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Themen-Führung | »Licht-Bilder« | © GRIMMWELT Kassel | Foto: Nikolaus Frank

14. Jun. | 03.00 pm

»Licht-Bilder«

Special Exhibition

Title motif for the exhibition  ‘Light-Pictures’ | Alexej Tchernyi

Light-Pictures

From November 30, 2024, we present the work of Berlin artist Alexej Tchernyi in our new special exhibition.

Permanent Exhibition

Mother and child look at fairy tale books in the "Folk tales" section.

GRIMMWELT adventure space

Experience fairy tale collectors and linguists Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in this fascinating world of knowledge and discovery.

1. Introduction

This website is operated by: GRIMMWELT Kassel gGmbH.

It is very important to us to handle our website visitors' data confidentially and to protect it in the best possible way. For this reason, we make every effort to comply with the requirements of the GDPR.

Below we explain how we process your data on our website. To do this, we use language that is as clear and transparent as possible so that you really understand what happens to your data.

2. General Information

2.1 Processing of personal data and other terms

Data protection applies to the processing of personal data. Personal data means all data with which you can be personally identified. This is, for example, the IP address of the device (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) you are currently using. Such data is processed when 'something happens to it'. Here, for example, the IP is transmitted from the browser to our provider and automatically stored there. This is then a processing (according to Art. 4 No. 2 GDPR) of personal data (according to Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR).

These and other legal definitions can be found in Art. 4 GDPR.

2.2 Applicable regulations/laws - GDPR, BDSG and TDDDG

The scope of data protection is regulated by law. In this case, these are the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as a European regulation and the BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) as a national law.

In addition, the TDDDG supplements the provisions of the GDPR as far as the use of cookies is concerned.

4. The person responsible

The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is responsible for data processing on this website. This is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

You can reach the person responsible at:

GRIMMWELT Kassel gGmbH
Weinbergstr. 21
34117 Kassel

info@grimmwelt.de

5. How data is generally processed on this website

As we have already established, there is data (e.g. IP address) that is collected automatically. This data is mainly required for the technical provision of the website. If we also use personal data or collect other data, we will inform you of this or ask for your consent.

You provide us with other personal data consciously.

You will find detailed information on this below.

2.5 Your rights

The GDPR provides you with comprehensive rights. These include, for example, free information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data. You can also request the rectification, blocking or erasure of this data or lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. You can revoke your consent at any time.

The details of these rights and how to exercise them can be found in the last section of this Privacy Policy.

2.6 Data protection - Our view

Data protection is more than just a chore for us! Personal data has great value and careful handling of this data should be a matter of course in our digitalized world. As a website visitor, you should also be able to decide for yourself what "happens" to your data, when and by whom. That is why we are committed to complying with all legal regulations, only collect the data that is necessary for us and, of course, treat it confidentially.

2.7 Forwarding and deletion

The transfer and deletion of data are also important and sensitive issues. We would therefore like to briefly inform you in advance about our general approach to this.

Data will only be passed on on the basis of a legal basis and only if this is unavoidable. This may be the case in particular if it is a so-called Data Processor and a Data Processing Agreement has been concluded in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

We delete your data when the purpose and legal basis for processing no longer apply and the deletion does not conflict with any other legal obligations. Art. 17 GDPR also provides a 'good' overview of this.

For further information, please refer to this Privacy Policy and contact the controller if you have any specific questions.

2.7 Hosting

This website is hosted on our own servers. We store the personal data collected on this website on our servers. This includes the automatically collected and stored log files (see below for more details), as well as all other data provided by website visitors.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, b and f GDPR, as well as § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the terminal device of the website visitor or user within the meaning of the TDDDG.

We only process data that is necessary for the fulfillment of our service obligation.

2.8 Legal Basis

The processing of personal data always requires a legal basis. The GDPR provides the following possibilities in Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1:

  • The data subject has given their consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes;
  • processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract;
  • the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject;
  • processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person;
  • processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
  • processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller(s) or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child.

In the following sections, we will provide you with the specific legal basis for the respective processing.

