Privacy Policy
Welcome to our website. Protecting your privacy and personal information is a priority for us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information. Please read the policy carefully to understand our practices.
What Data We Collect
We collect certain information to provide, improve, and personalize your experience on our website. The types of data we collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily provide this information (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
- Usage Data: including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and other diagnostic data collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: small text files saved on your device to enhance your experience (see Cookies section below).
How We Use Data
Your data is used solely for purposes that support and maintain the functionality and service of the website, including but not limited to:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing support.
- Sending updates, newsletters, or promotional materials if you subscribe.
- Improving website performance and user experience through analytics.
- Protecting the security and integrity of our website.
- Complying with legal obligations.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and analyze site usage.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operations and cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: Collect data on how visitors use the site to improve performance.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect some site features.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media or partner pages, including our Social/X page at https://x.com/Uni_Stuttgart. Please note these sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- Secure server environments with SSL encryption.
- Regular security assessments and software updates.
- Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel handle personal information.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: Request limitation of data processing in certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +49 711 3859 2174
- Address: Sophienstraße 26, 70178 Stuttgart, Germany
We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
