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We appreciate your visit to our website and your interest in our offerings. The protection of your personal data is important to us, which is why we would like to inform you in detail about how we handle your personal data. Personal data includes all data that can be related to you personally, such as your name, address, email addresses, and user behavior.
1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. The following provides information on how we handle your personal data when you use our website. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you.
1.2 The responsible party for data processing on this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Simon Schulz // Schifffahrt MS Rena, Körnerstraße 10, 68535 Edingen - Neckarhausen, Germany, Tel.: +49 (0) 160 92729785, Email: [email protected]. The person responsible for processing personal data is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data.
1.3 For security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries to the responsible party), this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the string "https://" and the lock symbol in your browser's address bar.
If you only use our website for informational purposes, meaning you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we only collect the data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). When you access our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:
Processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data is neither disclosed nor used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to check the server log files later if there are specific indications of unlawful use.
Use of Cloudflare
Our website uses the services of Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, for both hosting and as a Content Delivery Network (CDN). Cloudflare provides a global infrastructure to optimize loading times, ensure high availability, and protect our website against attacks (e.g., DDoS).
When visiting our website, data traffic is routed through Cloudflare's servers, where certain technical data such as IP addresses, browser information, and access times are processed to improve website performance and security.
The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in securely and efficiently providing our online services. Cloudflare typically stores data for a short period and deletes it after statistical analysis.
Cloudflare is a U.S.-based company, meaning personal data may be transferred to a third country. However, Cloudflare has committed to complying with European data protection standards by participating in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). For more information on Cloudflare's data processing, please refer to Cloudflare's privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Error Monitoring with Sentry (Self-Hosted)
To ensure the stability and performance of our website, we use Sentry, an error tracking tool for monitoring and analyzing software errors. Sentry is self-hosted on our own servers, ensuring that no data is transmitted to external third parties.
When errors occur, technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, error reports, and timestamps are collected and stored. This data is used solely for error diagnosis and resolution and is not utilized for any other purpose. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), as it is necessary to maintain and improve the functionality of the website.
Since Sentry is operated locally on our servers, no personal data is transferred to third countries. The stored error logs are regularly reviewed and deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for error analysis.
For more information about the Sentry software, please visit: https://sentry.io/privacy/.
To make visiting our website more attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, we use so-called cookies on various pages. These are small text files stored on your device. Some of the cookies we use are deleted after your browser session ends (session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and allow us to recognize your browser upon your next visit (persistent cookies). When cookies are set, they collect and process certain user information, such as browser and location data as well as IP addresses, to varying extents. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a predefined period, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can check your web browser's cookie settings to find the respective storage duration for each cookie.
Some cookies help simplify the user experience by storing settings (e.g., storing your cookie consent preferences). If any cookies we use process personal data, this processing occurs either based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for contract performance, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR in cases where consent has been given, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR to safeguard our legitimate interests in the best possible website functionality and a customer-friendly and effective user experience.
Overview of Cookies Used
| Cookie | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences (which categories you have accepted or declined). | Essential | 365 days |
NEXT_LOCALE | Stores your preferred language selection. | Essential | 1 year |
You can change your cookie settings at any time via the cookie icon in the bottom right corner of the website.
Please note that you can configure your browser to inform you about cookie settings and allow you to decide on their acceptance individually, or to generally exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases.
Each browser manages cookie settings differently. The help menu of your browser provides information on how to change your cookie settings. You can find this information for different browsers at the following links:
Please be aware that if you do not accept cookies, the functionality of our website may be limited.
When you contact us (e.g., via contact form or email), personal data is collected. The specific data collected via a contact form is visible in the respective form. This data is stored and used exclusively for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and for any related technical administration. The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, an additional legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed. This applies when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved and provided that there are no statutory retention obligations preventing deletion.
Email Delivery via SendGrid
For sending emails (e.g., for contact form inquiries), we use the service SendGrid, provided by Twilio Inc., 101 Spear Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA. The data you provide (e.g., name, email address, message content) is processed through SendGrid's servers to ensure email delivery.
Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in reliable and efficient email communication. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, an additional legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Since SendGrid is a U.S.-based service, personal data may be transferred to a third country. Twilio participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) in accordance with Article 46 GDPR. For more information, please refer to Twilio/SendGrid's privacy policy: https://www.twilio.com/legal/privacy.
Use of Twitch Streams and Content
Our website may include content from the streaming service Twitch, provided by Twitch Interactive, Inc., 350 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA. This can be in the form of live streams, videos, or widgets.
When you access a page with embedded Twitch content, a connection to Twitch's servers is established. Personal data such as IP address, browser and device data, and the visited page may be transmitted to Twitch. If you are logged into a Twitch account, Twitch can associate this information with your profile. Data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), as embedding Twitch enhances the user experience interactively and engagingly.
Since Twitch is a U.S.-based company, personal data may be transferred to a third country. Twitch participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) in accordance with Article 46 GDPR to ensure adequate data protection.
For more information on Twitch's processing of personal data, please refer to Twitch's privacy policy: https://www.twitch.tv/p/legal/privacy-policy/.
Use of YouTube Streams and Content
This website uses the YouTube embedding feature to display and play videos from the provider 'YouTube', which belongs to Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ('Google').
The extended privacy mode is used, which, according to the provider, only starts storing user information when the video(s) are played. When the playback of embedded YouTube videos starts, the provider 'YouTube' uses cookies to collect information about user behavior. According to 'YouTube' statements, these cookies are used, among other things, to collect video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent abusive behavior. If you are logged into Google, your data is directly linked to your account when you click a video. If you do not want this association with your YouTube profile, you must log out before activating the button. Google stores your data (even for users who are not logged in) as usage profiles and evaluates them. Such evaluations are conducted, in particular, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR based on Google's legitimate interests in displaying personalized ads, conducting market research, and/or designing its website to meet user needs. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, and to exercise this right, you must contact YouTube. As part of using YouTube, personal data may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA. Regardless of whether embedded videos are played, a connection to the Google network is established each time this website is accessed, which may trigger further data processing operations beyond our control.
For more information on data protection at 'YouTube', please refer to the provider's privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/policies/privacy.
Use of Google Services
Our website may integrate services from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ('Google'), such as Google Fonts for displaying typefaces. When accessing our website, a connection to Google's servers is established. Personal data such as IP address and browser information may be transmitted to Google. This use is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in an appealing and consistent presentation of our website.
Since Google is a U.S.-based company, personal data may be transferred to a third country. Google participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). For more information on Google's data processing, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
As required by law, we have obtained your consent for the processing of your data as described above in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your withdrawal, disable this service in the 'Cookie-Consent-Tool' provided on the website.
7.1 Under applicable data protection law, you have various rights concerning the processing of your personal data, which we outline below:
7.2 RIGHT TO OBJECT
IF WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON OUR OVERRIDING LEGITIMATE INTEREST AS PART OF A BALANCING OF INTERESTS, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THIS PROCESSING AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, WITH EFFECT FOR THE FUTURE.
IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE AFFECTED DATA. HOWEVER, FURTHER PROCESSING REMAINS RESERVED IF WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS.
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED BY US FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH ADVERTISING PURPOSES AT ANY TIME. YOU MAY EXERCISE THIS RIGHT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE AFFECTED DATA FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES.
The duration of the storage of personal data is determined by the respective legal basis, the processing purpose, and—if applicable—by the respective statutory retention period (e.g., commercial and tax law retention periods).
When processing personal data based on explicit consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, such data will be stored until the data subject revokes their consent.
If statutory retention periods exist for data processed as part of legal or quasi-legal obligations under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, such data will be routinely deleted upon expiry of the retention periods, provided they are no longer required for contract fulfillment or initiation and/or there is no legitimate interest on our part in continued storage.
When processing personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, such data will be stored until the data subject exercises their right to object under Article 21(1) GDPR, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
When processing personal data for direct marketing purposes based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, such data will be stored until the data subject exercises their right to object under Article 21(2) GDPR.
Unless otherwise specified in other parts of this statement regarding specific processing situations, stored personal data will be deleted when they are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.