Data protection
Privacy Notice
At Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft we recognize the importance of personal information entrusted to us. It is one of our fundamental responsibilities to ensure that we protect the information entrusted to us by our website visitors. Please find below select security measures that we established to protect your privacy.
How does Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft collect information and how long is it retained?
Information collected on our website will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. If you wish to access or correct any information Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft holds about you, you may have your data deleted, blocked or corrected (as long as compliant with applicable law). You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you; this service is free of charge.
Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft is constantly aiming at enhancing its website. For this reason, we collect information through the website in an anonymised form, i.e. domain name, tracking the pages you visit and how long. The respective information is used for statistical and marketing purposes only and is not disclosed to third parties. Berlin-based Webtrekk GmbH supports us in this regard. They collect and process anonymised information through your browser when visiting the Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft website. You may opt-out from this procedure by clicking on Opt Out and a cookie will be stored under this name. No information is collected as long as the cookie is stored in your browser. Please keep in mind that – as soon as the cookie is erased – the Opt Out for Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft’s website is disabled and must be renewed.
Currently, Opt Out is not active: tracking information is being collected on this computer.
What information is collected and how is it used?
This information is collected using pseudonymised tracking and is then forwarded to us:
Data tracking
Tracking information includes details of the originating page that you used to access the Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft website including the search requests you may have made when using a search engine. Details of the Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft websites you visited and which search terms you may have used on the website are also collected, as well as additional information about website errors, website scrolling and the volume of data transferred between your browser and the web server.
Length of stay
We record the duration of your visit by processing when your visit started and came to an end as well as the network activity time, pop-up display time and the time that any errors occurred.
Pseudonymised IDs
Your pseudonymised IDs (uniquely identifiable number combinations) are stored In order to identify you as a repeat visitor to our website.
Session information
Besides temporary session IDs, with which your visit can be assigned via several subpages, your session information also includes the duration of the session.
Campaign information
Campaign information comprises the advertising media you have clicked on, where it is located and which marketing campaign it belongs to.
Loading times
The information collected includes the time taken for images and the whole website to load, as well as the time at which the website was loaded completely and the time spent on the website.
Location information
Where available, we collect information about the postcode, town, country, longitude, latitude and time zone of your visit.
We use the information collected on our websites to compile user profiles using pseudonyms. These pseudonymised user profiles do not allow any of your personal details to be identified. You can opt out of your information being collected by using the “Analytics & Re-Marketing Opt-out” link further down this page. Without your explicit consent this tracking information will not be combined with your personal information.
How is information retained, protected, and used?
Information input collected through this website will be transferred to the responsible Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft division. Your information is used to exclusively fulfil the purpose for which it is collected, relating to the website through which it is collected.
Websites through which we collect your information are usually encoded using the encryption module of your browser. These sites are certified by renowned institutions for international encryption technique. Firewalls prevent unauthorized access.. Furthermore, Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft internally uses sophisticated encoding methods in order to prevent decoding by unauthorized persons. Moreover, an electronic identifier is generated during data transfer to safeguard your information.
Data Protection Information under the EU General Data Protection Regulation
Beside these website-specific privacy notes the below Data Protection Information is relevant.
Data Protection Information under the EU General Data Protection Regulation
The following information provides an overview of how we process your personal data and your rights under data protection law. The specific data that we process and how this is used is explained below.
1. Who is responsible for the data processing and who can you contact in this regard?
Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft mbH
Unter den Linden 13 - 15
10117 Berlin
Telefon: (030) 3407-3401
E-Mail-Adresse: alfred.herrhausen-gesellschaft@db.com
2. What personal data do we use and where do we get it from?
We process personal data that we receive from you in the context of preparing for, conducting and publishing details about our academic activities (such as events, conferences and discussion forums) or with reference to your registration for our newsletter.
We also process personal data lawfully obtained from publicly available sources (e.g. conferences/ event, the media or the Internet).
Relevant personal data may include, for example: title, name, company, position, address and other contact information (telephone, e-mail address, fax).
3. For what purposes do we use this data, and on what legal basis is this permitted?
We process the aforementioned personal data in compliance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz – BDSG) as follows:
a. Processing necessary for our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f), GDPR)
As a non-profit organization, we process personal data that we have legitimately gained from publicly available sources in order to pursue our legitimate interests, in particular to promote academic and research activities, as well as advancing education in our areas of interest.
b. Processing on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a), GDPR)
Insofar as you have given us consent to the processing of personal data for specific purposes (e.g. to receive information and invitations relating to events or our newsletter), the lawfulness of this processing is based on your consent. Where you have given consent you may revoke it at any time. This also applies to declarations of consent that were given to us before the EU General Data Protection Regulation came into force, i.e. before 25 May 2018. Please note that revocation of consent only takes effect going forward and does not make previous data processing unlawful.
4. Who do you share my data with?
Within our organisation, your data is only shared with those who need to access it for the above purposes. We may also disclose your data to our agents and service providers. Such organisations are contractually bound to handle your data in accordance with our instructions. By way of example, your data could be shared with our events management partners.
