1. Responsibilities and Data Protection Officer
The responsible body for data processing is the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Address:
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36
53113 Bonn
Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1–5
65760 Eschborn
Contact details of the data protection officer: datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de
2. Information on the collection of personal data
2.1. General
GIZ processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
Personal data are, for example, name, address, e-mail addresses and user behaviour.
Personal data will only be processed by GIZ to the extent necessary. Which data is required and processed for what purpose and on what basis depends largely on the type of service you use, or on the purpose for which the data is required.
2.2. Collection of personal data when visiting our website
When visiting the ‘Ministerial Conference on Plastic Pollution including Marine Litter’ website, the browser used automatically transmits data that is stored in a log file. GIZ itself only processes the data that is technically required to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security.
Among other things, it is stored for each access the page viewed, the IP address of the accessing device, the page from which the user was redirected, as well as the date and time of the access. A detailed list of stored data can be found here. In detail, the following data is temporarily stored in a log file for each access/retrieval:
GIZ is obliged to store data beyond the time of the visit in order to ensure protection against attacks on the GIZ’s internet infrastructure and the communications technology of the Federal Government (legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR in conjunction with Section 5 BSI Act). In the event of attacks on communications technology, this data is analyzed and used to initiate legal and criminal prosecution.
Data logged when accessing this website is only transmitted to third parties if there is a legal obligation to do so or if the transmission is necessary for legal or criminal prosecution in the event of attacks on the Federal Government’s communications technology. Data will not be passed on in any other cases. This data is not merged with other data sources at GIZ.
2.3. Cookies
When you visit our website, small text files, so-called cookies, are stored on your computer. They are used to make the online presence more user-friendly and effective overall Cookies cannot run programs or infect your computer with viruses.
The GIZ website uses cookies that are automatically deleted as soon as the browser in which the page is displayed is closed (so-called temporary cookies or session cookies). This type of cookie makes it possible to assign different requests from a browser to a session and to recognize the browser when you visit the website again (session ID).
3. Processing of personal data in the context of contacting us
It is possible to contact us via the e-mail addresses we provide. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail (e.g.: name, first name, address), at least however the e-mail address, as well as the information contained in the e-mail (any personal data you may have transmitted) will be stored exclusively for the purpose of contacting and processing your request.
The legal basis for the processing of the data processed in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
4. Contact form
On our website, we offer users the opportunity to contact us by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process: last name, first name, e-mail address.
At the time of contact, the following data is also stored: Date and time of contact
5. Transfer of data to third countries
GIZ does not pass on personal data to third parties unless it is legally obliged or entitled to do so by law.
6. Duration of data retention
Personal data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.
7. IT security of your data
The protection of your personal data is an important concern for GIZ. Therefore, technical and organizational security measures ensure that your data is protected against accidental and intentional manipulation, deletion and unauthorized access. These measures are updated in line with technical developments and constantly adjusted to the risks.
8. Reference to users’ right
Visitors to the our website have the right to