Data Protection Policy

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH attaches great importance to responsible and transparent management of personal data.

Below you will find information about, 

- who you can contact at GIZ on the subject of data protection.

- what data is processed when you visit the website.

- what data is processed when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters or press releases or use other GIZ online services. 

- what possibilities there are to object to the storage of the data.

- what rights you have with respect to us.

1. Controller 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:

wifi4wb@giz.de

If you have specific questions about the protection of your data, please contact GIZ's data protection officer: datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de

2. Information about 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 behavior.

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 WiFi4WB 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.

Log file fields

The data in the log file is deleted after five days.

Further information on the storage and transfer of data:

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 the GIZ's 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).

Only strictly necessary cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of our website and to provide you with a secure and seamless browsing experience.

3. Processing of personal data when contacting us

When users contact us, the data provided will be processed in order to be able to respond to the enquiry. The following contact options are available:

- Contact form,

- E-mail.

3.1 Contact form

On our website, a form offers the possibility to contact us electronically. When using the contact form, name, e-mail address, as well as any information provided by the e-mail address is processed. Your postal address and other personal data provided in the request will be processed. The indication of the postal address is optional and, if desired, enables the request to be answered by post. The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and for the purpose of processing your request.

By activating the checkbox and submitting the contact form, the user agrees to the transmission and storage of his/her personal data. Filling out the contact form can be cancelled at any time. The data will only be transmitted by submitting the form.

The data is transmitted to GIZ via an SSL-encrypted connection.

3.2 Contact by e-mail

Alternatively, it is possible to contact GIZ via the e-mail addresses provided. In this case, at least the email address but also any other personal user data transmitted with the email (e.g. family and given name, address) as well as the information contained in the email are stored solely for the purpose of contacting the user and processing the request. 

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) e GDPR.

4. Registration Form

On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register 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: function, full name, e-mail address, phone number, name of municipality, ZIP code, country.

At the time of registration, the following data is also stored:

(1) user's IP address

(2)  date and time of registration

As part of the registration process, users' consent to the processing of this data is obtained. The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and for the purpose of carrying out the registration in order to apply to the public call. 

As a user, you have the option to withdraw your consent at any time (see chapter "Reference to user rights"). In this case, however, it is not possible to apply to the public call.

5. Disclosure to third parties

GIZ does not pass on personal data to third parties unless it is legally obliged or entitled to do so by law.

6. Transfer of data to third countries

GIZ does not transfer personal data to third countries. When using social media, the data protection regulations of the respective providers apply.

7. Duration of data retention

User data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.

8. IT security of user data

The protection of personal data is an important concern for GIZ. Therefore, technical and organizational security measures ensure that the data is protected against accidental and intentional manipulation, unintended erasure and unauthorized access. These measures are updated according with the technical developments and are constantly adapted in line with the risks.

9. Reference to user rights

Visitors to the GIZ website have the right to

- Access to information about your data stored by us (Art. 15 GDPR),

- Rectification of your data stored by us (Art. 16 GDPR),

- Erasure of your data stored by us (Art. 17 GDPR),

- Restriction of the processing of your data stored by us (Art. 18 GDPR), 

- Object to the storage of your data, provided that this data is processed based on Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) and e) GDPR (Art. 21 GDPR),

- receive the data concerning you in a commonly used and machine-readable format from the controller in order to have it transmitted to another controller if necessary (right to data portability, Art. 20 GDPR),

- withdraw your consent, provided that the processing of the data has been carried out on the basis of consent (Art. 6 para. 1 a) GDPR). The lawfulness of the processing based on the consent given remains unaffected until the reception of the withdrawal.

- In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority for GIZ is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).

If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data, you can contact GIZ's data protection officer at  datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de.