Learn more about how your data is protected at Allgäuer Bergwald Chalets.

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section “Information on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may, for example, be data you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This is primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts are concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time and free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time with regard to this and other questions on the subject of data protection.

Analysis Tools and Tools from Third Parties

When you visit this website, your surfing behavior can be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done using analysis programs.

Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Hetzner

The provider is Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen (hereinafter Hetzner).

For details, please refer to Hetzner’s privacy policy: https://www.hetzner.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/.

The use of Hetzner is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing will be carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time.

Order Processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required under data protection law, which ensures that this service only processes the personal data of our website visitors in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various pieces of personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Information on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Allgäuer Bergwald CHALETs Oberstaufen GmbH
Fluhstraße 26
87534 Oberstaufen

Commercial Register: HRB 15867
Register Court: Amtsgericht Kempten (Allgäu)

Represented by:
Alexander von Hofen and Rolf Mezger

Phone: +49 152 09753052
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing ceases to apply. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion takes place after these reasons cease to apply.

General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR, if special categories of data according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR are processed. In the case of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1) lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is also based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for contract fulfillment or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if required to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also take place on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The relevant legal basis in each individual case is explained in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business activities, we work with various external entities. In some cases, the transmission of personal data to these external entities is also necessary. We only pass on personal data to external entities if this is necessary within the framework of contract fulfillment, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., transfer of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, or if another legal basis permits data transmission. When using processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke an already granted consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 (1) LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 (1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 (2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent that it is technically feasible.

Right to Information, Rectification, and Erasure

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing and, if necessary, a right to rectification or erasure of this data. You can contact us at any time for this or any other questions on the subject of personal data.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

• If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the review, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
• If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
• If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend or assert legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
• If you have objected pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balancing of your and our interests must be carried out. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from its storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser’s address line changing from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Encrypted Payment Transactions on This Website

If, after concluding a paid contract, there is an obligation to provide us with your payment data (e.g., account number for direct debit authorization), this data is needed for payment processing.

Payment transactions via common payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are conducted exclusively over an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser address bar changing from “http://” to “https://” and the lock icon appearing in your browser line.

With encrypted communication, your payment data transmitted to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact details published in the context of the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby objected to. The operators of the site expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Booking Tool DIRS21

The booking functionality on this website as part of this online booking tool ("OBT") is provided to you by TourOnline AG, Borsigstraße 26, 73249 Wernau, Germany (www.dirs21.de), hereinafter referred to as “TOAG”. The collection and use of your data are always carried out in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG). In the following privacy policy, TOAG – as the controller for data processing – informs you about which data is collected by TOAG and how we process this data.

https://reservation.one.dirs21.de/terms/

The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Cookies

Our websites use so‑called “cookies”. Cookies are small data packages and do no harm to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Permanent cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically removed by your browser.

Cookies may come from us (first‑party cookies) or from third parties (so‑called third‑party cookies). Third‑party cookies enable the integration of certain third‑party services within websites (e.g., cookies for payment services).

Cookies serve different purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or video display). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are necessary for conducting the electronic communication process, providing certain functions requested by you (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web traffic) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error‑free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG); consent may be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser so that you are informed about cookie placement and allow cookies on a case‑by‑case basis, restrict or exclude acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and enable automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

You can find out which cookies and services are used on this website in the privacy policy.

Consent with P8 Cookie‑Manager

Our website uses consent technology from Platform 8 GmbH to obtain your consent for storing certain cookies on your device or for using certain technologies and to document this in compliance with data protection laws. The provider of this technology is Platform 8 GmbH, Seestraße 13, 71229 Leonberg, Germany (hereinafter “P8 Cookie‑Manager”).

The P8 Cookie‑Manager is hosted on our servers so that no connection is made to the provider's servers. The P8 Cookie‑Manager stores a cookie in your browser to match the consents you have given or withdrawn. The data collected in this way is stored until you request deletion, delete the cookie yourself, or the purpose for data storage ceases to exist. Mandatory legal retention obligations remain unaffected.

