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Data recording on this website
Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?
The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available
under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this
Privacy Policy.
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How do we record your data?
We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information
you enter into our contact form.
Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during
your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system,
or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.
What are the purposes we use your data for?
A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data
may be used to analyze your user patterns.
What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?
You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived
personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand
that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to
revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to
demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have
the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection
related issues.
Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties
There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website.
Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs.
For detailed information about these analysis programs please consult our Data Protection Declaration
below.

2. Hosting
   We are hosting the content of our website at the following providers:
   Amazon Web Services (AWS)
   The provider is the Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy, 1855 Luxembourg
   (hereinafter referred to as “AWS”).
   When you visit our website, your personal data will be processed on AWS servers. This may also result in the
   transfer of personal data to the parent company of AWS in the United States. The transfer of data to the US
   is based on the EU’s standard contractual clauses. For details please consult:
   https://aws.amazon.com/de/blogs/security/aws-gdpr-data-processing-addendum/.
   For more information, please see the AWS Data Privacy Policy:
   https://aws.amazon.com/de/privacy/?nc1=f_pr.
   AWS is used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in a depiction of our website
   that is as reliable as possible. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out
   exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of
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   cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning
   of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.
   The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an
   agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European
   data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to
   comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the
   following link:
   https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-
   detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000TOWQAA4&status=Active
   Data processing
   We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a
   contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website
   visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
   Strato
   The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin (hereinafter referred to as “Strato”). When
   you visit our website, Strato records various logfiles, including your IP addresses.
   For more information, please consult the Strato Data Privacy Policy:
   https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/.
   Strato is used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in a depiction of our website
   that is as reliable as possible. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out
   exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of
   cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning
   of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.
   Data processing
   We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a
   contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website
   visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General information and mandatory information
   Data protection
   The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence,
   we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data
   protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.
   Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises
   data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we
   collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the
   information is collected.
   We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications)
   may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.
   Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)
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   The data processing controller on this website is:
   Dr. Walter Lipke
   Olper Str.67
   59872 Meschede
   Deutschland
   Phone: +49 (0) 2903 3999626
   E-mail: walterlipke2012 @ gmail.com
   The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes
   decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail
   addresses, etc.).
   Storage duration
   Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain
   with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for
   deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally
   permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the
   latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.
   General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website
   If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or
   Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO. In the case of
   explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art.
   49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end
   device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TTDSG. The
   consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the
   implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
   Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art.
   6(1)(c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest
   according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in
   the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
   Recipients of personal data
   In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. 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 required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g.,
   disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f)
   GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors, we only disclose
   personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of joint
   processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.
   Revocation of your consent to the processing of data
   A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also
   revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness
   of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.
   Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct
   advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
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   IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE
   THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON
   GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED
   ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS
   BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE
   WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO
   PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA,
   THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE
   PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION
   PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).
   IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING,
   YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR
   THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE
   EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL
   DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES
   (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).
   Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency
   In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory
   agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the
   place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other
   administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.
   Right to data portability
   You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of
   a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should
   demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.
   Information about, rectification and eradication of data
   Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to demand information about
   your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data
   at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about
   this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any
   time.
   Right to demand processing restrictions
   You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is
   concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in
   the following cases:
   In the event that you should dispute the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need
   some time to verify this claim. During the time that this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to
   demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
   If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to
   demand the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.
   If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal
   entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead
   of its eradication.
   If you have raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be
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   weighed against each other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the
   right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.
   If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – with the exception of their archiving –
   may be processed only subject to your consent or to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to
   protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for important public interest reasons cited by
   the European Union or a member state of the EU.
   SSL and/or TLS encryption
   For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or
   inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption
   program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line of the browser
   switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the lock icon in the browser line.
   If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Recording of data on this website
   Cookies
   Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do
   not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session
   (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are
   automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device
   until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.
   Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies).
   Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g.,
   cookies for handling payment services).
   Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions
   would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos).
   Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.
   Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision
   of certain functions you want to use (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the
   optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g., cookies that provide measurable insights into the web
   audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The
   operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically
   error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies
   and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of
   the consent obtained (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG); this consent may be revoked at any time.
   You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are
   placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of
   cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies
   when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited.
   Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.
