3. privacy and data protection

3.1 no marketing or tracking cookies - this website does not employ marketing or behavioral tracking cookies. only technical information that is essential to system functionality may be processed automatically during visits. this includes anonymized data such as ip address, browser type, and system logs.

3.2 data protection framework - personal data, if collected (e.g., via direct inquiries), is handled in accordance with the general data protection regulation (gdpr) and applicable german legislation. measures are in place to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.         

3.3 purpose limitation - any data collected is processed solely for purposes that are necessary,

including communication, technical maintenance, or compliance with legal obligations. data will not be used for profiling, advertising, or forwarded to third parties without legal basis.

3.4 rights of data subjects - in accordance with data protection law, individuals have the right to access, rectify, erase, or object to the processing of data. to exercise these rights or for questions about data practices, contact can be made using the details provided in section 7.         

3.5 data sharing and security - information is shared only with partners essential to the operation of the website, such as hosting or email providers. these partners are bound by confidentiality obligations and are selected with care. while every effort is made to ensure data security, practices of third-party providers beyond operational control cannot be guaranteed.

3.6 data retention and safeguards - personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. all retained data is secured in accordance with industry standards.         

4. intellectual property rights         

4.1 ownership and protection - all content presented on this website, including but not limited to designs, layouts, texts, photographs, trademarks, and audiovisual elements, constitutes intellectual property owned or lawfully licensed. these materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws worldwide.         

4.2 limited license - a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license is granted to access and view website content solely for personal, non-commercial

use. no part of the website may be copied, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission. any usage suggesting endorsement or affiliation is prohibited unless expressly authorized. 5. limitation of liability         

5.1 general limitation - liability is limited to cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. in the event of slight negligence, liability shall be limited to the breach of essential obligations, the fulfilment of which is fundamental to the intended use of the website.         

5.2 exclusion of certain damages - liability shall not extend to indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data corruption, or disruptions caused by force majeure events.