General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can personally identify you. 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?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section "Notice Regarding the Responsible Party" in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected, firstly, by you providing it to us. This may include data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. These are primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior.
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 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 revoke this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, you 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.
For this and other questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time.
Processing of Customer and Contract Data
We collect, process, and use personal data only insofar as it is necessary for the establishment, content arrangement, or modification of the legal relationship (inventory data). This is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures.
We collect, process, and use personal data regarding the use of this website (usage data) only as far as is necessary to enable the user to use the service or to bill them.
We only transmit personal data to third parties if this is necessary within the framework of contract processing, for example, to the bank responsible for payment processing.
Further data transfer does not take place or only if you have expressly consented to the transfer. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without explicit consent, for example, for advertising purposes.
The basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using analytics programs. Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
Hosting
External Hosting
This website is externally hosted. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the hosting provider(s). This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access, and other data generated via a website.
External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our potential and existing customers (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online offering by a professional provider (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Our hosting provider will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and will follow our instructions regarding this data.
We use the following hosting provider:
STRATO, GmbH
Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin
Data Transfer within the EU
Please note that by using Strato as a hosting provider, personal data is processed exclusively within the European Union (Germany). Strato provides an adequate level of data protection compliant with European data protection standards.
Further information about Strato's privacy policy can be found here: Strato Privacy Policy.
General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and according to statutory data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data are data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains which data we collect, how we use it, and the purposes behind it.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., email communication) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against third-party access is not possible.
Information Regarding the Responsible Party
The party responsible for data processing on this website is:
Jean Pierre Tshimanga
Beckumer Straße 5
13507 Berlin
Telephone: +49 (0) 163 6176395
Email:
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who decides, alone or jointly with others, on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Data Retention Period
Unless a more specific storage period is mentioned in this privacy policy, your personal data remains with us until the purpose for processing no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw consent for data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for retaining it (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). In the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons no longer apply.
General Information on Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to transfer personal data to third countries, data processing additionally occurs on the basis of Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you consented to cookie storage or access to information on your device (e.g., device fingerprinting), data processing also occurs based on § 25 (1) TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also occur based on our legitimate interests according to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal basis in each specific case is outlined in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
Notice on Data Transfer to Unsafe Third Countries and Transfer to Non-DPF Certified US Companies
We use tools from companies based in third countries that are not considered safe from a data protection standpoint, as well as US-based tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. Please note that no comparable level of data protection to the EU can be guaranteed in such unsafe third countries. The US is generally considered to have an adequate level of data protection comparable to the EU only if the recipient is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or has appropriate additional guarantees. Further information about transfers to third countries and data recipients is provided in this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In some cases, we collaborate with external parties, which may require transferring personal data. We only share personal data with external parties if necessary for contract fulfillment, if legally required (e.g., sharing data with tax authorities), or if we have a contractual obligation. Personal data is transferred to external parties only under processing agreements or joint processing agreements, if applicable.
Withdrawal of Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing activities require your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the legality of processing prior to the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Processing
If data processing occurs based on Art. 6 (1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object, based on your personal circumstances. If you object, we will cease processing unless compelling legitimate grounds outweigh your interests or processing is required to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims (objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR).
If your personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing your data for such marketing. This also includes profiling related to direct marketing (objection under Art. 21 (2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority
In case of GDPR violations, affected parties have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority, especially in the Member State of their habitual residence.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data processed by us based on your consent or contract performance, in a common, machine-readable format, either to yourself or a third party. Direct data transfer to another controller is possible only if technically feasible.
For questions regarding personal data, please contact us at any time.
Right to Access, Rectification, and Deletion
Under applicable law, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to rectify or delete this data. You can contact us at any time for questions related to personal data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. You may contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
- If you contest the accuracy of your data stored with us, we typically need time to verify this. You have the right to request restricted processing during this verification period.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of processing instead of deletion.
- If you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your interests and ours must be balanced. While the verification is pending, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
If processing of your personal data has been restricted, your data, apart from being stored, 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.
SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us. An encrypted connection can be identified by the change in the browser address line from "http://" to "https://" and by the padlock icon in your browser bar.
Objection to Unsolicited Advertising
The use of contact data published as part of our obligation to provide legal information for sending unsolicited advertisements and information materials is hereby expressly prohibited. The operators of this website reserve the right to pursue legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, for example via spam emails.
Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies." Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are deleted automatically when your browser is closed (session cookies), while others remain on your device until deleted by you or automatically by your browser (persistent cookies). Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable certain services from third-party companies, such as processing payments or providing advertising services.
Cookies have various purposes. Some are necessary for the functioning of the website (e.g., cookies for managing your shopping cart), while others may track user behavior or serve advertising purposes.
Cookies necessary for electronic communication, provision of requested services, or website optimization (functional cookies) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in storing cookies to optimize our website and services. If consent to cookie storage or similar technologies has been requested, processing is based exclusively on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG); you can withdraw consent at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies, allow cookies individually, accept cookies only in specific cases, or automatically delete cookies when the browser is closed. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Details about the specific cookies and services used on this website are provided in this privacy policy.
Contact Form
When you send us inquiries via the contact form, your provided information, including any contact details, is stored and processed to handle your request. We do not share this information without your consent.
Processing of these data is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR, provided your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling your inquiries (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR).
The data you provide via the contact form remains with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to store it, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after the completion of your inquiry). Mandatory statutory provisions, particularly retention periods, remain unaffected.
Use of Chatbots
Our website uses a chatbot service to handle inquiries quickly and efficiently. If personal data (e.g., name, email address) is collected via the chatbot, this occurs exclusively with your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR). These data are used solely to process your request and are not shared with third parties.
The data you enter in the chatbot remains with us until the purpose of storage no longer applies or you request deletion. Mandatory legal provisions, especially retention periods, remain unaffected.
Please note: Currently, no specific chatbot is active. If activated in the future, we will update this notice accordingly.
Contact by Email, Phone, or Fax
When you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (e.g., name, inquiry details), is stored and processed by us to handle your request. We do not pass on these data without your consent.
Processing of these data is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to a contract or pre-contractual measures. Otherwise, processing occurs based on our legitimate interest in handling your request effectively (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR), if consent has been requested. You can revoke your consent at any time.
The data you send us via contact inquiries remain with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions, particularly retention periods, remain unaffected.
Social Media
Elements of the social network Facebook are integrated into this website. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When Facebook elements are active, a direct connection between your device and Facebook servers is established. Facebook thereby receives information that you have visited this website using your IP address. If you click the Facebook "Like button" while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the contents of this website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to this website with your user account. We point out that, as the provider of this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook.
Further information can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at: Facebook Privacy Policy.
The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Facebook is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Further details can be found here: Data Privacy Framework.
Our website integrates features from LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time you access a page of this website that contains LinkedIn elements, a connection is established with LinkedIn's servers. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited our website with your IP address.
Further information about LinkedIn's privacy policy can be found here: LinkedIn Privacy Policy.
X (formerly Twitter)
This website includes functions of the service X (formerly Twitter). These functions are provided by X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.
When you access a page containing X elements, a connection is established with X's servers, and X receives information about your visit to this website. By using X and its "Re-Tweet" or "Repost" features, the websites you visit are linked to your X account.
Further information about privacy at X can be found here: X Privacy Policy.
The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Analytics Tools and Advertising
Affiliate Partner Programs
Our website participates in affiliate partner programs. If you access a partner website via one of our affiliate links and make a purchase there, we receive a commission. The provider of the respective affiliate program is currently Not yet in use.
Cookies may be set to allow the affiliate partner to track that you have reached their site via our website.
The storage of affiliate cookies and the use of these affiliate programs occur based on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics uses cookies, text files placed on your device, to help analyze how users interact with the website. The information generated by these cookies regarding your use of the website is generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analysis tool are based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Further information about Google's handling of user data can be found in Google's privacy policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
Google Ads
Our website uses Google Ads, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Ads allows us to draw attention to our offers with targeted advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites. Conversion tracking enables us to measure the effectiveness of our advertisements.
