Privacy Policy

We process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Processing of personal data of our users regularly takes place only with the user consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for practical reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

Where we obtain consent from the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

For the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Where processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override the first-mentioned interests, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

When you visit our website, our web server automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This includes:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system used

• Referrer URL (the previously visited page)

• Hostname of the accessing computer (IP address)

• Time of the server request

• HTTP status code

This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. This data is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes of data collection listed above. We also use the collected data for the following purposes: ensuring a smooth connection to the website, ensuring comfortable use of our website, evaluating system security and stability, and for other administrative purposes.

We store this data for a maximum of 7 days and then delete it. Data whose further storage is required for evidentiary purposes is excluded from deletion until the incident is finally resolved.

Our website uses cookies only for essential functionality. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website.

We use the following essential cookies:

• Theme preference cookie: Stores your preference for light or dark mode (stored in localStorage)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a functional website).

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Our website uses the browser localStorage feature to save your theme preference (light or dark mode). This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Our website contains links to external websites of third parties. We have no influence on the content and data protection practices of these websites. Please check the privacy policies of these external websites.

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos from YouTube, music from Spotify). When you visit a page with embedded content, your browser may establish a direct connection to the servers of these third-party providers. We have no influence on the scope of data collected by these providers. For more information, please consult the privacy policies of these providers:

• YouTube (Google): https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Spotify: https://www.spotify.com/privacy

• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy

Embedded content from these services is loaded only when you actively interact with it or visit pages where it is embedded. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing multimedia content).

This website may be hosted on GitHub Pages or similar services. The hosting provider may collect technical data (IP addresses, browser information) for security and service provision purposes. For more information, see the GitHub privacy policy at https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-privacy-statement

You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed and, if so, to obtain information about this personal data and further information according to Article 15 GDPR.

You have the right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you and to have incomplete personal data completed (Article 16 GDPR).

You have the right to obtain the erasure of personal data concerning you without undue delay under the conditions of Article 17 GDPR. This right exists, among other things, if the personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if the processing is unlawful.

You have the right to obtain restriction of processing under the conditions of Article 18 GDPR. This right exists, among other things, if the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you.

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit this data to another controller (Article 20 GDPR).

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Article 21 GDPR. This applies particularly to processing based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).

If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement if you believe that the processing of personal data relating to you violates the GDPR (Article 77 GDPR).

The competent supervisory authority in Germany for data protection matters is the data protection commissioner of the federal state in which our company is based. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html