Data protection
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH attaches great importance to responsible and transparent management of personal data.
Information on the collection of personal data
General
GIZ processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, BDSG). Personal data are, for example, name, address, email addresses and user behaviour.
Data controller and data protection officer
Please contact GIZ’s data protection officer if you have questions specifically about how your data are protected datenschutzbeauftragter@giz.de
GIZ only processes personal data to the extent necessary. Which data is required and processed for which purpose and on what basis is largely determined by the type of service you use or the purpose for which the data is required.
Collection of personal data when visiting our website When visiting the website, the browser used automatically transmits data that is saved in a log file. GIZ itself processes only the data that is technically required in order to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security.
Each time the website is accessed, the data stored includes, but is not limited to, the page that is viewed, the IP address of the accessing device, the page from which the user was redirected, as well as the date and time of access.
Processing of personal data when contacting us
When users contact us, the data provided is processed in order to be able to respond to the enquiry. Contact options are available per email or letter.
Duration of data retention
User data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.
NOTES REGARDING OBJECTION
For this purpose, a cookie is stored on the device, preventing user data from being collected when the user visits this website. In order for the objection to take effect, the cookie must be stored on every device used. As the cookie is stored in specific browsers (internet programs), the cookie must be stored in every browser if several browsers are used on one device (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox). Please also note that, if you delete all cookies, the objection cookie will also be deleted and will need to be stored again.
REFERENCE TO USER RIGHTS
You are entitled to:
- object to data processing
- enquire about your personal data and its processing
- have this corrected if necessary, or to request restriction of processing or the erasure of the data
