The provider (or its web hosting provider) collects data about every access to the website (so-called server log files). Access data includes: Name of the accessed web page, file, date and time of access, amount of data transferred, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user´s operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address, and the requesting provider. The provider uses the log data only for statistical analysis for the purpose of operating, securing, and optimizing the website. However, the provider reserves the right to subsequently review the log data if there is a legitimate suspicion of unlawful use based on concrete evidence.

Personal data is information that can be used to identify an individual, meaning information that can be traced back to a specific person. This includes name, email address, and telephone number. Data about preferences, hobbies, memberships, or which websites someone has visited also falls under the category of personal data. The provider only collects, uses, and shares personal data if this is legally permitted or if users consent to the data collection.

When users leave comments on the blog or other posts, their IP addresses are stored. This is done for the provider´s security, in case someone writes illegal content in comments or posts (insults, prohibited political propaganda, etc.). In this case, the provider can be held liable for the comment or post and is therefore interested in the author´s identity.

Users can subscribe to follow-up comments. They will receive a confirmation email to verify that they are the owner of the email address provided. Users can unsubscribe from ongoing comment subscriptions at any time. The confirmation email will contain instructions on how to do so.

With our newsletter, we keep you informed about us and our offers. If you would like to receive the newsletter, we need a valid email address from you, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided or that the owner of the email address agrees to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected. This data is used solely for sending the newsletter and will not be shared with third parties. When you subscribe to the newsletter, we store your IP address and the date of registration. This storage serves solely as proof in the event that a third party misuses an email address and subscribes to the newsletter without the knowledge of the rightful owner. You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, your email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time. You can do this via a link in the newsletters themselves, in your profile section, or by contacting us using the contact information provided above.

It is possible that third-party content, such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, RSS feeds, or graphics from other websites, may be integrated into this online service. This always requires that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as "third-party providers") are aware of the users IP addresses. Without the IP address, they would be unable to send the content to the respective user´s browser. The IP address is therefore necessary for displaying this content. We strive to use only content from providers who use the IP address solely for delivering the content. However, we have no control over whether third-party providers store the IP address for other purposes, such as statistical analysis. To the extent that we are aware of such practices, we will inform users accordingly.

The data entered during registration will be used for the purpose of using the service. Users may be informed by email about service- or registration-related information, such as changes to the scope of services or technical issues. The data collected is visible in the registration form. This includes [PLEASE ENTER THE COLLECTED DATA HERE, E.G., NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS, IP ADDRESS AND ITS PURPOSE, FOR EXAMPLE, COMMUNITY OR PRODUCT TESTING].

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 users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will generally be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, Google will truncate your IP address within Member States of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. IP anonymization is active on this website. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting their browser settings; however, this website points out that in this case, you may not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website. Furthermore, users can prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the website (including their IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. ``` As an alternative to the browser add-on, or when using browsers on mobile devices, please click this link to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data on this website in the future. This will place an opt-out cookie on your device. If you delete your cookies, you will need to click this link again.

This website uses social plugins (“plugins”) from the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Facebook”). The plugins are recognizable by one of the Facebook logos (a white “f” on a blue tile, the terms “Like” or “Gefällt mir”, or a “thumbs up” icon) or are marked with the addition “Facebook Social Plugin”. A list and the appearance of the Facebook social plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/. When a user visits a page of this website that contains such a plugin, their browser establishes a direct connection to Facebook´s servers. The plugin content is transmitted directly from Facebook to the user´s browser and integrated into the website. The provider therefore has no influence on the scope of data that Facebook collects using this plugin and informs users accordingly, to the best of its knowledge: By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives the information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the website. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can associate the visit with their Facebook account. When users interact with the plugins, for example, by clicking the Like button or leaving a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted directly from their browser to Facebook and stored there. Even if a user is not a member of Facebook, it is still possible that Facebook will learn and store their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymized IP address is stored in Germany. The purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and privacy settings, can be found in Facebook´s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about them through this website and link it to their Facebook account, they must log out of Facebook before visiting the website. Further settings and options to object to the use of data for advertising purposes are available within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.

This website uses the “+1” button of the Google Plus social network, which is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”). The button is recognizable by the “+1” symbol on a white or colored background. When a user visits a page of this website that contains such a button, the browser establishes a direct connection to Google´s servers. The content of the "+1" button is transmitted directly from Google to your browser and integrated into the website. Therefore, the website provider has no control over the amount of data Google collects via this button. According to Google, no personal data is collected unless the button is clicked. Only for logged-in users are such data, including the IP address, collected and processed. For information on the purpose and scope of data collection, further processing and use of data by Google, as well as your related rights and privacy settings, please refer to Google´s privacy policy for the "+1" button: http://www.google.com/intl/de/+/policy/+1button.html and the FAQ: http://www.google.com/intl/de/+1/button/.

This website uses the Twitter buttons. These buttons are provided by Twitter Inc., 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. They are recognizable by terms such as "Twitter" or "Follow," combined with a stylized blue bird. These buttons allow users to share a post or page from this website on Twitter or to follow the provider on Twitter. When a user visits a page on this website that contains such a button, their browser establishes a direct connection to Twitter´s servers. The content of the Twitter button is transmitted directly from Twitter to the user´s browser. Therefore, the provider has no influence on the scope of the data that Twitter collects using this plugin and informs users accordingly, based on its current knowledge. According to this policy, only the user´s IP address and the URL of the respective website are transmitted when the button is accessed, and this information is not used for any purpose other than displaying the button. Further information can be found in Twitter´s privacy policy at http://twitter.com/privacy.

The user has the right to request, free of charge, information about the personal data stored about them. In addition, the user has the right to correct inaccurate data, block, and delete their personal data, provided that this does not conflict with any legal retention requirements.