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Data protection declaration

1. Content of the Online Offer

The author does not guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, or quality of the information provided. The author is not liable for any material or immaterial damages resulting from the use or non-use of the information, or from the use of incorrect or incomplete information, unless it can be demonstrated that the author acted with intent or gross negligence. All offers are subject to change and are non-binding. The author explicitly reserves the right to modify, add to, or remove parts of the pages or the entire content without prior notice, or to temporarily or permanently cease publication.

 

2. References and Links

The author is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked or referred to from their pages, unless the author is fully aware of illegal content and has the ability to prevent visitors from accessing those pages. At the time the links were created, the author affirms that no illegal content was identifiable on the linked pages. The author has no control over the current or future design, content, or authorship of the linked pages. Therefore, the author explicitly distances themselves from all content on linked pages that has changed since the link was established. This disclaimer applies to all links and references on the author's website, as well as third-party entries in guest books, discussion forums, link directories, mailing lists, and any other databases where external users have the ability to post content. The provider of the linked site is solely responsible for any illegal, incorrect, or incomplete content, and for any damage arising from the use or non-use of information provided in this way, not the individual who simply refers to the respective publication via links.

In its judgment of 12 May 1998, the Hamburg District Court determined that individuals who place links on their websites may be held liable for the content of the linked pages. This liability can only be avoided by explicitly distancing oneself from the linked content.

The following applies to all links on this website: The author hereby explicitly distances themselves from all content on the linked pages and does not endorse or adopt this content as their own.

 

3. Copyright and Trademark Law

The author strives to respect copyright laws by ensuring that all images, graphics, audio files, video sequences, and texts used in publications either comply with existing copyrights, are self-produced, or are sourced from license-free materials. All trademarks and logos referenced within the online content that may be protected by third parties are fully subject to the applicable trademark laws and the ownership rights of their respective registered owners. The mere mention of a trademark does not imply the absence of third-party rights. The copyright for original works created by the author remains exclusively with the author. Reproduction or distribution of such images, graphics, audio files, video sequences, or texts in any electronic or printed form is strictly prohibited without the author's explicit permission.

 

4. Data Protection Declaration

The following data protection information applies to this website. If offers from third parties can be accessed from our offer via references (hyperlinks), our data protection information does not apply to these linked offers.

The company specified in the imprint is responsible for the processing of your personal data in accordance with data protection regulations.

For any inquiries regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer, Prof. Dr. Sonja Keppler, at datenschutz@allensbach-hochschule.de.



Processing of Personal Data

Personal data is processed through the following website functions:

  • Contact forms - for correspondence and requesting information materials
  • Online application portal - for submitting applications
  • Newsletter subscription - to receive updates and communications
  • Press mailing list - for inclusion in our press distribution
  • Registration forms - for enrollment in study programs and events
  • Web analytics services - to analyze website usage (see below).
  • Social media plugins - for interaction with social media platforms (see below).
  • Google Maps integration - for displaying interactive maps (see below).
  • Cookies - for website functionality and user experience (see below).

To enable access to our web pages, usage data-such as IP address, time of access, accessed files, data volume transferred, and other relevant information-is automatically recorded on our web server. This data is stored to ensure IT security and to protect our systems.

All personal data is processed solely for the purpose for which you have provided it to us. Any further processing will only be carried out in compliance with legal requirements, such as in cases of subcontractor engagement, transmission of data to government authorities, or disclosure to third parties.

Your data will be deleted once the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled or completed, provided that no legal obligations or entitlements require its continued storage.

 

Login Area

Our website contains links that allow you to log in to the online campus and the online application portal. Both links direct you to a system operated by a third-party provider, with whom we have a data processing agreement in place.

 

Consent

Any processing of your personal data beyond the scope of this privacy notice will only occur with your explicit consent. You have the option to provide such consent directly on our website. Further details regarding the processing of your data will be made available during the consent process.

 

Cookies

We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your computer's hard drive via your browser. They help manage your internet connection during your visit and improve your browsing experience.

Some browsers already allow cookies in their default settings. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings accordingly. Please refer to your browser manufacturer's instructions for guidance. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain parts of our website.

 

 

Usage Analysis on Our Website

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google").

