Privacy policy | Forum für Verantwortung

Explanation of terms

To make the privacy policy easier to understand, we will first explain some important terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Personal data is any information that can be used to identify a person. Identification can be direct or indirect via various characteristics. Typical examples of direct personal data are name, address, email addresses, telephone number, location data and date of birth. Typical examples of indirect personal data are IP addresses or user data stored in server log files.

Data subject is an identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed.

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of restricting its future processing.

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.

Controller means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller(s).

Recipient:in is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

We would like to point this out:

that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) may have security gaps and that complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible,

that your browser transmits your IP address when you visit our website. The IP address is required to uniquely identify the device you are using for data transfer.

Person responsible

This privacy policy applies to processing by:

Forum for Responsibility
Am alten Berg 25
64342 Seeheim-Jugenheim
Phone: +49681 / 5880188-0
Fax: +49681 / 5880188-88
Mail:
legally represented by Thomas Fell, Anne Wiegandt and Jürgen Kerwer

Cookies

The Forum für Verantwortung website does NOT use cookies.

Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for 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 enables the websites and servers visited to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

Cookies can be used to optimize the information and offers on our website for the benefit of users. As already mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, users of a website that uses cookies do not have to re-enter their access data each time they visit the website because this is done by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

We also do NOT use tracking cookies. Tracking cookies show, among other things, which pages you have already visited and are used for statistical purposes (evaluation and improvement of our website).

Server log files

When you visit our website www. forum-fuer-verantwortung.de, the provider of the pages automatically and temporarily collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us and stores until automatic deletion. These are

IP address of the requesting computer,
Browser type and browser version,
operating system used,
Name and URL of the retrieved file,
Referrer URL (website from which access is made),
Host name of the accessing computer (name of your access provider),
Date and time of the server request.

This data cannot be assigned to specific persons. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use.

Processing is carried out for the following purposes:

Connection setup,
Stable and convenient use,
Evaluation of system security,
Administration of our website.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f GDPR. The operation of a website is a legitimate interest.

Contact form

Insofar as direct personal data, such as name, address, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers etc. are collected on our pages in contact forms, this is always done on a voluntary basis as far as possible. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent and will be deleted after your inquiry has been dealt with.

The processing is carried out for the purpose of establishing contact and transmitting a declaration.

The legal basis is your voluntarily given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Transfer of data to a third country

We do not intend to transfer your direct personal data, such as name, address, e-mail addresses, telephone number, date of birth, etc. to a third country. When using the Internet, however, technical data such as IP addresses or other technical user data (e.g. cookies) are also transmitted.

If tools/plugins are used on our website, indirect personal data may be transferred to the USA. This transfer takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f). In order to ensure an adequate level of data protection for data transfer to the USA, we have concluded EU standard contractual clauses with the service providers as far as possible.

Rights of data subjects

a) Right to confirmation

Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

b) Right to information

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to obtain from the controller free information about the personal data stored about him/her and a copy of this information at any time. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

the purposes of processing,
the categories of personal data that are processed,
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations,
where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period,
the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller(s) or a right to object to such processing,
the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority,
if the personal data are not collected from the data subject, all available information about the origin of the data,
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
Furthermore, the data subject has a right to information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of access, he or she may, at any time, contact the data protection coordinator of the controller.

c) Right to rectification

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to demand the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall also have the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary

The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
The personal data was processed unlawfully.
The deletion of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 para. 1 GDPR.

If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Forum für Verantwortung, he or she may, at any time, contact the data protection coordinator of the controller. The Data Protection Coordinator of Forum für Verantwortung shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

If the personal data have been made public by Forum für Verantwortung and if our foundation is obliged to erase the personal data as controller pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, Forum für Verantwortung shall, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. The Data Protection Coordinator of Forum für Verantwortung will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.

e) Right to restriction of processing

Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by Forum für Verantwortung, he or she may at any time contact the data protection coordinator of the controller. The Data Protection Coordinator of Forum für Verantwortung will arrange the restriction of the processing.

f) Right to data portability

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to receive the personal data concerning them, which have been provided by the data subject to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she also has the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 (1) GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact the Data Protection Coordinator of Forum für Verantwortung.

