Privacy policy

Information on the collection of personal data and contact details of the controller

Thank you for visiting this website and for your interest. Below is information on how personal data is handled when using this site. Personal data refers to any data that can personally identify an individual.

The controller responsible for data processing on this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Christian Radny
Lünener Straße 23B
D-59192 Bergkamen
Germany

The controller responsible for processing personal data is the individual or legal entity who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. For further contact details, please refer to the legal notice.

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security purposes and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries to the controller). An encrypted connection can be recognized by the ‘https://’ and the lock symbol in the browser’s address bar.

Data collection when visiting the website

When using this website for informational purposes only, i.e., without registering or providing any information, only data transmitted by the browser to the server is collected (so-called ‘server log files’). The following data, which is technically necessary to display the website, is collected:

Visited webpage
Date and time of access
Amount of data sent in bytes
Source/reference from which the page was accessed
Browser used
Operating system used
IP address (if applicable: in anonymized form)

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR, based on the legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of the website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way. However, server log files may be reviewed if there are concrete indications of illegal use.

Use of cookies

In order to make the visit to this website attractive and enable the use of certain functions, so-called cookies are used on various pages. These are small text files stored on the user’s device. Some of the cookies used are deleted after the end of the browser session, i.e., after closing the browser (so-called session cookies). Other cookies remain on the device and enable either the website or partner companies (third-party cookies) to recognize the browser on the next visit (persistent short- and long-term cookies). When cookies are set, they collect and process specific user information such as browser and location data, as well as IP address values, based on individual requirements. Persistent short- and long-term cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may vary depending on the cookie.

In some cases, cookies simplify the ordering process by saving settings (e.g., remembering the content of a virtual shopping cart for a later visit). If personal data are processed by individual cookies, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR for the execution of a contract or in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR to safeguard legitimate interests in ensuring optimal website functionality and a customer-friendly, efficient design of the page.

This website collaborates with advertising partners to make the site more interesting for visitors. For this purpose, cookies from partner companies are also stored on the user’s device when visiting the website (third-party cookies). Information about the use of such cookies and the scope of the data collected is provided individually in the following sections.

Please note that browser settings can be configured to notify users about the setting of cookies, allowing them to decide individually whether to accept cookies, or to exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general. Each browser handles cookie settings differently. This can be found in the help menu of each browser, which explains how to change cookie settings. Links to these instructions for the most common browsers are provided below:

Please note that the functionality of this website may be limited if cookies are not accepted.

Contacting

When making contact (e.g., via email), personal data is collected. The specific data collected in the case of a contact form is indicated in the respective form. This data is stored and used exclusively for the purpose of responding to the request or for establishing contact, as well as for the associated technical administration. The legal basis for data processing is the legitimate interest in responding to the request in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. If the contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR. The data will be deleted after the request has been fully processed, provided that there are no legal retention obligations. This applies if it can be reasonably inferred that the matter has been definitively resolved.

Content Delivery Network AWS CloudFront (Amazon)

The content delivery network (CDN) “AWS CloudFront” from Amazon (Amazon EU Sarl, 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg) is used on this website.

A content delivery network is an online service used to deliver large media files (such as graphics, page content, or scripts) through a network of regionally distributed servers connected via the Internet. The use of Amazon’s Content Delivery Network helps optimize the loading speed of the website.

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR, based on the legitimate interest in secure, efficient provision and improved stability and functionality of the website.

For more information, refer to Amazon’s privacy policy at https://docs.aws.amazon.com/en_en/AmazonCloudFront/latest/DeveloperGuide/data-protection-summary.html.

Bunny CDN

A content delivery network from BUNNYWAY d.o.o., Cesta komandanta Staneta 4A, 1215 Medvode, Slovenia, is used.

This service enables the faster delivery of large media files, such as graphics, page content, or scripts, via a network of regionally distributed servers. Processing is carried out to protect the legitimate interest in improving website stability and functionality pursuant to Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. An order processing agreement has been concluded with the provider, ensuring data protection for site visitors and prohibiting unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

Cloudflare CDN

A content delivery network from Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, is used.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, ensuring compliance with the European level of data protection based on an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

Cloudflare

For security purposes, this website uses the services of Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.

This provider protects the website and its IT infrastructure from unauthorized third-party access, cyber attacks, viruses, and malware. The provider collects users' IP addresses and, if necessary, other data about their behavior on the website (specifically URLs accessed and header information) to detect and defend against illegitimate page access and threats. The collected IP address is compared with a list of known attackers. If the IP address is identified as a security risk, it can be automatically blocked from accessing the website. The information collected is transferred to a server of the provider and stored there.

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR, based on the legitimate interests in protecting the website from harmful cyber attacks and maintaining structural and data integrity and security.

An order processing agreement has been concluded with the provider, ensuring data protection for site visitors and prohibiting unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

Rights of the data subject

The applicable data protection law grants comprehensive rights to data subjects regarding the processing of personal data, which are outlined below:

Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
Right to be informed pursuant to Art. 19 GDPR
Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
Right to withdraw consent pursuant to Art. 7 (3) GDPR
Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR

Right to object

If personal data is processed based on legitimate interests, there is a right to object to this processing at any time with effect for the future, based on grounds arising from the particular situation.

If the right to object is exercised, the data will no longer be processed unless compelling legitimate grounds for processing are demonstrated, which outweigh the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or if the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, there is the right to object to this processing at any time. Once the right to object is exercised, the data will no longer be processed for direct marketing purposes.

Duration of storage of personal data

The duration of personal data storage is determined by the respective legal retention period (e.g., commercial and tax retention periods). After this period, the data will be routinely deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the performance or initiation of a contract and there is no longer a legitimate interest in continued storage.

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