Privacy Policy

Introduction

Protecting your personal data is very important to us. We strictly comply with the provisions of data protection laws, in particular the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the new Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Below, we would like to inform you about the type of data we collect and how we process and use it on our website when you use the SciComm Catalogue.

General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users generally takes place only with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for technical reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal provisions.

Where we obtain consent from the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

When processing personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which our institute is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our institute or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override that interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies.

Storage may also occur if provided for by European or national legislators in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which our institute is subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted when a storage period prescribed by these regulations expires, unless further storage of the data is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing device.

The following data is collected:

• Information about the browser type and version used
• The user’s operating system
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the user’s system reaches our website
• Websites accessed by the user via our website

These data are not stored together with other personal data of the user collected earlier or later. No user profiles are created.

Storage in log files is carried out to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data helps us optimize the website and ensure the security of our IT systems. Furthermore, the data is used for statistical analysis. The results are published in our annual report.

The legal basis for storing data in log files is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Use of Cookies

We use so-called session cookies on our website.

For technical reasons, certain pages generate cookies, known as session cookies. These are generally not stored permanently but are automatically deleted at the end of a session or after closing your browser. Only in the case of online surveys are cookies stored for the duration of the survey. In general, we do not collect any other personal data in this context.

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to make the use of websites easier for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these functions, it is necessary for the browser to be recognized even after a page change.

The data collected through technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.

Cookies are stored on the user’s device and transmitted from there to our site. Therefore, you as the user have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically, for example, after closing your internet browser. If cookies are disabled for our website, some functions of the website may no longer be available as usual.

Session cookies are deleted after leaving our website. Cookies created in the context of a survey are deleted no later than one month after the survey ends.

The legal basis for processing personal data using cookies is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Search Function

Our website includes a search function that allows you to navigate directly to the desired information by entering a keyword.

No personal data is collected or stored in this process. Only the search term is logged so that we can see what interests visitors to our site.

There is also no linking of this data with any other data that may have been collected previously.

Rights of Data Subjects

Access, Blocking, Deletion, Objection

Under applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to request correction, restriction of processing, blocking, or deletion of this data. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. For this and any other questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time at the address: datenschutz@die-bonn.de.

Questions, Suggestions, and Feedback on this Privacy Policy

If you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, criticism, or complaints regarding our privacy policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer promptly and confidentially via email: datenschutz@die-bonn.de

Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation

German Institute for Adult Education – Leibniz Centre for Lifelong Learning e.V.
Heinemannstraße 12–14
53175 Bonn
Phone: 0228 / 3294-0
Email: info@die-bonn.de
Website: https://www.die-bonn.de/

Data Protection Officer

Werner Schüdde
Phone: 0228 / 3294-190
Email: schuedde@die-bonn.de and datenschutz@die-bonn.de

Supervisory Authority

Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen LDI
Kavalleriestraße 2 – 4
40213 Düsseldorf
Phone: 0211 / 38424-0
Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
Website: https://www.ldi.nrw.de
Postal address: Postfach 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf

Last updated: 17.11.2025