Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Scope of application

This privacy policy informs users about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the responsible provider Ina Pförtner, Schöneberger Str. 12, 12163 Berlin, Germany, e-mail verlag@ina-pfoertner.de, tel. +49 30 68917253, on this website (hereinafter “site”).

The legal basis of data protection can be found in the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the German Tele-Media Act (TMG).

Access Data / Server LogFiles

The provider (or its webspace provider) collects data about each access to the site (so-called serverlog files). Those protocol data include:

Name of the retrieved web page, file, date and time of the retrieval, transferred data quantity, message about successful retrieval, browser type with version, the operating system of the user, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address, and the requesting provider.

The provider uses the protocol data only for statistical evaluations for the purpose of operation, security and optimization of the site. However, the provider reserves the right to check the log data retrospectively if, on the basis of concrete evidence, there is a legitimate suspicion of illegal use.

Handling of personal data

Personal data is information that allows a person to be identifiable, i.e. information that can be traced back to a person. This includes the name, email address or telephone number. But also data on preferences, hobbies, memberships, or which websites have been viewed by someone count to personal data.

Personal data will only be collected, used and passed on by the provider if this is legally permitted or if the users agree to the data collection.

Contact to and from us

When contacting the provider (for example by contact form or e-mail), the user’s information is stored for the purpose of processing the request as well as for the event that related questions arise.

Integration of third party services and content

It may happen that, within this site, content of third parties, such as YouTube videos, maps of Google Maps, RSS feeds or graphics are included from other websites. This always assumes that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as “third party providers”) perceive the IP address of the users. The reason for this is that without the IP address they could not send the contents to the browser of the respective user. The IP address is therefore required for the presentation of this content. We only endeavour to use such content, whose respective providers use the IP address only for the delivery of the content. However, we have no influence on whether the third party providers save the IP address for statistical purposes. As far as we know, we will inform the users.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that enable the user’s access device (PC, Smartphone, etc.) to store specific information related to the device. They are used to ensure user-friendliness of web pages and thus for users (e.g. storage of logins). Furthermore, they serve to record the statistical data of the website usage and enable its analysis it in order to improve the site. Users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers have an option to restrict or completely prevent cookies from being stored. However, it is noted that the use and in particular the convenience of use without cookies are restricted.

You can manage many online ad cookies from companies via the US page http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU page http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices/.

CloudFlare

Our pages use functions provided by the company CloudFlare. Provider is CloudFlare, Inc., 665 3rd St. #200, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. CloudFlare offers a globally distributed Content delivery network with DNS. Technically, the transfer of information between your browser and our web pages is conducted via the network of CloudFlare. CloudFlare is thus able to analyze the traffic between users and our websites, for example to detect and repel attacks on our services. In addition, CloudFlare stores cookies for optimization and analysis (see the explanation above for cookies) on your computer. For more information, see the CloudFlare Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics, a Web Analytics service from Google Inc. (“Google”).

Google Analytics uses so-called “Cookies”, text files that are stored on users ‘ computers and which allow an analysis of their use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by the users is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

The IP address of each website visitor is also collected and transferred to Google. However, due to the activation of IP anonymization on this website, the IP address of Google users is shortened in advance within Member States of the European Union or in other States parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases, the full IP address will be transferred to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. IP anonymization is active on this website. The IP address transmitted by your browser under the terms of Google Analytics and also shortened under the foregoing conditions will not be merged with other data from Google.

On behalf of the operator, Google will use the information collected in this way to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports about the website activities for the website operator and to facilitate the use of the website and the Internet Related services to the website operator. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required to do so by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google.

In addition, this website uses the Google Analytics function of remarketing for purposes of online advertising, based on an implementation of display advertising. Based on this feature, ads are displayed on third-party websites, including Google.  This enables us to reach users who have already visited our website and to address them with a suitable message. This linkage between former visits of and the  current display of messages is made possible by the use of “cookies” and based on the previous visits to the website.

Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly. However, we herewith inform users that in this case they may not be able to use all the functions of this website in full. Users can also notify the data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and to prevent Google from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

As an alternative to the browser add-on or within browsers on mobile devices, please click this link: Disable Google Analytics to prevent the future registration by Google Analytics within this website. An opt-out cookie is then stored on your device. If you delete your cookies, you will need to click this link again.

You can also disable the use of cookies for the function of remarketing and the associated use of cookies by Google by accessing Google’s ad preferences. Alternatively, you can disable the appropriate use of third-party cookies by calling the network Advertising Initiative’s deactivation page.

For more information on Google’s use of data for promotional purposes, see the Google Web site: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners/ (about Google’s use of data when using Websites or apps of our partners), https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads (about data usage for advertising purposes “), http://www.google.de/settings/ads (to manage information that Google uses to show you advertisements) and http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/ (to determine which ads Google shows you).

Jetpack/WordPress. com-Stats

This offer uses jetpack, a tool for statistical evaluation of visitor access, operated by Automatta, Inc. 132 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, using the tracking technology of Quantcast Inc., 201 3rd St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94103-3153, United States. WordPress.com-Stats uses so-called “Cookies”, text files that are stored on your computer and which allow you to analyze the use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this Internet offer is stored on a server in the USA. The IP address is anonymized immediately after processing and before it is stored. You can prevent the installation of cookies by a corresponding setting of your browser software; However, we would point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You may object to the collection and use of the data by Quantcast with effect for the future by clicking on the link “click here to opt-out” to place an opt-out cookie in your browser: http://www.quantcast.com/opt-out. If you delete all cookies on your computer, you must reset the opt-out cookie.

Amazon Affiliate Program

Ina Pförtner is a participant in the Amazon EU Partner Program, designed to provide a medium for websites that can be earned by placing ads and links to Amazon.de advertising reimbursement. Amazon uses cookies to track the origin of the orders. Among other things, Amazon can see that you have clicked the Affiliate link on this site. For more information about Amazon’s data usage, please see the Company’s Privacy policy: http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=3312401

Revocation, changes, corrections and updates

On his or her request, the user has the right to obtain information on the personal data that have been stored. The provision of that information is free of charge. In addition, the user has the right to rectification of incorrect data, blocking and deletion of his personal data, to the extent that there is no legal obligation to store them.

Original created with Datenschutz-Generator.de by RA Dr. Thomas Schwenke