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Privacy Policy

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information can be found in our privacy policy below.

Data Collection on this Website

  • Who is responsible? The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the „Legal Notice“ (Imprint) of this website.

  • How do we collect your data? Some data is collected when you provide it to us (e.g., via a contact form). Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the site. This is mainly technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, time of page view).

  • What do we use your data for? Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyse your user behaviour.

  • What are your rights regarding your data? You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

2. Hosting
We host our website with an external hosting provider. Personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster’s servers. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with our hoster to ensure compliant processing.

3. General Notes and Mandatory Information

Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations.

Note on the Responsible Entity
The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
TAUREN STIFTUNG LIMITED
Office 620, Initial Business Centre
Wilson Business Park
Manchester, England, M40 8WN
Company Number: 13946504
Email: meding.dieter@mail.uk
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage period is stated, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing it (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law).

Notice on Data Transfer to Third Countries
Our website may include tools from companies based in third countries (e.g., the USA). If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to servers in these countries. We point out that the level of data protection in such countries may not correspond to that of the UK or the EEA. Where data is transferred, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:

  • Request information about your stored personal data.

  • Request the correction or deletion of your data.

  • Request the restriction of processing of your data.

  • Object to the processing of your personal data (especially for direct marketing).

  • Data portability, where applicable.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

SSL/TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content.

4. Data Collection on this Website

Server Log Files
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits. This data includes browser type/version, operating system used, referrer URL, hostname, time of the server request, and the IP address (in anonymised form where possible). This data is not merged with other data sources and is collected on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and error-free operation of the website).

Contact Form
If you send us enquiries via a contact form, your details from the form, including the contact data you provide, are stored for processing the enquiry. We do not pass on this data without your consent. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) UK GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) or on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies or similar technologies to analyse your use of the website.

  • Purpose: The information generated about your use is used to evaluate and optimise our website.

  • Legal Basis: Processing is based exclusively on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time via your browser settings, our cookie consent tool, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

  • Data Transfer: Data is transferred to Google servers, including in the USA. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with Google.

  • Storage: Data is automatically deleted after 14 months.

5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. They help make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Some cookies (essential/technical cookies) are necessary for the website to function and are stored based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR). Other cookies (e.g., for analytics) are only stored if you have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR). You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and allow them only in individual cases.