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GEA - German-English Association
c/o Harald Cramer
Filchnerstr. 46
81476 München

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+49 89 7499 5337
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Privacy Policy

  • General information

    The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.

    Data recording on this website

    Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?

    The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.

    How do we record your data?

    We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form.

    Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g. web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.

    What are the purposes we use your data for?

    A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns.

    What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?

    You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.

    Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties

    There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website. Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs.

    For detailed information about these analysis programs please consult our Data Protection Declaration below.

  • We are hosting the content of our website at the following provider:

    External Hosting

    This website is hosted externally. Personal data collected on this website are stored on the servers of the host. These may include, but are not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communications, contract information, contact information, names, web page access, and other data generated through a web site.

    The external hosting serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1) (b) GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR). If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user's end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

    Our host will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfil its performance obligations and to follow our instructions with respect to such data.

    We are using the following host:

    Variomedia AG
    August-Bebel-Str. 68
    14482 Potsdam

    Data processing

    We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

  • Data protection

    The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.

    Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.

    We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.

    Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)

    The data processing controller on this website is:

    GEA - German-English Association
    c/o Harald Cramer
    Filchnerstr. 46
    81476 München

    Phone: +49 89 7499 5337
    E-mail: info@gea-muc.de

    The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

    Storage duration

    Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g. tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

    General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website

    If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1) (b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1) (c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

    Recipients of personal data

    In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g. disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

    Revocation of your consent to the processing of data

    A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.

    Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

    IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF Art. 6(1) (E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO Art. 21(1) GDPR).

    IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO Art. 21(2) GDPR).

    Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency

    In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.

    Right to data portability

    You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.

    Information about, rectification and eradication of data

    Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

    Right to demand processing restrictions

    You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

    • In the event that you should dispute the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need some time to verify this claim. During the time that this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
    • If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.
    • If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.
    • If you have raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be weighed against each other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.

    If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – with the exception of their archiving – may be processed only subject to your consent or to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for important public interest reasons cited by the European Union or a member state of the EU.

    SSL and/or TLS encryption

    For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line of the browser switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the lock icon in the browser line.

    If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

    Rejection of unsolicited e-mails

    We herewith object to the use of contact information published in conjunction with the mandatory information to be provided in our Site Notice to send us promotional and information material that we have not expressly requested. The operators of this website and its pages reserve the express right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of promotional information, for instance via SPAM messages.

  • Cookies

    Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.

    Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g. cookies for handling payment services).

    Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g. the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.

    Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of certain functions you want to use (e.g. for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g. cookies that provide measurable insights into the web audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of the consent obtained (Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG); this consent may be revoked at any time.

    You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited.

    Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

    Consent with Usercentrics

    This website uses the consent technology of Usercentrics to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or for the use of specific technologies, and to document the former in a data protection compliant manner. The party offering this technology is Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 München, Germany, website: https://usercentrics.com/ (hereinafter referred to as “Usercentrics”).

    Whenever you visit our website, the following personal data will be transferred to Usercentrics:

    • Your declaration(s) of consent or your revocation of your declaration(s) of consent
    • Your IP address
    • Information about your browser
    • Information about your device
    • The date and time you visited our website

    Moreover, Usercentrics shall store a cookie in your browser to be able to allocate your declaration(s) of consent or any revocations of the former. The data that are recorded in this manner shall be stored until you ask us to eradicate them, delete the Usercentrics cookie or until the purpose for archiving the data no longer exists. This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal retention periods.

    The Usercentrics banner on this website has been configured with the assistance of eRecht24. This can be identified by the eRecht24 logo. To display the eRecht24 logo in the banner, a connection to the image server of eRecht24 will be established. In conjunction with this, the IP address is also transferred; however, is only stored in anonymized form in the server logs. The image server of eRecht24 is located in Germany with a German provider. The banner as such is provided exclusively by Usercentrics.

    Usercentrics uses cookies to obtain the declarations of consent mandated by law. The legal basis for the use of specific technologies is Art. 6(1) (c) GDPR.

    Data processing

    We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

    Server log files

    The provider of this website and its pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser communicates to us automatically. The information comprises:

    • name of the requested web page or file,
    • time and date of request,
    • transmitted amount of data,
    • result whether request successful,
    • type and version of browser used,
    • operating system used,
    • referrer URL (previously visited page),
    • IP address of requesting user.

    Logfile information is saved for security purposes (e.g. abuse or fraud) for a maximum of 7 days and then anonymized. Afterwards these data are no longer assignable to any individual person. During the said 7 days, access to the non-anonymized data is only possible for the hosting provider.

    This data is not merged with other data sources.

    This data is recorded on the basis of Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the technically error free depiction and the optimization of the operator’s website. In order to achieve this, server log files must be recorded.

    Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax

    If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.

    These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1) (b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR) if it has been obtained; the consent can be revoked at any time.

    The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage lapses (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

  • Matomo

    This website uses the open-source web analysis service Matomo.

    Through Matomo, we are able to collect and analyze data on the use of our website-by-website visitors. This enables us to find out, for instance, when which page views occurred and from which region they came. In addition, we collect various log files (e.g. IP address, referrer, browser, and operating system used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g. clicks, purchases, etc.).

    The use of this analysis tool is based on Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the analysis of user patterns, in order to optimize the operator’s web offerings and advertising. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

    IP anonymization

    For analysis with Matomo we use IP anonymization. Your IP address is shortened before the analysis, so that it is no longer clearly assignable to you.

    Analysis without cookies

    We have configured Matomo in such a way that Matomo will not store cookies in your browser.

    Hosting

    We host Matomo with the following third-party provider:

    Variomedia AG
    August-Bebel-Str. 68
    14482 Potsdam

    Data processing

    We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

  • Google Fonts (local hosting)

    This website may use so-called Google Fonts provided by Google to ensure the uniform use of fonts on this site. These Google fonts are locally installed so that a connection to Google’s servers will not be established in conjunction with this application.

    For more information on Google Fonts, please follow this link: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and consult Google’s Data Privacy Declaration under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

    Font Awesome (local hosting)

    This website may use Font Awesome provided by Fonticons, Inc. (“Font Awesome”) to ensure the uniform use of fonts on this site. Font Awesome is locally installed so that a connection to Font Awesome’s servers will not be established in conjunction with this application.

    For more information on Font Awesome, please and consult the Data Privacy Declaration for Font Awesome under: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

    Mailing List

    This website uses the free e-mail service as an electronic club bulletin board and means of distributing the programme, news, and event changes to those members with e-mail addresses who wish to participate.

    That list is run by Groups.io, Inc., 3130 Alpine Rd #288-263, Portola Valley, CA 94028, United States of America (“Groups.io”). Their Terms Of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, GDPR Compliance, etc. can be found at https://groups.io/.

    For any questions it can be reached via Email: support@groups.io

    Subscription to the mailing list is voluntary and is done by the interested person via e-mail or directly on this website or on Groups.io's site, so is un-subscription. More information on the GEA Mailing List page. None of this data is stored on our or our hosting provider's server.

    Events Calendar

    This website uses the Google Calendar. It is offered by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, and their privacy policies apply (further information on https://policies.google.com/privacy).

    To publish an event, we will enter the data provided by the organizer of the event into the calendar. This event information will be stored on the servers of Google Calendar on our behalf. The operator of this website has no influence on this data transfer. You may review the company’s data protection policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

    The data recorded in this manner will be stored until the organizer asks us to delete them, or until the purpose of archiving the data no longer exists. This does not affect mandatory statutory provisions – in particular those governing retention periods.

    The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in ensuring that appointments with event organizers can be scheduled as easily as possible. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

    Data transfer to the US is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://workspace.google.com/terms/dpa_terms.html and https://cloud.google.com/terms/sccs.

    The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

Privacy Policy

  • 1. An overview of data protection

    General information

    The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.

