Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
The responsible body within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:
Hoppel workshop
Owner: Sarah Beyersdörfer
Gertrudisstrasse 7
40229 Dusseldorf
E-mail: info@hoppel-werkstatt.de
Tel:/ 0211/15801296
Tax number: [133/5023/2144] Tax Office Düsseldorf
All prices according to § 19 UStG small business regulation
Your rights as a data subject
You can exercise the following rights at any time using the contact details of our data protection officer:
Information about your data stored by us and its processing,
Correction of inaccurate personal data,
Deletion of your data stored by us,
Restriction of data processing if we are not yet permitted to delete your data due to legal obligations,
Objection to the processing of your data by us and
Data portability, provided that you have consented to data processing or have concluded a contract with us.
If you have given us your consent, you can revoke it at any time with effect for the future.
You can contact the supervisory authority responsible for you at any time with a complaint. Your responsible supervisory authority depends on the federal state in which you live, work or the alleged violation occurred. A list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public sector) with addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
Purposes of data processing by the responsible body and third parties
We only process your personal data for the purposes stated in this privacy policy. Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those stated. We will only pass on your personal data to third parties if:
You have given your express consent to do so,
the processing is necessary to perform a contract with you,
the processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation,
the processing is necessary to protect legitimate interests and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data.
Deletion or blocking of data
We adhere to the principles of data avoidance and data economy. We therefore only store your personal data for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes stated here or as required by the various storage periods stipulated by law. Once the respective purpose no longer applies or these periods have expired, the corresponding data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
Cookies
Like many other websites, we also use so-called "cookies". Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard disk. This means that we automatically receive certain data such as IP address, browser used, operating system and your connection to the Internet.
Cookies cannot be used to start programs or to transmit viruses to a computer. Using the information contained in cookies, we can make navigation easier for you and enable our websites to be displayed correctly.
Under no circumstances will the data we collect be passed on to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent.
Of course, you can also view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are usually set to accept cookies. In general, you can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please use the help functions of your Internet browser to find out how to change these settings. Please note that individual functions of our website may not work if you have deactivated the use of cookies.
Provision of paid services
To provide paid services, we request additional data, such as payment details, in order to process your order. We store this data in our systems until the statutory retention periods have expired.
SSL encryption
To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (e.g. SSL) over HTTPS.
Comment function
When users leave comments on our website, the time of creation and the user name previously chosen by the website visitor are saved in addition to this information. This is for our security, as we can be held liable for illegal content on our website, even if it was created by users.
Contact form
If you contact us by email or contact form with any questions, you give us your voluntary consent for the purpose of contacting you. For this purpose, you must provide a valid email address. This is used to assign the request and then answer it. Providing further data is optional. The information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for possible follow-up questions. Once your request has been processed, personal data will be automatically deleted.
Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (hereinafter: Google). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information on your use of the website generated through the cookie is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and saved there. However, due to the activation of IP anonymization on these websites, your IP address will be shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services relating to website activity and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
The purposes of data processing are to evaluate the use of the website and to compile reports on activities on the website. Further related services are then to be provided based on the use of the website and the Internet. The processing is based on the legitimate interest of the website operator.
You can prevent cookies from being saved 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. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: Browser Add On to deactivate Google Analytics.
In addition or as an alternative to the browser add-on, you can prevent tracking by Google Analytics on our pages by clicking on this link. This will install an opt-out cookie on your device. This will prevent Google Analytics from collecting data for this website and for this browser in the future as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.
Social Plugins
Our websites use social plugins from the providers listed below. You can recognize the plugins by the fact that they are marked with the corresponding logo.
These plugins may send information, which may also include personal data, to the service provider and may be used by them. We prevent the unconscious and unwanted collection and transmission of data to the service provider using a 2-click solution. In order to activate a desired social plugin, it must first be activated by clicking on the corresponding switch. Only by activating the plugin will the collection of information and its transmission to the service provider be triggered. We do not collect any personal data ourselves using the social plugins or through their use.
We have no influence on which data an activated plugin collects and how this data is used by the provider. At present, it must be assumed that a direct connection to the provider's services is established and that at least the IP address and device-related information is collected and used. It is also possible that the service providers try to store cookies on the computer used. Please refer to the privacy policy of the respective service provider to find out which specific data is collected and how it is used. Note: If you are logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook can identify you as a visitor to a specific page.
We have integrated the social media buttons of the following companies on our website:
Changes to our privacy policy
We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy so that it always complies with the current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g. when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.
