Privacy Policy

According to the Datenschutzerklärung/ Blogfarm der Universität Hamburg.

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English translation:

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Contact Details of the responsible person

Responsible in the sense of the data protection basic regulation and other national data protection laws of the EU member states as well as other data protection-juridical regulations is the:

Universität Hamburg
Mittelweg 177
20148 Hamburg

Tel.: +49 40 42838-0
Fax: +49 40 42838-9586

The University of Hamburg is a public corporation. It is legally represented by Prof. Dr. Dieter Lenzen, President of the University of Hamburg, Mittelweg 177, 20148 Hamburg.

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Contact details of the data protection officer
of the University of Hamburg:

Data Protection Officer of the University of Hamburg
Mittelweg 177, 20148 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 40 42838-2957
E-mail: datenschutz@uni-hamburg.de

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A. Data Processing

1. Provision of the website and creation of log files

Every time this website is accessed and used, data and information are collected. These data and information are stored in log files of the servers. This data and information can be collected:

IP address
Information about the browser type and the version used
Date and time of access
Internet service provider of the user
Operating system of the user
Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website
Websites accessed by the user’s system via our website

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO/ GDPR.

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary in order to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session. Log files are stored to ensure the functionality of the website, to optimise the content of the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

The data are deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose of their collection. In the case of the collection of data for the purpose of providing the website, this is the case when the session in question has ended. In the case of storing the data in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. A storage going beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that it is no longer possible to assign the calling client.

2. Use of Cookies

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. If a user calls up 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 called up again. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO/ GDPR.

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted to us by the user. Therefore, you as the user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that all functions of the website can no longer be used to their full extent.

3. Newsletter on the websites of the University of Hamburg

On the websites of the University of Hamburg you have the possibility to subscribe to free newsletters.

Your consent will be obtained for the processing of your data during the registration process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the respective input mask will be transmitted.

The legal basis for the processing of the data by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO/ GDPR if the user has given his/her consent.

The personal data you provide to register for a newsletter will only be used to send the respective newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties. You can unsubscribe from the respective newsletter at any time. Your data will then be deleted from the system immediately.

4. Registration on the websites of the University of Hamburg

On the websites of the University of Hamburg, users can register by entering their personal data. The personal data transmitted in the process is determined by the respective input mask used for registration.

As part of the registration process, the user’s consent to the processing of this data is obtained.

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO/ GDPR if the user has given his/her consent.

Registration of the user is required for the provision of certain content and services on our website, including the creation and administration of user accounts, participation in surveys, the administration of applications for admission to entrance examinations, the organisation of examinations, registration for courses, events and examinations and the associated administration.

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.

5. Contact form and e-mail contact

On the websites of the University of Hamburg there are contact forms which can be used for electronic communication. The data entered in the input mask will be transmitted. Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data during the sending process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.

Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via e-mail addresses provided. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the e-mail will be stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties.

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO/ GDPR if the user has given his/her consent.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO/ GDPR.

The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation. The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose for which they were 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.

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B. Web Analysis

The website of the University of Hamburg uses Matomo, an open source software for the analysis and statistical evaluation of visitor access.

Matomo uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website will be stored on a server of the University of Hamburg in Germany. The IP address is anonymised immediately after processing and before it is stored.

This information is used to evaluate the use of the website and to enable us to tailor our website to meet your needs. The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f DSGVO/ GDPR.

Here you can decide whether a unique web analysis cookie may be stored in your browser in order to enable the website operator to collect and analyse various statistical data.
If you wish to opt out, remove the following tick to place the Matomo deactivation cookie in your browser. You may also refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

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C. Disclosure of data to third parties

1. social media

We use social media sharing buttons of the following social networks on our website in order to make the University of Hamburg better known. The responsibility for data protection-compliant operation is to be guaranteed by the respective providers. We integrate these sharing buttons for the social networks Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Xing by means of the so-called Shariff solution.

Facebook

On our website we use sharing buttons of the social network Facebook, which is operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA (“Facebook”).

When you click the button, the operator of the social media platform receives information that the respective page has been accessed, and personal data is also transmitted to the operator of the platform.

For the purpose and scope of data collection by Facebook and the further processing and use of your data there, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options to protect your privacy, please refer to Facebook’s data protection information (http://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.php).

Facebook also processes your personal data in the USA and has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active).

Facebook compiles visitor statistics on the fan pages operated by the University of Hamburg and transmits them to the fan page operator in anonymous form. Facebook collects the following data through the use of cookies: Age, gender, origin: country, city, language, time of access, likeness of account and post. Facebook places cookies on the computer or any other device of the person visiting a fan page, whether or not that person has a Facebook account.

Twitter

On our website we use sharing buttons of the microblogging service Twitter, which is operated by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA (“Twitter”).

