Privacy Policy

1. Responsible body

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws as well as other data protection regulations is:

2. General information on data processing

We generally process the personal data of our users only to the extent necessary for providing a functional website and our content and services. This processing is based on one of the following legal grounds pursuant to Article 6 of the GDPR:

• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR – Consent of the data subject
• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contractual performance or pre-contractual measures
• Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – Compliance with a legal obligation
• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR – Safeguarding legitimate interests

We implement state-of-the-art technical and organizational security measures to protect the personal data we process against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorized access.

3. Collection and storage of personal data

3.1 Server log files

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing device (so-called server log files). This includes: IP address (anonymized), date and time of access, name of the accessed file, amount of data transferred, browser and operating system, and the previously visited page (referrer URL).

3.2 Making contact

When you contact us via email or contact form, the data you provide (name, email address, message content) will be stored to process your request. This data will not be shared with third parties. The data will be deleted as soon as your request has been fully processed and there are no legal obligations to retain it.

4. Cookies and Consent Management

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the browser. We distinguish between:

• Technically necessary cookies (no consent required, legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
• Analytics and marketing cookies (only with your explicit consent, legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)

Important note: We may only set analytics and marketing cookies after you have actively consented via our cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by adjusting your cookie settings in our consent tool or by deleting cookies in your browser settings.

You can adjust your privacy settings at any time:

5. Google Analytics (Google LLC)

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA („Google”). Google Analytics is only activated after your explicit consent (cookie consent).

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization (IP masking) enabled, so your IP address is shortened before being transmitted to the USA. Google processes this data on our behalf based on a data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR).

6. Google Marketing Services (Google Ads, DoubleClick)

We use Google marketing services (Google Ads, Google Tag Manager, DoubleClick) from Google LLC. These services are only activated with your consent and are used for targeted advertising (remarketing). Data is processed pseudonymously in cookie-based user profiles.

7. Meta Pixel and Meta Social Plugins (formerly Facebook)

Our website may integrate the Meta Pixel and social plugins from Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland („Meta”). This only occurs with your explicit consent (cookie consent).

The Meta Pixel allows Meta to track visitors to our website as a target audience for Meta ads. Data is processed pseudonymously. A connection to your Meta profile is possible if you are logged in.

8th Newsletter

Our newsletter is sent based on your explicit consent (double opt-in procedure) in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. We use an external mailing service provider for sending the newsletter, with whom we have concluded a data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Registration data (email address, time of registration and confirmation, IP address) is logged to document consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by contacting us directly.

9. Embedded third-party services

We can integrate the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts (Google LLC) – Font display; server request to Google when page is accessed. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Maps (Google LLC) – Map service; data transfer to Google when using.
• YouTube (Google LLC) – Embedded videos; data is transferred to Google when playing the video.

10. Your rights as a data subject

Under the GDPR you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about your data stored with us.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request the rectification of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the erasure of your data („right to be forgotten”).
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of processing.
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can receive your data in a commonly used format.
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR): You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

11. Competent supervisory authority

The responsible data protection supervisory authority for Berlin is:

12. Storage period and data deletion

Personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies. Data will only be stored beyond this point if required by European or national legislation (e.g., tax retention periods according to the German Commercial Code (HGB) and the German Fiscal Code (AO): up to 10 years).

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to reflect changes in the law or modifications to our services. The most current version is always available on our website. We will inform you of any significant changes in an appropriate manner.

14. WhatsApp button

Our website includes a WhatsApp button that allows you to contact us directly via the WhatsApp messaging service. Clicking this button will redirect you to the WhatsApp application.

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland

Clicking the button (wa.me link) may transfer personal data such as your IP address and device information to Meta's servers. Using WhatsApp to contact us is entirely voluntary.

The legal basis for data processing in the event of contact is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract preparation) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication). Information on data processing by Meta can be found at: whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea.

As of March 2026