1. Data Collection
Every web server automatically registers access to websites. When you visit our website, our server temporarily logs the domain name or IP address (in anonymized form by omitting the last digits) of the requesting computer for system security purposes, as well as the access date, the file name, and the URL you accessed, the HTTP response code, and the website from which you are visiting us, as well as the number of bytes transferred during the connection. This information is stored anonymously. It is not possible to trace it back to your person or your individual behavior. No additional personal data is collected unless you explicitly provide it during registration or an order. We handle your data responsibly and in accordance with legal regulations.

2. Data Usage
Computer-related data is stored by us to record trends and create statistics. These stored data also serve to identify and track unauthorized access attempts to our web server. We create profile information about the use of our websites only in an anonymized form and solely for the purpose of improving user navigation and optimizing the offering based on user interests. No personal browsing profiles or similar are created or processed from this.We collect, store, and process your submitted personal data only to the extent necessary for processing inquiries or orders. All customer data is stored and processed by us in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Data Protection Act (TDDSG). We do not pass on your personal data to third parties unless we are required to do so by mandatory legal provisions or you have expressly agreed to this.

3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files (maximum 4 kilobytes in size) that our website and forum send to your browser and are stored on your computer to be used as an anonymous identifier. The purpose of these cookies is, for example, to enable login functionality, better control of the connection during your visit and/or purchase, and more effective support when you return to our site. Without this temporary "buffering," certain applications would require re-entering already provided information.
A cookie only contains the data that a server outputs or the user enters upon request (e.g., username, domain information, path, expiration date, cookie name, and value). They contain purely technical information, not personal data. A cookie cannot spy on a hard drive.
Our site uses cookies only in exceptional cases! These cookies are only stored until the end of your browsing session, i.e., they become invalid when you close your browser.
If you wish, you can generally suppress the storage of cookies via your web browser or decide whether you want to allow the storage via a notification. However, refusing cookies may result in some pages not being displayed correctly or certain functions no longer being available properly.

4. Rights
Of course, we are happy to inform you about the use of your personal data that has been provided to us. You have the right to be informed about the personal data stored about you, as well as the right to correct incorrect data, block, and delete data. We expressly point out that all our employees are obliged to maintain data confidentiality in accordance with the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

5. Scope / Links
This privacy policy applies solely to all websites that are the responsibility of the "DIVA Service Center." Our website may contain references ("hyperlinks") to websites operated by other providers. We have provided these links because we believe these pages may be of interest to you. However, we have no control over the design and content of these websites and cannot monitor how the operators of the linked websites handle your information. Therefore, our privacy policy and our area of responsibility do not extend to their websites. If you have any questions about this, please contact the operators of these websites directly.

6. Web Analytics System Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies," which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. 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 will use 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 usage and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on behalf of Google. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can opt-out of data collection and storage at any time with effect for the future. Learn more here.In light of the discussion about the use of analytics tools with complete IP addresses, we would like to point out that this website uses Google Analytics with the "_anonymizeIp()" extension and therefore only processes IP addresses in a shortened form to exclude direct personal identification.

7. Currency of This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is currently valid and is dated December 2, 2013. If our site introduces new services or products, changes internet procedures, or if internet and IT security technology develops further, the updated privacy policy will be published here and will apply from the publication date.