The P8 Cookie‑Manager is used to obtain legally required consents for using cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Server Log Files

The site provider automatically collects and stores information in so‑called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the requesting computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

These data are not merged with other data sources.

The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in technically error‑free presentation and optimization of its website – hence the need to record server log files.

Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide, including contact details, will be stored and processed by us to process the inquiry and for follow‑up questions. This data will not be passed on without your consent.

Processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for pre‑contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effective handling of inquiries (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if requested; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain stored by us until you request deletion, revoke consent for storage, or the purpose of data storage ends (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully handled). Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

Inquiry via Email, Telephone, or Fax

If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. This data will not be passed on without your consent.

Processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to contract fulfillment or necessary for pre‑contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if requested; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

The data you send to us via contact requests will remain stored until you request deletion, revoke consent for storage, or the purpose of data storage ends (e.g., after handling your request). Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

Communication via WhatsApp

For communication with our customers and other third parties, we use the instant messaging service WhatsApp. The provider is WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Communication takes place via end‑to‑end encryption (peer‑to‑peer), which prevents WhatsApp or other third parties from accessing the content of communications. However, WhatsApp does have access to metadata generated during the communication process (e.g., sender, recipient, and time). We further point out that WhatsApp, according to its own statements, shares personal data of its users with its U.S.-based parent company, Meta. More details on data processing can be found in WhatsApp’s privacy policy under: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.

The use of WhatsApp is based on our legitimate interest in fast and effective communication with customers, prospects, and other business or contractual partners (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If appropriate consent has been requested, data processing is carried out solely on the basis of consent; this may be withdrawn at any time for the future.

The communication content exchanged between you and us on WhatsApp remains stored with us until you request deletion, revoke consent for storage, or the purpose of data storage ends (e.g., after dealing with your inquiry). Mandatory retention periods remain unaffected.

The company holds a certification under the “EU‑US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF), which is an agreement between the European Union and the U.S. to ensure adherence to European data protection standards in U.S.-based data processing. Any DPF-certified company commits to complying with these standards. Further information is available from the provider at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/7735.

We use WhatsApp in the “WhatsApp Business” variant.

Data transfer to the U.S. is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-data-transfer-addendum.

We have configured our WhatsApp accounts so that there is no automatic synchronization with the address book on the smartphones in use.

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the aforementioned provider.

The company holds a certification under the “EU‑US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). This is an agreement between the European Union and the U.S. to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in U.S. data processing. Any certified DPF company commits to these standards. Further information is available at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5959.

Registration on This Website

You can register on this website to use additional features. We use the data you provide only for the purpose of using the respective offer or service for which you registered. Required information during registration must be provided completely. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.

We use the email address you provided during registration to inform you of significant changes, such as changes in the offer or technically necessary changes.

Processing of the data entered during registration is carried out for the purpose of carrying out the user relationship established by the registration and, if applicable, to initiate further contracts (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

The data collected during registration is stored by us as long as you are registered on this website and is then deleted. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

5. Analysis Tools and Advertising

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to embed tracking or analytics tools and other technologies on our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or conduct independent analyses. It only manages and delivers the tools embedded through it. However, Google Tag Manager does capture your IP address, which may be transferred to Google's parent company in the United States.

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the swift and uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on their website. If appropriate consent has been requested, processing is carried out solely on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25(1) TDDDG, to the extent that consent includes storing cookies or accessing information on the user's device (e.g., via device fingerprinting) as defined by TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

The company holds a certification under the “EU‑US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). This is an agreement between the EU and the U.S. to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in U.S.-based data processing. Any DPF-certified company commits to these standards. Further information can be found here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics allows the website operator to analyze visitor behavior. The operator receives various usage data, such as page views, dwell time, operating systems used, and user origin. These data are combined into a user ID and associated with the visitor's device.

Additionally, with Google Analytics, we can record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks. Google Analytics also employs various modeling approaches to augment the collected data sets and uses machine learning technologies in data analysis.

Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze visitor behavior. In this process, the operator receives various usage data such as page views, time spent on site, operating systems used, and the user's origin. These data are compiled into a user‑ID and associated with the respective end device of the visitor.

Furthermore, with Google Analytics we can record your mouse and scroll movements as well as clicks. Google Analytics also applies various modeling methods to supplement the collected data sets and uses machine‑learning technologies in the data analysis.

Google Analytics uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g. cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

The use of this service is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for transfers to the US. Every DPF‑certified company commits to adhere to these standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

IP Anonymization

IP anonymization in Google Analytics is activated. This ensures your IP address is shortened by Google within the EU member states or other EEA countries before transmission to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transferred to a Google server in the USA and then truncated. On behalf of the website operator, Google will use this information to evaluate your website usage, compile reports on site activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser to Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

For more information on data handling by Google Analytics, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Google Signals

We use Google Signals. When you visit our website, Google Analytics collects data such as your location, search history, YouTube history, and demographic data (visitor data). These data may be used with Google Signals for personalized advertising. If you have a Google account, visitor data from Google Signals may be linked to your account and used for personalized advertising. The data are also used to generate anonymized statistics about user behavior.

Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Google Analytics E‑Commerce Tracking

This website uses the “E‑Commerce Tracking” feature of Google Analytics. With E‑Commerce Tracking, the operator can analyze purchase behavior of site visitors to improve online marketing campaigns. Data such as placed orders, average order values, shipping costs, and the time from item view to purchase are collected. Google may aggregate these data under a transaction ID assigned to the respective user or device.

Google Ads Remarketing

This website uses the Google Ads Remarketing feature. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

With Google Ads Remarketing, we can categorize persons who interact with our online offering into certain target groups to show them interest-based advertising within the Google ad network (remarketing/retargeting).

Additionally, remarketing audiences created with Google Ads can be linked across devices. This allows personalized advertising that corresponds to your previous browsing and usage behavior on one device (e.g. smartphone) to also be shown on another device (e.g. tablet or PC).

If you have a Google account, you can opt out of personalized advertising here: https://adssettings.google.com/anonymous?hl=de.

The use of this service is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Further information and Google’s privacy policy can be found here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=de.

The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the EU and US that ensures compliance with European data protection standards in the USA. All DPF‑certified companies commit to these standards. More information is available from the provider here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Audience Building via Customer Match

For audience segmentation, we also use Google Ads Remarketing Customer Match. We transmit certain customer data (e.g. email addresses) from our customer lists to Google. If these customers are Google users and logged into their Google account, they will be shown relevant advertising within the Google network (e.g. YouTube, Gmail, or Search).

6. Newsletter

Newsletter Data

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require your email address and confirmation that you own the provided address and agree to receive the newsletter. No further data are collected, except optionally provided voluntarily. For newsletter processing, we use newsletter service providers described below.

Brevo

This website uses Brevo to send newsletters. The provider is Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

Brevo is a service for organizing and analyzing newsletter dispatch. The data you provide for newsletter subscription will be stored on the servers of Sendinblue GmbH in Germany.

Data Analysis by Brevo

Using Brevo, we can analyze our newsletter campaigns. This allows us to see if the newsletter was opened and which links were clicked. This helps us identify which links were clicked most often.

We can also track if certain predefined actions (conversions) were taken after opening/clicking (conversion rate). For example, we can see if you made a purchase after clicking the newsletter.

Brevo also allows recipient segmentation (or “clustering”) by categories such as age, gender, or location, enabling tailoring of newsletters to specific audiences.

If you do not want analysis by Brevo, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. Each newsletter includes a corresponding link.

Detailed information on Brevo’s functions can be found here: https://www.brevo.com/de/newsletter-software/.

Legal Basis

The data processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time. The legality of prior data processing remains unaffected by your withdrawal.

Storage Duration

Your data provided for newsletter subscription are stored until you unsubscribe. After unsubscribing, your data are removed from the mailing list but retained by the provider for legal reasons. Data used for other purposes remain unaffected.