   Contact form
   If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any
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   contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event
   that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent.
   The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the execution of a
   contract or if it is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases the processing is based
   on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or
   on your agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.
   The information you have entered into the contact form shall remain with us until you ask us to eradicate the
   data, revoke your consent to the archiving of data or if the purpose for which the information is being
   archived no longer exists (e.g., after we have concluded our response to your inquiry). This shall be without
   prejudice to any mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods.
   Communication via WhatsApp
   For communication with our customers and other third parties, one of the services we use is the instant
   messaging service WhatsApp. The provider is WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand
   Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
   The communication is encrypted end-to-end (peer-to-peer), which prevents WhatsApp or other third parties
   from gaining access to the communication content. However, WhatsApp does gain access to metadata
   created during the communication process (for example, sender, recipient, and time). We would also like to
   point out that WhatsApp has stated that it shares personal data of its users with its U.S.-based parent
   company Meta. Further details on data processing can be found in the WhatsApp privacy policy at:
   https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.
   The use of WhatsApp is based on our legitimate interest in communicating as quickly and effectively as
   possible with customers, interested parties and other business and contractual partners (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
   If a corresponding consent has been requested, data processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of the
   consent; this consent may be revoked at any time with effect for the future.
   The communication content exchanged between you and us on WhatsApp remains with us until you request
   us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for which the data is stored ceases to apply
   (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods,
   remain unaffected.
   The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an
   agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European
   data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to
   comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the
   following link:
   https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-
   detail?contact=true&id=a2zt00000011sfnAAA&status=Active
   We use WhatsApp in the “WhatsApp Business” variant.
   Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European
   Commission. Details can be found here:
   https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-data-transfer-addendum?lang=en.
   We have set up our WhatsApp accounts in such a way that there is no automatic synchronization of data
   with the address book on the smartphones in use.
   The comment function on this website
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   When you use the comment function on this website, information on the time the comment was generated
   and your e-mail-address and, if you are not posting anonymously, the username you have selected will be
   archived in addition to your comments.
   Storage of the IP address
   Our comment function stores the IP addresses of all users who enter comments. Given that we do not
   review the comments prior to publishing them, we need this information in order to take action against the
   author in the event of rights violations, such as defamation or propaganda.
   Storage period for comments
   Comments and any affiliated information shall be stored by us and remain on this website until the content
   the comment pertained to has been deleted in its entirety or if the comments had to be deleted for legal
   reasons (e.g., insulting comments).
   Legal basis
   Comments are stored on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You have the right to revoke at any
   time any consent you have already given us. To do so, all you are required to do is sent us an informal
   notification via e-mail. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred
   prior to your revocation.
5. Plug-ins and Tools
   YouTube with expanded data protection integration
   Our website embeds videos of the website YouTube. The website operator is Google Ireland Limited
   (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
   We use YouTube in the expanded data protection mode. According to YouTube, this mode ensures that
   YouTube does not store any information about visitors to this website before they watch the video.
   Nevertheless, this does not necessarily mean that the sharing of data with YouTube partners can be ruled
   out as a result of the expanded data protection mode. For instance, regardless of whether you are watching a
   video, YouTube will always establish a connection with the Google Marketing Network.
   As soon as you start to play a YouTube video on this website, a connection to YouTube’s servers will be
   established. As a result, the YouTube server will be notified, which of our pages you have visited. If you are
   logged into your YouTube account while you visit our site, you enable YouTube to directly allocate your
   browsing patterns to your personal profile. You have the option to prevent this by logging out of your
   YouTube account.
   Furthermore, after you have started to play a video, YouTube will be able to place various cookies on your
   device or comparable technologies for recognition (e.g. device fingerprinting). In this way YouTube will be
   able to obtain information about this website’s visitors. Among other things, this information will be used to
   generate video statistics with the aim of improving the user friendliness of the site and to prevent attempts
   to commit fraud.
   Under certain circumstances, additional data processing transactions may be triggered after you have
   started to play a YouTube video, which are beyond our control.
   The use of YouTube is based on our interest in presenting our online content in an appealing manner.
   Pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, this is a legitimate interest. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the
   processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the
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   consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device
   fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.
   For more information on how YouTube handles user data, please consult the YouTube Data Privacy Policy
   under:
   https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
   The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an
   agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European
   data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to
   comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the
   following link:
   https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-
   detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active
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