2. Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.

When you visit our website, IONOS processes technical data required to provide, secure and ensure the stable operation of the website. This includes, in particular:

• Website or file accessed

• Referrer URL

• Browser type and browser version

• Operating system used

• Device type used

• Date and time of access

• IP address in anonymized form

The IP address is anonymized immediately by IONOS. According to IONOS, the retention period for the corresponding visitor data is currently 8 weeks.

The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our legitimate interest in ensuring the secure and technically reliable operation of our website.

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with IONOS in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

IONOS states that no transfer of visitor data to third countries outside the European Union takes place in connection with this web hosting service.

3. IONOS WebAnalytics

IONOS WebAnalytics may be used to statistically evaluate and technically optimize our website.

IONOS WebAnalytics processes, among other things, information about the website or file accessed, the referrer URL, browser type and browser version, the operating system used, the device type and the time of access. The IP address is anonymized immediately.

According to IONOS, WebAnalytics does not use cookies and is used exclusively for the statistical evaluation and technical optimization of the website. The collected data is processed anonymously by IONOS and is not shared with third parties.

The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Cookies

Our website only uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the technical operation of the website.

Technically necessary cookies are used where required to provide the website and its basic functions.

Cookies or similar technologies that are not strictly necessary will not be used without the required consent.

According to IONOS, WebAnalytics does not use cookies.

5. Contacting Us by Email

When you contact us by email, we process the personal data you provide, in particular your email address and the content of your message.

The processing is carried out for the purpose of handling and responding to your inquiry, on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If your inquiry relates to the initiation or performance of a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR may also apply as a legal basis.

The data will be deleted once the relevant inquiry has been fully processed, provided that there are no statutory retention obligations or other legitimate reasons requiring further storage.

The email address used for correspondence is provided through our hosting provider, IONOS.

6. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address for the purpose of sending you our newsletter.

The processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

We use the service Brevo for newsletter registration and delivery. The data you enter in the subscription form is transmitted to Brevo and processed by the service.

Registration takes place using the double opt-in procedure. After subscribing, you will receive an email containing a confirmation link. Your subscription is only completed once you have confirmed your email address. Brevo records the registration and confirmation process in order to provide proof of the consent given.

Brevo provides corresponding GDPR features for its subscription forms, including a GDPR field and a GDPR notice.

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. To do so, you can use the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter.

According to its own statements, Brevo operates its database hosting servers within the European Union. Its stated hosting locations include France, Germany and Belgium.

A Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR has been or will be concluded with Brevo for the processing of personal data, or the corresponding agreement provided by Brevo will be used.

7. External Links

Our website contains links to external websites and online services, particularly social networks, online bookstores and streaming services such as Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Amazon, Thalia and Spotify.

Simply visiting our website does not generally result in personal data being transmitted to these providers through the links.

Only when you click on one of these links will you leave our website and be redirected to the respective provider. The privacy policies of the respective providers apply to the processing of personal data on their websites.

8. Your Rights

Subject to the applicable legal requirements, you have the following rights regarding the processing of your personal data:

• Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR

• Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR

• Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR

• Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR

• Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR

• Right to object to certain processing activities pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of any processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.

9. Automated Decision-Making

No automated decision-making, including profiling, within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR takes place on this website.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy where necessary due to technical changes, new features on our website or changes in legal requirements.