Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information:
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to all data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the privacy policy below.

Data Collection on This Website:
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the section “Information on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us—for example, data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This includes primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter the website.

What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts are concluded or initiated via the website, the data provided will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other service requests.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. 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 with future effect. Additionally, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
You can contact us at any time for further information on data protection.

Analysis Tools and Tools from Third-Party Providers:
Your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed when you visit this website. This is primarily done using analysis programs.

For more details, please refer to the full privacy policy below.

2. Hosting

We host our website with the following provider:
Hetzner

The provider is Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany (hereinafter “Hetzner”).

For details, please refer to Hetzner’s privacy policy: https://www.hetzner.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/

The use of Hetzner is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, the processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, to the extent that the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data Processing Agreement:
We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a legally required agreement that ensures this provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection:
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various types of personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs.

We note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., via email) may have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
DigitalConnect Media UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Alter Weg 26
47918 Tönisvorst
Germany
Phone: +49 15560 344150
Email: dsgvo@digitalcnnct.eu

You can also find our contact information in the Imprint.

The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration:
Unless a specific storage duration has been stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate deletion request or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion occurs after these reasons cease to apply.

Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website:
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data are processed under Art. 9(1) GDPR. In case of explicit consent to data transfer to third countries, processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing is also based on § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
If your data is required to fulfill a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If processing is required to fulfill a legal obligation, we process your data under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Furthermore, processing may occur based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal basis in each case is explained in the respective sections of this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data:
In the course of our business operations, we work with various external parties. In some cases, personal data is transferred to these third parties. We only disclose personal data to third parties when it is necessary for contract fulfillment, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer.
Where we use processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers under a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing:
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke any previously given consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR):
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority:
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, workplace, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability:
You have the right to receive data that we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format. You also have the right to request the transfer of this data directly to another controller, where technically feasible.

Access, Rectification, and Erasure:
You have the right, in accordance with applicable legal provisions, to obtain at any time free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of processing, and, where appropriate, the right to rectify or delete this data. For this and other questions about personal data, feel free to contact us at any time.

Right to Restriction of Processing:
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You may contact us at any time to do so. The right to restriction applies in the following cases:

• If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. You have the right to request the restriction of processing while the verification is ongoing.
• If the processing of your data is or was unlawful, you can request the restriction of data 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 can request restriction instead of deletion.
• If you have objected under Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be made between your interests and ours. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of processing.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data—apart from storage—may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS Encryption:
This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the address line of your browser switching from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Unsolicited Advertising Emails:
We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the legal notice requirement for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The site operators expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of promotional information, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies:
Our websites use so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or automatic deletion is carried out by your web browser.

Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services provided by third parties within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies required to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide certain functions you request (e.g., shopping cart), or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Where consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies, the processing is based exclusively on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, to allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and to enable automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

You can find out which cookies and services are used on this website in our Cookie Policy and this Privacy Policy.

Server Log Files:
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website – for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.

Contact Form:
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if this was requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiry by Email, Phone, or Fax:
If you contact us by email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if this was requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data sent to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Comment Function on This Website:
For the comment function on this page, in addition to your comment, details such as the time the comment was created, your email address, and, if you do not post anonymously, the username you chose will be stored.

• IP Address Storage
Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. Since we do not check comments on this website before publication, we need this data in order to take action against the author in the event of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

• Retention Period for Comments
The comments and associated data are stored and remain on this website until the commented content has been completely deleted or the comments must be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., offensive comments).

• Legal Basis
The storage of comments is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke your consent at any time. An informal email notification is sufficient. The legality of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

5. Analytics Tools and Advertising

• WP Statistics
This website uses the WP Statistics analytics tool to statistically evaluate visitor access. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134, Tallinn, Estonia (https://veronalabs.com).

WP Statistics enables us to analyze the use of our website. WP Statistics collects, among other things, log files (IP address, referrer, browser used, user origin, search engine used) and actions carried out by site visitors (e.g., clicks and views).

The data collected with WP Statistics is stored exclusively on our own server.

The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the anonymized analysis of user behavior to optimize both our web offering and our advertising. Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

• IP Anonymization
We use WP Statistics with anonymized IP. Your IP address is shortened so that it can no longer be directly assigned to you.

6. Newsletter

Newsletter Data:
If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on this website, we require an email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No other data is collected or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

The processing of the data entered into the newsletter subscription form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter or the purpose no longer applies and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list afterward. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our discretion within the scope of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected.

After unsubscribing from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us or the newsletter service provider in a blacklist if necessary to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest in the sense of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is indefinite. You can object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

Newsletter to Existing Customers:
If you purchase goods or services from us and provide your email address in the process, we may use this email address to send you newsletters, provided we inform you of this in advance. In this case, the newsletter will only contain direct advertising for similar goods or services. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. A corresponding link is included in every newsletter. The legal basis for sending the newsletter is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with § 7(3) UWG (German Act Against Unfair Competition).

After unsubscribing from the newsletter, your email address may be added to a blacklist by us to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is indefinite. You may object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

7. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with Enhanced Privacy Mode:
This website embeds videos from the YouTube website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube video, a connection to YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, videos played in enhanced privacy mode are not used to personalize browsing on YouTube. Ads displayed in enhanced privacy mode are also not personalized. In this mode, no cookies are set; however, so-called local storage elements may be stored in the user’s browser, which function similarly to cookies and may contain personal data used for recognition. Details can be found here:
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780

Further data processing operations may be triggered after starting a YouTube video, over which we have no control.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where appropriate consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time.

More information on data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

YouTube is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA.
Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google Fonts (local hosting):
This website uses Google Fonts for uniform font presentation. The Google Fonts are installed locally, and no connection to Google’s servers is established.

Further information about Google Fonts can be found at:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Adobe Fonts (local hosting):
This website uses Adobe Fonts for uniform font presentation. The Adobe Fonts are installed locally, and no connection to Adobe’s servers is established.

More information on Adobe Fonts:
https://fonts.adobe.com/
https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html

Complianz (Cookie Consent Management):
Our website uses the WordPress plugin “Complianz” to obtain and manage cookie consent. Complianz collects user consents, stores them in anonymized form, and documents them in accordance with GDPR requirements. No personal data is transmitted to the plugin provider. The data is stored locally on our server. The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a privacy-compliant website design).

More information is available at:
https://complianz.io/legal/

Mailjet (Email Delivery):
We use Mailjet, provided by Mailjet SAS, 13-13 bis, Rue de l’Aubrac, 75012 Paris, France, to send emails (e.g. newsletters or system notifications). Mailjet processes email addresses and other data strictly on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions. Processing is carried out to deliver and analyze emails, for example for technical optimization and statistical evaluation (e.g. open and click rates). The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) for newsletters or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) for system emails.
Mailjet stores data on servers within the European Union and complies with the GDPR.

More information is available at:
https://www.mailjet.com/de/rechtliches/datenschutzerklaerung/

Last updated: May 30th, 2025 at 10:44PM