Privacy policy

WZLforum gGmbH is aware that the protection of your privacy when using our websites is an important concern. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. That is why we want you to know when we store which data and how we use it. We would therefore like to inform you about our data protection measures with this privacy policy.

Data collection

In principle, you can use our online presentation without disclosing your personal data. When you visit our website, data is stored on our servers for security purposes, such as the name of your Internet service provider, the website from which you visit us, the websites you visit on our site and your IP address. This data may allow you to be identified, but it is not used for personal purposes. They may be analyzed for statistical purposes, but the individual user remains anonymous. Where data is passed on to external service providers, we have taken technical and organizational measures to ensure that data protection regulations are observed.

Collection and processing of personal data

Personal data is only collected if you provide it to us voluntarily, e.g. as part of a registration, by filling out forms or sending e-mails, as part of an order for products or services, inquiries or requests for material.

The database and its contents remain with our company and our provider. Your personal data will not be made available to third parties in any form by us or by persons commissioned by us, unless we have your consent or an official order to do so.

Intended use

We will only use the personal data collected from you to provide you with the requested information or for other purposes for which you have given your consent, unless otherwise required by law.

Right of access and rectification

You have the right to check and correct all personal data stored by us if you believe it is out of date or incorrect. All you need to do is send an e-mail to the e-mail address given in the legal notice or to the data protection officer (see below for address and e-mail address).

Right of revocation

You are entitled to revoke your consent to the use of personal data at any time with effect for the future. All you need to do is send an e-mail to the e-mail address given in the legal notice.

Storage of data (data retention)

We store personal data for as long as is necessary to provide a service that you have requested or for which you have given your consent, unless otherwise required by law, for example in the case of ongoing legal proceedings.

Use of cookies

So-called cookies are used in some areas of the website in order to provide you with a more personalized service. Cookies are identifiers that a web server can send to your computer to identify it for the duration of your visit. Most browsers are set to accept cookies automatically. However, you can also deactivate the storage of cookies or set your browser so that it informs you about the placement of cookies.

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Reach measurement with Matomo

As part of Matomo’s reach analysis, the following data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR) GDPR), the following data is processed: the browser type and version you use, the operating system you use, your country of origin, the date and time of the server request, the number of visits, the time you spend on the website and the external links you click on. The IP address of users is anonymized before it is saved.
Matomo uses cookies that are stored on the user’s computer and that enable an analysis of the use of our online offer by users. Pseudonymous user profiles can be created from the processed data. The cookies have a storage period of one week. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is only stored on our server and is not passed on to third parties.
users can object to the anonymized data collection by the Matomo program at any time with effect for the future by clicking on the link below. In this case, a so-called opt-out cookie is stored in their browser, which means that Matomo no longer collects any session data. However, if users delete their cookies, this means that the opt-out cookie is also deleted and must therefore be reactivated by the users.
The logs with the user data are deleted after 6 months at the latest.

Security

WZLforum gGmbH uses technical and organizational security measures to protect the data you provide against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorized persons. If personal data is collected and processed, the information is transmitted in unencrypted form. Our security measures are continuously revised in line with technological developments.

Contact us

If you have any problems, questions or suggestions, please contact WZLforum gGmbH. The constant development of the Internet makes it necessary to adapt our data protection declaration from time to time. We reserve the right to make corresponding changes at any time.