The general data protection information can be found here.
The processing of data in relation to the website, technically necessary cookies, and the press distribution list is described here as follows.
I. Provision of the BioGeoSea website
1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time the BioGeoSea website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the system of the accessing device in a local log file.
The following data is collected, provided it is transmitted by the user’s system:
This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. e GDPR, based on the founding law and the statutes of GEOMAR.
3. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user’s device. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session to ensure the functionality of the BioGeoSea website.
Storage in log files is carried out exclusively to ensure the security of our information technology systems. This data is not evaluated for statistical or marketing purposes or passed on to third parties in this context.
4. Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the BioGeoSea website, this is the case when the respective session has ended. In the case of data storage in log files, this is the case after 14 days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to assign them to the calling client.
5. Right to object and right to erasure
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no right to object on the part of the user.
II. Use of cookies
1. Description and scope of data processing
“Technically necessary cookies”: Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again. Some elements of the BioGeoSea website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change or for the duration of the website visit (session cookie). These technically necessary cookies are not used or evaluated for any other purpose. The following data is stored and transmitted in these technically necessary cookies:
In addition to technically necessary cookies, cookies are also used for reach analysis. This analysis is carried out exclusively with your consent.
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. e GDPR, based on the founding law and the statutes of GEOMAR.
In addition to the fundamental legal basis, your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR is also the legal basis for the processing of personal data.
3. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
We require cookies for the following applications:
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.
4. Duration of storage, option to object and removal
Cookies are stored on the user’s device and transmitted to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your internet browser. You can delete cookies that have already been stored at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all the functions of the website to their full extent.
In addition to technically necessary cookies, cookies are also used for reach analysis. This analysis is carried out exclusively with your consent. You can revoke your consent to web analysis at any time by deleting the cookies in your browser or changing your privacy settings.