Automatically Collected Data
The web server hosting our websites automatically collects information regarding your visit to our sites as the date and time of each visit, your IP address, the referring IP address or domain, and the files viewed on our site (HTML pages, graphics, etc.). Such information is stored in log files located on the web server. We use log file information to analyze the usage of our site and to create statistical reports to optimize the content of our websites.

Usage of Cookies
We do not use Cookies or any similar or otherwise related technologies on any of our websites.

Protection of Collected Data
All data you sent to us is protected by all mechanisms we consider to be valuable and usable for providing reasonable protection against the access by third parties as network security functions like firewalls, transparent bridges, encryption of communication data and communication channels, save storage and encryption of backup media containing personal information etc. We endeavor to improve data protection strategies as time goes by or technology develops further.

Security of Communication Channels
You should not expect that any electronically communicated information, will be absolutely confidential when transmitted through internet based communication channels. There will always be the risk of unlawful interceptions and accessing of transmissions and/ or data. To ensure the integrity of your communication with us, we encourage you to send your request by fax or letter or encrypted e-mail. You can access our OpenPGP public key on the Contact page. Note, also, that we are not responsible for any loss or manipulation of data you electronically sent to or receive from us through unencrypted communication channels.