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Privacy Policy

General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Designation of the Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

VIDACTA Bildungsgruppe GmbH
Dr. Holger Korte
Gladbecker Straße 431-435
45329 Essen

The responsible entity decides alone or together with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, contact data, etc.).

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Certain data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your already given consent at any time. A simple informal notification by email is sufficient for the revocation. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Complain to the Competent Supervisory Authority

As an affected person, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in case of a data protection violation. The competent supervisory authority for data protection issues is the data protection officer of the federal state in which our company is headquartered. The following link provides a list of data protection officers and their contact details: List of Data Protection Officers.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to have data that we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically handed over to you or to a third party. The provision is made in a machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.

Right to Information, Correction, Blocking, Deletion

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to free information about your stored personal data, their origin, their recipients, and the purpose of the data processing and, if applicable, a right to correction, blocking, or deletion of this data at any time. For this purpose, as well as for further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint.

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content that you send to us as the site operator, our website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” address line of your browser and the lock symbol in the browser line.

Server Log Files

The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

Visited page on our domain

Date and time of the server request

Browser type and version

Operating system used

Referrer URL

Hostname of the accessing computer

IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

Contact Form

Data transmitted via the contact form, including your contact details, will be stored in order to process your request or to be available for follow-up questions. This data will not be passed on without your consent.

The processing of the data entered into the contact form takes place exclusively based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time. For the revocation, a simple informal notification by email is sufficient. The legality of the data processing operations carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Data transmitted via the contact form will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory statutory provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. These are small text files that your web browser stores on your device. Cookies help us make our offer more user-friendly, effective, and secure.

Some cookies are “session cookies.” Such cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your browser session. On the other hand, other cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself. These cookies help us recognize you when you return to our website.

With a modern web browser, you can monitor, restrict, or prevent the setting of cookies. Many web browsers can be configured to delete cookies automatically when the program is closed. The deactivation of cookies may result in a limited functionality of our website.

The setting of cookies, which are necessary for electronic communication processes or the provision of certain functions you desire (e.g., shopping cart), is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. As the operator of this website, we have a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and smooth provision of our services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g., for analysis functions) are set, these are treated separately in this privacy policy.

YouTube Videos

Type and Scope of Processing

We have integrated YouTube Video on our website. YouTube Video is a component of the video platform of YouTube LLC, where users can upload content, share it over the Internet, and receive detailed statistics. YouTube Video enables us to integrate content from the platform into our website.

YouTube Video uses cookies and other browser technologies to analyze user behavior, recognize users, and create user profiles. This information is used, among other things, to analyze the activity of the watched content and create reports. If a user is registered with YouTube LLC, YouTube Video can assign the watched videos to the profile.

When you access this content, you connect to servers of YouTube LLC Google Ireland Limited Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland, whereby your IP address and possibly browser data such as your user agent are transmitted.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of the service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

We intend to transfer personal data to third countries outside the European Economic Area, especially the USA. In cases where there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission (e.g., in the USA), we have agreed with the recipients of the data on other appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 ff. GDPR. These are – unless otherwise stated – standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission according to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021. You can view a copy of these standard contractual clauses at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32021D0914&from=DE.

Additionally, we obtain your consent according to Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR before such a third-country transfer, which you provide through consent in the Consent Manager (or other forms, registrations, etc.). We point out that there may be unknown risks in detail for third-country transfers (e.g., data processing by security authorities of the third country, the exact scope and consequences of which we do not know, on which we have no influence, and of which you may not become aware).

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by YouTube LLC. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for YouTube Video: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Analytics

Type and Scope of Processing

We use Google Analytics from Google Ireland Limited Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland as an analysis service for the statistical evaluation of our online offer. This includes, for example, the number of visits to our online offer, visited sub-pages, and the duration of visits. Google Analytics uses cookies and other browser technologies to analyze user behavior and recognize users. This information is used, among other things, to compile reports on website activity.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of Google Analytics is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

We intend to transfer personal data to third countries outside the European Economic Area, especially the USA. In cases where there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission (e.g., in the USA), we have agreed with the recipients of the data on other appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 ff. GDPR. These are – unless otherwise stated – standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission according to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021. You can view a copy of these standard contractual clauses at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32021D0914&from=DE.

Additionally, we obtain your consent according to Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR before such a third-country transfer, which you provide through consent in the Consent Manager (or other forms, registrations, etc.). We point out that there may be unknown risks in detail for third-country transfers (e.g., data processing by security authorities of the third country, the exact scope and consequences of which we do not know, on which we have no influence, and of which you may not become aware).

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Maps

Type and Scope of Processing

We use the Google Maps map service to create directions. Google Maps is a service of Google Ireland Limited, which displays a map on our website. When you access these contents on our website, you connect to servers of Google Ireland Limited Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland, whereby your IP address and possibly browser data such as your user agent are transmitted. These data are processed exclusively for the purposes mentioned above and to maintain the security and functionality of Google Maps.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of Google Maps is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

We intend to transfer personal data to third countries outside the European Economic Area, especially the USA. In cases where there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission (e.g., in the USA), we have agreed with the recipients of the data on other appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 ff. GDPR. These are – unless otherwise stated – standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission according to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021. You can view a copy of these standard contractual clauses at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32021D0914&from=DE.

Additionally, we obtain your consent according to Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR before such a third-country transfer, which you provide through consent in the Consent Manager (or other forms, registrations, etc.). We point out that there may be unknown risks in detail for third-country transfers (e.g., data processing by security authorities of the third country, the exact scope and consequences of which we do not know, on which we have no influence, and of which you may not become aware).

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Tag Manager

Type and Scope of Processing

We use the Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland. The Google Tag Manager is used to manage website tags via an interface and allows us to control the precise integration of services on our website.

