NOTES ON DATA PROTECTION
1. General information on data processing
1.1. Range of the processing of personal data
In principle, we only collect and use personal data of our users in a limit that is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for practical reasons and the processing of data is permitted by law.
2. Providing a website and creating log files
2.1. Description and range of data processing
Each time you access our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the calling computer's computer system.
The following data is collected:
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2.2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is in Article 6 (2). 1 letter f GDPR.
2.3. Purpose of data processing
Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow the delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.
Saving to log files is done to secure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. Data evaluation for other purposes is not performed. For these purposes, our legitimate interest in the processing of data goes in accordance with Article 6 (1) also lies. 1 letter.
2.4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website is the case when the respective session has ended. If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days the latest. Any further storage is possible.
In this case, the IP addresses of the users will be deleted or alienated, so that it is not possible to assign the accessing user.
2.5. Opposition and removal option
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the functioning of the website. As a result, there is no possibility of objection from the user.
3. Use of cookies
3.1. Description and range of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be clearly identified when the website is called up again. We use cookies on our website, which enable an analysis of the surfing behavior of the users. In this way, the following data can be transmitted:
- Entered search terms
- Frequency of page views
- Use of website functions
The user data collected in this way are pseudonymized by technical measures. Therefore, the data can no longer be assigned to the calling user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the user. When you visit our website, an information banner informs you about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and links you to this privacy statement. In this context, the browser settings also indicate how cookies can be prevented from being stored.
3.2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
3.3. Purpose of data processing
Analytical cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. Analytical cookies tell us how the website is used, so we can constantly optimize our offer. The main portal of the IHK organization uses the statistical product Matomo, which is a so-called web analysis service. Matomo uses so-called "cookies", which are text files that are stored on your computer. For these purposes lies our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data under Article 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR.
3.4. Storage time, possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and from there are transferred to our site. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transfer of cookies by changing the settings in your internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. It can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it is possible that not all functions of the website can be fully used.
4. Transfer of personal data to third parties
The application's technical support service providers have access to the data. This website uses the statistical product Matomo, which is a so-called web analytics service. https://matomo.org/gdpr/
Matomo uses so-called "cookies", which are text files that are stored on your computer. The following data is collected:
- Information about the browser type and the version used
- The user's operating
- The user's internet service provider
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
- Websites from which the user's system accessed our website
- Websites accessed by the user's system through our website.
5. Rights of the person concerned
According to the EU General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights:
- If your personal data is processed, you have the right to obtain information about the data stored about you (Art. 15 GDPR).
- If incorrect personal data is processed, you have the right for rectification (Art. 16 GDPR).
- If the legal requirements are met, you can request the deletion or restriction of processing and object to processing (Art. 17, 18 and 21 GDPR).
- If you have consented to the data processing and the data processing is carried out using automated procedures, you may have the right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
If you make use of your above-mentioned rights, the IHK will check whether the legal requirements for this have been met.
5.1. Right to be informed
If you have claimed the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing by the responsible person, the responsible person is obliged to notify this correction or erasure of the data or restriction of processing to all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you concerned. , unless this proves impossible or requires a disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed of these recipients to the responsible person.
5.2. Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law
You have the right to revoke your statement of consent under the Data Protection Act at any time. Withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing performed on the basis of your consent until the moment of its revocation.
5.3. Right to complain to a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your place of residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged violation, if you consider that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint was submitted informs the complainant about the status and the results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy in accordance with Art. 78 GDPR.
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