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The list describes the layers encountered in their characteristic form. This includes information on appearance, texture and consistency, but also on special features such as odour, inclusions or differences in colour. Equally indispensable is the depth information, which defines the exact boundaries between the layers. This creates a continuous visualisation of the subsurface that remains comprehensible regardless of personal impressions.

There are many possible applications for the stratigraphic log. In civil engineering, it serves as a basis for assessing bearing capacity, groundwater conditions or possible subsidence. For environmental assessments, it provides information on the permeability and stratification of the soil, which can be decisive for the assessment of contaminated sites or groundwater movements. In geological research, on the other hand, it provides material for reconstructing historical deposits and developments.

A precise layer catalogue gives the drilling documentation its true significance. It provides a clear view of the subsurface, reduces uncertainties and creates confidence in further analyses. This makes it a key tool that plays a decisive role in the success of planning and projects.

Standards are essential to make a strata catalogue consistent and comparable. This includes DIN 4022,, which describes and standardises the approach to soils and rock. It is supplemented by DIN 4023, which is closely linked to the visualisation of layer sequences in the drilling profile. At an international level, ISO 14688 ensures standardised classification and terminology. Together, these standards create the basis for transparent, technically correct and supra-regionally comprehensible documentation of drilling results.

The representation is usually a vertical section in which each layer is clearly identified by symbols, hatching or colours. Depth information at the layer boundaries enables the exact location in the subsurface to be assigned. This creates a visual overview that allows quick orientation, independent of extensive texts. The drilling profile thus becomes an indispensable tool for geological documentation.

In practice, the drilling profile supports engineers, geologists and experts in evaluating the subsoil. It provides information on the load-bearing capacity, groundwater conditions or special risks and facilitates the selection of suitable construction methods. It is also an easy-to-understand basis for clients or authorities to make comprehensible decisions. It thus combines technical precision with a high degree of clarity.

The drilling profile also plays an important role in research. It allows conclusions to be drawn about the formation history of a region, documents geological processes and creates comparability between different locations. In environmental and hydrogeology in particular, it provides crucial information about the layer structure and possible water pathways. The drilling profile thus adds scientific value to its purely technical use.

The creation of drilling profiles is subject to established norms and standards in order to ensure uniformity and comparability. In particular, DIN 4023 (drilling profile), which regulates the graphical representation, and DIN 4022 (soil and rock characterisation) for the uniform description of layers. In addition, international standards such as ISO 14688 are used to name and classify soils. These standards ensure that drilling profiles can be understood in the same way regardless of location and time.

The contents of a drilling log are wide-ranging. In addition to the equipment and methods used, the start and end of drilling and the depth reached are documented. The drilling progress, special technical features, flushing fluids or aids used and any faults that occur are also recorded. This comprehensive collection of information allows the working conditions and results to be reconstructed exactly.

In practice, the drilling log serves a variety of purposes. It provides an important basis for clients and engineers to make decisions about construction methods, safety measures and costs. At the same time, it serves as legal proof that the work has been carried out properly. Authorities can use the log to check compliance with regulations, while experts use it to back up their assessments.

In addition, the drilling log also provides valuable services in research. It not only documents the results, but also the circumstances under which they were obtained, which is crucial for the comparability and reproducibility of data. It therefore helps to make geological investigations permanently verifiable and scientifically usable. It unfolds its full value especially in combination with the stratigraphic log and drilling profile.

Standards are used to standardise the content and format of drilling logs. DIN 4021,, which regulates the documentation of drillings and the structure of the logs, should be emphasised. It is supplemented by DIN 4022, which specifies a systematic description of soil and rock types. ISO 22475, which defines standards for geotechnical exploration, sampling and groundwater measurements, is of international importance. These standards ensure that drilling logs remain standardised, comparable and technically reliable.

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2. General information

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy informs you about what data we collect, how we use it and what rights you have - both when using the boredoc.eu website and when using our BoreDoc app.

3. Data processing when visiting the website

When you access our website, your device automatically transmits data for technical reasons. The following data is stored separately from other data that you may transmit to us:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• URL of the retrieved page
• the latency of the network connection
• Date and time of the server request
• IP address

We store this data for the following purposes:

• Ensuring the security of our IT systems, e.g. to defend against specific attacks on our systems and recognise attack patterns;
• Ensuring the proper operation of our IT systems, e.g. if errors occur that we can only rectify by storing the IP address.
• to enable criminal prosecution, averting of danger or legal prosecution in the event of concrete indications of criminal offences.

Your IP address is only stored for a period of 90 days.

In this case, the processing is based on our overriding legitimate interests mentioned above (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

4. Google Analytics (website)

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Data collected: IP address (shortened), usage behaviour, device data

Purpose: Improvement of our offer

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

Data transfer: if necessary to third countries (e.g. USA) in accordance with EU standard contractual clauses

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Embedded videos from the YouTube platform (Google Ireland Ltd.) can be displayed on our website. Your IP address is transmitted to Google when loading.

Purpose: Provide multimedia content

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

Note: Depending on your cookie settings, a data connection may be established as soon as you access the page.

6. Firebase (App)

Our app uses Google Firebase for technical support and analysis. Firebase services used:

• Firebase Analytics (usage analysis)
• Firebase Crashlytics (error analysis)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)

Processed data may include

• App usage behaviour
• Device information
• Crash reports
• Pseudonymised ID if applicable (installation ID, no direct user profiles)

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent at app start) Data processing in third countries: Google may use servers in the USA. Data is transferred in accordance with the EU's standard contractual clauses.

7. Data processing in the app

The BoreDoc app works offline for the most part. Only certain functions such as synchronisation, QR code sharing and creating documents use a server connection.

a) Local storage

The app saves your content (e.g. drilling data, user information) exclusively on your device, unless you explicitly activate a synchronisation or sharing function.

b) API key & e-mail

An API key is generated the first time it is used. The following data can be processed for synchronisation or team sharing:

• E-mail address
• User name
• API key (access control)
• Device ID (pseudonymised)
• Usage metadata (e.g. timestamp, versions)

Purpose: Access protection, collaboration, remote storage of documents

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f GDPR

8. Third-party providers / processors

We may use external providers within the EU for hosting and API operation. These are contractually bound in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Current processors:

• Google Ireland Ltd.
• NetCup

All service providers are contractually bound in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR contractually bound.

Purpose: Access protection, collaboration, remote storage of documents

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f GDPR

9. Rights of data subjects

You have the right to:

• Information (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Correction (Art. 16)
• Cancellation (Art. 17)
• Restriction (Art. 18)
• Objection (Art. 21)
• Data portability (Art. 20)
• Revocation of your consent (Art. 7 para. 3)

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10. Security

We use the latest security measures:

• TLS encryption
• Access controls
• Error and access control through Firebase Crashlytics
• Data storage according to the principle of data minimisation and data reduction (automatic deletion)

11. Changes

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy in order to adapt it to changed legal situations or technical developments.

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