Data Privacy Protection (Privacy Policy)

 

 

General

The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy found below.

Data collection on our website

Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator's contact details can be found in the website's required legal notice.

How do we collect your data?

Some data are collected when you provide it to us. This could, for example, be data you enter on a contact form.

Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These data are primarily technical data such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page. These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of its collection at no charge. You also have the right to request that it be corrected, blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in the legal notice if you have further questions about the issue of privacy and data protection. You may also, of course, file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.

Analytics and third-party tools

When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your surfing behavior. This happens primarily using cookies and analytics. The analysis of your surfing behavior is usually anonymous, i.e. we will not be able to identify you from this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.

You can object to this analysis. We will inform you below about how to exercise your options in this regard.

 

2. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

If you use this website, various pieces of personal data will be collected. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g. via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.

Notice concerning the party responsible for this website

The party responsible for processing data on this website is:

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum - Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280
69120 Heidelberg
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 420
Email: kontakt@dkfz.de
Website: www.dkfz.de

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (names, email addresses, etc.).

Revocation of your consent to the processing of your data

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

Right to file complaints with regulatory authorities

If there has been a breach of data protection legislation, the person affected may file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities. The competent regulatory authority for matters related to data protection legislation is the data protection officer of the German state in which our company is headquartered. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you require the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.

SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon is displayed in your browser's address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.

Information, blocking, deletion

As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with information free of charge about any of your personal data that is stored as well as its origin, the recipient and the purpose for which it has been processed. You also have the right to have this data corrected, blocked or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in our legal notice if you have further questions on the topic of personal data.

Opposition to promotional emails

We hereby expressly prohibit the use of contact data published in the context of website legal notice requirements with regard to sending promotional and informational materials not expressly requested. The website operator reserves the right to take specific legal action if unsolicited advertising material, such as email spam, is received.

 

3. Data protection officer

Statutory data protection officer

We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.

Data protection officer 
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum - Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280 
69120 Heidelberg 
Tel. +49 (0)6221 420 
Email: datenschutz@dkfz.de

 

4. Data collection on our website

Cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed in or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user accesses a site, a cookie may be placed on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows for the clear identification of the browser for any subsequent visits to the Website.

We place cookies to ensure our site is user-friendly. Some elements of our website call for the browser to be identified even after switching pages.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data with the use of cookies is Article 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR (DSGVO).

3. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for the user. Some features of our Website cannot be used without the placement of cookies. For this, it is necessary for the browser to be recognized even after switching pages. 

We require cookies for the following applications:

(1) Website analysis

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our Website and its contents. These cookies enable us to learn how the site is used and to constantly optimize our service.

The analysis cookies can recognize an internet browser. However, user profiles are not associated with data of the bearer of the pseudonym without their express consent. In particular, IP addresses are anonymized immediately after they are collected, which makes it impossible to associate user profiles with IP addresses. Visitors to this Website may object to the collection and storage of these data at any time with effect for the future under the item “Web analytics by econda” below.

These purposes also include our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data as pursuant to Article 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage, options for objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted from the computer to our Website. Therefore, you as a user have full control of the placement of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Previously placed cookies can be deleted at any time. This can be also done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our Website, potentially not all features of the Website may be used fully.

5. Third party cookies

For the customization and optimization of this Website, anonymized data are collected and stored through the solutions and technologies of econda GmbH. For this purpose, third-party cookies of econda GmbH are used on our Website. For a detailed description, see above in the paragraph “Web analytics by econda” as well as the options for objection and removal on this page.

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Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device's memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies which are necessary to allow electronic communications or to provide certain functions you wish to use (such as the shopping cart) are stored pursuant to Art. 6 paragraph 1, letter f of DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure an optimized service provided free of technical errors. If other cookies (such as those used to analyze your surfing behavior) are also stored, they will be treated separately in this privacy policy.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files". These are:

  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

These data will not be combined with data from other sources.

