1) We only pass on your personal data to third parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so, or if you have given us your consent to do so.

(2) Data will not be passed on to third parties for use for their own purposes.

(3) Data recipients: Data may be passed on to the following categories of recipients:

• Hosting providers: For the technical operation of the website (e.g. Hostinger)
• Payment service providers: For processing payments (if applicable)
• Shipping service providers: For delivery of goods (if applicable)
• Analytics services: Anonymized or pseudonymized, if used
• IT service providers: For maintenance and support
• Authorities: In case of legal obligation or on order
• Tax advisors and auditors: For fulfillment of tax obligations

(4) Order processing: To the extent that we commission third parties with the processing of data, this is done within the framework of order processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. These service providers are contractually obliged to process the data only within the framework of our instructions and to take appropriate security measures.

(5) Data transfer to third countries: If data is transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA, we ensure that appropriate guarantees exist in accordance with Art. 44 ff. GDPR (e.g. standard contractual clauses, adequacy decision of the EU Commission).

(1) We only store your personal data for as long as is necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes or as long as legal retention obligations exist.

(2) Storage duration in detail:

• Contact data from inquiries: Until the end of communication, maximum 3 years after last contact
• Contract data: For the duration of the contractual relationship and beyond according to legal retention obligations (e.g. 10 years for tax-relevant documents according to § 147 AO)
• Website logs: 7 days (then automatic deletion or anonymization)
• User accounts: Until deletion of the account by the user or upon request
• Cookies: Depending on cookie type, see cookie banner (maximum 2 years)
• Marketing data: Until withdrawal of consent or maximum 3 years after last contact

(3) Legal retention obligations: Due to legal regulations (e.g. Commercial Code, Tax Code), we may be obliged to keep certain data beyond the periods mentioned above. In this case, the data will be deleted after the legal retention periods have expired.

(1) You have the right:

• Information to receive information about which personal data we process about you
• Correction of your data if it is incorrect or incomplete
• Deletion of your data (right to be forgotten), provided there are no legal retention obligations
• Restriction of the processing of your data
• Objection to the processing of your personal data
• Data portability: You can request that we provide your data in a structured, common and machine-readable format

(2) Withdrawal of consents: If you have given us consent to data processing, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until the withdrawal remains unaffected.

(3) Right to object: You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data that is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (data processing based on a balancing of interests) for reasons arising from your particular situation. We will then no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

(4) If you wish to exercise any of these rights, you can contact us at any time using the contact options mentioned above. We will process your request immediately, at the latest within one month.

(5) Right to complain: You also have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data by us. The competent supervisory authority for Berlin is:

(1) We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access.

(2) Concrete measures:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security updates
• Access restrictions on personal data
• Backup systems for data protection

(1) We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. All changes will be published on this page and will take effect upon publication.

(2) Please check the privacy policy regularly to stay informed about possible changes.

(3) In case of significant changes, we will inform you additionally.

(1) If you contact us via contact form or email, the data you provide (name, email address, message) will be stored by us to answer your questions.

(2) Legal basis: The processing of data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract initiation) or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in answering your inquiry).

(3) Storage duration: The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose of its collection and no legal retention obligations oppose this.

(4) Security: Communication by email may have security gaps. Fully secure data transmission is not guaranteed. For confidential information, we recommend using postal mail.

(1) We do not use automated decision-making procedures (including profiling) in accordance with Art. 22 GDPR.

(2) If we use such procedures in the future, we will inform you separately and obtain your consent, insofar as this is legally required.

(1) Social Media Plugins: If our website contains social media plugins (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn), data will be transmitted to the operators of the social networks when accessing the corresponding pages.

(2) External Links: Our website may contain links to external websites. We have no influence on the data protection practices of these websites and assume no responsibility for their privacy policies.

(3) We recommend reading the privacy policies of the respective providers before using their services.

(1) Newsletter: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your name. Registration is done via a double opt-in procedure.

(2) Legal basis: The processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

(3) Withdrawal: You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by contacting us directly.

(4) Analysis: We may analyze the opening and click rates of the newsletter to optimize it. This data is processed in pseudonymized form.

(1) If you have questions about data protection, about exercising your rights or complaints, you can contact us at any time using the contact information provided above.

(2) Contact details: