Privacy Policy

Academy Verein für Bildungsberatung e.V. highly values the protection of personal data.
It is generally possible to use our website without providing any personal data. However, it may be necessary to process personal data when specific services are requested through our website.
We generally obtain the consent of the affected person when there is no legal basis for such processing.

The processing of personal data (such as names, addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers of affected individuals) always takes place in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with applicable national data protection laws. With this privacy policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we process. Additionally, affected persons are informed about their rights through this privacy statement.

We have implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data. However, internet-based data transmissions may have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, it is open to every affected person to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, for example, by telephone.

Contact of the Responsible Party

RESPONSIBLE PARTY IN THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR), OTHER DATA PROTECTION LAWS APPLICABLE IN MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND OTHER DATA PROTECTION-RELATED PROVISIONS IS:
ACADEMY VEREIN FÜR BILDUNGSBERATUNG E.V.
Rüsselsheimer Str. 22A
60326 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: +49 69 983 143 74
Email: datenschutz@academy-ev.de

Contact Regarding Data Protection

Any affected person can contact us directly with questions and suggestions regarding data protection.

Cookies

Our websites do not use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a unique identifier called a cookie ID. This cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the affected person from other internet browsers that contain other cookies.

By using cookies, we could provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by configuring their internet browser accordingly and can thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Additionally, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. If the affected person deactivates the setting of cookies in their internet browser, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

Collection of General Data and Information

Each time an affected person or an automated system accesses our website, a series of general data and information is collected. This general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The data collected may include:
(a) browser types and versions used,
(b) the operating system used by the accessing system,
(c) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (referrer),
(d) sub-websites visited via the accessing system,
(e) the date and time of access to the website,
(f) an Internet Protocol address (IP address),
(g) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and
(h) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our IT systems.

When using this general data and information, we do not draw any conclusions about the affected person. Instead, this information is needed to:

1. Deliver the contents of our website correctly,
2. Optimize the contents of our website and the advertisements for it,
3. Ensure the permanent functionality of our IT systems and website technology, and
4. Provide law enforcement authorities with necessary information for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.

These anonymously collected data and information are therefore statistically analyzed by us, with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our organization, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by an affected person.

Contact via the Website

Our website contains, due to legal regulations, information that enables quick electronic contact with our organization and direct communication with us, including a general address for electronic mail (email address). If an affected person contacts the data controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the affected person are automatically stored. Such personal data, provided voluntarily by an affected person, are stored for processing or contacting the affected person. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores the personal data of the affected person only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as stipulated by laws or regulations.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply, or if a legally prescribed storage period expires, the personal data will be blocked or deleted in accordance with legal regulations.

Data Protection in Job Applications and the Application Process

The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application process. The processing may also take place electronically. This is especially the case if an applicant submits relevant application documents electronically, such as by email. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal regulations. If the data controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be deleted three months after the notification of the rejection decision, provided no other legitimate interests of the data controller oppose the deletion. A legitimate interest in this sense could be, for example, the need to provide evidence in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

Privacy Policy on the Use of Facebook

Our website links to services of the social network facebook.com, operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. When visiting our website, no data is transmitted to Facebook since we do not use any Facebook plugins.

However, if you click on a Facebook link or button, you will be redirected to Facebook, where data may be collected by Facebook. We have no control over the scope of data collected by Facebook.

For information about the purpose and scope of data collection, as well as further processing and use of data by Facebook, and your related rights and settings to protect your privacy, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy.

If you are a Facebook member and do not want Facebook to collect data about you and link it to your Facebook membership data, you must log out of Facebook before clicking on a Facebook link or button.

Privacy Policy on the Use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. If IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google within EU member states or other states party to the European Economic Area agreement. 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, compile reports on website activities, and provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all functions of this website fully. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at this link.

You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, preventing future data collection when visiting this website: Disable Google Analytics.

For more information about terms of use and data privacy, please visit Google Analytics Terms and Google Privacy Policy. Please note that Google Analytics on this website has been extended by the code “anonymizeIp” to ensure anonymous collection of IP addresses (IP masking).

A data processing agreement has been concluded with Google Inc..

Privacy Policy on the Use of Google Web Fonts

This website uses Google Web Fonts for uniform font representation. When you visit a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

To do this, the browser you use must connect to Google’s servers. This allows Google to know that our website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a consistent and attractive presentation of our online services, representing a legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.

