Data protection
Controller
confluentes e. V.
c/o WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Charlotte Kopp
Burgplatz 2
56179 Vallendar
Phone: +49 (0) 261 6509-788
E-Mail: confluentes-vorstand(at)whu.edu
2. Hosting
Webflow
The provider is Webflow, Inc, 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA (hereinafter referred to as Webflow). When you visit our website, Webflow collects various log files including your IP addresses. Webflow is a tool for creating and hosting websites. Webflow stores cookies or other recognition technologies that are required to display the page, to provide certain website functions and to ensure security (necessary cookies). Details can be found in Webflow's privacy policy: https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.
The use of Webflow is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in displaying our website as reliably as possible. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. You can find details here: https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.
3. Erhebung und Verarbeitung personenbezogener Datena
a) Beim Besuch der Website
When visiting our website, your browser automatically transmits information to our server (so-called server log files), such as:
- Browsertyp and version
- Language and version of browser software
- Operating system and interface
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- HTTP status code and data volume transferred
- Date and time of the server request
- Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- Content of the request (specific page)
- IP-Adress
These data are technically necessary for properly displaying the website and ensuring stability and security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). They are not merged with other data sources.
b) When using the contact form
If you contact us via the contact form or email, we will store and process the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, phone number) in order to handle your inquiry and any follow-up questions. Your data will not be shared without your explicit consent.
4. Use and disclosure of personal data
We use your personal data solely to process your inquiries or for the technical administration of the website. Your data will not be transferred to third parties unless necessary to fulfill a contract or you have given your prior consent.
5. Cookies & consent management
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Some are technically necessary, while others help us analyze traffic or optimize marketing activities.
The legal basis for storing or accessing information on your device is governed by § 25 TTDSG in conjunction with Art. 6 GDPR:
- Essential cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
- Analytics and marketing cookies: Only with consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
You are prompted to give consent via a cookie banner when first visiting the site. Consent can be revoked at any time via the same banner or browser settings.
6. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies that allow analysis of your website usage. The information generated (including your anonymized IP address) may be transmitted to Google servers in the USA.
We use IP anonymization, meaning your IP address is shortened within the EU or EEA before being sent to Google. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to the U.S. The use of Google Analytics is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG). You can revoke your consent at any time.
More info: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de
7. LinkedIn Partner / LinkedIn Insight Tag
We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
This tool enables tracking of website visitors who interacted with our LinkedIn ads. It helps us measure the success of our LinkedIn marketing campaigns and optimize them accordingly.
Collected data may include:
- IP address (shortened)
- Device and browser characteristics
- Referrer URL
- Timestamp
- Page views
These data are anonymous to us. However, LinkedIn may use them for its own advertising purposes in accordance with its privacy policy.
Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG). Consent can be revoked at any time.
LinkedIn is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
More info: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
8. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from accidental or unlawful manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
9. Your rights
You have the right to:
- access the personal data we store about you (Art. 15 GDPR)
- rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
- restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Where data processing is based on your consent, you have the right to revoke that consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR).
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
confluentes-vorstand(at)whu.edu
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR.
10. Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or updates to our services. The version valid at the time of your visit shall apply.