What happens on our website

When you visit our website, we process your personal data.

We use SSL or TLS encryption to provide the best possible protection against unauthorized access by third parties. You can recognize this encrypted connection by the https:// or lock symbol in the address bar of your browser.

Below you can find out what data is collected when you visit our website, for what purpose this is done and on what legal basis.

3.1 Data collection when accessing the website

When you visit the website, information is automatically stored in so-called server log files. This is the following information:

  • 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 temporarily required in order to be able to display our website to you permanently and without any problems. In particular, this data is used for the following purposes:

  • System security of the website
  • System stability of the website
  • Troubleshooting on the website
  • Establishing a connection to the website
  • Presentation of the website

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and is based on our legitimate interest in the processing of this data, in particular our interest in the functionality of the website and its security.

Where possible, this data is stored in pseudonymized form and deleted once the respective purpose has been achieved.

If the server log files make it possible to identify the data subject, the data is stored for a maximum period of 14 days. An exception is made if a security-relevant event occurs. In this case, the server log files are stored until the security-relevant event has been resolved and finally clarified.

Otherwise, no merging with other data takes place.

3.2 Cookies

3.2.1 General information

This website uses so-called cookies. This is a data record, information that is stored in the browser of your end device and is related to our website.

The use of cookies can make it easier for visitors to navigate the website.

In our cookie consent tool, you will find all information about the cookies that we use on our website (if applicable after your consent).

3.2.2 Rejecting cookies

You can manage all cookies that are not technically necessary directly via our cookie consent tool.

You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings.

Here you will find the corresponding links to frequently used browsers:

Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-und-website-daten-in-firefox-loschen?redirectslug=Cookies+l%C3%B6schen&redirectlocale=en

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=de

Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/l%C3%B6schen-und-verwalten-von-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/mdm/mdmf7d5714d4/web and https://support.apple.com/de-d....
If you use a different browser, we recommend that you enter the name of your browser and 'delete and manage cookies' in a search engine and follow the official link to your browser.

Alternatively, you can also manage your cookie settings at www.aboutads.info/choices/ or www.youronlinechoices.com.

However, we must point out that a comprehensive blocking/deletion of cookies can lead to impairments in the use of the website.

3.2.3 Technically necessary cookies

We use technically necessary cookies on this website to ensure that our website functions correctly and in accordance with the applicable laws. They help to make the website user-friendly. Some functions of our website cannot be displayed without the use of cookies.

The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b, c and/or f GDPR, depending on the individual case.

3.2.4 Technically unnecessary cookies

We also use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. These cookies are used, among other things, to analyze the surfing behavior of the website visitor or to offer functions of the website that are not technically necessary.

The legal basis for this is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Technically unnecessary cookies are only set with your consent, which you can revoke at any time in the cookie consent tool.

3.3 Data processing through user input

3.3.1 Own data collection

We offer the following services on our website: Request for celebrations & events, request for conferences and for booking requests for other services (especially guided tours and workshops).

We collect the following data for this purpose:

  • Name
  • E-mail address
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Request-specific data (e.g. time and type of event, group size, etc.)

The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

The data will be deleted as soon as the respective purpose no longer applies and it is possible in accordance with the legal requirements.

3.3.2 Contact us

a) e-mail

When you contact us by email, we process your email address and any other data contained in the email. This data is stored on the mail server and in some cases on the respective end devices. Depending on the request, the legal basis for this is regularly Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the respective purpose no longer applies and it is possible in accordance with the legal requirements.

b) Telephone

If you contact us by telephone, the call data may be stored in pseudonymized form on the respective end device and with the telecommunications provider used. Personal data collected during the telephone call will only be processed in order to process your request. Depending on the request, the legal basis for this is regularly Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the respective purpose no longer applies and it is possible in accordance with the legal requirements.

c) contact form

We offer a contact form. This is used to contact our company.

In this form, we usually process your first and last name, your telephone number, your e-mail address, a postal address and the content of the message. The data is stored on our web server and forwarded internally to the relevant e-mail addresses.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in responding to your request and in an uncomplicated way of contacting you. If the contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

We delete this data no later than 3 months after receipt, unless it is required for a contractual relationship that has arisen.

