Notice
This English version of the Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only. The legally binding version is the German Privacy Policy. In the event of discrepancies or ambiguities, the German version shall prevail.

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I. General Information on Data Protection
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified. The provider is committed to complying with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG / TDDDG), and other relevant statutory provisions.

 

1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Prof. Dr. Biener GmbH
represented by the managing directors Dr. Marcus Wengel, Thomas Goden
Hauptstraße 30
09573 Leubsdorf
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)37291 / 139952
Fax: +49 (0)37291 / 139951
Email: info@prof-dr-biener-salze.com
Website: www.prof-dr-biener-salze.com
The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. This website uses state-of-the-art SSL or TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential content. Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities.

 

2. General Information on Data Processing
In the course of using this website, personal data is collected, stored, processed, and used insofar as this is necessary for providing the website, communicating, or fulfilling contractual obligations. Personal data refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Data is generally stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

 

3. Rights of Data Subjects
Data subjects have the following rights in particular:
* Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
* Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
* Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
* Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
* Right to be informed pursuant to Art. 19 GDPR
* Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
* Right to object to processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR
* Right to withdraw consent pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR
Furthermore, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority: Saxon Data Protection Commissioner, Devrientstraße 5, 01067 Dresden, Germany.

 

4. Hosting
This website is hosted by WIX. The provider is Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel. WIX is a website builder and hosting system. When visiting the website, technically necessary data is processed by WIX to ensure secure and stable operation of the website. Data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and reliable website provision). If consent is requested, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG. A data processing agreement has been concluded with WIX. Data transfers to third countries (in particular the USA) cannot be ruled out and are carried out on the basis of appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework).

Analysis and Statistics by WIX
When visiting this website, statistical evaluations of website usage are carried out by the website builder and hosting provider WIX. This may include information on page views, visitor numbers, visitor sources, approximate geographic location of visitors, and technical information (e.g. browser type, device, operating system). This data is used exclusively for technical analysis, statistical evaluation, and optimization of the website, as well as to ensure stable and secure operation. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in website optimization). Where WIX uses cookies or comparable technologies that are not technically necessary, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of prior consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG. Data transfers to third countries (e.g. USA) cannot be ruled out and are carried out on the basis of appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Consent may be withdrawn at any time via the consent tool used.

 

4.1 Web Fonts
This website uses so-called web fonts provided by Google to ensure uniform presentation of fonts. When a page is accessed, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display text and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser must establish a connection to Google servers, thereby informing Google that this website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a uniform and appealing presentation). If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used. Further information on Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

 

5. Server Log Files
When using the website for informational purposes only, data transmitted by your browser is automatically collected. This includes in particular:
* Date and time of access
* Amount of data transferred
* Referrer URL
* Browser type and version
* Operating system
* IP address (if applicable, in anonymized form)
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to ensure the smooth operation of the website. This data is not merged with other data sources.

 

6. Cookies and Consent Management
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on the end device.
* Technically necessary cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
* Cookies used for analysis or marketing purposes are set only after explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time via the consent tool used.

 

7. Contact
If you contact us by email or via a contact form, the transmitted personal data is processed for the purpose of handling your request. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries). The data will be deleted once the purpose no longer applies, provided there are no statutory retention obligations.

 

8. YouTube
This website embeds videos from the YouTube service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland. When accessing a page with an embedded YouTube video, personal data (e.g. IP address) may be transmitted to Google servers. Integration takes place exclusively after consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to third countries (USA) cannot be ruled out.

 

9. Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Tag Manager is a tool used to integrate tracking or analytics tools and other technologies. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform independent analyses. It merely manages and deploys the tools integrated via it. However, Google Tag Manager records the IP address, which may also be transferred to Google’s parent company in the USA. Use of Google Tag Manager is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where consent is requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

 

9.1 Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Integration takes place via Google Tag Manager. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable analysis of website usage. Use takes place exclusively after explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Google Analytics is used with IP anonymization enabled. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Consent may be withdrawn at any time via the consent tool.

 

10. Social Media
This website may in the future integrate interfaces to social networks (e.g. Facebook, Instagram). Data processing takes place exclusively after prior consent. When activating the respective functions, personal data may be transmitted to the operators of the social networks. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

 

11. Storage Duration
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations. Once the purpose no longer applies, the data is deleted.

 

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be adapted to reflect changes in legal requirements or expansions of the website. The version published on the website at the relevant time shall apply.