Privacy Policy

Your trust is important to us. That is why we respect your privacy and inform you about the data we collect and store, as well as your rights to access, correct, restrict, and delete your data.

§ 1 Information on the Collection of Personal Data

(1) The following provides information on the collection of personal data when using our website www.astrofein.com. Personal data refers to any data that can be linked to you personally, such as your name, address, email addresses, and user behavior.

(2) The data controller within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH, represented by Managing Director Dr. Sebastian Scheiding, Albert-Einstein-Straße 12, 12489 Berlin, info@astrofein.com  (see Legal Notice Impressum).

(3) When you contact us by phone, email, or via a contact form, we will store the data you provide (your email address, and, if applicable, your name and phone number) in order to answer your questions. We will delete the data collected in this context once storage is no longer necessary, or restrict its processing if statutory retention obligations apply.

(4) If we use contracted service providers for specific functions of our website or wish to use your data for advertising purposes, we will provide detailed information below regarding the respective processes. We will also specify the criteria for the retention period.

§ 2 Your Rights

(1) You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

– Right of access,

– Right to rectification or erasure,

– Right to restriction of processing,

– Right to object to processing,

– Right to data portability.

(2) You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding our processing of your personal data.

§ 3 Collection of Personal Data When Visiting Our Website

(1) When you use the website solely for informational purposes—that is, if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information—we collect only the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. When you view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display our website to you and to ensure its stability and security (legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR):

– IP address

– Date and time of the request

– Time zone difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

– Content of the request (specific page)

– Access status/HTTP status code

– Amount of data transferred in each case

– Website from which the request originates

– Browser

– Operating system and its user interface

– Language and version of the browser software.

(2) In addition to the data mentioned above, cookies are stored on your computer when you use our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard drive and associated with the browser you are using, and through which certain information is transmitted to the entity that sets the cookie (in this case, Astro- und Feinwerktechnik GmbH or third-party providers). Cookies cannot execute programs or transfer malware to your computer. They serve to make the website more user-friendly and effective overall.

You can configure your browser settings according to your preferences and, for example, refuse to accept third-party cookies or all cookies. Please note that you may not be able to use all features of this website.

The legal basis for the use of cookies is Article 6(1), first sentence, letter f of the GDPR. In balancing the interests involved, we have taken into account our IT security and your interest in the usability of the website and the limited use of personal data.

§ 4 Use and Application of Matomo

This website uses the open-source web analytics service Matomo. Matomo uses so-called “cookies.” These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. To this end, the information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is stored on our server. The IP address is anonymized before storage. Matomo cookies remain on your device until you delete them.

Matomo cookies are stored in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the anonymous analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. The information generated by the cookie regarding the use of this website is not shared with third parties. You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all features of this website to their full extent. If you do not consent to the storage and use of your data, you can disable it here. In this case, an opt-out cookie will be stored in your browser, which prevents Matomo from storing usage data. If you delete your cookies, this will also result in the deletion of the Matomo opt-out cookie. The opt-out must be reactivated the next time you visit our site.

You have the option to prevent the actions you take here from being analyzed and linked. This will protect your privacy, but it will also prevent the site owner from learning from your actions and improving the user experience for you and other users.

You have the option to prevent the actions you take here from being analyzed and tracked. This will protect your privacy, but it will also prevent the site owner from learning from your actions and improving the user experience for you and other users.

Opt-out complete; your visits to this website will not be recorded by the Web Analytics tool. Note that if you clear your cookies, delete the opt-out cookie, or if you change computers or Web browsers, you will need to perform the opt-out procedure again.

You may choose to prevent this website from aggregating and analyzing the actions you take here. Doing so will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and creating a better experience for you and other users.

You are not opted out. Uncheck this box to opt-out. You are currently opted out. Check this box to opt-in.

The tracking opt-out feature requires cookies to be enabled.

Your visit to this website is currently being tracked by Matomo web analytics. Uncheck this box to opt out.

§ 5 Use of YouTube

This website uses videos from YouTube. The videos have been embedded in enhanced privacy mode. Like almost all websites, however, YouTube also uses cookies to collect information about visitors to its website. YouTube uses these cookies, among other things, to compile usage statistics, prevent fraud, and improve the usability of the website. This also results in a connection to the Google DoubleClick network. The operator of this website has no influence over this. For more information about data protection at YouTube, please see YouTube’s Privacy Policy at: http://www.youtube.com/t/privacy_at_youtube.

If you play an embedded video, this may trigger further data processing operations. For example, your IP address may be transmitted to YouTube to enable the use or display of this content. The legal basis for the processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest is based on the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our website.

§ 6 Collection of Personal Data When Entering into Contracts

(1) When you use the website to enter into contracts, we collect the personal data necessary for the performance of the contract and for us to enforce payment claims. (Legal basis: Art. 6(1), sentence 1, lit. b of the GDPR). This includes:

– Title

– Last name, first name

– Residential address (street, house number, ZIP code)

– Different billing address, if applicable

– Email address

– Phone number

– Customer status (new customer, existing customer)

(2) In addition, we collect the information specified in § 3 of the Privacy Policy.

§ 7 Objection to Unsolicited Advertising Emails

The contact information published by Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH in accordance with its legal obligation to provide an imprint shall not be construed as consent to the sending of unsolicited advertising and informational materials. As a precautionary measure, we hereby object to such use. Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH expressly reserves the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.