Privacy policy

Privacy policy

We are pleased that you have visited our website [http://eigenarts-halle.de] and would like to inform you below about the processing of your personal data. Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g. name, address, e-mail address, IP address).

Safety note

We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can involve security risks. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible. However, we endeavor to take the best possible security measures.

Voluntary nature of data provision

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the provision of your personal data is not required by law or contract. However, failure to provide it may mean that you cannot use certain services or functions of our website or can only use them to a limited extent.

1. person responsible for data processing

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is

Marc Bielert
An der Schwemme 3
06108 Halle / Saale
Phone: 0160 189 32 70
E-Mail: contact(at)eigenarts-halle.de

Further information can also be found in our imprint.

2. processing of personal data

In principle, you can visit our website without providing personal data. If we collect personal data from you, we will inform you of this at the appropriate point and process it only for the purpose stated in each case and on the basis of your consent or another legal basis.

3. automatic collection of data (server log files)

Every time you access our website, data is automatically stored in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits to us. This data includes

  • IP address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the request (specific page)
  • Access status/HTTP status code
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Website from which the request originates (referrer URL)
  • Browser, operating system, language and version of the browser software

This data is processed for the following purposes, which also represent our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR):

  • Technical provision and optimization of the website
  • Ensuring website security and stability
  • Analysis of errors and misuse
  • Improving user-friendliness

The log files are automatically deleted after expiry of the statutory retention obligations of our web hosting provider.

4. processing of data when using the contact form

If you send us inquiries via our online form (e.g. contact inquiries, other requests), we will process your data, including the contact details you provide, for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for further correspondence. Mandatory information is marked with an asterisk (*). All other information is voluntary.

Your data will be processed on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you give by submitting the form. If your request is related to a contract, the processing is carried out to fulfill (pre-)contractual obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). Once your request has been processed, your data will be deleted automatically, provided there are no statutory retention obligations.

5. disclosure of data

We do not pass on your personal data to third parties unless:

  • You have given us your express consent to do so (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
  • The disclosure is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
  • We are legally obliged to pass on data (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR)
  • The disclosure is necessary for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims and there is no overriding legitimate interest on your part in not disclosing the data (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

We also use service providers to provide our website (e.g. web hosting providers), who may also have access to your data as part of their activities. These service providers are contractually obliged to comply with data protection regulations.

6. integration of third-party content

We use content from third-party providers on our website, such as videos from YouTube and maps from Google Maps. When you use these services, your IP address and possibly other data are transmitted to the respective providers. We have no influence on how these third-party providers use your data.

You can prevent the transmission of your IP address by deactivating JavaScript in your browser. However, this may impair the functionality of our website.

Please note the data protection declarations of the respective third-party providers.

7. use of cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your end device and saved by your browser.

We use both temporary session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device until you delete them or they expire automatically.

Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure and enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

The processing of your data in connection with cookies is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) in optimizing our website.

You can deactivate or restrict the use of cookies in your browser settings at any time or delete cookies that have already been saved. Please note that deactivating cookies may impair the functionality of our website.

8. your rights

You have the following rights vis-à-vis us with regard to your personal data:

  • Right to information: You can request information about the personal data processed by us at any time (Art. 15 GDPR).
  • Right to rectification: You may request the rectification of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR).
  • Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your data if the requirements of Art. 17 GDPR are met.
  • Right to restriction of processing: You can request the restriction of the processing of your data if the requirements of Art. 18 GDPR are met.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to receive the data provided by you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR).
  • Right to object: You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of your data which is based on point (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR (Article 21 GDPR).
  • Right to withdraw consent: If you have given us your consent to data processing, you can revoke this at any time with effect for the future (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR).
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is unlawful (Art. 77 GDPR).

The competent supervisory authority for us is

The State Commissioner for Data Protection of Saxony-Anhalt
Leiterstrasse 9
39104 Magdeburg

To exercise your rights, please use the contact details above.

9. data security

We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from loss, manipulation and unauthorized access. Data transmission on our website is encrypted (HTTPS).

10. objection to advertising e-mails

We hereby object to the use of the contact data published in the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising and information material. We reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information.

11. updating the privacy policy

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy to changes in the functionality of our website or to changes in legal requirements. We therefore recommend that you check this privacy policy regularly.

Changes and improvements:

  • More precise formulations: Terms such as "legitimate interest" are explained in more detail.
  • Legal bases: The relevant articles of the GDPR are mentioned directly.
  • Clearer structure: The information is better organized and easier to grasp.
  • Completeness: All important aspects of data processing are covered.
  • Comprehensibility: The text is formulated clearly and comprehensibly.
  • Actuality: The references to third-party providers are more general and refer to their data protection declarations.
  • Rights: The rights of users are more detailed and clearer.