The contact form on our website is based on our own development. No data is transferred to third parties.

3.4 Cookie Consent Tool

3.4.1 CCM19

We use the consent management tool CCM19 from Papoo Software & Media GmbH, Auguststr. 4, 53229 Bonn, Germany, to ensure that only those cookies are set on our website for which there is a legal basis.

This service is used to obtain the website visitor's consent to the storage of certain cookies in their browser or the use of certain technologies and to document them in accordance with data protection regulations.

When this website is accessed, the consent given by the website visitor or the revocation of consent is stored as a CCM19 cookie in the browser of the website visitor. A connection to the CCM19 servers is established for this purpose.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. CCM19 is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies.

The data collected will be stored until the website visitor requests its deletion or CCM19 deletes it itself or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. The mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected by this.

3.5 Newsletter

3.5.1 Mailchimp

We use Mailchimp to provide our newsletter.

Mailchimp is a service for sending newsletters and is offered by Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.

Mailchimp can be used to organize the sending of newsletters. The data entered to receive the newsletter is stored on Mailchimp's servers in the USA. If performance measurement is deactivated, the user data is not analyzed.

Mailchimp analyzes performance data, email delivery statistics and other communication data.

If data transmission is not desired, the newsletter must be unsubscribed.

Mailchimp uses cookies to ensure the security and reliability of the systems, compliance with the terms of use and to prevent misuse.These cookies are only used if you subscribe to the newsletter.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The legality of the processing that has already taken place remains unaffected by any revocation.

The EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) apply to data transfers to the USA.

https://mailchimp.com/eu-us-data-transfer-statement/

https://mailchimp.com/legal/da....

The data will be deleted at the end of the contract between us and Mailchimp, unless you withdraw your consent beforehand. In this case, the data will be deleted when you withdraw your consent.

You can also find more information at https://mailchimp.com/de/help/mailchimp-european-data-transfers/ and https://mailchimp.com/de/gdpr/.
Mehr über den Einsatz von Cookies von Mailchimp und weitere Informationen zum
Datenschutz auf diesen Seiten at https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/
und https://www.intuit.com/privacy....

3.6 Analysis and tracking tools

3.6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses cookies to recognize the user and thus analyze usage behavior. These cookies are only set with consent. Consent can be revoked at any time and managed in our cookie consent tool.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG.

The information collected here is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted an adequacy decision for the USA. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Privacy Framework. However, as the Google servers are located worldwide and data transfer to third countries (e.g. Singapore) cannot be ruled out, the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) apply.

The use of Google Analytics results in IP anonymization. The IP address of the respective user is shortened on servers within the member states of the EU (or the European Economic Area) in such a way that it is no longer possible to trace it back to a natural person. In addition, Google undertakes to provide appropriate data protection via the Google Ads data processing conditions and creates an evaluation of website use and website activity and provides the services associated with use. The Google Ads Data Processing Terms apply to companies that are subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Economic Area (EEA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar regulations.

An additional browser plugin can be used to prevent the information collected (such as the IP address) from being sent to Google and used by Google. The plugin and further information can be found at https://tools.google.com/dlpag....

Otherwise, the storage period depends on the type of data processed. Each customer can choose how long Google Analytics stores data before it is automatically deleted. The maximum lifespan of a Google Analytics cookie is two years.

Further information on the use of data by Google can also be found at https://support.google.com/ana.... For all other queries, you can also contact us directly at

3.6.2 Google Maps

We use Google Maps on this website. Google Maps is a web mapping service. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When using Google Maps, the IP address is stored. This data is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We have no influence on this. Google may use Google Fonts for a uniform presentation. These fonts are loaded in the browser cache of the website visitor.

Google Maps uses cookies. These cookies are only set with your consent. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as this consent includes access to information in the user's terminal device or the storage of cookies within the meaning of the TDDDG.

The EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) apply to data transfers to the USA.

Further details:

https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and

https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/

https://policies.google.com/pr....

