Privacy statement
Section 1 Use Data
Each time a user accesses a page on our website, and each time a file saved on the website is accessed, access data regarding this process are stored in a log file. Each data record consists of:
- the page from which the file was requested,
- the name of the file,
- the date and time of the request,
- the data volume transferred,
- the access status (file transferred, file not found, etc.),
- a description of the type of operating system and web browser used.
The saved data are expanded exclusively in pseudonymised format for statistical purposes, and are never disclosed to third parties. In order to make the visit to our website convenient, we transmit cookies to your computer. Cookies are small text files that allow your computer to be recognised. They do not interfere with the operating system of your computer. You can block the use of cookies. However, this may mean that you cannot use some individual features of our website. Cookies are deleted as defined in your browser settings. If you wish to block the use of cookies and/or delete cookies once transferred, please see the instructions for your browser software.
Section 2 Inventory Data
Where within the website there is an option for entering personal or business data (email addresses, names, addresses, etc.), the disclosure of this data by the user is explicitly voluntary. Your data will only be passed on to third parties where this is necessary for the purpose of implementing any contract with the user. The same applies to storage and processing. Any other use takes place only with your prior explicit consent.
The users of the website have the right to receive information, free of charge and upon request, about the personal data relating to them that are saved. In addition, they have the right in accordance with the statutory provisions to correct, block or delete those personal data.
Section 3 Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the USA. If IP anonymisation is active, however, Google will truncate the IP address for member states of the European Union, as well as for other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to Google servers in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage for the website operator. Google will not collate your IP address, as transmitted by your browser in the course of using Google Analytics, with any other data held by Google.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. Furthermore you can prevent Google’s collection of the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address), and the processing of these data by Google, by downloading the browser plug-in available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Your questions and suggestions relating to the subject of data protection are very welcome and important to us.