Legal Notice

Information according to Section 5 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG)

THMS® International e. V.
(Textile Hygiene Monitoring System)

Dorfstraße 56
41836 Hückelhoven
Germany

Chairman:
Georg Abshof

Deputy Chairwoman / Treasurer:
Kanuengnit Abshof

E-mail: info@thms-int-ev.org 

Website: www.thms-int-ev.org 

Non-Profit Status

THMS® International e. V. is a registered non-profit association under German law. The Association is dedicated to promoting scientific research and public health.

Responsibility for Content

The content of this website has been prepared with the greatest possible care. However, no guarantee is given for the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided.

Copyright

All texts, photographs, graphics, logos, and other content published on this website are protected by copyright unless otherwise stated.

Any reproduction, distribution, or use requires the prior written permission of THMS® International e. V.

Liability for External Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. THMS® International e. V. has no influence over the content of those websites and therefore accepts no responsibility for their content.

Contact

For questions regarding this website or the activities of THMS® International e. V., please contact us by e-mail.

Privacy Policy

THMS® International e. V. is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website.

Data Controller

THMS® International e. V.

Dorfstraße 56
41836 Hückelhoven
Germany

Chairman: Georg Abshof

E-mail: info@thms-int-ev.org

Collection of Personal Data

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by your web browser, including:

• IP address

• Date and time of access

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Referring website

This information is used solely to ensure the technical operation and security of our website.

Contact

If you contact us by e-mail or through a contact form, we will use your personal data exclusively to respond to your inquiry.

Your data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law or necessary to process your request.

Research and Cooperation

Personal information submitted in connection with research projects, scientific cooperation, or funding inquiries will be processed solely for the intended purpose and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• access your personal data;

• request correction of inaccurate information;

• request deletion of your data;

• restrict processing;

• object to processing;

• request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.

Last updated: July 2026

Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and ensure the proper functioning of the website.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.

These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help remember your preferences and improve website functionality.

Analytics Cookies

If analytical services such as Google Analytics or similar tools are used, cookies may collect anonymous statistical information regarding website usage.

These cookies are only used with your consent where required by law.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

• view stored cookies;

• delete cookies;

• block cookies;

• configure cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

Third-Party Services

Where third-party services are integrated (such as embedded videos, maps, or social media content), these providers may set their own cookies.

Please refer to the respective privacy policies of those providers for further information.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact:

THMS® International e. V.

E-mail: info@thms-int-ev.org