Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

1.1 Who is responsible for data collection?

The processing of data on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find contact details below or in the site’s legal notice (Impressum):

ALK Positive Europe e. V.
Schlegelstr. 1
30625 Hannover
Email: contact@alkpositiveeurope.org

1.2 How do we collect your data?

Some data is collected when you provide it to us, for example by entering information into a contact form. Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. These are mainly technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of access). Data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

1.3 What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the website functions without error. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes described above. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to identify you personally.

1.4 What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive free information at any time about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this and other questions about data protection, you can contact us at the address provided in the legal notice.

If you believe your data is being handled unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (see section 2.3).

1.5 Analysis tools and third-party tools

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed using cookies or analysis programs. This analysis is usually anonymous; your behavior cannot be traced back to you personally. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in section 4 of this privacy policy.

2. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and treat it confidentially in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data refers to information that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., email communication) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible. For confidential information, we recommend using postal mail.

We may update this privacy policy whenever necessary, in line with changes to our data processing activities.

2.1 Information about the controller

ALK Positive Europe e. V.
Schlegelstr. 1
30625 Hannover
Email: contact@alkpositiveeurope.org

2.2 Revocation of your consent to data processing

You may revoke consent at any time with future effect (Art. 7(3) GDPR). A simple email to contact@alkpositiveeurope.org is sufficient. The lawfulness of processing carried out before revocation remains unaffected.

2.3 Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent authority is the Data Protection Commissioner for Lower Saxony. A list of data protection officers and their contact details is available via the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection (BfDI).

2.4 Right to data portability

You have the right to receive data that we process based on your consent in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to request transfer to another controller, where technically feasible.

2.5 SSL and TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content (such as inquiries you send via forms). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser address bar changing from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar.

2.6 Information, blocking, deletion

Within the framework of legal requirements, you have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and purpose, as well as the right to correct, block, or delete such data. For this and other questions on personal data, you may contact us at the address provided in the legal notice.

3. Data Collection

3.1 Cookies and reach measurement

We use “session cookies,” which are stored temporarily for the duration of your visit. These cookies contain a randomly generated session ID and information such as origin and storage duration. They cannot store other data and are deleted once you log out or close the browser.

Our legitimate interest in using cookies (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) lies in providing a more user-friendly, effective, and secure website.

Cookies may store:

  • Language settings
  • Search terms entered
  • Information about page visits and use of site functions

If you do not wish to allow cookies, you can disable them in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

3.2 Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing device
  • Time of server request
  • IP address

These data are not merged with other data sources. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, with legitimate interest in ensuring proper website function and optimization.

3.3 Contact form

When you send us inquiries via the contact form, the details you provide (including contact information) are stored for processing and follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time via email to contact@alkpositiveeurope.org. The lawfulness of prior processing remains unaffected.

Your contact form data remains stored until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

4. Analytics Tools and Advertising

4.1 Google AdWords and Conversion Tracking

This website uses Google AdWords and conversion tracking. A cookie is set when you click a Google ad. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If the cookie is still valid when visiting certain pages, Google and we can detect that you clicked the ad.

Each AdWords customer receives a unique cookie, preventing cross-site tracking. The information collected is used to compile conversion statistics, but no personally identifiable data is provided to us.

If you do not wish to participate, you can disable the cookie via your browser settings.

The storage of conversion cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, with legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize website and advertising.

More info: Google Privacy Policy.

5. Plugins and Tools

5.1 Google Web Fonts

This site uses Google Web Fonts for uniform font display. When loading, your browser connects to Google servers, thereby transmitting your IP address.

The use of Web Fonts is in the legitimate interest of a uniform and appealing website presentation (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If your browser does not support Web Fonts, a default font is used.

More info: Google Fonts FAQ | Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps API. To use Google Maps, your IP address must be transmitted to Google, typically stored on US servers. We have no influence on this transfer.

The use of Google Maps is in the legitimate interest of visually presenting our online offerings and making it easier to locate the places indicated on our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

More info: Google Privacy Policy