Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Responsible for data processing on this website:
Dr. Wolfgang Grond
Lohfeld 20
95326 Kulmbach
Germany +49 9221 6919131 Email: universeexplorer@numberland.de

2. General Information on Data Processing

This website is operated as a purely informational service. We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary for the provision of this website and its content.

3. Hosting and Server Log Files

This website is hosted by an external hosting provider. When you access this website, the host automatically collects information in so-called server log files transmitted by your browser. These include:

  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of the request
  • Time zone difference to GMT
  • Content of the request (page visited)
  • HTTP status code
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). The data is required to ensure trouble-free operation and to detect misuse. No merging with other data sources takes place. Log files are automatically deleted after 14 days.

4. Cookies

This website does not use cookies and does not employ any tracking. No analytics tools such as Google Analytics or comparable services are used.

Note: Should a cookie-based service (e.g. for the Observatory Guide search) be introduced in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

5. Contact via Email

If you contact us by email, your details (name, email address, message content) will be stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry. This data will not be shared without your consent. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. We delete the data once it is no longer required to fulfil its purpose.

6. External Links

This website contains links to external third-party websites. By clicking an external link you leave our service. We have no influence over the data processing by operators of external sites. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for information.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights with regard to the data controller:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services.

Last updated: March 2026