Privacy Policy

Name and address of the controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, of other national data protection laws of the member states and of further data protection provisions is:

Stephanie Biernat
c/o Sehenswert CGN GmbH
Rheinkontor / Agrippinawerft 6
50678 Cologne, Germany

Phone: +49 221 27 22 55 38
Fax: +49 221 95 43 093
Email: team@sehenswert-koeln.de

General information on data processing

Scope of the processing of personal data

As a matter of principle we process personal data of our users only to the extent required to provide a functioning website as well as our content and services. Personal data of our users is processed regularly only with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Where we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.
For the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract.
Where processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person make the processing of personal data necessary, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary in order to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or of a third party, and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override the first-mentioned interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

Erasure of data and storage period

The personal data of the data subject is erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Data may be stored beyond that point if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data is also blocked or erased once a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned norms expires, unless there is a need for continued storage of the data for the conclusion or the performance of a contract.

Provision of the website and creation of log files

Description and scope of the data processing

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:
(1) information about the browser type and version used
(2) the user’s operating system
(3) the user’s internet service provider
(4) the user’s IP address
(5) date and time of access
(6) websites from which the user’s system reaches our website
(7) websites that are accessed by the user’s system via our website
This data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and of the log files is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary in order to deliver the website to the user’s device. For this purpose the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
Storage in log files takes place in order to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves us to improve the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.
These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in the data processing pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Storage period

The data is erased as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Where data is collected for the provision of the website, this is the case once the respective session has ended. Where data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond that period is possible. In this case the users’ IP addresses are erased or obscured so that the accessing client can no longer be identified.

Possibility of objection and removal

The collection of the data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is strictly necessary for the operation of the website. There is therefore no possibility for the user to object.

Use of cookies

This website does not use cookies.

Newsletter

There is no newsletter.

Registration

It is not possible to register on this website.

Contact form and email contact

No contact form is provided. You can contact us using the email address given. In that case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email is stored.
In this context the data is not passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for handling the conversation.

Legal basis for the data processing

Where the user has given consent, the legal basis for the processing of the data is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Purpose of the data processing

In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data. Any other personal data processed during the sending procedure serves to prevent misuse and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

Storage period

The data is erased as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email this is the case once the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation has ended when it is apparent from the circumstances that the matter concerned has been conclusively clarified.
Any additional personal data collected during the sending procedure is erased after a period of seven days at the latest.

Possibility of objection and removal

The user may withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case the conversation cannot be continued.
To object, please send an email to sb@sehenswert-koeln.de. We will confirm the objection and will then no longer process the data. Communication will be discontinued. All personal data stored in the course of the contact will be erased in this case.

Tracking tools such as Google Analytics

This website does not use any tracking tools.

Use of YouTube in extended privacy mode

We use the provider YouTube to embed videos. The videos are embedded in extended privacy mode. Like most websites, however, YouTube also uses cookies in order to collect information about the visitors to its website. YouTube uses these among other things to compile video statistics, to prevent fraud and to improve user friendliness. This also results in a connection being established with the Google DoubleClick network. If you start the video, this may trigger further data processing operations. We have no influence over this. Further information on data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at: https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy_at_youtube

Rights of the data subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller. If you wish to exercise one of these rights, please contact sb@sehenswert-koeln.de.

Right of access

You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you may request the following information from the controller:
(1) the purposes for which the personal data is processed;
(2) the categories of personal data which are processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been or will be disclosed;
(4) the envisaged period for which the personal data concerning you will be stored or, if specific information on this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, of a right to restriction of processing by the controller or of a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
(7) all available information as to the origin of the data, where the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and – at least in those cases – meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this connection you may request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 GDPR relating to the transfer.

Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the processed personal data concerning you is inaccurate or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification without undue delay.

Right to restriction of processing

You may request the restriction of the processing of the personal data concerning you under the following conditions:
(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
(2) the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of its use instead;
(3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
(4) if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been established whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.
Where the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may – apart from being stored – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a member state.
If the processing has been restricted under the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

Right to erasure

Obligation to erase

You may request the controller to erase the personal data concerning you without undue delay, and the controller is obliged to erase such data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:
(1) The personal data concerning you is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You withdraw the consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
(4) The personal data concerning you has been unlawfully processed.
(5) The erasure of the personal data concerning you is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or member state law to which the controller is subject.
(6) The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR.

Information to third parties

Where the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase it, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you as the data subject have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, that personal data.

Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply to the extent that processing is necessary
(1) for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
(2) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or member state law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Article 9(2)(h) and (i) as well as Article 9(3) GDPR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, in so far as the right referred to above is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing; or
(5) for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

Right to be informed

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing vis-à-vis the controller, the controller is obliged to communicate this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing to all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. You have the right vis-à-vis the controller to be informed about those recipients.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you which you have provided to the controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data was provided, provided that
(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and
(2) the processing is carried out by automated means.
In exercising this right you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be adversely affected as a result.
The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Right to object

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on those provisions. The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. Where personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of the personal data concerning you for such marketing; this also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for such purposes. In the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, you may exercise your right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

Right to withdraw the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the point of withdrawal.

Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision
(1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between you and the controller,
(2) is authorized by Union or member state law to which the controller is subject and which lays down suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
(3) is based on your explicit consent.
However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) GDPR applies and suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests have been taken.
With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, which shall include at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of the personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.

Language

This is a courtesy translation. If anything here differs from the German original, the German version applies.