3.6.3 YouTube

We embed YouTube videos on this website. YouTube is an online video platform. This service is offered by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

As soon as you start a video on our website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. After starting a video, YouTube can set cookies on the end device of the website visitor in order to save settings and preferences and subsequently display personalized advertising. The information obtained from this is also used for video statistics, to improve user-friendliness and to prevent attempted fraud.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as this consent includes access to information in the user's terminal device or the storage of cookies within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Further information:

https://policies.google.com/pr....

3.7 Social media profiles

In addition to our website, we are also present with our company on social networks. Here we want to present our company and create the opportunity to get in touch with us.

We also use the opportunity to place advertisements and job advertisements on social media.

In the following, we provide information about which data we and the respective social network process when you visit and interact with our profile.

3.7.1 Facebook

We operate a Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/. This social network is operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

a) Interaction with our company profile

When you visit our Facebook profile and interact with us via it, we process personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest to provide relevant and interesting content and to enable the use and functionality of our Facebook profile.

Insofar as an inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

b) Page Insights

As explained in the Meta Privacy Policy under "How do we use your information?" (Meta also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, known as Page Insights, for site operators. This also applies to our Facebook page.

Page insights are summarized statistics that are created based on certain interactions of visitors with pages and the content associated with them (e.g. viewing a page or a video, subscribing to a page, marking a page with "Like" or "No longer like", etc.) and are logged by the meta servers.

In connection with the Page Insights, Meta provides us with summarized statistics and insights that give us information about how people interact with our company website. We do not have access to any personal data, only to the summarized Page Insights. With the help of Page Insights, we can view anonymous statistics, e.g. the reach of our account, page views, likes, etc.. These also contain evaluations according to the age, gender and location of the users (as specified by them in their respective Facebook profiles). To evaluate the reach, we can make settings or set appropriate filters with regard to the selection of a time period, the viewing of a specific post and demographic groupings. This data is anonymized. It is not possible for us to draw conclusions about specific individuals.

The purpose of processing this data is to analyze our reach and adapt our content and advertisements to user interests so that visitors can derive the greatest possible benefit from them. By evaluating this data, we can recognize how our content, our profile and our advertising are consumed. This enables us to create target group-specific content and place advertisements to better market our company and our services.

The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

When processing personal data in the course of the so-called Page Insights, we are jointly responsible with Facebook in accordance with Art. 26 para. 1 GDPR.

We have concluded a corresponding agreement with Facebook for this purpose, which can be viewed here (https://www.facebook.com/legal...).

The contact details for Facebook are:

Online contact: https://www.facebook.com/help/...

Postal: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, ATTN: Privacy Operations, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

For Facebook, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/help/....

Further information about the Page Insights:

https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_cntroller_addendum

c) Processing of personal data and cookies by Meta

When you access a Facebook page, the IP address assigned to your end device is transmitted to Facebook. According to Facebook, this IP address is anonymized (for "German" IP addresses). Facebook also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the "login notification" function); Facebook may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Facebook as a user, a cookie with your Facebook ID is stored on your device. This enables Facebook to track that you have visited this page and how you have used it. Facebook buttons integrated into websites enable Facebook to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Facebook profile. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you.

Information on how personal data can be managed or deleted can be found in Facebook's Privacy Center:

https://www.facebook.com/priva....

Further information on the handling of data by Facebook can be found here:

http://de-de.facebook.com/abou....

3.7.2 Instagram

We operate an Instagram profile. This social media platform is offered by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

a) Interaction with our company profile

When you visit our Instagram profile and interact with us, we process personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest to provide relevant and interesting content and to enable the use and functionality of our Instagram profile.

Insofar as an inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

b) Insights

As explained in the Meta Privacy Policy under "How do we use your information?" (https://privacycenter.instagra...), Meta also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, known as insights, for site operators. This also applies to our Instagram profile.

Insights are summarized statistics that are created based on certain interactions of visitors with pages and the content associated with them and are logged by the meta servers. This includes the following information, among others

  • How many people see and interact with our products, services or content, such as posts, videos, Instagram pages, listings, stores and advertisements (if the advertisement is shown on meta-products);
  • How people interact with our content, websites, apps and services;
  • Which group of people interact with our content and which group of people use our services.