5. Is data transferred to a third country or to an international organisation
Data will only be transferred to countries outside the EU or the EEA (so-called third countries) if you have given us your consent or in the context of commissioned data processing. If service providers in a third country are used, they are obligated to comply with the data protection level in Europe in addition to written instructions by agreement of the EU standard contractual clauses.
6. How long will my data be kept?
We retain your personal information as long as necessary for the above purposes. We will have no further reason to keep your data if you revoke your consent to our processing of it or if we no longer have a valid legitimate interest in processing it.
7. What data protection rights do I have?
Every individual has a right of access to their data (Article 15, GDPR), a right to rectify incorrect data (Article 16, GDPR), a right to have their data deleted (Article 17, GDPR), a right to restrict processing of your data (Article 18, GDPR), a right to object to its processing (Article 21, GDPR) and a right to “data portability” (Article 20, GDPR). The right of access and the right to erasure are subject to the restrictions under sections 34 and 35 of the BDSG. Individuals also have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77, GDPR, in conjunction with section 19, BDSG).
You may revoke your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. This also applies to declarations of consent that were granted prior to the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation, i.e., prior to 25 May 2018. Please be advised that the revocation of consent will only take effect going forward and does not make previous data processing unlawful.
Information on your right to object under Article 21 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Right to object to particular processing
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of data relating to you which is based on Article 6(1)( e), GDPR (processing in the public interest) or Article 6(1)(f), GDPR (processing necessary for the purposes of the organisation’s legitimate interests).
If you lodge an objection, we will cease processing your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or unless the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
There are no formal requirements for lodging an objection; where possible it should be made via email: info.ahg@db.com
Data privacy notes on social plugins
Our website uses social plugins (“plugins”) from social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook etc.
If you access a Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft website using such a plugin, your browser will contact the server of the underlying social networking site, load the visual presentation of the plugin, and present it to you. While this is happening, the social networking site receives information concerning your visit to our website, as well as further data such as your IP address.
In order to ensure an appropriate level of data privacy in connection with our internet presence, we have deactivated the respective plugins with a button and placed a short data privacy note that can be consulted before a plugin is activated.
We have no influence on the amount of data that social networking sites collect via an active plugin. For more information, please consult the relevant data privacy notice:
Cookies
In view of the importance of data privacy, and our obligations of transparency, we provide information below about cookies, how we use them on our website and what options you have if, despite the benefits they bring, you prefer to disable them. We will assume you agree to accept the cookies that we use on our website if you do not disable or opt out of them as described below.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files. They are commonly downloaded to your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They enable the website to tag your device and recognize it as you move around the site (and potentially when you return at a later date) so that, for example you do not have to re-enter your password each time you move between pages of the website.
Terminology
When trying to understand cookies, and how to control them, it can help to know some terminology:
- Cookies installed on your device by the organization running the website you are visiting are known as “first party” cookies.
- Cookies installed on your device via the website you are visiting by another organization are termed “third party” cookies. An example is a cookie set by a specialist website analytics company that provides the website owner with data on the numbers of people visiting its website.
- So-called “persistent cookies” remain on your device even after you close your internet browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. For example, where a "persistent cookie" is used on a website to remember your login details, you will not need to enter those details each time you visit that website.
- Session cookies, by contrast, are temporary and are typically used to enable the website to operate, e.g. by permitting a user to move from page to page without having to log in again. Once you close your browser, all session cookies are deleted.
What cookies do we use?
To enhance user experience, this website uses ‘persistent’ and ‘session’ cookies for the purposes described below. These cookies are generally ‘first party’ cookies, but may also be ‘third party’ cookies.
- Website functionality
Cookies that are essential for our website to function technically or which provide a service or option that you have requested. For example, a cookie that “remembers” your authentication details so you can remain logged into secure internet banking facilities, or a cookie that remembers the country or language you have selected. - Website performance analysis
Cookies that help us improve our website by providing us with aggregate statistics on how many users visit it, which parts of the site are viewed the most, and the city or regional location of those users. A third party analytics provider under a contract may install these with us. These cookies do not identify you personally. Nevertheless, if you prefer to opt out of such analytics cookies, you may do so here: “Opt Out” and a cookie will be stored under this name. No information is collected as long as the cookie is stored in your browser. Please keep in mind that – as soon as the cookie is erased – the Opt Out for Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft’s website is disabled and must be renewed.
Currently, Opt Out is active: tracking information is not being collected on this computer. To reactivate collection of tracking information, please click here
How to control cookies
As explained above, cookies help you to get the most out of our website. If you decide to disable cookies, you may find that certain aspects of our website do not work as expected.
Aside from any specific opt-outs we have provided above, if you do not wish to receive cookies you can set your web browser to disable cookies. Note that most browsers offer different levels of privacy, such as allowing first party cookies but blocking third party cookies, or notifying you each time a website wants to install a cookie. Be aware that disabling cookies in this way will prevent new cookies from being set, but will not stop previously set cookies from operating on your device unless you delete all cookies in your browser settings. The instructions for managing cookies in your browser can usually be found via the browser’s Help function or in a smartphone manual.
If you feel that the above is not sufficient or if you have any queries as regards the collection, processing or use of your information we are looking forward to hearing from you. We will make every effort to reply as soon as possible and take into consideration any suggestions from your end. Please contact us at alfred.herrhausen-gesellschaft@db.com.