The provider (or their web space provider) collects data about every access to the offer (so-called server log files). Access data includes: Name of the accessed website, file, date and time of access, amount of data transferred, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user's operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address, and the requesting provider. The provider uses the log data only for statistical evaluations for the purpose of operation, security, and optimization of the offer. However, the provider reserves the right to check the log data retrospectively if there is a justified suspicion of unlawful use based on concrete evidence.

Personal data is information that can be used to identify a person, i.e., information that can be traced back to a person. This includes the name, email address, or phone number. But also data about preferences, hobbies, memberships, or which websites were viewed by someone counts as personal data. Personal data is only collected, used, and passed on by the provider if this is permitted by law or if the users consent to the data collection.

When users leave comments in the blog or other contributions, their IP addresses are stored. This is done for the security of the provider in case someone writes illegal content in comments and contributions (insults, prohibited political propaganda, etc.). In this case, the provider themselves can be prosecuted for the comment or contribution and is therefore interested in the identity of the author.

Follow-up comments can be subscribed to by users. Users receive a confirmation email to verify that they are the owner of the email address entered. Users can unsubscribe from ongoing comment subscriptions at any time. The confirmation email will contain instructions on how to do this.

With the newsletter, we inform you about us and our offers. If you would like to receive the newsletter, we require a valid email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address or that its owner agrees to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected. This data is only used for sending the newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties. By registering for the newsletter, we store your IP address and the date of registration. This storage serves solely as proof in the event that a third party misuses an email address and registers for the newsletter without the knowledge of the authorized person. You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time. The revocation can be made via a link in the newsletters themselves, in your profile area, or by notification to the contact options listed above.

It may happen that third-party content, such as videos from YouTube, maps from Google Maps, RSS feeds, or graphics from other websites, is integrated within this online offer. This always presupposes that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as "third-party providers") perceive the IP address of the users. Without the IP address, they would not be able to send the content to the respective user's browser. The IP address is therefore required for the display of this content. We endeavor to only use content whose respective providers use the IP address solely for delivering the content. However, we have no influence on whether third-party providers store the IP address, e.g., for statistical purposes. As far as we are aware of this, we inform the users about it.

The data entered during registration is used for the purposes of using the offer. Users can be informed by email about information relevant to the offer or registration, such as changes to the scope of the offer or technical circumstances. The collected data can be seen from the input mask within the scope of registration. This includes [PLEASE ENTER COLLECTED DATA HERE, E.G., NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS, IP ADDRESS AND THEIR PURPOSE, FOR EXAMPLE COMMUNITY OR PRODUCT TESTS].

This offer uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service from Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies," text files that are stored on users' computers and allow an analysis of the use of the website by them. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by users is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. In the case of activation of IP anonymization on this website, however, the IP address of users will be shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. IP anonymization is active on this website. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate the use of the website by users, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide further services associated with website and internet use to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly; however, this offer points out to users that in this case they may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. Users can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the website (incl. your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. As an alternative to the browser add-on or within browsers on mobile devices, please click this link to prevent collection by Google Analytics within this website in the future. An opt-out cookie will be placed on your device. If you delete your cookies, you must click this link again.

This offer uses social plugins ("plugins") from the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"). The plugins are recognizable by one of the Facebook logos (white "f" on a blue tile, the terms "Like," "Gefällt mir," or a "thumbs up" sign) or are marked with the addition "Facebook Social Plugin." The list and appearance of Facebook social plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/. When a user calls up a page of this offer that contains such a plugin, their browser establishes a direct connection with the Facebook servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Facebook directly to your browser and integrated into the website by it. The provider therefore has no influence on the scope of the data that Facebook collects with the help of this plugin and therefore informs users according to their level of knowledge: By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives information that a user has called up the corresponding page of the offer. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can assign the visit to their Facebook account. When users interact with the plugins, for example by pressing the Like button or leaving a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted from your browser directly to Facebook and stored there. If a user is not a member of Facebook, there is still the possibility that Facebook will find out and store their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymized IP address is stored in Germany. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as the relevant rights and setting options for protecting the privacy of users, can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about them via this offer and link it with their member data stored on Facebook, they must log out of Facebook before visiting the website. Further settings and objections to the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.

This offer uses the "+1" button of the social network Google Plus, which is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google"). The button is recognizable by the sign "+1" on a white or colored background. When a user calls up a website of this offer that contains such a button, the browser establishes a direct connection with Google's servers. The content of the "+1" button is transmitted by Google directly to its browser and integrated by it into the website. The provider therefore has no influence on the scope of data that Google collects with the button. According to Google, no personal data is collected without clicking the button. Such data, including the IP address, is only collected and processed for logged-in members. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Google, as well as your relevant rights and setting options for protecting your privacy, can be found by users in Google's privacy policy for the "+1" button: http://www.google.com/intl/en/+/policy/+1button.html and the FAQ: http://www.google.com/intl/en/+1/button/.

This offer uses the buttons of the Twitter service. These buttons are offered by Twitter Inc., 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. They are recognizable by terms such as "Twitter" or "Follow," associated with a stylized blue bird. With the help of the buttons, it is possible to share a post or page of this offer on Twitter or to follow the provider on Twitter. When a user calls up a website of this internet presence that contains such a button, their browser establishes a direct connection with the Twitter servers. The content of the Twitter buttons is transmitted by Twitter directly to the user's browser. The provider therefore has no influence on the scope of the data that Twitter collects with the help of this plugin and informs users according to their level of knowledge. According to this, only the user's IP address and the URL of the respective website are transmitted when the button is obtained, but are not used for purposes other than the display of the button. Further information on this can be found in Twitter's privacy policy at http://twitter.com/privacy.

The user has the right to receive information free of charge upon request about the personal data stored about them. In addition, the user has the right to have incorrect data corrected and their personal data blocked and deleted, provided that this does not conflict with any statutory storage obligations.