1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the privacy policy listed below this text.

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Information on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in two ways:

Firstly, when you provide it to us (e.g. data entered into a contact formor via mail).

Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when visiting the website through our IT systems. These are mainly technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter the website.

What do we use your data for?

Some data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to obtain information free of charge about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke it at any time for the future. You also have the right to request restriction of processing under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider: Strato

The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin (“Strato”). When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files including your IP addresses.

More information can be found in Strato’s privacy policy:

https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/

The use of Strato is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in reliable website presentation). If consent has been requested, processing is based exclusively on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for, as well as how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. communication via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

Information on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

AKWATECH (project)

Bachstraße 22

07743 Jena

016091388526

Email: press@akwatech.org

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Storage Period

Unless a more specific storage period is stated, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations apply (e.g. tax or commercial law requirements).

Legal Bases for Data Processing

Consent: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR

Contract performance: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR

Legal obligation: Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR

Legitimate interest: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR

Special categories: Art. 9 GDPR

Third-country transfers (with consent): Art. 49 GDPR

Cookies/device access: § 25 TDDDG

Consent can be revoked at any time.

Recipients of Personal Data

We cooperate with external parties where necessary. Personal data is only shared if:

- required for contract fulfillment

- legally required

- based on legitimate interest

- or another legal basis applies

Data processors are engaged only on the basis of valid contracts.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time. The legality of data processing prior to withdrawal remains unaffected.

Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

If processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

If your data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time. After objection, your data will no longer be used for marketing purposes.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in your country of residence, workplace, or place of alleged infringement.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller where technically feasible.

Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure

You have the right to:

- obtain information about your stored data

- request correction

- request deletion

Right to Restriction of Processing

You may request restriction of processing if:

- you contest the accuracy of your data

- processing is unlawful

- data is no longer needed but required for legal claims

- you have objected under Art. 21 GDPR

Restricted data may only be processed under specific conditions.

SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security and protection of data transmission. You can recognize an encrypted connection by “https://” and the lock symbol in your browser.

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