For more information about Google Web Fonts, see Google Web Fonts FAQ and Google’s Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy on the Use of Twitter

Our website includes features of the Twitter service, operated by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Using Twitter’s “Re-Tweet” feature links the websites you visit to your Twitter account and makes this information visible to other users. Data is also transmitted to Twitter. We have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted to Twitter or its use by Twitter.

For more information, please see Twitter’s Privacy Policy. You can change your privacy settings in your Twitter account settings at Twitter Account Settings.

Privacy Policy on the Use of YouTube

We use YouTube for video embedding, operated by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA, represented by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Some of our website pages use YouTube plugins. When you access a page with such a plugin (e.g., our media library), a connection to YouTube servers is established, and the plugin is displayed. This informs YouTube which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into YouTube, YouTube can associate this information with your user account. This also applies when using plugins like clicking the play button on a video. To avoid this, you must log out of your YouTube and Google accounts and delete corresponding cookies before using our website.

For more information on data processing and privacy by YouTube (Google), please visit Google Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

• If we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing, Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis.
• For processing necessary to fulfill a contract with the data subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR applies.
• If processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR is the legal basis.
• In cases where processing is necessary to protect vital interests, Art. 6 (1) lit. d GDPR applies.
• If processing is required to protect a legitimate interest, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override this interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Privacy Policy Information – IFLC (International Festival of Language and Culture ) – Kunst- & Kulturwettbewerb: „Farben der Vielfalt“, „Farben der Musik“ – and other various project events

As a non-profit organization, we have an interest in providing information about our aforementioned (online) events on our website and in other media, including newspapers, promotional materials, and social media. For this purpose, photos and videos of the venue and participants (in public spaces) will be taken on event days. Participants will also be specifically photographed on stage.

The processing of these images and data is conducted in accordance with §22 KUG (Right to One’s Image) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (image as digital personal data) with the aforementioned legitimate interest.
You have the right to object to any identifiable representation through photos at any time, in which case we will not use photos of you.
A notice will be displayed at the entrances to the hall indicating that photos and videos will be taken during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizer.

Children

Individuals under 18 years of age should not transmit personal data to us without the consent of their parents or legal guardians.

Rights of the Data Subject

Right to Confirmation

Every data subject has the right to obtain confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee at any time.

Right to Access

Data subjects have the right to request free access to their stored personal data from the data controller at any time and to receive a copy of this information. Additionally, data subjects have the right to access information on:

• The purposes of processing;
• The categories of personal data being processed;
• The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, especially in third countries or international organizations;
• Where possible, the planned duration of personal data storage or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration;
• The existence of a right to rectify or erase personal data or restrict its processing, or to object to such processing;
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
• Where personal data is not collected from the data subject, any available information regarding its source;
• The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, per Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and meaningful information about the logic involved and the implications of such processing for the data subject.

Data subjects also have the right to know whether their personal data has been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If this is the case, they have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards related to the transfer.
To exercise this right, the data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee at any time.

Right to Rectification

Data subjects have the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. They may also request the completion of incomplete personal data, including through a supplementary statement.
To exercise this right, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee at any time.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Data subjects have the right to request the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay if one of the following grounds applies, and processing is no longer necessary:

• The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed.
• The data subject withdraws consent on which processing is based and there is no other legal basis for processing.
• The data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for processing.
• The personal data was unlawfully processed.
• The erasure of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
• The personal data was collected in connection with information society services.

If any of the above reasons apply and a data subject wishes to request erasure, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee at any time.
If we have made the personal data public and are obliged to erase it, we will take reasonable steps to inform other data controllers to erase any links to, copies, or replications of that personal data.

Right to Restriction of Processing

Data subjects have the right to request the restriction of processing if:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the data’s accuracy.
• The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of personal data, requesting restriction instead.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for processing, but it is required by the data subject for legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing and it is pending whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

To request a restriction, the data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee at any time.

Right to Data Portability

Data subjects have the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance.
This applies where processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means.
The data subject may request direct transfer from one controller to another where technically feasible.
To exercise this right, the data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer.

Right to Object

Data subjects have the right to object to the processing of their personal data at any time, on grounds related to their particular situation, where the processing is based on public interest or legitimate interest.
We will cease processing personal data unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override the data subject’s interests, rights, and freedoms or for legal claims.

For direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time. If the objection is raised, we will no longer process the personal data for this purpose.
To exercise this right, the data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent to personal data processing at any time.
To exercise this right, they may contact our Data Protection Officer.

This translation covers all aspects of the provided privacy information document while maintaining the original legal terminologies and structure for clarity.