The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH attaches great importance to responsible and transparent management of personal data.
Below we provide users with information as to
- who they can contact at GIZ on the subject of data protection
- what data is processed when they visit the website
- what data is processed when users contact us, subscribe to newsletters or press releases or use other GIZ online services
- how they can opt out of the storage of data
- what rights they have with respect to us
Person responsible and data protection officer
Responsible for the processing of data is the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
Address:
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36, 53113 Bonn, Germany.
Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1-5, 65760 Eschborn, Germany
Contact: ssct@giz.de
If you have specific questions about the protection of your data, please contact the GIZ Data Protection Officer: datenschutzbeauftragter@giz.de
Information on the collection of personal data
General
GIZ processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, BDSG).
Personal data are, for example, name, address, email addresses and user behaviour.
GIZ only processes personal data to the extent necessary. Which data is required and processed for which purpose and on what basis is largely determined by the type of service you use or the purpose for which the data is required.
Collection of personal data when visiting our website
When visiting the GIZ website, the browser used automatically transmits data that is saved in a log file. GIZ itself processes only the data that is technically required in order to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security.
Each time the website is accessed, the data stored includes, but is not limited to, the page that is viewed, the IP address of the accessing device, the page from which the user was redirected, as well as the date and time of access. A detailed list of the data stored is shown here.
Log file fields
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Feld
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Dargestellt als
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Beschreibung
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Date
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date
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The date on which the activity occurred.
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Time
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time
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The time, in coordinated universal time (UTC), at which the activity occurred.
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Server IP Address
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s-ip
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The IP address of the server on which the log file entry was generated.
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Method
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cs-method
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The requested action, for example, a GET method.
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URI Query
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cs-uri-query
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The query, if any that the client was trying to perform. A Universal Resource Identifier (URI) query is necessary only for dynamic pages.
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Server Port
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s-port
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The server port number that is configured for the service.
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Client IP Address
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c-ip
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The IP address of the client that made the request.
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User Agent
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cs(User-Agent)
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The browser type that the client used.
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HTTP Status
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sc-status
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The HTTP status code.
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Protocol Substatus
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sc-substatus
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The sub status error code.
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Win32 Status
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sc-win32-status
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The Windows status code.
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Time Taken
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time-taken
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The length of time that the action took, in milliseconds.
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The data in the log file is deleted after seven days.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON DATA STORAGE AND TRANSFER
GIZ is obliged to store the data beyond the time of the visit in order to ensure protection against attacks against GIZ’s internet infrastructure and federal com-munications technology (legal basis: Article 6 (1) e GDPR in conjunction with Sec-tion 5 of the German Act on the Federal Office for Information Security (BSIG). In the event of attacks on communications technology, this data is analysed and used to initiate legal and criminal action.
Data that is logged when accessing the GIZ website is only transferred to third parties if there is a legal obligation to do so or if the transfer is necessary for legal or criminal prosecution in the event of attacks on federal communications technology. Data will not be passed on in any other cases. This data is not merged with other data sources at GIZ.
Cookies
When you visit the GIZ website, small text files known as ‘cookies’ are stored on your computer. They are used to make the online presence more user-friendly and effective overall. Cookies cannot run programs or infect your computer with viruses.
The GIZ website uses cookies that are automatically deleted as soon as the browser on which the page is displayed is closed (referred to as temporary cookies or session cookies) This type of cookie makes it possible to assign various requests from a browser to a session and to recognise the browser when the website is visited again (JSESSIONID).
An analysis service is not used.
Processing of personal data when contacting us
When users contact us, the data provided is processed in order to be able to respond to the enquiry. The following contact options are available:
CONTACT BY CONTACT FORM
On the website, a form offers the possibility to contact us electronically. When using the contact form, the name, e-mail address, and, if applicable, your postal address and other personal data specified in the request. The indication of the postal address is optional and, if desired, allows the answer to the request by post. Giving the reason for contacting us (technical question, professional question, registration for an informational event on the revision process of the credibility criteria) is also optional.
