Privacy Policy

1. General Information

We, the operators of this website, take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data refers to all information that identifies you as an individual. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under the GDPR and German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

2. Data Collection

Data is collected when you visit our website, use contact forms, or access embedded content. This may include:

• IP address, browser type and version, operating system
• Date and time of access, visited pages
• Form data (name, email, message)
• Cookies and analytics data
• Interactions with Google services (Maps, YouTube, reCAPTCHA)

3. Legal Bases for Processing

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent: e.g. for analytics or newsletter.
• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contract performance: for handling requests or orders.
• Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligation: for retention or reporting duties.
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests: to maintain functionality, security, or optimize services.

4. Processors and Third Parties

We use selected service providers according to Art. 28 GDPR:

• Web hosting and email services (EU)
• Google Analytics and YouTube (Google LLC, USA)
• Google Maps API, reCAPTCHA, Google Web Fonts

Transfers to third countries (e.g., USA) occur only under EU Standard Contractual Clauses or comparable safeguards.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law. Afterward, it is deleted or anonymized in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR.

6. Your Rights

• Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure ("right to be forgotten", Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Complaint to a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR) – Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA), Promenade 18, 91522 Ansbach, Germany – www.lda.bayern.de

7. Cookies and Consent

Our website uses cookies for essential, analytical, and performance purposes. Non-essential cookies are only activated after your consent, which you can withdraw or change anytime.

8. Analytics and Services

Google Analytics

Used to analyze user behavior; IP anonymization is active. Opt-out via: Google Analytics Opt-out.

YouTube

Embedded videos use YouTube iFrame. Data is handled by Google under its privacy policy. Log out of your YouTube account to prevent association.

Google Maps

When using Maps, IP and location data are transmitted to Google. Use is based on legitimate interests for location display.

Google reCAPTCHA

Used to prevent spam. Sends IP and interaction data to Google for verification.

Google Web Fonts

Ensures consistent font display; your IP may be sent to Google servers.

9. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, manipulation, or unauthorized access.

10. Updates

This Privacy Policy is reviewed regularly. The latest version is always available at www.chipglobe.com/privacy.

Information pursuant to Section 5 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG):

CEO / person responsible pursuant to the German Press Act
Volker Frisch
Phone: +49 89 1222 469 01
Email: volker.frisch@chipglobe.com

Responsible for content pursuant to Section 55 para. 2 of the German Interstate Broadcasting Treaty (RStV):
Volker Frisch