Legal Notice

The content of our website was created with great care. However, we cannot guarantee that the content is correct, complete or up-to-date. As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on this site in accordance with general laws. However, as a service provider, we are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information, or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information in accordance with general law remain unaffected. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the time that we become aware of a specific legal violation. If we become aware of any legal violations, we will immediately remove the content in question.

Our website includes links to external third-party websites over whose content we have no control or influence. We therefore cannot assume any liability for this external content. The providers or operators of third-party websites are always responsible for the content on the linked pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time the link was created. Illegal content was not apparent at the time the link was created. However, permanent monitoring of the content of the linked pages is unreasonable without concrete evidence of a legal violation. If we become aware of any legal violations, we will immediately remove such links.

The content of these web pages created by the site operators are subject to  Austrian copyright law. The reproduction, processing, distribution, and any kind of use outside the limits of copyright law, require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this website are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. If the content on this site was not created by the operator, the copyright of third parties is respected. Notably, the content of third parties is marked as such. Should you become aware of a copyright infringement, we ask that you notify us. We will immediately remove the content in question should we become aware of any legal violations.

It is generally possible to use our website without providing any personal data. Where personal data (e.g. name, address or e-mail address) is collected on our website, it is always done, as far as possible, on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent.

We would like to point out that transmitting data over the internet (e.g. when communicating via e-mail) can have security flaws. Total protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

It is hereby expressly prohibited for third parties to use the contact details published in the legal notice to send unsolicited advertising and informational material. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event that unsolicited advertising information is sent, such as spam e-mails.

Plugins from the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA, are integrated into our website. You can recognise the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button on our site. Find an overview of the Facebook plugins here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

When you visit our website, the plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook thereby receives the information that you have visited our site using your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button whilst you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to assign your visit to our website to your user account. We would like to point out that as the provider of this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data, or how it is used by Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy: http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php

If you do not want Facebook to be able to assign your visit to our website to your Facebook account, please log out of your Facebook account.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called cookies, text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analysed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet use. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on Google’s behalf. Under no circumstances will Google associate your IP address with other data from Google Inc.

You can prevent cookies from being stored by setting your browser software accordingly. However, we would like to point out that in this case, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address), and from processing this data, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB

This website uses Google AdSense, a service for the integration of advertisements from Google. Google AdSense uses so-called cookies, text files that are stored on your computer and which enable your use of the website to be analysed. Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons (invisible graphics). These web beacons can be used to evaluate information such as visitor traffic on this website.

The information generated by cookies and web beacons about your use of this website (including your IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This information may be passed on by Google to Google’s contractual partners. However, Google will not connect your IP address to other data stored about you.

You can prevent cookies from being installed by adjusting the settings of your browser software accordingly. However, we would like to point out that in this case, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. By using this website, you agree to the processing of the data collected about you by Google in the manner and for the purpose described above.

Placing interest-based advertising using “retargeting”

This website uses so-called retargeting tags. A retargeting tag is a JavaScript element that is placed in the source code of a website. If a user visits a page on this website that contains a retargeting tag, an online advertising provider (e.g. Google) places a cookie on that user’s computer and assigns it to corresponding retargeting target group lists. This cookie is subsequently used to run retargeting campaigns (“interest-based advertising”) on other websites. Studies have shown that displaying interest-based advertising is more interesting for internet users than advertising that has no direct connection to interests or websites that have been previously visited.

Setting and deactivation options

Third parties, including Google, use these cookies to present ads based on a user’s previous visits to our website. No personal data is stored. Users of this website can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting the Google Ads Preferences page. Users can also deactivate the use of cookies by third parties by visiting the “Network Advertising Initiative” deactivation page and choosing the appropriate settings there.

Google ad preferences: http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/?hl=de

Settings and deactivation options – Network Advertising Initiative:
http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp

Collection and sharing of data:

Using the Google +1 button, you can publish information worldwide. Using the Google +1 button, you and other users will receive personalised content from Google and our partners. Google stores both information that you gave +1 to a piece of content, and information about the page you were visiting when you clicked +1. Your +1 can be displayed along with your profile name and photo in Google services; for instance, in search results or in your Google profile, or on other websites and advertisements on the internet.

Google records information about your +1 activities to improve Google services for you and others. To use the Google +1 button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile, which must contain at least the name that was chosen for the profile. This name is used across all Google services. In some cases, this name may also replace another name you used when sharing content via your Google account. The identity of your Google profile may be displayed to users who know your e-mail address or have other information about you that would identify you.

Use of collected data:

In addition to the purposes described above, the information you provide will be used in accordance with the applicable Google data protection regulations. Google may publish aggregated statistics about users’ +1 activities or pass them on to users and partners such as publishers, advertisers or affiliated websites.

Functions of the service X are integrated on our sites. These functions are offered by X Corp., Suite 900, 1355 Market Street, San Francisco, California, 94103 , USA. By using X and the “Repost” function, the websites you visit are linked to your X account and made known to other users. This data is also transmitted to X.

We would like to point out that as the provider of this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by X. Further information can be found in the X privacy policy at http://twitter.com/privacy.

You can change your privacy settings on X in the account settings at https://twitter.com/account/settings.

Disclaimer from eRecht24, internet law portal of lawyer Sören Siebert, Facebook privacy policy, Google Analytics terms, eRecht24 Google Adsense privacy policy, Google +1 privacy policy, X privacy policy.