ᐅ Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any information that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to the Privacy Policy provided below this text.

Data Collection on Our Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator's contact details in the legal notice (Impressum) of this website.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected partly when you provide it voluntarily, for example by entering data into a contact form. Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data such as your internet browser, operating system, or the time the page was accessed. This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your usage behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this and other questions concerning data protection, you may contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice. You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools

When you visit our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is mainly done with cookies and so-called analytics programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is usually anonymous; it cannot be traced back to you personally. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information is provided in the following Privacy Policy.

You may object to this analysis. We will inform you about your options to object in this Privacy Policy.

2. General Information and Mandatory Details

Data Protection

The operators of this site take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws as well as this Privacy Policy.

When using this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is information that can be used to personally identify you. This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this data is processed.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., during email communication) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from unauthorized access by third parties is not possible.

Information About the Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

3AMedia GmbH
Talstraße 24
8852 Altendorf CH

Email: datenschutz@hausbau-forum.de

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses).

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing activities are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent you have given at any time. A simple message by email is sufficient. The legality of data processing carried out up to the time of withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Access to Your Consent Settings

You may withdraw your consent to advertising tracking at any time by clicking the “Withdraw Consent” button. Using hausbau-forum.de without advertising tracking is then only possible through a paid subscription.

Once you withdraw consent, a banner will be displayed upon your next visit to hausbau-forum.de, allowing you to choose a paid subscription. Withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In case of data protection violations, affected individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The responsible supervisory authority for data protection matters is the State Data Protection Commissioner of the federal state where our company is located. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found here: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive personal data that we process on the basis of your consent or for the performance of a contract in a common, machine-readable format, to yourself or to a third party. If you request direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will be done only if technically feasible.

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change from “http://” to “https://” in the browser address bar and by the lock icon displayed in your browser.

When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, data you send to us cannot be read by third parties.

Information, Blocking, Deletion

Under applicable laws, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking or deletion of this data. For this and other questions regarding personal data, you may contact us anytime at the address provided in the legal notice.

Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact data published in the legal notice to send unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby objected to. The site operators explicitly reserve the right to take legal action in case of unsolicited sending of advertising, such as spam emails.

3. Data Collection on Our Website

This website uses cookies in some areas. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files stored on your device and saved by your browser.

Most cookies we use are so-called session cookies. They are automatically deleted after you end your visit. Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can configure your browser to inform you about cookie settings and permit cookies only on a case-by-case basis, reject cookies for specific cases or in general, and enable automatic deletion of cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies required for carrying out electronic communication or for providing certain functions you desire (e.g., shopping cart) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to provide its services technically error-free and optimally. Other cookies (e.g., cookies used to analyze your browsing behavior) are treated separately in this privacy policy.

Server Log Files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits to us automatically. These include:

Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
IP address

These data are not merged with other data sources.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, which permits processing for the purposes of fulfilling a contract or pre-contractual obligations.

Contact Form

If you contact us via the contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide, will be stored to process your request and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of data submitted in the contact form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time by sending a simple email. The legality of data processing carried out prior to revocation remains unaffected.

The data you enter in the contact form remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

Registration on this Website

You can register on our website to use additional features. The data entered for this purpose is used only to provide the respective offer or service you have registered for. Mandatory fields must be fully completed; otherwise, registration will be rejected.

We use the email address provided during registration to inform you of important changes, such as changes in service scope or necessary technical updates.

Processing of registration data is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time by sending a simple email. The legality of data processed before revocation remains unaffected.

Registration data is stored as long as you remain registered on our site and are deleted afterward. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

Posting on this Website

When registered users leave posts on our website, their user information, the time of creation, and the username selected by the visitor are stored and displayed with the post. This supports our security, since we may be held liable for illegal content on our site, even if created by users.

Comment Function on this Website

When using the comment function, your comment, the timestamp of creation, your email address, and if you do not post anonymously, the username you have chosen are stored.