The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for measures preliminary to a contract.

Processing of data (customer and contract data)

We collect, process, and use personal data only insofar as it is necessary to establish, or modify legal relationships with us (master data). This is done based on Art. 6 (1) (b) DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for measures preliminary to a contract. We collect, process and use your personal data when accessing our website (usage data) only to the extent required to enable you to access our service or to bill you for the same.

Collected customer data shall be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

Data transferred when signing up for services and digital content

We transmit personally identifiable data to third parties only to the extent required to fulfill the terms of your contract with us, for example, to banks entrusted to process your payments.

Your data will not be transmitted for any other purpose unless you have given your express permission to do so. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties for advertising purposes without your express consent.

The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for measures preliminary to a contract.

 

5. Social media

Share plugins

Our website uses a Twitter plugin to share content in the social media Twitter

Twitter plugin

Functions of the Twitter service have been integrated into our website and app. These features are offered by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. When you use Twitter and the “Retweet” function, the websites you visit are connected to your Twitter account and made known to other users. In doing so, data will also be transferred to Twitter. We would like to point out that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how it will be used by Twitter. For more information on Twitter's privacy policy, please go to https://twitter.com/privacy.

Your privacy preferences with Twitter can be modified in your account settings at https://twitter.com/account/settings.

Other

Our website does not use any other plugins for sharing content in social media such as Facebook, Google+, Xing or similar.

The content sharing buttons at the bottom of each page are external links. Without clicking on these links, it is not possible for social media providers to collect your personal data.

Note: If you use these buttons (external links), you will be directed to pages of the respective provider and therefore the data protection regulations of this provider apply.

 

6. Analytics and advertising

Web analytics by Econda​

For the customization and optimization of this Website, anonymized data are collected and stored through the solutions and technologies of econda GmbH, and these data form the basis of user profiles using pseudonyms. Cookies that recognize an internet browser may also be used for this purpose. However, user profiles are not associated with data of the bearer of the pseudonym without their express consent. In particular, IP addresses are anonymized immediately after they are collected, which makes it impossible to associate user profiles with IP addresses. The pseudonymized data are used in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 (3) German Telemedia Act (TMG). Visitors to this Website may object to the collection and storage of these data at any time with effect for the future by clicking here . The revocation only applies to the device and the web browser from which the data have been collected; if necessary, please repeat this procedure on all other devices. If you delete the opt-out cookie, further inquiries will be submitted to econda.

Third party cookies

For the customization and optimization of this Website, anonymized data are collected and stored through the solutions and technologies of econda GmbH. For this purpose, third-party cookies of econda GmbH are used on our Website. For a detailed description, see above in the paragraph “Web analytics by econda” as well as the options for objection and removal on this page.

Our website does not use any other analysis services or programs (such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Matomo (Piwik)).

 

7. Newsletter & email-contact

Newsletter data

If you would like to receive our newsletter, we require a valid email address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address and that you agree to receive this newsletter. No additional data is collected or is only collected on a voluntary basis. We only use this data to send the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

We will, therefore, process any data you enter onto the contact form only with your consent per Art. 6 (1) (a) DSGVO. You can revoke consent to the storage of your data and email address as well as their use for sending the newsletter at any time, e.g. through the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be used to distribute the newsletter until you cancel your subscription when said data will be deleted. Data we have stored for other purposes (e.g. email addresses for the members area) remain unaffected.

Email contact data

Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted by email will be stored.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

 

8. Plugins and tools

YouTube

Our website uses plugins from YouTube, which is operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.

If you visit one of our pages featuring a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. Here the YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited.

If you're logged in to your YouTube account, YouTube allows you to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

YouTube is used to help make our website appealing. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.

Further information about handling user data, can be found in the data protection declaration of YouTube under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

Web Fonts

This site does not use so-called web fonts for the uniform display of fonts.

Google Maps

This page does not use an API for the Google Maps map service.