Privacy policy for www.chronik-der-mauer.de

in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 DSGVO Status: 03.05.2023

I. Contact details and responsible persons

The website www.chronik-der-mauer.de is a joint project of the Leibniz Center for Contemporary History Potsdam, the Federal Agency for Civic Education, Deutschlandradio and the Berlin Wall Foundation. The cooperation partners have committed themselves to handling personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). If personal data is collected, processed or used within the scope of the joint project, the cooperation partner in whose area of responsibility the use of the data takes place is obliged to take and comply with all necessary technical and organizational measures in accordance with Art. 32 DSGVO ff.

The contact person for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:

Federal Agency for Civic Education
Adenauerallee 86
53115 Bonn
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228 99515-0 E-mail: info@bpb.de
DE-mail: de-mail-poststelle@bpb-bund.de-mail.de
Website: www.bpb.de

The data protection officer is:
Rhaban Schulze Horn
Adenauerallee 131a
53113 Bonn
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228 99515-0
E-mail: datenschutz@bpb.de

Deutschlandradio
Raderberggürtel 40
50968 Cologne
Phone: +49 (0)221 345-0
Fax: +49 (0)221 345-4802
Website: www.deutschlandradio.de

The data protection officer (Art. 13 para. 1 letter b) DSGVO) is:
Ulla Pageler
E-mail: datenschutz@deutschlandradio.de

Berlin Wall Foundation
Bernauer Straße 111
13355 Berlin
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)30 213085-0
E-mail: info@stiftung-berliner-mauer.de
Website: www.stiftung-berliner-mauer.de

The data protection officer is:
Cornelia Thiele
Bernauer Straße 111
13355 Berlin
Germany
Phone +49 (0)179 5059046
E-mail: datenschutz@stiftung-berliner-mauer.de

Leibniz Center for Contemporary History Potsdam (ZZF)
Am Neuen Markt 1
14467 Potsdam
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 331 2899157
E-mail: sekretariat@zzf-potsdam.de
Website: www.zzf-potsdam.de

The data protection officer is:
Dr. Ralf Ahrens
Leibniz Center for Contemporary History Potsdam
Am Neuen Markt 1
14467 Potsdam
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)331 74510-137
E-mail: ahrens@zzf-potsdam.de

II. General information on data processing

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users is regularly carried out only after his / her consent. An exception applies in those cases where it is not possible to obtain prior consent for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain consent from 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. If processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the cooperation partners are subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis. If processing is necessary for the performance of a task that is in the public interest or is carried out in the exercise of official authority, Art. 6 (1) (e) DSGVO in conjunction with Section 3 BDSG serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. Data deletion and storage period

The personal data of the data subject shall be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place 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, for example in accordance with the time limits applicable to the retention of documents in the Registration Directive, which supplements the Joint Rules of Procedure of the Federal Ministries (GGO). Data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to continue storing the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

III. Data processing by visiting the website www.chronik-der-mauer.de

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer. The following data is collected in this process:
(1) Information about the browser type and version used
(2) The operating system of the user
(3) The IP address of the user
(4) Date and time of access
(5) Websites from which the user's system accessed our website
(6) The URL visited
This data is also stored in the log files of our system. Storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place. The user's IP address is not stored by default, but is stored anonymously as 127.0.0.1. However, in the event of an incorrect or aborted access to the upstream proxy server, the IP address is stored. We cannot prevent this technically.

2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and the log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. E) DSGVO in conjunction with § 3 BDSG.

3. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. For this purpose, the processing is necessary for the performance of our task, which is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. E) DSGVO in conjunction with § 3 BDSG).

4. Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended. In the case of storage of anonymized data in log files, this is the case after five weeks at the latest.

5. Possibility of objection and elimination
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

IV. Use of cookies

A so-called session cookie is used on our website. This is a cookie that is absolutely necessary for the use of the website in the sense of § 25 para. 2 p.2 TTDSG. The cookie is used in the search function to recognize the calling browser again and to enable browsing in the search results. The cookie does not store any personal data, but a random identification number consisting of letters and numbers that is not based on personal information. When the current session expires, its validity ends and the session cookie is automatically deleted.

Otherwise, we do not use cookies on our website that enable an analysis of the user's surfing behavior or store other personal data.
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 calls up 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 called up again.

V. Collection of personal data in the context of contacting us by e-mail

1. Description and scope of data processing
Contacting the editorial team of www.chronik-der-mauer.de by e-mail is possible via the central e-mail address info@chronik-der-mauer.de given under "Contact". In the event of contact being made by e-mail, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail - e.g. e-mail address, surname, first name, address, and any other personal information contained in the e-mail - will be stored. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation or for the purpose of the inquiry.

2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. e) DSGVO in conjunction with § 3 BDSG.

3. Purpose of the data processing
The processing of the data is carried out for the processing of the contact and the related inquiries as well as requests.

4. Duration of storage
The transmitted data and information will be stored for the purpose of contacting and processing the request, e.g., in accordance with the time limits applicable to the retention of documents in the Registration Directive, which supplements the Joint Rules of Procedure of the Federal Ministries (GGO).