Meta provides us with summarized reports and insights that tell us how well our content, features, products and services are performing.

We do not have access to personal data, but only to the summarized reports.

To evaluate the reach, we can make settings or set appropriate filters with regard to the selection of a time period, the viewing of a specific post and demographic groupings. This data is anonymized. It is not possible for us to draw conclusions about specific individuals.

The purpose of processing this data is to analyze our reach and adapt our content and advertisements to user interests so that visitors can derive the greatest possible benefit from them. By evaluating this data, we can recognize how our content, our profile and our advertising are consumed. This enables us to create target group-specific content and place advertisements to better market our company and our services.

The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

When processing personal data in the course of the so-called Insights, the processing is carried out under joint responsibility with Meta in accordance with Art. 26 para. 1 GDPR.

We have concluded a corresponding agreement with Meta, which can be viewed here (https://www.facebook.com/legal....).

Meta's contact details are as follows:

Online contact: https://www.facebook.com/help/...

Postal: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, ATTN: Privacy Operations, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

For Instagram, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/help/....

Further information about the Insights:

https://de-de.facebook.com/hel....

You can find Instagram's full privacy policy here:

https://privacycenter.instagra...

c) Processing of personal data and cookies by Meta

When you access an Instagram page, the IP address assigned to your device is transmitted to Meta. According to Meta, this IP address is anonymized (for "German" IP addresses). Meta also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the "login notification" function); Meta may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Instagram as a user, a cookie with your Instagram ID is stored on your device. This enables Meta to track that you have visited this page and how you have used it. Meta buttons integrated into websites enable Meta to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Instagram profile. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you.

Further information:

https://privacycenter.instagra....

3.7.3 YouTube

We operate a profile on YouTube. This is a video platform of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, which enables us to publish video content and interact with our audience.

a) Data processing by us

We also process the data of profile visitors. In doing so, we process data from your use of our profile, which is provided to us by YouTube.

This information includes statistics on visits to our profile, reports on the playback time of our videos, user interaction (e.g. "I like" or comments), as well as information about individual people who actively interact with our page, e.g. by subscribing or using YouTube's communication options.

The data entered on YouTube, in particular the user name and the content published under the account, is made visible and processed by us through interactions with our profile.

We process this data to enable communication and to optimize our content in terms of reach and target group.

The legal basis for the processing is a legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the purposes mentioned.

b) Data processing by YouTube

When you visit our YouTube channel or interact with our YouTube channel, YouTube collects personal data such as IP address, device information, geographic information, as well as activity on the platform, including videos viewed, interactions such as likes, comments and subscriptions. This data may be collected through cookies and similar technologies that are stored on the device.

YouTube uses this information to operate and improve the platform, to serve personalized ads and to perform analytics and measurements to understand how users interact with the content. In addition, data processing helps to evaluate and improve the reach and effectiveness of content.

The processing of data by YouTube takes place, among other things, on the basis of your consent, which is expressed by accepting the cookie policy on YouTube.

The data collected by YouTube may be shared within the Google group of companies and with third parties who may be located in countries outside the European Union, including the USA. Google LLC is certified by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures that an adequate level of data protection is maintained even when data is transferred to third countries.

We have no influence on the scope of the data processed by YouTube, the type of processing and use or the transfer of this data to third parties. We also have no effective control options in this respect.

Information on what data is processed by YouTube and for what purposes it is used can be found in YouTube's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/pr....

3.7.4 Google company profile

We have a so-called Google company profile. We use the information service offered by Google and the services of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

a) Data processing by Google

The Google page and its functions are used under your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of social and interactive functions (e.g. commenting, sharing, rating, direct messages). When you visit and interact with our Google company profile entry, Google also collects your IP address and other information that is stored on your device in the form of cookies. This may enable Google to assign IP addresses to individual users or user accounts. This information is used to provide us, as the operator of the Google company profile entry, with statistical information about the use of Google services. The data collected in this context is processed by Google and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. What information Google receives and how it is used is generally described by Google in its Privacy Policy.