After unsubscribing, your email address may be placed on a blacklist by us or the newsletter provider to prevent future mailings. Blacklist data are only used for this purpose and not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in legal compliance under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and § 7(3) UWG. Blacklisting is indefinite. You may object to this storage if your interests override our legitimate interests.

Further details are available in Brevo’s privacy policies: https://www.brevo.com/de/datenschutz-uebersicht/ and https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/.

Data Processing Agreement

We have signed a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This meets data protection regulations, ensuring your personal data is processed only on our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.

Newsletter Delivery to Existing Customers

If you order goods or services from us and provide your email address, we may use that email to send newsletters, provided we inform you beforehand. In this case, the newsletter only contains direct advertising for our own similar goods or services. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each newsletter. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with § 7(3) UWG.

After unsubscribing, your email may be blacklisted to prevent future mailings. Blacklist data is used solely for this purpose and is not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our legitimate interest in compliance under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The blacklist storage is indefinite. You may object if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

Newsletter Delivery to Existing Customers

If you purchase goods or services from us and provide your email address, it may subsequently be used by us to send newsletters, provided you have been informed in advance. In such cases, the newsletter will only contain direct advertising for our own similar goods or services. You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. A corresponding link is included in each newsletter. The legal basis for sending such newsletters is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR in conjunction with § 7(3) UWG.

After you unsubscribe from our newsletter mailing list, your email address may be placed on a blacklist to prevent future mailings. The blacklist data will only be used for this purpose and will not be merged with any other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for newsletter distribution (legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You may object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

7. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with Enhanced Privacy Mode

This website embeds videos from YouTube. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit a page where YouTube is embedded, a connection is established to YouTube’s servers. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube may link your browsing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, videos played in this mode are not used for personalization of browsing on YouTube. Ads shown in enhanced privacy mode are also not personalized. This mode does not set any cookies; instead, local storage elements may be stored in your browser that can contain personal data and enable recognition. Details on enhanced privacy mode can be found here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.

After activating a YouTube video, further data processing may occur that is outside our control.

The use of YouTube is intended to offer an engaging presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out solely on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers storing cookies or accessing information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting). Consent may be revoked at any time.

For more information about privacy at YouTube, please refer to their privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF), an agreement between the EU and US to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in the US. Every DPF‑certified company commits to these standards. More information is available here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Adobe Fonts

This website uses Adobe Web Fonts to display certain fonts uniformly. The provider is Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110‑2704, USA (Adobe).

When this website is accessed, your browser loads the required fonts directly from Adobe’s servers to display text correctly on your device. In doing so, your browser connects to Adobe’s servers in the USA and informs Adobe that the website was accessed via your IP address. According to Adobe, no cookies are stored when providing the fonts.

Data collection and analysis are based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in consistent typography. If consent has been obtained, processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or device access. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/eudatatransfers.html.

More information about Adobe Fonts is available at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html.

Adobe’s privacy policy is available here: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html.

The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF)... More information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5660.

Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. With this service, we can embed map material on our website.

To use Google Maps features, your IP address must be saved. This information is typically transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. We have no influence over this transmission. If Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts to ensure consistent display of fonts. When Google Maps is loaded, your browser caches the required web fonts.

The use of Google Maps is intended to provide an appealing presentation of our offerings and ease the findability of locations mentioned on our site. This is a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been obtained, processing is conducted solely on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.

For more information about user data processing, see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF)... More info: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (“reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA checks whether data entry on this site (e.g., in a contact form) is performed by a human or by an automated program. To do so, it analyzes visitor behavior using various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically when a visitor enters the site. reCAPTCHA evaluates different information (e.g., IP address, time spent on the website, mouse movements) and transmits the data to Google.

The analyses run entirely in the background. Visitors are not notified that analysis is taking place.

Data collection and analysis are based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings from automated misuse and spam. If consent has been obtained, processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

For more information, see Google's reCAPTCHA privacy policy and terms at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.

The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF)... Further information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.