Questions to the Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions about data protection, please send us an email or contact the person responsible for data protection in our organization directly:
This privacy policy was created using the privacy policy generator of activeMind AG.
Information on data processing in connection with Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited. If the controller responsible for data processing on this website is located outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, then Google Analytics data processing is carried out by Google LLC. Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited are hereinafter referred to as "Google".
Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on the visitor's computer and that enable an analysis of the use of the website by the visitor. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by the visitor (including the shortened IP address) is usually transferred to a Google server and stored there.
Google Analytics is used exclusively with the extension "_anonymizeIp()" on this website. This extension ensures that the IP address is anonymized by shortening it and excludes any direct personal reference. The extension means that Google's IP address is shortened beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. The IP address transmitted by the corresponding browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.
On behalf of the website operator, Google will use the information collected to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activities and to provide the website operator with other services relating to website and internet usage (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The legitimate interest in data processing lies in optimizing this website, analyzing website usage and adapting content. The interests of users are adequately protected by pseudonymization.
Google LLC offers a guarantee based on the standard contractual clauses to maintain an appropriate level of data protection. The data sent and linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g. user ID) or advertising IDs are automatically deleted after 50 months. Data whose retention period has been reached is automatically deleted once a month.
The visitor can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by adjusting the cookie settings for this website. The collection and storage of the IP address and the data generated by cookies can also be objected to at any time with effect for the future. The corresponding browser plug-in can be downloaded and installed using the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout .
The site visitor can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data on this website by clicking on the following link . An opt-out cookie will be set which prevents the future collection of data when visiting this website.
Further information on data usage by Google, setting options and objection options can be found in Google's privacy policy ( https://policies.google.com/privacy ) and in the settings for the display of advertisements by Google ( https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated ).
reCAPTCHA
To protect your enquiries via the internet form, we use the reCAPTCHA service from Google LLC (Google). The query is used to distinguish whether the input was made by a human or abusively by automated, machine processing. The query includes sending the IP address and possibly other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service to Google. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and used there. However, your IP address is shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of reCaptcha will not be merged with other Google data. The different data protection provisions of the company Google apply to this data. Further information on Google's data protection guidelines can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
Weekly checks on rabbits and guinea pigs are of key importance in order to ensure the long-term health of these sensitive animals and to identify problems early on. As prey animals, rabbits and guinea pigs are designed to hide pain or weakness as best as possible in order not to be perceived as easy prey. However, this behavior can mean that health problems such as injuries or illnesses initially remain invisible to the owner.
It is therefore particularly important to carry out thorough checks on a regular basis in order to detect possible signs of illness early before they develop into serious problems.
Important aspects of the weekly check
The fur of rabbits and guinea pigs provides an initial indication of their general health. A healthy coat should be shiny, thick and even. Dull fur, hair loss or bald patches can indicate various problems, such as malnutrition, parasite infestation (e.g. mites or fleas) or skin diseases. Long-haired breeds, such as the Angora rabbit or Peruvian guinea pig, require particularly intensive care to avoid matting, which can lead to skin irritation. In addition, the skin under the fur should be carefully inspected.
Redness, wounds, hardening or scaling can be signs of skin problems or inflammation that require urgent veterinary treatment.
Rabbits and guinea pigs have teeth that grow throughout their lives.
A problem that often occurs in these animals is overgrowth of the teeth, especially the incisors.
Teeth that are too long can prevent the animal from eating normally and often lead to painful injuries in the mouth.
A common sign of dental problems is increased salivation, changes in chewing behavior or refusal to eat. It is therefore essential to regularly check the length of the teeth.
The gums should also be checked for inflammation or injuries. If the teeth become too long, this may indicate poor nutrition or genetic predisposition.
In such cases, a visit to the vet to correct the teeth is essential!
The eyes of rabbits and guinea pigs should be clear and shiny.
Cloudiness, redness, or watering are possible signs of eye problems, which can range from infections to dental problems.
Since the roots of rabbit teeth are very close to the eyes, overgrowth of the molars can put pressure on the eyes and lead to inflammation. Likewise, a blocked or runny nose is a warning sign that can indicate respiratory infections, allergies or more serious illnesses such as the dreaded rabbit cold. Both symptoms should not be taken lightly and require immediate veterinary examination!
The ears of rabbits and guinea pigs should also be checked regularly. Especially in rabbits with floppy ears, the risk of ear infections (otitis) or mite infestation is increased because the ears are not as well ventilated.
