1. General Information
The protection of your personal data is important to us. We process personal data only in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
2. Data Controller
Responsible for data processing on this website:
Apansion
Azadeh Kooshesh
University of Rostock, 18051 Rostock
Email: info@apansion.de
3. Hosting and Server Log Files
Our website is hosted by GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files. This may include browser type, operating system, referrer URL, IP address, and time of access.
This data is technically necessary to ensure the stability and security of the website and is processed on the legal basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
4. Content Management System (WordPress)
This website uses WordPress as its content management system. WordPress may set cookies to ensure proper functionality, user preferences, and secure login sessions. These cookies are technically necessary and processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to provide functionality, security, and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
5.1 Categories of Cookies
- Necessary Cookies: Ensure basic site functionality (e.g.,
wordpress_test_cookie,wp-settings-*,wordpress_logged_in_*,elementor). These do not require consent. - Functional Cookies: Store user preferences (e.g., language settings via
i18nextLng). - Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor behavior (e.g.,
mixpanel,_tccl_visitor,_tccl_visit). These require your explicit consent before activation. - Other/Unclassified Cookies: Certain cookies (e.g.,
rmz._vd,rmz.account) are set by plugins or services. These are treated as non-essential and require consent.
5.2 Legal Basis
- Necessary cookies: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and functional website operation).
- Analytics and other non-essential cookies: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
5.3 Consent Management
On your first visit, you will be asked to provide consent via our cookie banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your preferences at any time.
6. Contact by Email
If you contact us via email, your message and contact details will be stored for the purpose of processing your request. This data will not be shared with third parties.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual communication).
7. Data Retention
Your personal data will be stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or until you withdraw your consent.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your stored data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure of your data
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Object to data processing
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.