    Data recording on this website

    Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?

    The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.

    How do we record your data?

    We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form.

    Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g. web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.

    What are the purposes we use your data for?

    A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns.

    What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?

    You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.

    Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties

    There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website. Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs.

    For detailed information about these analysis programs please consult our Data Protection Declaration below.

  • 2. Hosting

    We are hosting the content of our website at the following provider:

    External Hosting

    This website is hosted externally. Personal data collected on this website are stored on the servers of the host. These may include, but are not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communications, contract information, contact information, names, web page access, and other data generated through a web site.

    The external hosting serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1) (b) GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR). If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user's end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

    Our host will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfil its performance obligations and to follow our instructions with respect to such data.

    We are using the following host:

    Variomedia AG
    August-Bebel-Str. 68
    14482 Potsdam

    Data processing

    We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

  • 3. General information and mandatory information

    Data protection

    The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.

    Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.

    We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.

    Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)

    The data processing controller on this website is:

    GEA - German-English Association
    c/o Harald Cramer
    Filchnerstr. 46
    81476 München

    Phone: +49 89 7499 5337
    E-mail: info@gea-muc.de

    The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

    Storage duration

    Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g. tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

    General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website

    If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1) (b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1) (c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

    Recipients of personal data

    In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g. disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

    Revocation of your consent to the processing of data

    A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.

    Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

    IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF Art. 6(1) (E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO Art. 21(1) GDPR).

    IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO Art. 21(2) GDPR).

    Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency

    In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.

    Right to data portability

    You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.

    Information about, rectification and eradication of data

    Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

    Right to demand processing restrictions

    You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

    • In the event that you should dispute the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need some time to verify this claim. During the time that this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
    • If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.
    • If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.
    • If you have raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be weighed against each other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.

    If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – with the exception of their archiving – may be processed only subject to your consent or to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for important public interest reasons cited by the European Union or a member state of the EU.

    SSL and/or TLS encryption

    For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line of the browser switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the lock icon in the browser line.

    If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

    Rejection of unsolicited e-mails

    We herewith object to the use of contact information published in conjunction with the mandatory information to be provided in our Site Notice to send us promotional and information material that we have not expressly requested. The operators of this website and its pages reserve the express right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of promotional information, for instance via SPAM messages.

  • 4. Recording of data on this website

    Cookies

    Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.

    Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g. cookies for handling payment services).

    Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g. the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.

    Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of certain functions you want to use (e.g. for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g. cookies that provide measurable insights into the web audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of the consent obtained (Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG); this consent may be revoked at any time.

    You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited.

    Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

    Consent with Usercentrics

    This website uses the consent technology of Usercentrics to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or for the use of specific technologies, and to document the former in a data protection compliant manner. The party offering this technology is Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 München, Germany, website: https://usercentrics.com/ (hereinafter referred to as “Usercentrics”).

    Whenever you visit our website, the following personal data will be transferred to Usercentrics:

    • Your declaration(s) of consent or your revocation of your declaration(s) of consent
    • Your IP address
    • Information about your browser
    • Information about your device
    • The date and time you visited our website

    Moreover, Usercentrics shall store a cookie in your browser to be able to allocate your declaration(s) of consent or any revocations of the former. The data that are recorded in this manner shall be stored until you ask us to eradicate them, delete the Usercentrics cookie or until the purpose for archiving the data no longer exists. This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal retention periods.

    The Usercentrics banner on this website has been configured with the assistance of eRecht24. This can be identified by the eRecht24 logo. To display the eRecht24 logo in the banner, a connection to the image server of eRecht24 will be established. In conjunction with this, the IP address is also transferred; however, is only stored in anonymized form in the server logs. The image server of eRecht24 is located in Germany with a German provider. The banner as such is provided exclusively by Usercentrics.

    Usercentrics uses cookies to obtain the declarations of consent mandated by law. The legal basis for the use of specific technologies is Art. 6(1) (c) GDPR.