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of this website. This data is typically transferred to and stored on a Google server in the United States. However, this website utilizes Google Analytics with the _anonymizeIp() extension, which ensures that IP addresses are truncated within European Union member states or other signatories of the European Economic Area Agreement. This process prevents direct personal identification. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the United States and then shortened there.

On behalf of this website's operator, Google processes this information to analyze website usage, generate reports on website activity, and provide additional services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser through Google Analytics is not combined with other Google data.

You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that doing so may limit the functionality of this website.

Additionally, you can prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by cookies related to your use of this website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Google Analytics Opt-Out.

Google Analytics is used in compliance with the requirements agreed upon between the German data protection authorities and Google.

Information from the third-party provider:

Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, Fax: +353 (1) 436 1001.

Terms of service: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html

Privacy Overview: http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html

Privacy Policy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

 

Google Maps

This website uses Google Maps to display maps and provide directions. Google Maps is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. If you interact with advanced Google Maps features-such as clicking on the displayed map-you will be using a Google service that is beyond our control. In such cases, Google's terms and conditions, as well as its privacy policies, will apply.

For more information, please refer to:

  • Google Terms of Service
  • Additional Terms of Use for Google Maps/Google Earth
  • Legal Information for Google Maps/Google Earth

You can find more information on these topics on Google's website at www.google.de.

For details about the data collected, its purpose, and how Google processes it, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.

 

Tracking

Firstlead GmbH / ADCELL partner programme:

This website uses tracking cookies from Firstlead GmbH, operating under the brand ADCELL (www.adcell.de). When a visitor clicks on an advertisement containing a partner link, a cookie is set. These cookies allow Firstlead GmbH / ADCELL to track the origin of orders.

In addition to cookies, Firstlead GmbH / ADCELL uses tracking pixels, which help analyze visitor traffic on the website. The information collected through cookies and tracking pixels-including IP addresses and advertising format delivery details-is transmitted to and stored on a Firstlead GmbH / ADCELL server. This enables the identification of partner link interactions on this website.

Under certain circumstances, Firstlead GmbH / ADCELL may share anonymized data with contractual partners. However, data such as IP addresses are not combined with other stored information.

You have the option to disable tracking by ADCELL at https://www.adcell.de/datenschutz.

This page provides further details about ADCELL tracking and allows you to manage tracking preferences through an opt-out cookie. Once set, this opt-out cookie disables all ADCELL tracking methods, including view, click, retargeting, and third-party tracking.

This website also integrates components from the Belboon affiliate network. When you visit this website, Belboon places a cookie on your device. You can prevent the placement of cookies by adjusting your browser settings at any time, thereby permanently disabling cookies. Adjusting your browser settings in this way will also prevent Belboon from placing a cookie on your system. Additionally, any existing Belboon cookies can be deleted at any time via your browser or other software programs. For more information, please refer to the Belboon Privacy Policy: https://www.belboon.com/de/ueber-uns/datenschutz/.

This website integrates components from the Awin affiliate network. When you visit this website, Awin places a cookie on your device. You can prevent the placement of cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings, thereby permanently disabling cookies. Adjusting your browser settings in this way will also prevent Awin from setting cookies on your system. Additionally, any existing Awin cookies can be deleted at any time via your browser or other software programs. For more information, please refer to the Awin Privacy Policy: https://www.awin.com/ch/rechtliches/privacy-policy.

 

Facebook Pixel

This website uses tracking technology provided by Facebook, which is also utilized in other Facebook services, such as Facebook Custom Audiences.

Processing company: Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin, D02, Ireland

 

Purposes of Data Processing

This list shows the purposes of data collection and processing:

  • Analysis
  • Marketing
  • Retargeting
  • Tracking
  • Advertising

 

Technologies Used:

  • Cookies
  • Pixel

 

Data Collected

This list contains all (personal) data collected by or through the use of this service.

  • Viewed Advertisements
  • Viewed Content
  • Device Information
  • Geographic Location
  • HTTP Headers
  • Interactions with Advertisements, Services and Products
  • IP Address
  • Clicked Elements
  • Marketing Information
  • Non-confidential Custom Data
  • Pages Visited
  • Pixel ID
  • Referrer URL
  • Success of Marketing Campaigns
  • Usage Data
  • User Behaviour
  • Facebook Cookie Information
  • Facebook User ID
  • Usage/Click Behaviour
  • Browser Information


Legal Basis

The required legal basis for the processing of data is stated below:

  • 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR

Place of Processing: European Union

 

Retention Period

The collected data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated processing purposes. The data will be deleted no later than 720 days after collection, unless legal obligations require a longer retention period.

