1. Use of Personal Data

When you visit our website or contact us, we may process certain personal data. The type of data and how we use it depends on how you interact with us.

In some cases, we use data for multiple purposes at the same time, for example to ensure the website functions properly and to respond to your inquiries.

a. Functioning and security of the website

To ensure our website operates correctly, we process technical data. This includes displaying pages, images, and other functionalities.

We also use this data to:

• protect the website against misuse and attacks

• analyze and improve performance

• resolve technical issues

This processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), namely providing a secure and properly functioning website. Data is not retained longer than necessary and is generally deleted after a maximum of 90 days.

b. Contact and communication

When you contact us via email, phone, or a form, we process the data you provide. This may include your name, contact details, and the content of your message.

We use this data to:

• respond to your inquiry

• process your request

• potentially establish a collaboration or agreement

Depending on the situation, this processing is based on:

• legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

• performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

• legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

We do not retain this data longer than necessary. In most cases, it is deleted within a few months unless a legal retention obligation applies.

c. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve the user experience and enable certain functionalities.

There are different types of cookies:

Essential cookies
These are necessary for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled.

Other cookies (only with consent)

• Preference cookies: remember your settings

• Analytical cookies: provide insight into website usage

• Marketing cookies: enable personalized content and advertisements

For non-essential cookies, we always request your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings.

d. Third-party content

Our website may display content from external parties, such as videos or social media feeds. To display this content, it may be necessary to share your IP address with these parties.

This only happens if you have given your consent.

Please note: these external parties process data according to their own privacy policies and may be located outside the EU.

e. Social media functionalities

Our website may include features that allow you to share content via social media.

These features only become active once you click on them. At that moment, information such as your IP address may be shared with the relevant platform. This is based on your consent.

2. What data do we process?

Depending on your use, we may process the following data:

Technical data

• IP address

• browser and device information

• language settings

• visited pages

Contact data

• name

• email address

• phone number

• content of communication

Usage data

• interaction with the website

• timestamps of use

3. Sharing data with third parties

For certain services, we work with external parties. These parties process data solely on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions.

If data is processed outside the European Union, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the GDPR.

4. Your rights

You have the right to:

• access your data

• correct inaccurate data

• have your data deleted

• restrict processing

• object to the use of your data

• transfer your data

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.