Privacy Policy

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Protecting your personal data matters to us. Below we inform you, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), which personal data we process when you visit this website, for what purpose and on what legal basis this happens, and what rights you have.

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:

2. Data protection officer

[If a data protection officer has been appointed, enter their name and contact details here. Otherwise delete this section. A data protection officer is not required by law in every case, but is often recommended where extensive tracking is used.]

3. General information on data processing

3.1 Scope of processing

As a matter of principle, we process our users' personal data only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website along with our content and services, or where you have given your consent. This website primarily serves to inform you about our free Telegram information channel and to forward you there with a click. No registration, contact form or other active entry of personal data is provided for on this website.

3.2 Legal bases

Where we process personal data, the legal basis in each case is:

• Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR: your consent (e.g. for non-essential cookies and tracking).
• Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR: processing for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
• Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR: compliance with a legal obligation.
• Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR: safeguarding our legitimate interests (e.g. secure and stable provision of the website), provided your interests do not override them.

4. Hosting and provision of the website

This website is provided and delivered via the infrastructure of Cloudflare (content delivery network, DNS and protection against attacks).

When you access the website, Cloudflare processes technically necessary data on our behalf, in particular the IP address, in order to deliver the content and to ensure security and availability. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in the secure and efficient provision of our online offering (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). A data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR is in place with Cloudflare. Because processing may also take place in the USA (a third country), we base the transfer on the EU standard contractual clauses or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework ([have the specific basis confirmed by a lawyer]).

5. Server log files

Each time the website is accessed, information transmitted by your browser is automatically recorded. This is usually:

• anonymised or shortened IP address
• date and time of access
• page / file accessed
• referrer URL (previously visited page)
• browser, operating system and device type used

This data is not merged with other data sources and is used exclusively for technical delivery, security and stability. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The storage period is [e.g. 7 to 30 days, to be confirmed by the host/lawyer].

6. Cookies and similar technologies

This website uses cookies and comparable technologies (e.g. local storage). Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use technically necessary cookies and storage operations (for example for the function of the offer countdown, which is saved in your browser's local storage) on the basis of Section 25 (2) TDDDG, as they are strictly necessary for the service you have requested.

We use non-essential cookies and tracking technologies (see sections 7 and 8) only with your consent under Section 25 (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

7. Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)

This website uses the “Meta Pixel” (formerly Facebook Pixel) of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland (“Meta”). It allows us to follow the behaviour of visitors after they have been forwarded to our website by clicking on a Meta advertisement. This makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of advertisements for statistical and market research purposes and to optimise future advertising activities.

The data collected is anonymous for us, but Meta may link it to a user's account and use it for its own advertising purposes in accordance with Meta's data usage policy. Processing takes place on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, Section 25 (1) TDDDG). Data may be transferred to the USA in this context; the basis for this is the EU standard contractual clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

For the collection of data via the Meta Pixel and its transfer to Meta, we and Meta are joint controllers (Art. 26 GDPR). You can find further information in Meta's privacy policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy. You can manage your settings for personalised advertising here: facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.

8. Clickgram (click and campaign tracking)

This website embeds a tracking script from the “Clickgram” service (loaded from cdn.clickgram.io). Clickgram is used to attribute visits and clicks on this landing page to an advertising campaign, to identify where visitors come from, and to evaluate referrals to our Telegram channel (conversion measurement).

In doing so, data such as the IP address, device and browser information, referrer, campaign identifiers and the time of access may be processed. The legal basis is your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, Section 25 (1) TDDDG).

9. Forwarding to Telegram

The buttons on this website forward you to our channel on the messenger service Telegram (Telegram FZ-LLC, Business Central Towers, Tower A, Office 1003/1004, P.O. Box 501919, Dubai, United Arab Emirates). If you join the channel, Telegram's privacy terms apply. We have no influence over the data processing carried out by Telegram. You can find out which data Telegram collects and processes in Telegram's privacy policy: telegram.org/privacy.

Within our Telegram channel, we process the content you publish there yourself (e.g. messages) as part of running the channel. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating the community (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) and your voluntary participation.

10. Embedded social media links

In the footer we link to our profiles on Instagram and YouTube. These are simple links, not active plugins; you only leave this website when you click them. The privacy terms of the respective platforms apply:

• Instagram / Meta: facebook.com/privacy/policy
• YouTube / Google: policies.google.com/privacy

11. Embedded fonts (Google Fonts)

This website embeds fonts (“Google Fonts”) from servers operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 E5W5, Ireland. When the site is accessed, a connection to Google is established for this purpose, and your IP address may be transmitted. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in a consistent presentation (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). [Recommendation: embed the fonts locally (self-hosting); the connection to Google is then no longer established. To be reviewed by the operator.] Privacy information: policies.google.com/privacy.

12. Storage period

We store personal data only for as long as is necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention periods. The data is then deleted or anonymised. Where processing is based on consent, we store the data until that consent is withdrawn.

13. Your rights as a data subject

You have the following rights against us in relation to your personal data:

• Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Withdrawal of consent given, with effect for the future (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)

An informal message to the controller named above is sufficient to exercise these rights.

Right to object

Where we process data on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR), you have the right to object at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation. Where data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you may object at any time without giving reasons.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other legal remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement. A list of supervisory authorities in Germany is available at bfdi.bund.de.

14. Data security / SSL encryption

For security reasons, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by “https://” in your browser's address bar. We take technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, destruction, manipulation and unauthorised access.

15. No automated decision-making

Automated decision-making, including profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR with legal effect for you, does not take place.

16. Protection of minors

Our offering is aimed exclusively at persons who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 may not use our content and must not send us any personal data.

17. Validity and changes to this policy

This privacy policy is currently valid (see the date above). As our website develops, or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to adapt this privacy policy. The current version can be accessed on this page at any time.