Redness, flaking or an unpleasant smell from the ears can be signs of parasites or infections.
Even with guinea pigs, which are known for their sensitive ears, parasites or ear infections can quickly become a problem.
The claws of rabbits and guinea pigs grow constantly and should be checked regularly and trimmed if necessary.
Claws that are too long can lead to misalignment of the paws, which is painful and restricts the animals' movement.
It is particularly important that the claws grow straight and do not tear or twist.
This can not only be painful for the animals, but also increase the risk of injuries and infections. At the same time, when checking the claws, you should also take a look at the paw pads. Cracks, pressure points or inflammation can indicate incorrect posture or unsuitable ground and should also be treated immediately.
Regularly weighing rabbits and guinea pigs is a simple but effective way to detect changes in health at an early stage.
Sudden weight gain or loss can indicate a variety of health problems, from dental problems to digestive disorders. Changes in eating habits, such as refusing to eat certain foods or drinking more, should also be noted.
These behavioral changes can be signs of illness, such as kidney problems, digestive disorders or misaligned teeth. If an animal suddenly refuses food or eats less, quick action is required, as rabbits and guinea pigs are very sensitive to food shortages and this can quickly lead to digestive problems or even death.
In addition to physical controls, observation of behavior also plays a crucial role.
A change in behavior, such as increased withdrawal, decreased appetite, or increased aggressiveness, may indicate pain or discomfort.
Especially with rabbits, who are very social animals by nature, withdrawal can be a sign that they are feeling unwell.
Guinea pigs that are kept in groups also often show that something is wrong through changes in social behavior. It is therefore important to be familiar with the animals' normal behavior and to pay attention to any deviations.
Genital corners and butt control
Regularly checking the genitals and anal area in rabbits and guinea pigs is an important part of care that is often overlooked.
Both areas can have health problems that go unnoticed without regular checks and can lead to serious problems. Guinea pigs in particular are prone to blockages in the genital area and the accumulation of feces in the anus, which can lead to hygiene and health problems.
Control of the gender corners
Guinea pigs have so-called *genital corners* or *perineal pockets* on their hind legs, in which sebum, hair and dirt can accumulate. These pockets can become blocked, especially in older males, which can lead to inflammation or infection if not cared for.
Regular checks, at least once a week, are therefore essential to remove these accumulations at an early stage.
The genital areas should be gently cleaned with a damp cloth or cotton swab. Sebum plugs that form in the pockets can be removed by carefully wiping them out. If the area is very dirty, it may be advisable to call a veterinarian to avoid injury.
Control of the anal area
Checking the bottom (anal area) is also important, especially in long-haired rabbits and guinea pigs, as droppings or urine can get caught in the fur and cause what is known as fecal stickiness. These stickiness can attract flies, which lay their eggs in the soiled fur. Maggots hatching from these can damage the animal's skin and tissue, which is known as *fly maggot infestation* (myiasis) and is a life-threatening situation.
It is also important to check the anal area regularly and trim the fur if necessary in older or overweight animals that have difficulty cleaning themselves. Any stuck fur should be carefully removed and the skin underneath should be checked for redness, inflammation or irritation.
If the animal has increased diarrhea or produces soft stools, special care must be taken as these animals are more susceptible to stool stickiness.
In such cases, a stool sample should definitely be given to the vet!
Benefits of regular checks
A weekly check brings numerous advantages.
First of all, it allows for early detection of diseases or injuries so that they can be treated more quickly. The earlier a health problem is detected, the higher the chances of recovery and the lower the risk of long-term complications.
In addition, regular physical examinations strengthen the trust between owner and animal. Rabbits and guinea pigs get used to being examined carefully, which can reduce the stress of any visits to the vet.
Another positive effect is the improved quality of life of the animals.
Through continuous care and attention, health problems can be addressed early and the animals stay healthy and active longer.
Healthy and species-appropriate husbandry, combined with regular checks, is the basis for a long and happy life for the animals.
Conclusion
Weekly inspection of rabbits and guinea pigs is an essential part of responsible animal husbandry.
It allows diseases to be identified early and treated accordingly before they become serious problems. By regularly checking the coat, skin, teeth, eyes, ears, claws, weight and behavior, owners can ensure that their animals stay healthy and that potential risks are minimized in good time.
In addition to health prevention, the control also strengthens the relationship between animal and owner and contributes significantly to the better well-being of the animals.