5. Possibility of objection and removal
The user has the right to object to the processing of his/her data at any time for reasons arising from his/her particular situation. The processing of the data will then no longer take place. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. All personal data stored in the course of the contact will be deleted in this case. Processing is possible despite objection by the user, provided that compelling reasons worthy of protection are presented for the processing by the cooperation partners, which outweigh the interests, rights and freedoms of the user.
The objection to the processing can be submitted informally at info@chronik-der-mauer.de

VI. Integration of external content or services on www.chronik-der-mauer.de

1. Description and scope of data processing
On www.chronik-der-mauer.de some contents are integrated via external services. Thereby, a data transmission from www.chronik-der-mauer.dezu to the external services may take place and cookies may be set by them. The cooperation partners use these services to provide users of www.chronik-der-mauer.demultimediale and interactive content.
In order to keep users in control of the data transfer, www.chronik-der-mauer.de switches an activation window in front of each integrated external content. As long as users do not actively agree to display the external content, no data is transmitted and the content is not played.
If users allow content from the respective external service to be integrated, this permission is stored locally in the browser. The content is then played out and data can be transmitted and cookies set by the third-party provider.
The data transmitted in this case usually contains the information that the content embedded on www.chronik-der-mauer.de is being accessed. This may also include personal data (e.g. the IP address). It is not always possible to trace which data is transmitted in each case. You should therefore obtain information about data collection, storage and use from the respective providers.
Services from the following providers, among others, are currently integrated on www.chronik-der-mauer.de:
- Google Maps: Google services are operated by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google"). About the purpose and scope of data collection and further processing and use of data by Google, as well as your rights in this regard and settings options in the privacy policy of Google inform: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the transmission of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e) DSGVO in conjunction with § 3 BDSG.

3. Purpose of processing
The integration of external services on www.chronik-der-mauer.de serves the purpose of providing content, functions and information that could not be made available to users without these services.
4. Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal
Which data is transmitted and how long it is stored depends on the respective service. You must therefore contact the respective service provider for information on the purpose and scope of the data collection, the further processing and use and storage of the data, and your rights of objection and removal. We have linked the respective privacy policies for you above.

VII. Rights of the data subject

If personal data is processed by you, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights against the controller:

1. Right to information (Art. 15 DSGVO).
You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you are being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you may request information from the controller about the following:
(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
(2) the categories of personal data which are processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
(4) the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if concrete information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
(7) any available information on the origin of the data, if the personal data are not collected from the data subject.

You have the right to request information about whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 DSGVO in connection with the transfer. The exceptions to this right regulated in Section 34 BDSG apply.

4. Right to rectification (Art. 16 DSGVO)
You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the processed personal data concerning you are inaccurate or incomplete. The controller shall carry out the rectification without undue delay.

5. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 DSGVO)
You may request the restriction of the processing of 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 object to the erasure of the personal data and request instead the restriction of the use of the personal data;
(3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; or
(4) if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the controller's legitimate grounds override your grounds
(5) If the processing of personal data relating to you has been restricted, such data may - apart from being stored - only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense 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 a Member State.
(6) If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

6. Right of removal (Art. 17 DSGVO)
A. Obligation to delete
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, if one of the following reasons applies:
(1) The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) a or Art. 9 (2) a DSGVO and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21 (2) of the GDPR.
(4) The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
(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 Art. 8(1) DSGVO.
The exceptions to this right regulated in Section 35 BDSG apply.

B. Information to third parties
If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase it pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, it shall take reasonable measures, including technical measures, having regard to the available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform data controllers which process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested that they erase all links to or copies or replications of such personal data.

C. Exceptions
The right to erasure does not exist to the extent that the processing is necessary
(1) for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information;
(2) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under 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) and Article 9(3) of the GDPR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) DSGVO, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudice the achievement of the purposes of such processing; or
(5) for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

D. Right to be informed (Art. 19 DSGVO)
If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
You have the right to be informed about these recipients by the responsible person.

E. Right to data portability (Art. 20 DSGVO)
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that
(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO or Art. 9(2)(a) DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) DSGVO and
(2) the processing is carried out with the help of automated procedures.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to obtain that the personal data concerning you be transferred directly from one controller to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.
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.

F. Right of objection (Art. 21 DSGVO)
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) DSGVO.
The controller shall 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 for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purposes of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such marketing. If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.
You have the possibility, in connection with the use of information society services - notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC - to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.
The exceptions to this right regulated in Section 36 of the BDSG apply.

G. Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law (Art. 7 DSGVO)
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

H. Right to complain to a supervisory authority (Art. 77 DSGVO).
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 residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR.

The supervisory authority of the Federal Agency for Civic Education is:
The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
Graurheindorfer Str. 153
53117 Bonn

The supervisory authority of the Berlin Wall Foundation is:

Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Alt-Moabit 59-61
10555 Berlin
Entrance: Alt-Moabit 60
Phone: +49 30 13889-0
Fax: +49 30 2155050
E-mail: mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de