This enables us to flexibly integrate additional services to evaluate user access to our website.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

We intend to transfer personal data to third countries outside the European Economic Area, especially the USA. In cases where there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission (e.g., in the USA), we have agreed with the recipients of the data on other appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 ff. GDPR. These are – unless otherwise stated – standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission according to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021. You can view a copy of these standard contractual clauses at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32021D0914&from=DE.

Additionally, we obtain your consent according to Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR before such a third-country transfer, which you provide through consent in the Consent Manager (or other forms, registrations, etc.). We point out that there may be unknown risks in detail for third-country transfers (e.g., data processing by security authorities of the third country, the exact scope and consequences of which we do not know, on which we have no influence, and of which you may not become aware).

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for Google Tag Manager: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/tag-manager/use-policy/.

Usercentrics

Type and Scope of Processing

We have integrated Usercentrics on our website. Usercentrics is a consent solution from Usercentrics GmbH Rosental 4 80331 Munich Germany, which can be used to obtain and document consent for the storage of cookies. Usercentrics uses cookies or other web technologies to recognize users and store the consent given or revoked.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of the service is based on the legally required consent to the use of cookies according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by Usercentrics GmbH. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for Usercentrics: https://usercentrics.com/privacy-policy/.

Google Ads

Type and Scope of Processing

We have integrated Google Ads on our website. Google Ads is a service from Google Ireland Limited to display targeted advertisements to users. Google Ads uses cookies and other browser technologies to analyze user behavior and recognize users.

Google Ads collects information about visitor behavior on various websites. This information is used to optimize the relevance of advertisements. Additionally, Google Ads delivers targeted advertisements based on behavioral profiles and geographic locations. Your IP address and other identification features such as your user agent are transmitted to the provider.

If you are registered with a Google Ireland Limited service, Google Ads can assign the visit to your account. Even if you are not registered with Google Ireland Limited or logged in, it is possible that the provider may find out and store your IP address and other identification features.

The transfer of your data is made in this case to the operator of Google Ads, Google Ireland Limited Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of Google Ads is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

We intend to transfer personal data to third countries outside the European Economic Area, especially the USA. In cases where there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission (e.g., in the USA), we have agreed with the recipients of the data on other appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 ff. GDPR. These are – unless otherwise stated – standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission according to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021. You can view a copy of these standard contractual clauses at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32021D0914&from=DE.

Additionally, we obtain your consent according to Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR before such a third-country transfer, which you provide through consent in the Consent Manager (or other forms, registrations, etc.). We point out that there may be unknown risks in detail for third-country transfers (e.g., data processing by security authorities of the third country, the exact scope and consequences of which we do not know, on which we have no influence, and of which you may not become aware).

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Web Fonts

Type and Scope of Processing

We use Google Fonts from Google Ireland Limited Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland as a service to provide fonts for our online offer. To retrieve these fonts, you establish a connection to the servers of Google Ireland Limited, whereby your IP address is transmitted.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of Google Fonts is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

We intend to transfer personal data to third countries outside the European Economic Area, especially the USA. In cases where there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission (e.g., in the USA), we have agreed with the recipients of the data on other appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 ff. GDPR. These are – unless otherwise stated – standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission according to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021. You can view a copy of these standard contractual clauses at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32021D0914&from=DE.

Additionally, we obtain your consent according to Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR before such a third-country transfer, which you provide through consent in the Consent Manager (or other forms, registrations, etc.). We point out that there may be unknown risks in detail for third-country transfers (e.g., data processing by security authorities of the third country, the exact scope and consequences of which we do not know, on which we have no influence, and of which you may not become aware).

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for Google Fonts: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Heyflow

We use interactive request forms, known as “Flows.” These Flows are used for processing applicant data. To create and operate the Flows, we use the services of Heyflow GmbH, Jungfernstieg 49, 20354 Hamburg, Germany (“Heyflow”). Heyflow processes the personal data collected through the Flows exclusively on our behalf and according to our instructions, based on a data processing agreement. Heyflow uses the server hosting service “Google Cloud Platform” from Google LLC and the cloud computing service “Amazon Web Services” (“AWS”) from Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL.

The Heyflow services, including the personal data collected through Flows, are hosted and processed exclusively on servers within the EU. Heyflow enables us, through technical interfaces, to integrate various third-party applications and tools into Flows and link Flows with various third-party applications and tools.

More details about data processing via Heyflow can be found at https://heyflow.app/en/privacy.

Adobe Typekit

Type and Scope of Processing

We use Adobe Typekit from Adobe Inc. San Jose California US as a service to provide fonts for our online offer. To retrieve these fonts, you establish a connection to the servers of Adobe Inc., whereby your IP address is transmitted.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The use of Adobe Typekit is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

We intend to transfer personal data to third countries outside the European Economic Area, especially the USA. In cases where there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission (e.g., in the USA), we have agreed with the recipients of the data on other appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 ff. GDPR. These are – unless otherwise stated – standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission according to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021. You can view a copy of these standard contractual clauses at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32021D0914&from=DE.

Additionally, we obtain your consent according to Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR before such a third-country transfer, which you provide through consent in the Consent Manager (or other forms, registrations, etc.). We point out that there may be unknown risks in detail for third-country transfers (e.g., data processing by security authorities of the third country, the exact scope and consequences of which we do not know, on which we have no influence, and of which you may not become aware).

Storage Duration

The specific storage duration of the processed data is not influenced by us but is determined by Adobe Inc. For further information, please refer to the privacy policy for Adobe Typekit: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html.

Source: Privacy Configurator from Mein Datenschutzbeauftragter.