When you click on a Google Ads advertisement, a conversion tracking cookie is stored on your device. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If you visit certain pages on our website before the cookie expires, both Google and we can recognize that you clicked the ad and were directed to that page.
Further information about Google Ads and conversion tracking is available in Google's privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.
Google Ads Remarketing
Our website uses the remarketing features of Google Ads, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Ads Remarketing analyzes your user behavior on our website (e.g., clicking on certain products) to display targeted ads when you visit other websites within the Google advertising network.
Google stores cookies on your device that track your web requests and site visits under a pseudonymous identity. More information on Google's Remarketing program can be found in Google's privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, an advertisement integration service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to analyze website usage and manage advertisements. Information generated by these cookies and web beacons, including your IP address, is transmitted to and stored by Google servers in the USA. Google may share this information with its contractual partners but will not associate your IP address with other data stored by Google.
Use of AdSense cookies is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR).
Further details about Google AdSense are available in Google's privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.
Google Conversion Tracking
Our website utilizes Google Conversion Tracking, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Conversion Tracking allows us to recognize if someone clicks on our advertisement and is redirected to our site. The conversion cookie expires after 30 days and is not used for personal identification.
The use of conversion cookies and this tracking tool occurs based on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR).
Further information about Google Conversion Tracking can be found in Google's privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Tag Manager is a tool used to manage website tags from a single interface. The tool itself does not use cookies or collect personal data. It triggers other tags that may collect data, but Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
If cookie or domain-level deactivation has been performed, it will apply to all tracking tags managed by Google Tag Manager.
Newsletter
Newsletter Data
If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on our website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you consent to receive the newsletter. No additional data is collected unless voluntarily provided. We use these data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.
The processing of data entered in the newsletter subscription form occurs exclusively based on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw consent at any time, for example, through the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter.
Your provided data remains stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter. After unsubscribing or when the newsletter no longer serves its purpose, your data will be deleted from the distribution list. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our distribution list based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
After unsubscribing, your email address may be stored in a blacklist to prevent future mailings. The blacklist data is used solely for this purpose and not merged with other data. This practice complies with legal obligations related to newsletter distribution (legitimate interest as per Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR).
Mailchimp
Our website uses Mailchimp, provided by Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA, to send newsletters and perform analytics.
Mailchimp facilitates organizing and analyzing newsletter distribution. Data collected for the purpose of receiving newsletters may be transferred to and processed on Mailchimp servers in the USA.
Mailchimp is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), ensuring compliance with European data protection standards. More details are available in Mailchimp’s privacy policy: Mailchimp Privacy Policy.
Plugins
Zapier
Our website utilizes Zapier, provided by Zapier Inc., 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.
Zapier enables automated data transfer and process automation. Personal data may be transferred and processed through this service. Zapier is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Further details are available in Zapier’s privacy policy: Zapier Privacy Policy.
YouTube with Enhanced Privacy
Our website embeds YouTube videos using enhanced privacy mode, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
When you visit pages containing YouTube videos, a connection to YouTube servers is established, informing them of your visit. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can directly link your browsing behavior to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
Enhanced privacy mode means YouTube does not set cookies but instead uses Local Storage elements in your browser for identification purposes. Details about enhanced privacy mode can be found here: YouTube Enhanced Privacy Mode.
The processing is based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. If consent was requested, processing occurs exclusively based on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG).
Further details can be found in Google's privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
Google Fonts
This website uses Google Fonts provided by Google. When loading pages, your browser retrieves fonts from Google's servers to display text and fonts correctly. In doing so, your browser establishes a connection with Google servers, and Google obtains knowledge of your visit to our website.
This use is based on our legitimate interest in a consistent and appealing presentation of our online offers (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing occurs based on Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG.
Further details about Google Fonts are available in Google's privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).