    Data processing

    We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

    Server log files

    The provider of this website and its pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser communicates to us automatically. The information comprises:

    • name of the requested web page or file,
    • time and date of request,
    • transmitted amount of data,
    • result whether request successful,
    • type and version of browser used,
    • operating system used,
    • referrer URL (previously visited page),
    • IP address of requesting user.

    Logfile information is saved for security purposes (e.g. abuse or fraud) for a maximum of 7 days and then anonymized. Afterwards these data are no longer assignable to any individual person. During the said 7 days, access to the non-anonymized data is only possible for the hosting provider.

    This data is not merged with other data sources.

    This data is recorded on the basis of Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the technically error free depiction and the optimization of the operator’s website. In order to achieve this, server log files must be recorded.

    Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax

    If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.

    These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1) (b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR) if it has been obtained; the consent can be revoked at any time.

    The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage lapses (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

  • 5. Analysis tools and advertising

    Matomo

    This website uses the open-source web analysis service Matomo.

    Through Matomo, we are able to collect and analyze data on the use of our website-by-website visitors. This enables us to find out, for instance, when which page views occurred and from which region they came. In addition, we collect various log files (e.g. IP address, referrer, browser, and operating system used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g. clicks, purchases, etc.).

    The use of this analysis tool is based on Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the analysis of user patterns, in order to optimize the operator’s web offerings and advertising. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

    IP anonymization

    For analysis with Matomo we use IP anonymization. Your IP address is shortened before the analysis, so that it is no longer clearly assignable to you.

    Analysis without cookies

    We have configured Matomo in such a way that Matomo will not store cookies in your browser.

    Hosting

    We host Matomo with the following third-party provider:

    Variomedia AG
    August-Bebel-Str. 68
    14482 Potsdam

    Data processing

    We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

  • 6. Plug-ins and Tools

    Google Fonts (local hosting)

    This website may use so-called Google Fonts provided by Google to ensure the uniform use of fonts on this site. These Google fonts are locally installed so that a connection to Google’s servers will not be established in conjunction with this application.

    For more information on Google Fonts, please follow this link: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and consult Google’s Data Privacy Declaration under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

    Font Awesome (local hosting)

    This website may use Font Awesome provided by Fonticons, Inc. (“Font Awesome”) to ensure the uniform use of fonts on this site. Font Awesome is locally installed so that a connection to Font Awesome’s servers will not be established in conjunction with this application.

    For more information on Font Awesome, please and consult the Data Privacy Declaration for Font Awesome under: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

    Mailing List

    This website uses the free e-mail service as an electronic club bulletin board and means of distributing the programme, news, and event changes to those members with e-mail addresses who wish to participate.

    That list is run by Groups.io, Inc., 3130 Alpine Rd #288-263, Portola Valley, CA 94028, United States of America (“Groups.io”). Their Terms Of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, GDPR Compliance, etc. can be found at https://groups.io/.

    For any questions it can be reached via Email: support@groups.io

    Subscription to the mailing list is voluntary and is done by the interested person via e-mail or directly on this website or on Groups.io's site, so is un-subscription. More information on the GEA Mailing List page. None of this data is stored on our or our hosting provider's server.

    Events Calendar

    This website uses the Google Calendar. It is offered by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, and their privacy policies apply (further information on https://policies.google.com/privacy).

    To publish an event, we will enter the data provided by the organizer of the event into the calendar. This event information will be stored on the servers of Google Calendar on our behalf. The operator of this website has no influence on this data transfer. You may review the company’s data protection policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

    The data recorded in this manner will be stored until the organizer asks us to delete them, or until the purpose of archiving the data no longer exists. This does not affect mandatory statutory provisions – in particular those governing retention periods.

    The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6(1) (f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in ensuring that appointments with event organizers can be scheduled as easily as possible. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

    Data transfer to the US is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://workspace.google.com/terms/dpa_terms.html and https://cloud.google.com/terms/sccs.

    The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

Based on the source eRecht24