Privacy Policy

Introduction

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform the affected persons about the various processing of personal data by our organization via the website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Identification and Contact Details of the Controller

Organization: VR 18257 Gnostic Association for the Study of Anthropology, Science, Art and Culture

  • Address: Isabellenstraße 6, 50678 Cologne, Germany

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: +49 1575 3097804

Purposes of Processing Personal Data

Website Visitors

The personal data provided via our web forms is processed to:

  • Handle inquiries and communications via our contact channels.
  • Analyze user behavior on the website to detect possible cyberattacks.
  • Fulfill applicable legal obligations.
  • Protect and exercise our rights or respond to claims.
  • Send information about our events, courses, and other activities.
  • Register interested parties for events and courses and send invitations.
  • Manage and monitor activity in our integrated blog/forum.

The legal basis for processing includes:

  • The consent given for the stated purposes.
  • Fulfillment of applicable legal obligations.
  • Our legitimate interest in promoting our activities and protecting our website from cyberattacks.

Retention Periods or Criteria for Data

Personal data will be kept for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected. This specifically includes:

  • For the duration of processing inquiries and communications.
  • For the time necessary to send information and invitations to events and courses.
  • For the duration of participation in our events or courses.

After these periods expire, the data will be deleted or anonymized unless there are legal retention obligations.

Automated Decisions

Our website does not make automated decisions and does not create user profiles.

Recipients

In processing your personal data, we may pass it on to the following bodies:

  • Courts and judicial authorities.
  • Security forces and law enforcement agencies.
  • Other competent authorities or public bodies in accordance with legal obligations.

International Data Transfers

We do not carry out international data transfers.

Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects can exercise their rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, and data portability by sending a written request to the postal address or email address mentioned above. Proof of identity is required.

In the event of a violation of rights, a complaint may be lodged with the competent data protection authority.

Data Accuracy

The data subject guarantees that the data provided is true, accurate, and up-to-date and undertakes to communicate any changes.

  • Last updated: December 27, 2024