 

Data Recipients

  • Facebook Inc.
  • Facebook Ireland Limited
  • For selected pages, the collected data is shared with:

FOCUS Magazin Verlag GmbH

Arabellastraße 23,

81925 Munich, Germany.

 

Data Protection Officer of the Processing Company

For inquiries regarding data protection, you can contact the Data Protection Officer of the processing company via the following link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970

 

Transfer to Third Countries

This service may transfer collected data to countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), including countries that may not provide an adequate level of data protection. If data is transferred to the United States, there is a risk that U.S. authorities may process the data for monitoring and surveillance purposes, without the possibility of legal recourse for affected individuals.

Countries to which data may be transferred:

  • Singapore
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

For more information, please refer to the data processor's policies:

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Cookie Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies

 

Storage Information

The longest possible storage period for data collected via cookies and other tracking methods is as follows:

  • Maximum limit for the storage of cookies: 1 year

 

Google reCAPTCHA

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of use apply.

 

Social Media Plugins

Our website uses social media plugins (‘plugins') from the social network Facebook.

Facebook is operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA (‘Facebook'). An overview of Facebook's plugins and what they look like can be found here:

https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE

To enhance the protection of your data when visiting our website, we use the ‘2-click solution' provided by Heise Online for integrating social media and other third-party plugins. This ensures that when you access a page containing such plugins, no connection is initially established with the servers of the respective providers. Your browser will only establish a direct connection to the servers of the activated providers if you enable the plugins, thereby giving your consent to the data transfer. The content of the respective plugin is then transmitted directly from the provider to your browser and integrated into the page. By integrating the plugins, the providers receive information that your browser has accessed the corresponding page, even if you do not have a profile with the respective provider or are not currently logged into their service. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted directly from your browser to a server of the respective provider, potentially in the USA, where it is stored.

If you are logged into one of the providers' services, they can immediately associate your visit to our website with your profile/account on the respective platform. If you interact with the plugins-such as clicking the "Like", "+1", or "Tweet" button-the corresponding information is also transmitted directly to the provider's server and stored there. This information may also be published on the respective social network or your social media account and displayed to your contacts. For details on the purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of your data by the providers, please refer to their respective privacy policies, which also outline your rights and options for protecting your privacy:

   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

If you do not want the providers to link the data collected via our website directly to your profile/account in their service, you must log out of the respective service before activating the plugins.

 

LinkedIn

Our website uses features of the LinkedIn network. The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For privacy matters outside the United States, LinkedIn Ireland (Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland) is responsible. Each time you access a page on our website that contains LinkedIn features, a connection to LinkedIn's servers is established. LinkedIn is informed that your IP address has visited our website. If you click the LinkedIn "Recommend" button while logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can associate your visit to our website with your user account. Please note that, as the provider of this website, we do not have access to the transmitted data or information on how LinkedIn uses it.

For more details, please refer to the LinkedIn privacy policy: https://de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

 

Security

We implement technical security measures to safeguard all data stored with us, protecting your information from damage, loss, or unauthorized access. These security precautions are regularly updated and enhanced in line with ongoing technological advancements.

Due to our strict access authorization policy, the data you provide is accessible only to those individuals who require it to fulfill the intended purpose.

Your visit to our website takes place via an encrypted SSL connection, ensuring that your data remains protected from unauthorized access.

 

Your Rights

You have the right to request information about the personal data we have stored about you. Additionally, you may request the correction, restriction, or deletion of your data, as well as object to the use of data you have previously consented to. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. If you file an objection, we will cease processing your personal data unless we are legally required to do so or can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing.

The assertion of all the above rights is generally free of charge and does not require any specific formalities. To assert your rights, please contact the responsible party at the address provided above. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our data protection officer.

 

5. Legal Validity of this Disclaimer

This disclaimer is considered an integral part of the online publication from which this page was accessed. If any sections or specific terms of this statement are found to be unlawful or incorrect, the validity and content of the remaining parts shall remain unaffected.