Data protection

1. Name and address of the person responsible

The person responsible within the meaning of the Basic Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other provisions of data protection law is the Data Protection Officer:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1-5, 65760 Eschborn, Deutschland
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 36 + 40, 53113 Bonn
Tel.: +49 6196 79-0
Mail: info@giz.de
Website: www.giz.de

2. Name and address of data protection officer

The data protection officer of the person responsible is:

Mail: datenschutzbeauftragter@giz.de

3. General information

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global non-profit service provider for international cooperation. As a private-sector enterprise of the Federal Government, it works towards the development policy goal of improving the living conditions of people worldwide and preserving the natural foundations of life.

4. General information on data processing

a) Scope of the processing of personal data

We process the personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website as well as our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users only takes place with the consent of the user. An exception applies in those cases in which it is not possible to obtain prior consent for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by statutory provisions.

b) Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing personal data, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a EU Data Protection Basic Regulation (DSGVO) serves as the legal basis.

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO serves as a legal basis for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.

If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person necessitate the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d DSGVO serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO serves as the legal basis for the processing.

c) Data erasure and storage duration

The personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. In addition, the data may be stored if the European or national legislator has provided for this in Union regulations, laws or other provisions to which the person responsible is subject. The data shall also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless it is necessary for further storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

5. Description and scope of data processing

Each time you access our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.

The following data will be collected:

(1) Technical features of the browser used
(2) Anonymized IP address
(3) Date and time of access
(4) page/name of the file accessed
(5) amount of data transferred
(6) Message indicating whether the access/retrieval was successful.

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. These data are not stored together with other personal data of the user.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

c) Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The data is stored in log files in order to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

d) Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data to provide the website, this is the case when the session in question has ended.

e) Possibility of opposition and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

6. Use of cookies

a) Description and scope 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 visits 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 uniquely identified when the website is called up again.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change. The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

(1) Session cookies

(2) Matomo (Analytics) cookies

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

c) Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these it is necessary that the browser is recognized also after a page change.

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.

The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. The analysis cookies tell us how the website is used and enable us to constantly optimise our services.

In these purposes also our legitimate interest lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

d) Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site by the user. Therefore, you as a user have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that all functions of the website can no longer be used to their full extent.

7. Web Analysis by Matomo (formerly PIWIK)

a) Scope of the processing of personal data

This website uses Matomo to analyze traffic and to help us improve the usability of the website. We analyze your IP address and cookies are stored in your browser for 13 months. This data is only processed by us and our web hosting platform. Please read our privacy policy to learn more.

WWe only use Matomo with IP anonymization enabled. This means that the IP address of the user is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of 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 user's browser is not merged with other Google data.

b) Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

c) Purpose of data processing

The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data collected, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to constantly improve our website and its user-friendliness. In these purposes our legitimate interest also lies in the processing of data in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. By anonymizing the IP address, the interest of users in the protection of their personal data is sufficiently taken into account.

d) Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for our recording purposes. In our case this is the case after 2 years.

e) Possibility of opposition and removal

8. Newsletter

a) Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. When you register for the newsletter, the data from the input mask will be transmitted to our third-party service partner Sendinblue, which we use to manage email marketing subscriber lists and send emails to our subscribers. Read their privacy policy.

In addition, the following data is collected during registration:

(1) IP address of the calling computer
(2) Date and time of registration

Your consent will be obtained for the processing of your data during the registration process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.

c) Purpose of data processing

The collection of the user's e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter.

The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

d) Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. The user's e-mail address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.

e) Possibility of opposition and removal

The subscription of the newsletter can be cancelled by the affected user at any time. For this purpose there is a corresponding link in every newsletter.

This also enables the revocation of the consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.

9. Registration

a) Description and scope of data processing

On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process:

The following data will also be stored at the time of registration:

(1) First name
(2) Surname
(3) Name of the company/organization
(4) Email address

The following data can be filled in voluntarily:

(1) Professional title
(2) Profile photo
(3) Company logo
(4) Company age
(5) Company size
(6) Company revenue
(7) Company interests
(8) Company services
(9) Company website

As part of the registration process, the user's consent to the processing of this data is obtained.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.

c) Purpose of data processing

Registration of the user is required for the provision of certain content and services on our website. The data is used exclusively for the purpose of participating in our workshops, exchanging information between participants and building a long-term community. If it is stated during registration that the user wishes to be contacted in certain cases, we use the data to establish contact.

d) Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.

This is the case for the data collected during the registration process if the registration is cancelled or modified on our website.

e) Possibility of opposition and removal

As a user you have the possibility to cancel the registration at any time. You can change the data stored about you at any time. You can change the data you have entered in your profile on the website at any time. On this page you will also find the "Delete profile" button with which you can finally delete your account on our website.

10. Questions and complaints about this website

If you have any questions or complaints about this website, please contact the GIZ data protection officer (see contact information provided above). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible data protection supervisory authority. The responsible authority in this case is the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).