The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) a GDPR and for the purpose of processing your request.
By activating the checkbox and submitting the contact form, the user agrees to the transmission and storage of his/her personal data. Filling in the contact form can be cancelled at any time. The data is only transmitted by submitting the form.
The transmission to the GIZ is carried out via an SSL-encrypted connection.
CONTACT BY EMAIL
Alternatively, it is possible to contact GIZ via the email addresses provided. In this case, at least the email address but also any other personal user data transmitted with the email (e.g. family and given name, address) as well as the information contained in the email are stored solely for the purpose of contacting the user and processing the request.
The legal basis for the processing of data in connection with email communication is Article 6 (1) e GDPR.
CONTACT BY PHONE
When contacting us by phone, personal data will be processed to the extent necessary in order to handle the enquiry.
The legal basis for the processing of data in connection with communication by phone is Article 6 (1) e GDPR.
CONTACT BY LETTER
When contacting us by letter, the personal data transmitted (e.g. family and given name, address) and the information contained in the letter is stored for the purpose of establishing contact and processing the enquiry.
The legal basis for the processing of data in connection with communication by letter is Article 6 (1) e GDPR.
CONTACT BY REGISTRATION FORM
To participate in the stakeholder dialogue, a one-time and voluntary registration via the registration form is required. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the form (name and e-mail address) as well as pseudonym, organisation, password and, if applicable, stakeholder group, and country focus are stored for the purpose of participating in the online consultation. You can also set a profile picture.
Your e-mail address - if you have subscribed to it - will be used to send automatically generated messages that inform you of comments on your posted content. You can unsubscribe at any time via your personal profile.
The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) a GDPR and for the purpose of processing your request.
By activating the checkbox and submitting the registration form, you, as a user, agree to the transfer and storage of your personal data. The registration form can be cancelled at any time. The data is only transmitted by submitting the form.
If you are registered, you can request information about your stored personal data at any time or view and change it by logging in with your login data. You can delete or correct your data at any time. In the case of deletion, the use of the website is not possible or not possible to the full extent. In the event of deletion, the content generated by you on the website will be anonymized.
The transmission to the GIZ is carried out via an SSL-encrypted connection.
As a user, you have the option to withdraw your consent at any time (see chapter "Reference to user rights"). In this case, however, it is not possible to participate in the event.
Disclosure to third parties
GIZ does not pass on personal data to third parties unless it is legally obliged or entitled to do so by law.
Transfer of data to countries outside Germany
GIZ does not transfer personal data to third countries.
Duration of data retention
User data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.
IT security of user data
GIZ accords great importance to protecting personal data. For this reason, technical and organisational security measures ensure that data is protected against accidental and intentional manipulation and unintended erasure as well as unauthorised access. These measures are updated accordingly based on technical developments and adapted continuously in line with the risks.
Reference to user rights
Visitors to the GIZ website have the right
- To obtain information about their data stored by us (Article 15 GDPR)
- To have their data stored by us rectified (Article 16 GDPR)
- To have their data stored by us erased (Article 17 GDPR)
- To obtain restriction of processing of their data stored by us (Article 18 GDPR)
- To object to the storage of their data if personal data are processed on the basis of the first sentence of Article 6 (1) 1 f and e GDPR (Article 21 GDPR)
- To receive their personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format from the controller such that they can be potentially transmitted to another controller (right to data portability, Article 20 GDPR).
- To withdraw their consent to the extent that the data has been processed on the basis of consent (Article 6 (1) a GDPR). The lawfulness of the processing on the basis of the consent given remains unaffected until receipt of the withdrawal.
Users also have the right in accordance with Article 77 GDPR to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information ( BfDI).
If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data, you can contact GIZ's data protection officer at datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de.
Last updated:
January 2024
