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Data protection

Datenschutzerklärung

The responsible body in terms of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Bach in Weimar e.V.
Frauenplan 8
99423 Weimar
info@bachinweimar.de
www.bachinweimar.de

Responsible for content in accordance with § 55 para. 2 RStV:
Prof. Myriam Eichberger

Your rights as a data subject

You can exercise the following rights at any time using the contact details provided for our data protection officer:

  • Information about your data stored by us and how it is processed,
  • Correction of incorrect personal data,
  • Deletion of your data stored by us,
  • Restriction of data processing, provided that we are not yet permitted to delete your data due to legal obligations,
  • Objection to the processing of your data by us, and
  • Data portability, provided that you have consented to data processing or have concluded a contract with us.

If you have given us your consent, you can revoke it at any time with effect for the future.

You can contact the supervisory authority responsible for you at any time with a complaint. Your competent supervisory authority depends on the state in which you live, work, or where the alleged infringement occurred. A list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public sector) with addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html

Purposes of data processing by the responsible body and third parties

We process your personal data only for the purposes specified in this privacy policy. Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those specified. We will only disclose your personal data to third parties if:

  • You have given your express consent to do so,
  • the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you,
  • the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation,
  • the processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by the controller and there are no grounds for refusing to disclose your data.

Deletion or blocking of data

We adhere to the principles of data avoidance and data minimization. We therefore only store your personal data for as long as this is necessary to achieve the purposes stated here or as required by the various storage periods provided for by law. After the respective purpose has ceased to exist or these periods have expired, the corresponding data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Collection of general information when you visit our website

When you access our website, information of a general nature is automatically collected by means of a cookie. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet service provider, and similar information. This information does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your person.

This information is technically necessary in order to correctly deliver the content you have requested from websites and is mandatory when using the Internet. It is processed in particular for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring that the website connects without problems,
  • Ensuring smooth use of our website,
  • Evaluating system security and stability, and
  • For other administrative purposes.

The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest in the aforementioned purposes for data collection. We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your person. The recipients of the data are only the responsible body and, if applicable, contract processors.

Anonymous information of this kind may be statistically evaluated by us in order to optimize our website and the technology behind it.

Use of Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses "cookies" that enable an analysis of your use of the website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. IP anonymization is activated, so your IP address will be shortened by Google within the EU or the EEA.

Purpose of processing: Evaluation of the use of our website and improvement of our offer. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent). You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Use of Matomo

This website uses Matomo, a privacy-friendly open-source web analytics platform. The information collected by Matomo is stored exclusively on servers within the EU. Your IP address is stored anonymously; it cannot be traced back to individual users.

Purpose of processing: Analysis of user behavior to optimize the website. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

You can object to the collection of your data by Matomo at any time.

Use of the FundraisingBox

For online donations, we use the donation tool "FundraisingBox" from Wikando GmbH, Schießgrabenstraße 32, 86150 Augsburg, Germany. Personal data (e.g., name, address, email, payment details) is processed for the purpose of processing the donation.

FundraisingBox operates in compliance with the GDPR. Your data is transmitted in encrypted form and stored exclusively in data centers within Germany or the EU.

Purpose of processing: Processing of the donation, issuance of donation receipts if applicable. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (performance of a contract) and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent). Further information: https://www.fundraisingbox.com/datenschutz/

Cookies

Like many other websites, we also use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive. This automatically provides us with certain data such as your IP address, the browser you are using, your operating system, and your connection to the Internet.

Cookies cannot be used to start programs or transfer viruses to a computer. The information contained in cookies enables us to facilitate your navigation and ensure that our web pages are displayed correctly.

Under no circumstances will the data we collect be passed on to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent.

Of course, you can also view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are usually set to accept cookies. In general, you can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via your browser settings.

Contact form

If you contact us by email or using the contact form with any questions, you are giving us your voluntary consent to contact you. To do this, you must provide a valid email address. This will be used to assign your request and respond to it. Providing additional data is optional. The information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and for any follow-up questions. Once your request has been processed, your personal data will be automatically deleted.

Changes to our privacy policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g. when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.

Questions for the data protection officer

If you have any questions about data protection, please send us an email or contact the person responsible for data protection in our organization directly.

Translation Disclaimer

This website has been translated using DeepL for the convenience of non-German-speaking visitors. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, machine-generated translations are inherently imperfect. Translations are provided "as is" and without any warranty, express or implied, regarding their accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any purpose.

Please note: Only the original German version of this website is legally binding. In case of any discrepancies or misunderstandings, the German text shall prevail.