g) Right to object

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

Forum für Verantwortung shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

If Forum für Verantwortung processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to the Forum für Verantwortung to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the Forum für Verantwortung will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her by Forum für Verantwortung for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Forum für Verantwortung. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated decisions in individual cases including profiling

Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, the Forum für Verantwortung shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, he or she may, at any time, contact the Data Protection Coordinator of Forum für Verantwortung.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of social media icons

The controller has social media icons from Facebook and Instagram on this website. When using the icons, there is no automatic transfer of personal data. In order to prevent automated data transmission to the above-mentioned social media channels, this offer is made via an internet link.

A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that generally enables users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or enable the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos and network via friend requests, among other things.

Legal basis of the processing

Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves our company as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose.

If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR.

In rare cases, the processing of personal data may become necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his/her name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. The processing would then be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR.

Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller(s) (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

Legitimate interests in the processing pursued by the controller or a third party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and our curators.

Duration for which the personal data is stored

The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After this period has expired, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required for contract fulfillment or contract initiation.

Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data

Necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of non-provision

We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual regulations (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded for a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and what the consequences would be if the personal data were not provided.

Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

Right of appeal

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your place of residence (Art. 77 GDPR).

In Saarland: Independent Data Protection Center Saarland, Fritz-Dobisch-Straße 12, 66111 Saarbrücken, Tel. 0681 947810.

Processing for other purposes

Further processing for purposes other than those for which the personal data was collected will not take place. Should this become necessary, we will provide you with information about this other purpose and all other relevant information prior to this further processing.

Data security

We use the SSL procedure (Secure Socket Layer) on our website. Data transmission is encrypted with 256-bit encryption if your browser supports this. Otherwise, 128-bit encryption is used. You can recognize the encrypted transmission by the lock symbol in your browser. In addition, we have taken technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data on an ongoing basis.

Data protection information on the use of our social media channels

Facebook

This privacy policy applies to the Facebook page of Forum für Verantwortung (hereinafter referred to as “FFV”).

This can be reached at https://www.facebook.com/forum.fuer.verantwortung/

The FFV Facebook page is operated by FFV on the technical platform of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: “Meta”).

Data processing by FFV

As soon as you are registered on Facebook, you can send us a message using the “Message” function. These messages are not visible to other Facebook users. If your message contains personal data, we will only use it for the purpose of answering your question. The legal basis is Art. lit. f GDPR (balancing of interests)

We will delete your request immediately after answering your question or message, unless there is another reason or a legal obligation to keep your message. Please refer to our privacy policy for your further rights. There you will find ways in which you can contact us regarding data protection issues.

FFV uses the statistical information about the use of the FFV Facebook page provided to us by Meta via the “Facebook Insights” function. As soon as you visit our Facebook page, data relating to your visit, which may also include personal data, is sent to Facebook and processed by Facebook.

FFV and Facebook are therefore responsible for the joint processing of the data. This joint processing is supplemented by a “Joint Controller Agreement”. You can view this at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum

FFV has no further influence on the processing of personal data by Facebook. We would like to point out that you use the FFV Facebook page and its functions at your own risk.

Processing of the data by Facebook

When you visit the FFV Facebook page, Facebook collects details such as your IP address and other information that is forwarded to Facebook via cookies on your end device.

Facebook uses this information, among other things, to provide FFV with statistical information about the reach of the FFV Facebook page. Further information on this can be found at: https://de-de.facebook.com/help/pages/insights.

You can find Facebook’s cookie policy at: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.

The data collected is processed by Facebook and transferred to countries outside the European Union. If you require further information on this, you can find it at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

To contact Facebook’s data protection officer, you can use the online contact form provided for this purpose at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970.

Instagram

For the processing of your personal data within the meaning of the GDPR, the controller is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: “Meta”)

To assert your rights as a data subject, please contact Instagram. If you still need help, please feel free to contact us at any time.

You can reach Instagram’s data protection officer via the following contact form: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970.

Status of the privacy policy

This privacy policy is valid as of February 22, 2022 and is subject to change if the content of our website changes, legal regulations change or official requirements have to be implemented.