Andreas Höhne
Privacy Policy
1. Overview of Data Protection
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 any information that can be used to identify you personally. For more detailed information on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which is provided below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who Is Responsible for Collecting Data on This Website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the section entitled “Information on the Data Controller” in this Privacy Policy.
How Is Your Data Collected?
Some of your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, information that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website, or after you have given your consent. This primarily includes technical data (e.g. your internet browser, operating system or the time you accessed the page). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.
What Is Your Data Used For?
Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website functions properly and without errors. Other data may be used to analyse how you use the website. If contracts can be concluded or initiated through the website, the data you provide will also be processed for the purpose of preparing contractual offers, processing orders or handling other service requests.
What Are Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data?
You have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time regarding 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 your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us at any time with regard to this and other questions concerning data protection.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
Analytics tools are currently not actively used to analyse personal data.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
WIX
The provider is Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (hereinafter referred to as “Wix”).
Wix is a website-building and hosting platform. When you visit our website, Wix analyses user behaviour, visitor sources, the geographical regions of website visitors and visitor numbers. To technically deliver our website, Wix uses globally distributed servers and content delivery networks (CDNs), through which content may also be delivered via servers operated by external infrastructure partners.
Wix uses technically necessary cookies to ensure the secure delivery and proper functioning of the website. Wix stores cookies in your browser that are necessary for displaying the website and ensuring its security (essential cookies).
Data may be stored on servers in various countries, including countries outside the European Union, particularly the United States. For further details, please refer to Wix’s Privacy Policy:
According to Wix, data transfers to the United States and other third countries are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards pursuant to Article 46 of the GDPR. Further details can be found here:
The use of Wix is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is presented as reliably as possible.
Where consent has been requested, data processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
The company is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when personal data is processed in the United States. Any company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards.
Further information is available from the provider at the following link:
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Privacy Policy
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, various types of personal data are collected. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you personally. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purposes this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.
Information on the Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Andreas Höhne
Hans-Carossa-Str. 16
94405 Landau an der Isar
Germany
E-Mail: andreas.hoehne@proton.me
The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, or similar information).
Data Retention Period
Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing it no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible grounds for retaining your personal data (e.g. statutory retention periods under tax or commercial law). In the latter case, the data will be deleted once those grounds no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website
If you have given your consent to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, where special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. If you have explicitly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR.
If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your device (e.g. through device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. We also process your data where this is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal bases applicable in each individual case are explained in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we work with various external organisations and service providers. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties.
We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is necessary for the performance of a contract, if we are legally required to do so (e.g. by providing data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the transfer of data.
When using data processors, we disclose our customers’ personal data only on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In cases of joint processing, a joint controllership agreement is concluded.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing activities are only permitted with your explicit consent. You may withdraw any consent you have already given at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any data processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Processing in Specific Cases and to Direct Marketing (Article 21 GDPR)
IF THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BASED ON ARTICLE 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 ON WHICH THE PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA CONCERNED UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (RIGHT TO OBJECT UNDER ARTICLE 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 YOUR 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 PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (RIGHT TO OBJECT UNDER ARTICLE 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Data Protection Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in the performance of a contract, either for yourself or for a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another data controller, this will only be carried out where technically feasible.
Right of Access, Rectification and Erasure
Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. Where applicable, you also have the right to request the rectification or erasure of this data. You may contact us at any time if you have any questions about this or any other matter relating to personal data.
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 exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
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If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we will generally need time to verify its accuracy. For the duration of this verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
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If the processing of your personal data is or has been unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of the erasure of your data.
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If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing instead of the erasure of your data.
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If you have lodged an objection under Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of your interests against ours must be carried out. Until it has been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data may—apart from being stored—only be processed with your consent, for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL and TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or enquiries that you send to us as the website operator, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.
You can recognise an encrypted connection by the change in your browser’s address bar from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock symbol displayed in your browser.
When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Promotional Emails
We hereby object to the use of contact details published in accordance with the legal notice requirements for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small data files that do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted when you leave the website. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser automatically deletes them.
Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable certain services provided by third-party companies to be integrated into websites (e.g. cookies used to process payment services).
Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g. shopping cart functionality or video playback). Other cookies may be used to analyse user behaviour or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are necessary for carrying out electronic communications, providing certain functions you have requested (e.g. shopping cart functionality) or optimising the website (e.g. cookies used to measure website traffic) (“essential cookies”) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing essential cookies to ensure the technically reliable and optimised provision of its services. Where consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of that consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG). Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to refuse cookies in certain cases or altogether, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Details of the cookies and services used on this website can be found in this Privacy Policy.
Contact Form
If you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide in the enquiry form, including the contact details you enter, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your enquiry and in case any follow-up questions arise. We will not share this data with third parties without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling enquiries submitted to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), where consent has been requested. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Please do not submit any sensitive personal data within the meaning of Article 9 GDPR via the contact form (e.g. health data, therapeutic content or confidential personal information).
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g. once your enquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions, particularly statutory retention periods, remain unaffected.
Any personal information you voluntarily provide as part of an enquiry will be used exclusively to handle your request and will be treated confidentially.
Enquiries by Email, Telephone or Fax
If you contact us by email or telephone, your enquiry, including all personal data arising from it (such as your name and the content of your enquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data with third parties without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling enquiries submitted to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), where consent has been requested. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
We use Proton Mail for email communications, a privacy-focused email service provided by Proton AG, Switzerland.
The data you send us as part of your enquiry will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g. once your request has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions, particularly statutory retention periods, remain unaffected.
Any personal information you voluntarily provide as part of an enquiry will be used exclusively to handle your request and will be treated confidentially.
Google Search Console
This website uses Google Search Console, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, to monitor the website’s technical visibility in search engines. No personal data relating to website visitors is actively analysed by me through this service. Instead, it provides technical information about the website’s presence in search results.
Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland