Privacy Policy
Scope
This privacy policy is intended to inform users of this website in accordance with the Federal Data Protection Act and the Telemedia Act about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator Backtop, Bleichstr. 126, 33607 Bielefeld.
The website operator takes your privacy very seriously and treats your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet can be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection against access by third parties is not possible.
Access Data
The website operator or page provider collects data about access to the site and stores it as “server log files.” The following data is logged:
- Visited website
- Time of access
- Amount of data sent in bytes
- Source/reference from which you came to the site
- Used browser
- Used operating system
- Used IP address
The collected data is used solely for statistical analysis and to improve the website. However, the website operator reserves the right to check the server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of illegal use.
Cookies
This website uses cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your device. Your browser accesses these files. The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website.
Most common browsers offer the option not to allow cookies. Note: It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if you make the corresponding settings.
Handling of Personal Data
The website operator collects, uses, and discloses your personal data only if permitted by law or if you consent to the data collection.
Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you and that can be traced back to you, such as your name, email address, and telephone number.
Handling of Contact Information
If you contact the website operator through the provided contact options, your details will be stored so that they can be accessed for processing and responding to your request. These data will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent.
Handling of Comments and Contributions
If you leave a comment or contribution on this website, your IP address will be stored. This is done for the security of the website operator in case your text violates the law and they need to trace your identity.
Subscriptions
You have the option to subscribe to the entire website or follow-up comments on your post. You will receive an email to confirm your email address. No further data will be collected. The stored data will not be passed on to third parties. You can unsubscribe from a subscription at any time.
Google Analytics
This website uses “Google Analytics,” a service provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), to analyze the use of the website by users. The service uses “cookies” – text files that are stored on your device. The information collected through cookies is usually sent to and stored on a Google server in the United States.
This website uses IP anonymization. The IP address of users within the member states of the EU and the European Economic Area is shortened. This anonymization eliminates the personal reference to your IP address. As part of the data processing agreement concluded between the website operators and Google Inc., Google uses the collected information to evaluate website usage and activity and provides services related to internet usage.
You have the option to prevent the storage of cookies on your device by making the appropriate settings in your browser. However, it is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if your browser does not allow cookies.
Furthermore, you can prevent the collection and use of the data generated by cookies (including your IP address) by Google Inc. by installing a browser plugin. The following link will take you to the corresponding plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
For more information on how Google Inc. uses data, please visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en
Use of Social Media Plugins
This website uses Facebook social plugins, operated by Facebook Inc. (1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA). They can be identified by the Facebook logo or the terms “Like,” “Share,” “Gefällt mir” in Facebook’s colors (blue and white). Information about all Facebook plugins can be found at the following link: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/
The plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook servers. The website operator has no influence on the nature and extent of the data that the plugin transmits to the servers of Facebook Inc. Information on this can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/help/186325668085084
The plugin informs Facebook Inc. that you, as a user, have visited this website. It is possible that your IP address will be stored. If you are logged into your Facebook account while visiting this website, the mentioned information will be linked to your account.
If you use the functions of the plugin, such as sharing a post or clicking “Like,” the corresponding information will also be transmitted to Facebook Inc.
If you want to prevent Facebook Inc. from linking this data to your Facebook account, please log out of Facebook before visiting this website.
Furthermore, this website uses the “+1” button from Google Plus, operated by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). When you visit a page that contains the “+1” button, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Google servers. The website operator has no influence on the nature and extent of the data that the plugin transmits to the servers of Google Inc. If you click the “+1” button while logged into Google+, you will share the content of the page on your public profile.
According to Google Inc., personal data is only collected when you click the button. Even for logged-in Google users, the IP address is stored, among other things. If you want to prevent Google Inc. from storing this data and linking it to your account, please log out of Google before visiting this website.
Information about the “+1” button can be found here: https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.
Furthermore, this website uses Twitter buttons. These are operated by Twitter Inc. (795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA). When you visit a page that contains such buttons, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Twitter servers. The website operator has no influence on the nature and extent of the data that the plugin transmits to the servers of Twitter Inc.
According to Twitter Inc., only your IP address is collected and stored. Information on the handling of personal data by Twitter Inc. can be found here: https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en
Newsletter Subscription
The website operator offers a newsletter in which they inform you about current events and offers. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, you must provide a valid email address.
User Rights: Information, Correction, and Deletion
As a user, you have the right to request free information about which personal data about you has been stored. Unless your request conflicts with a legal obligation to retain data (e.g., data retention), you have the right to have incorrect data corrected and to have your personal data blocked or deleted.