For the purpose and scope of data collection by Twitter and the further processing and use of your data there, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options to protect your privacy, please refer to Twitter’s data protection information at https://twitter.com/de/privacy.

Twitter also processes your personal information in the United States and has adopted the EUUS Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TORzAAO&status=Active).

Google+

On our website we use sharing buttons of the social network Google+, which is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”).

The sharing button is an automated integration of layout buttons with links and identical click events to the respective services. No contents of the services are integrated or data transferred before the user clicks. When you click the button, the operator of the social media platform receives information that the respective page has been accessed, and personal data is also transmitted to the operator of the platform. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Google+ as well as your related rights and setting options to protect your privacy can be found in Google+’s data protection information: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en

Google processes your personal data also in the USA and has submitted to the EUUS Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active).

XING

On our website, we use sharing buttons from the XING network, which is operated by XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

The sharing button is an automated integration of layout buttons with links and identical click events to the respective services. No contents of the services are integrated or data transferred before the user clicks.When you click the button, the operator of the social media platform receives information that the respective page has been accessed, and personal data is also transmitted to the operator of the platform.The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by XING as well as your related rights and setting options for the protection of your privacy can be found in XING’s privacy policy (https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung).

Instagram

Our website contains a link to Instagram, a service of Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA.

The link is identified by a logo on our website and is only included as a link to Instagram. After clicking on the corresponding logo, you will be redirected to the Instagram page, i.e. only then will user information be transferred to Instagram. Please refer to Instagram’s data protection notice (https://dede.facebook.com/help/instagram/155833707900388/) for information on the scope and extent of data collection by Instagram and the further processing and use of your data there, as well as your related rights and settings to protect your privacy.

YouTube

We use services of YouTube for the integration of videos. YouTube is operated by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube is represented by Google LLC. located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Clicking on “Activate video” embeds an iframe with the content of the provider in the page. No content from the services will be embedded or data transferred before the user clicks. If you activate the content, the operator of the social media platform receives the information that the respective page has been accessed, and personal data is also transmitted to the operator of the platform. Further information on data processing and information on data protection by YouTube (Google) can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en.

Google also processes your personal data in the USA and has submitted to the EUUS Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active).

VIMEO

Our website includes plugins of the video portal Vimeo of Vimeo LLC, 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA. The plugin allows us to include video content we have published on Vimeo on this website as well.

When you visit a Vimeo video embedded page on our website, a connection is established to the Vimeo servers and the plugin is displayed on the page by notifying your browser. The Vimeo server will be informed which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your Vimeo account, Vimeo assigns the information to your user account. If you activate a plugin on our website, e.g. by pressing the start button of a video or leaving a comment, this information is assigned to your account at Vimeo. You can prevent this by logging out of your Vimeo account before using the plugin. If you do not wish to use cookies, you have the option of blocking the storage of cookies or removing stored cookies by changing your browser settings and using appropriate browser extensions (add-ons) (see A.2.). Further information on data processing and data protection by Vimeo can be found at: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

2. Online-tools

Google Maps

We use Google Maps API, a map service provided by Google LLC. “(“Google”), to display an interactive map and to create directions. Google Maps is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

By using Google Maps, information about your use of this website (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may transfer the information collected by Maps to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. You have the option of deactivating the Google Maps service and thus preventing the transfer of data to Google by deactivating JavaScript in your browser. However, we would like to point out that in this case you will not be able to use the map display on our website. The Google Privacy Policy & Additional Terms of Use for Google Maps can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en.

Google also processes your personal data in the United States and has adopted the EUUS Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active)

Google Custom Search

Within our website, the “Google Custom Search Engine “Google CSE” is used as a central search service. The integrated search service enables a full-text search for contents of the website’s Internet offering. Access to this search function is possible via a search box integrated in the header of the individual web pages.

The search field on these web pages (“search field”) is provided by Google LLC (“Google”) and is installed unchanged on our web pages by us as a software module. By entering a search term in the search box and pressing the enter key, the user activates the search function and the search results page is called up, which downloads the corresponding search results from Google using a plugin provided by Google. The plugin enables automated communication between the search results page called up and the Google service when the search results page is called up. The use of the search function provided by Google includes a dynamic transfer of data by the service provider Google to the search result page. Data is only transferred to Google after the user has activated the search box, started a full-text search and called up the search result page. By using the search function within the search result page, user data is also transferred to Google at the same time. With the use of the full text search and the associated call of the search result page, the search terms entered by you and the IP address of the computer used by you are transferred to Google. If you are logged in to Google at the same time, the Google service is able to assign the information directly to your user profile. You should log out to avoid collecting profile information about you.

Further information from Google about the handling of user data (data protection declaration) can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f DSGVO/ GDPR. Our justified interest results from the guarantee of a comfortable use of our web page.