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I. Name and address of the person responsible

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:

University of Siegen
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2a
57076 victories
Germany
Tel.: 0271-740 – 0
E-mail: info@uni-siegen.de
Website: www.uni-siegen.de

II. Contact details of the data protection officer

The data protection officer of the controller can be reached at:

Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2a
57076 victories
Germany
Tel.: +49 271 – 740 5147
E-mail: datenschutzbeauftragter@uni-siegen.de

III. General information on data processing

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

In principle, we only process personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by statutory provisions.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

When processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfilment of a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. Data deletion and storage period

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.

IV. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.

The following data is collected:

  1. Information about the browser type and version used
  2. User's operating system
  3. The user's Internet service provider
  4. The IP address of the user
  5. Date and time of access
  6. Websites from which the user's system reaches our website
  7. Websites accessed by the user's system through our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The storage in log files takes place in order to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves us to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.


These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after 14 days at the latest. Additional storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

V. Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can also be identified after a page change.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted by the user to our site. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

VI. newsletters

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website it is possible to subscribe to a free newsletter. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.


In addition, the following data is collected during registration:

  1. IP address of the calling computer
  2. Date and time of registration

For the processing of the data, your consent will be obtained during the registration process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.


There is no transfer of data to third parties in connection with data processing for the sending of newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.

3. Purpose of data processing

The collection of the user's e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter.

The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's e-mail address will therefore be stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.


The other personal data collected as part of the registration process will usually be deleted after a period of seven days.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

The subscription to the newsletter can be terminated by the user concerned at any time. For this purpose, a corresponding link can be found in every newsletter.


This also enables a revocation of the consent to the storage of the personal data collected during the registration process.

VII. Contact form and e-mail contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website there is a contact form, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

  1. name
  2. forename
  3. E-mail address

At the time of sending the message, the following data is also stored:

  1. The IP address of the user
  2. Date and time of dispatch
  3. The address of the page from which the contact was initiated

For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained as part of the sending process and reference is made to this data protection declaration.

Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.

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

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.

The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

VIII. Integration services of third parties

1. Web analysis by Google Analytics

For the purpose of demand-oriented design and continuous optimization of our pages, we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. (https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/) (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; hereinafter referred to as ‘Google’). On the other hand, we use the tracking measures to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our offer for you.

Google Analytics creates pseudonymised user profiles for us. The information generated by the Google Analytics cookie about your use of this website such as

  • browser type/version,
  • operating system used,
  • referrer URL (the previously visited page),
  • host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
  • time of the server request,

are transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activities and to provide other services related to website use and Internet use for the purposes of market research and demand-oriented design of these Internet pages. This information may also be transferred to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of us. Under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. The IP addresses are anonymized so that an assignment is not possible (IP masking).

You can prevent the installation of cookies at any time by adjusting the browser software accordingly, even after you have given your prior consent; However, we would like to point out that in this case not all functions of this website may be able to be used to their full extent.

You can also prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de).

As an alternative to the browser add-on, in particular for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent the collection by Google Analytics by clicking on this link. link Click here. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent future collection of your data when you visit this website. The opt-out cookie is only valid in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again.

Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found, for example, in the Google Analytics Help (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de).

Google has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

2. Youtube

Within our online offer, functions and contents of the platform "YouTube" of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, may be integrated. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

3. Google fonts

Within our online offer, the fonts ("Google Fonts") of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, may be integrated. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

4. Adition AdServer

Our website uses the AdServer Adition as a technical solution for the delivery of advertising in cooperation with VariFast GmbH, Bucher Straße 43, 90419 Nuremberg.

Adition is provided by Adition Technologies GmbH, Oststraße 55, 40211 Düsseldorf.

The AdServer serves to deliver advertising on the Internet and to manage the delivery of advertising. When you visit our website, Adition uses cookies. Adition does not store any personal data. All information is of a technical nature and makes it possible, for example, to control the frequency of an advertisement. The storage of cookies can be prevented by the user via the setting of the Internet browser used. Existing cookies can also be deleted there.

You can also object to the processing of cookies for advertising purposes via the following link:

This sets a so-called opt-out cookie. This cookie prevents a cookie with an advertising ID from being stored in your browser or you from being assigned to other advertising categories. An existing ID of the operator is deleted. As a result, the operator's customers can no longer assign you their own ID or advertising categories. The opt-out cookie of course requires that you do not prevent the storage of cookies or delete the cookie with the appropriate setting in your browser. After deleting the opt-out cookie, you would have to repeat the objection. If an opt-out cookie is set in your browser, you can also undo this via the following link:

You can also use EDAA's preference management, which you can reach via the following link:

In addition, the operator regards it as an objection to data processing for advertising purposes if you set the Do Not Track option in the settings of your browser. If you prevent the use of a mobile identifier in the settings of your mobile device (smartphone / tablet), it will no longer be used to deliver advertising via the app(s) of the respective device. However, the setting does not affect cookies stored in the browser of the same device. You would therefore have to declare an objection to the processing of such cookies separately (e.g. by calling up the preference management linked above via the browser of the device).

All data protection regulations of Adition technologies AG can be found at:

https://www.adition.com/datenschutz/

IX. Rights of the data subject

The following list includes all rights of data subjects under the GDPR. Rights that are not relevant to your own website do not need to be mentioned. In this respect, the list can be shortened.
If personal data is processed by you, you are the data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

1. Right of access

You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.

If such processing exists, you can request information from the controller about the following information:

  1. the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
  2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
  3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been or will be disclosed;
  4. the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
  5. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
  6. the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
  7. all available information on the origin of the data, if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
  8. the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended effects of such processing on the data subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the personal data processed concerning you is inaccurate or incomplete. The controller shall carry out the rectification without delay.

3. Right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you can request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:

  1. if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period that allows the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
  2. the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;
  3. the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need them for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or
  4. if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller outweigh your grounds.

Where the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may, with the exception of storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to erasure

a) Obligation to delete

You may request the controller to erase the personal data concerning you without undue delay and the controller is obliged to erase such data without undue delay if one of the following reasons applies:

  1. The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
  2. You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  3. You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
  4. The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
  5. The erasure of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
  6. The personal data concerning you have been collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase them pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, it shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account available technology and implementation costs, to inform controllers processing the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested them to erase all links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary

  1. exercising the right to freedom of expression and information;
  2. for the performance of a legal obligation that requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
  3. for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Article 9(2)(h) and (i) and Article 9(3) GDPR;
  4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, in so far as the right referred to in point (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of such processing, or
  5. to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
You have the right vis-à-vis the controller to be informed about these recipients.

6. Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, provided that

  1. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR; and
  2. the processing is carried out using automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to obtain that the personal data concerning you are transmitted directly from one controller to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.
The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

7. Right to object

You have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR; This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The controller shall no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising.
If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.
You have the possibility to exercise your right of objection in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

8. Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until the revocation.

9. Automated decision-making on a case-by-case basis, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects vis-à-vis you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

  1. is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller;
  2. is permitted by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and that law contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
  3. with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) of the GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) of the GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.
With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision.

10. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 of the GDPR.

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