Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is provided in both German and English.
In the event of discrepancies or interpretation issues, the German version shall prevail and be legally binding.

Personal data and documents provided or submitted during registration will be stored for a period of six (6) years. Where required, such data must be made available to and may be transmitted to the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie – BSH) and/or the BG Verkehr – Ship Safety Division.

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, only after the user has given consent.
For users in the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the responsible entity is:

Google Ireland Limited
Google Building Gordon House
4 Barrow St
Dublin, D04 E5W5
Ireland

Google Analytics 4 uses IP anonymization by default, meaning that your IP address is truncated immediately when you interact with this website. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. Google states that the IP address transmitted via Google Analytics is never merged with other Google data.

Google Analytics 4 is activated exclusively via the cookie consent banner and can be deactivated at any time through the cookie settings.

Processed Data

The processed data includes:

• Usage data, such as page views, website interactions, approximate location, and visit duration

• Communication data, such as truncated IP addresses, user agent, language settings, and screen resolution

The purpose of this processing is to enable Google, on our behalf, to analyze the use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and evaluate website performance.

The legal basis for this processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG.

Data Recipients and Transfers

Recipients of the data are:

• Google Ireland Limited

• Google LLC

• Alphabet Inc.

Website usage data is generally transferred to Google servers in the United States. This transfer is based on the European Commission’s adequacy decision of 10 July 2023, recognizing the certification of Google LLC under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

Data Retention

Data associated with cookies is automatically deleted after a defined retention period. Deletion takes place monthly for data that has reached its retention limit. The maximum retention period for Google Analytics cookies is two (2) years.

Further information on Google Analytics terms of use and Google’s privacy policy can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12017362

Cookies and IP Anonymization

Google Analytics uses so-called cookies, which are text files stored on the user’s device that enable analysis of website usage. The information generated by these cookies (including the truncated IP address) is usually transmitted to and stored on Google servers.

This website uses Google Analytics exclusively with IP anonymization. This ensures that IP addresses are truncated and cannot be directly linked to individuals. IP addresses are truncated within the EU or EEA before transmission. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a U.S. server and truncated there. The IP address transmitted by the browser is not merged with other Google data.

On behalf of the website operator, Google uses this information to evaluate website usage, compile activity reports, and provide additional services related to website and internet usage.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in optimizing our website, analyzing usage, and improving content. User interests are sufficiently protected through pseudonymization.

Google LLC is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and thereby ensures an adequate level of data protection. Data linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g. user ID), or advertising identifiers is automatically deleted after 50 months, with deletion taking place monthly.

Users can prevent data collection by adjusting the cookie settings on this website. Additionally, users may object to the collection and storage of IP addresses and cookie-generated data at any time with future effect by installing the browser plug-in available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Users may also disable Google Analytics on this website by activating the provided opt-out option, which sets a cookie preventing future data collection.

Further information on data usage, settings, and objection options can be found in Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
and in Google Ads settings:

https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated

We use Google reCAPTCHA in forms on our website to determine whether form entries are made by humans or by automated programs (“bots”). This tool automatically analyzes visitor behavior upon interaction with the website, using various information such as IP address, time spent on the site, and mouse movements.

Processed data includes:

• Usage data, such as accessed pages, date and time of access, and mouse movements

• Communication data, such as IP addresses, browser type, and operating system

This processing applies to website visitors and users of online services. The purpose is to prevent misuse of our contact forms and to enhance website security.

The legal basis is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Data recipients include:

• Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, Barrow St, Dublin 4, Ireland

• Our website hosting provider

Personal data is processed within the EU. The retention period is determined by Google Ireland Limited.

Further information can be found in Google reCAPTCHA’s privacy policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

When you visit our website, we collect information about your usage via a web analytics tool provided by our hosting service. This tool combines your IP address and user agent, truncates them, and stores the data using a hash function. A visitor identifier is created using a randomly generated value (SALT) that changes every 24 hours. This ensures that the original IP address cannot be reconstructed and that anonymity is preserved.

The data is not combined with other data sources and is stored exclusively on the hosting provider’s servers.

We process:

• Web analytics data

• HTTP data

• Web analytics profile data

The web analytics profile includes information such as page views, visit frequency, time spent on pages, and the device’s user agent.

The purpose of this processing is to analyze user behavior in aggregated form in order to improve the presentation and content of our website.

The legal basis is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, in particular our interest in web measurement to improve our products and website.

The collected data is shared with our website hosting provider and processed exclusively within the European Union.