Storage of IP Address

Our comment function stores IP addresses of users who leave comments. Since comments are not reviewed before publication, we need this data to take action against authors in cases of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

Duration of Comment Storage

Comments and associated data (e.g., IP addresses) are stored and remain on our website until the commented content is fully deleted or comments must be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., offensive comments).

Legal Basis

Comments are stored based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You may revoke your consent at any time by sending a simple email. The legality of data processing carried out prior to revocation remains unaffected.

4. Analytics Tools and Advertising

Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics, provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses "cookies," text files stored on your computer that enable analysis of website usage. Information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to improve both its website and advertising.

IP Anonymization

We have enabled IP anonymization on this website. In member states of the European Union and other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, Google truncates your IP address before transmitting it to the USA. In exceptional cases, the full IP address may be sent to Google in the USA and truncated there. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide related services to the website operator. Your IP address transmitted via Google Analytics is not combined with other Google data.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent storage of cookies by configuring your browser accordingly, though this may limit website functionality. Additionally, you can prevent data collected by the cookie relating to your website use (including your IP address) from being sent to and processed by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Opt-Out from Data Collection

You can prevent Google Analytics data collection by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, preventing data collection on future visits: Disable Google Analytics.

More information about Google Analytics data processing can be found in Google’s privacy statement: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Demographics in Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics’ demographics feature. This allows reports with information about age, gender, and interests of website visitors. These data come from Google interest-based advertising and third-party visitor data. These data cannot be assigned to any specific person. You can disable this feature anytime via the advertising settings in your Google account or generally prohibit data collection by Google Analytics as described above.

Google AdSense Ads

This website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons (invisible graphics) to analyze website usage and deliver ads. Information collected (including your IP address) is sent to Google servers in the USA and may be shared with Google partners. Google does not combine your IP address with other data collected by Google. Storage of AdSense cookies is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize the web offering and advertising. You can prevent cookie installation through your browser settings, but this may limit website functionality. By using the website, you agree to Google processing your data as described.

Google Ad Exchange Ads

If Google Ad Exchange (a web advertising service from Google Inc., USA) serves ads (text ads, banners, etc.) on this site, your browser may store cookies set by Google or third parties. These cookies collect data that may be recorded, collected, and analyzed by Google and third parties. Google Ad Exchange also uses web beacons to track website traffic for anti-fraud and analytics purposes.

The information gathered is transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the USA. Google uses this to evaluate your ad interactions and may share it with third parties as required by law or as their processors. IP addresses are only used for spam/fraud detection and filtered by anti-abuse teams; IP addresses are not linked with other Google data.

You may prevent the storage of cookies and web beacons by configuring your browser to reject cookies (see your browser’s settings for cookies) or find more information at: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/.

Use of Google Remarketing

This website uses Google Remarketing to display personalized ads within Google’s advertising network based on your previous visits to Google network websites. A cookie stored in your browser allows Google to recognize you and show relevant ads based on your prior browsing.

Google states it does not collect personal data during this process. If you prefer not to use Google Remarketing, you can disable it by adjusting your settings at http://www.google.com/settings/ads. You can also disable personalized Google ads here: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/optout.

5. Newsletter

Newsletter Data

If you wish to receive the newsletter offered on this website, we require an email address and information enabling us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and agree to receive the newsletter. No other data or only voluntarily provided data are collected. This data is used exclusively to send the requested information and is not shared with third parties.

Processing of data entered into the newsletter subscription form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You can withdraw your consent to store and use your email address for newsletter delivery at any time, for example via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of data processing carried out prior to withdrawal remains unaffected.

Your data stored for newsletter purposes is retained until you unsubscribe and then deleted. Data stored for other purposes (e.g., email addresses for the member area) remains unaffected.

6. Corporate Restructuring

As our business evolves, mergers, acquisitions, or sales of companies or company divisions may occur. Customer information, including personal data, is generally among the assets transferred in such transactions. By providing your personal data to us, you consent to the transfer of your data within the context of such transactions.