If you contact us via our Google company profile entry or other Google services by direct message, we cannot rule out the possibility that these messages may also be read and analyzed by Google (both by employees and automatically). We therefore advise against providing us with personal data. Instead, another form of communication should be chosen as early as possible.

The use of this service is subject to the Google Privacy Policy, which you - by using this service - have already agreed to.

Further information can be found in the Privacy Policy at the following link: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

b) Data processing by us

As the provider of our Google company profile entry, we do not collect and process any further data from the use of this Google service.

If you contact us or publish a review about us, we process your published profile data and the content of the review/comment.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in presenting our company and enabling the evaluation of our services in order to present our company and our services to the outside world.

3.8 Third party content

3.8.1 Google Fonts

We have integrated Google Fonts locally on our server. This means that no data is transferred to Google, despite its use.

3.8.2 hCaptcha

We use Google hCaptcha on this website. hCaptcha is a plugin provided by Intuition Machines, Inc, 2211 Selig Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA.

The service makes it possible to determine whether data is entered by a human or by an automated program. This analysis begins automatically in the background as soon as the website is accessed. Various information is collected for this purpose, which is transmitted to hCaptcha. There is no indication of this analysis when "invisible mode" is used.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Further details:

https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy

https://hcaptcha.com/terms.

3.9 Further Services

3.9.1. CRAFT CMS

https://craftcms.com

What else is important

Finally, we would like to inform you in detail about your rights and how you will be informed about changes to data protection requirements.

4.1 Your rights in detail

4.1.1 Right to information in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR

You can request information about whether your personal data is being processed. If this is the case, you can request further information on the type and manner of processing. A detailed list can be found in Art. 15 para. 1 lit. a to h GDPR.

4.1.2 Right to rectification in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR

This right includes the correction of incorrect data and the completion of incomplete personal data.

4.1.3 Right to erasure in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR

This so-called 'right to be forgotten' gives you the right, under certain conditions, to request the deletion of your personal data by the controller. This is generally the case if the purpose of the data processing no longer applies, if consent has been withdrawn or the initial processing took place without a legal basis. A detailed list of reasons can be found in Art. 17 para. 1 lit. a to f GDPR. This "right to be forgotten" also corresponds to the controller's obligation under Art. 17 para. 2 GDPR to take reasonable steps to ensure that the data is generally erased.

4.1.4 Right to restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR

This right is subject to the conditions set out in Art. 18 para. 1 lit. a to d.

4.1.5 Right to data portability in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR

This regulates the basic right to receive your own data in a commonly used form and to transfer it to another controller. However, this only applies to data processed on the basis of consent or a contract in accordance with Art. 20 (1) (a) and (b) and insofar as this is technically feasible.

4.1.6 Right to object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR

In principle, you can object to the processing of your personal data. This applies in particular if your interest in objecting outweighs the legitimate interest of the controller in the processing and if the processing relates to direct marketing and/or profiling.

4.1.7 Right to "individual decision-making" pursuant to Art. 22 GDPR

In principle, you have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing (including profiling) which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. However, this right is also restricted and supplemented by Art. 22 (2) and (4) GDPR.

4.1.8 Further rights

The GDPR contains comprehensive rights to inform third parties about whether or how you have asserted rights under Art. 16, 17, 18 GDPR. However, this only applies insofar as this is possible or feasible with reasonable effort.

We would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention once again to your right to withdraw your consent in accordance with Art. 7 (3) GDPR. However, this does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.

We would also like to draw your attention to your rights under §§ 32 ff. BDSG, which, however, are largely congruent with the rights just described.

4.1.9 Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes this Regulation.

5. What if the GDPR is abolished tomorrow or other changes take place?

The current status of this Privacy Policy is 26.05.2025. From time to time it is necessary to adapt the content of the Privacy Policy in order to react to actual and legal changes. We therefore reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. We will publish the amended version in the same place and recommend that you read the Privacy Policy regularly.