Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
The use of our website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, different rules may apply when using individual services of our site, which will be explained separately below. Your personal data (e.g., name, address, email address, phone number, etc.) will only be processed by us in accordance with the provisions of German data protection law. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify a specific natural person. The legal basis for data protection can be found in the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG).
Data Controller:
Thomas Brauchle
88662 Überlingen
Germany
Please note that data transmission over the internet can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection against access by third parties is not possible.
Cookies
We use so-called cookies on our site to recognize repeated use of our services by the same user or internet connection owner. Cookies are small text files that your internet browser stores on your computer. They help to optimize our website and services. These are usually “session cookies” that are deleted after your visit ends.
In some cases, these cookies provide information to automatically recognize you upon your return. This recognition is based on the IP address stored in the cookies. The information obtained is used to improve our services and provide easier access to our website.
You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly. Please note that, in doing so, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.
Server Data
For technical reasons, the following data, which your internet browser transmits to us or to our web hosting provider, is recorded (so-called server log files):
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Website from which you visit us (referrer URL)
- Page(s) you visit on our website
- Date and time of your access
- Your IP address
These anonymous data are stored separately from any personal information you may provide and do not allow any conclusions to be drawn about a specific person. They are evaluated for statistical purposes to improve our website and offerings.
Registration Function
We offer you the opportunity to register on our site. The data entered in the registration form (e.g., name and email address) will be collected and stored solely for the use of our services.
At the time of registration, your IP address and the date and time of registration will also be stored. This is for our protection in case a third party misuses your data to register without your knowledge.
There is no transfer of this data to third parties, nor is there any comparison with data that may be collected by other components of our site.
Newsletter
You may subscribe to our newsletter via our website. We use this newsletter to inform you regularly about our offers. To receive our newsletter, you must provide a valid email address.
We will verify that you are the actual owner of the email address or that its owner has authorized the receipt of the newsletter. Upon registration, we store your IP address as well as the date and time of registration. This serves as a safeguard if a third party misuses your email address without your knowledge.
No additional data is collected. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Details on this can be found in the confirmation email or each newsletter itself.
Contact Option
You may contact us via email or through our contact form. In such cases, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry. This data will not be shared with third parties or compared with data collected by other components of our website.
Use of Google Analytics with Anonymization
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”).
Google Analytics uses cookies – text files stored on your computer – to help analyze how users use the site. The information generated, such as time, location, frequency of your visits including your IP address, is transmitted to and stored by Google in the United States.
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means that Google shortens your IP address within EU member states or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmitting it.
Google uses this data to evaluate your use of our site, compile reports for us, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. Google may pass this information to third parties if required by law or if such third parties process the information on behalf of Google.
According to Google, they do not associate your IP address with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by changing your browser settings. Note that you may not be able to use all features of this website in that case.
You can also prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data via this browser plugin:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
Use of Google Maps with Sharing Features
Our website uses Google Maps and its sharing components. Each time a Google Maps component is loaded, Google places a cookie to process user preferences and data. This cookie may persist even after your session ends unless manually deleted.
If you don’t agree to this processing, you can disable JavaScript in your browser. However, this may limit functionality.
Usage is subject to:
https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/terms/regional.html
https://www.google.com/intl/en/help/terms_maps.html
Google Maps also includes share buttons for:
- Google+
If you are logged into one of these services while visiting our site, your browsing data may be linked to your user profile. To prevent this, log out of those services beforehand.
Use of YouTube with Extended Privacy Mode
We use YouTube videos with “privacy-enhanced mode” enabled. YouTube only stores personal data when you watch a video.
If you are logged in to your YouTube account, these data may be linked to your profile. To prevent this, log out of your YouTube account before watching.
More info:
https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/
Use of Jetpack with WordPress.com Stats
We use the Jetpack plugin by Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, which uses Quantcast Corp. technology.
Cookies are used to analyze visits, and the data is stored in the US. IP addresses are anonymized before storage. You can disable cookies in your browser or set an opt-out cookie here:
http://www.quantcast.com/opt-out
Access, Withdrawal, and Deletion of Personal Data
In accordance with the German Federal Data Protection Act, you have the right to request information about the collection, processing, or use of your personal data. You may request correction, blocking, or deletion of your data at any time, provided that there is no legal obligation to retain such data.
Data Security
We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption during site visits, with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser, typically 256-bit. If not supported, we fall back to 128-bit.
You can tell if a page is encrypted by the closed padlock icon in your browser’s address or status bar.
We also implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access, and we continuously improve these measures in line with technological developments.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) effective since May 2018 and the revised German Federal Data Protection Act. It is updated regularly.
Muster-Datenschutzerklärung der Anwaltskanzlei Weiß & Partner