7. Announcement of Changes

From time to time, we update this Privacy Policy to meet changing legal requirements. In such cases, the updated version of the Privacy Policy will be published here. Because changes may occur at any time without further notice, we encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly. Please note that our rights regarding the use of your personal data are always based on the current Privacy Policy. If changes significantly affect your rights, we will notify you by email.

8. Plugins and Tools

YouTube

Our website uses plugins from the video provider YouTube, operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.

When you visit a page with a YouTube plugin, a connection is established to YouTube servers, informing YouTube which pages you visited.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

The use of YouTube serves to provide attractive presentation of our online offers. This is a legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

More information about handling user data is available in YouTube’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

Google Web Fonts

This site uses Google Web Fonts to display fonts uniformly. When accessing a page, your browser loads the required Web Fonts into its cache to correctly display texts and fonts.

To do this, your browser must connect to Google servers. Google thereby learns that our website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts serves our legitimate interest in a uniform and appealing presentation of our online offers (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR).

If your browser does not support Web Fonts, a standard font on your computer is used.

More information about Google Web Fonts can be found here: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Our site includes plugins from the social network Facebook, operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. Facebook plugins are identifiable by the Facebook logo or "Like" button on the site. An overview of Facebook plugins can be found here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

When visiting our pages, a direct connection is established between your browser and Facebook’s server via the plugin. Facebook receives information that you visited our site, including your IP address. If you click the Facebook "Like" button while logged into your Facebook account, you can share the content on your profile, allowing Facebook to link your visit to your user account. We do not receive information about the content of the data transmitted or how Facebook uses it. More details can be found in Facebook’s Privacy Policy: http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

If you do not want Facebook to associate your visit with your Facebook user account, please log out from Facebook before visiting our site.

Our pages use functions of Google+, provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Collection and sharing of information: Using the Google+ button, you can publish information worldwide. You and others may see personalized content from Google and our partners. Google stores information that you have “+1’d” content as well as which pages you viewed when clicking "+1". Your "+1"s may be displayed as endorsements together with your profile name and photo in Google services (e.g., search results or your Google profile) or other websites and ads on the internet.

Google records information about your "+1" activities to improve Google services for you and others. To use the Google+ button, you need a public Google profile visible worldwide with at least your chosen profile name. This name is used in all Google services and may replace other names you used for sharing content via your Google account. Your Google profile identity may be visible to users who have your email or other identifying info.

Use of collected information: Besides the above-stated purposes, Google uses the information you provide according to their privacy policies. Google may publish aggregated statistics about "+1" activities and share them with users and partners such as publishers or advertisers.

Use of Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps API to visually present geographic information. When using Google Maps, Google also collects, processes, and uses data about the use of map functions by visitors. Further information about data processing by Google can be found in Google’s privacy notices: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de. You can also adjust your personal privacy settings in the Google Privacy Center.

Detailed instructions on managing your data related to Google products can be found here.

Use of Ezoic Services

This website has an exclusive advertising agreement with Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), a leading provider in website optimization that enhances user experience, maximizes ad performance, and generates revenue using advanced AI technology.
Ezoic Services
This website uses services from Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including the management of third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ various technologies on this website, such as tools for content delivery, ad display, and enabling advertising for visitors, which may use first-party and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent by a web server to your device that allows the website to remember information about your browsing activities. First-party cookies are set by the website you visit, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. Ezoic and its partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor ad interactions and optimize ad targeting. Please be aware that disabling cookies may restrict access to certain content and functionalities of the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate ads but results in non-personalized advertising. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please visit here. When delivering personalized advertising, the following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie:

IP address
Operating system type and version
Device type
Language preferences
Web browser type
Email (in hashed or encrypted form)

Ezoic and its partners may combine this data with independently collected information to deliver targeted advertising across platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also collect additional data such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and user interactions with websites or ads to create audience segments for targeted advertising across devices, browsers, and apps. More information about interest-based advertising and how to manage it can be found here.
You can view Ezoic’s Privacy Policy here. Further information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners is available here.