Privacy Policy

Controller

The controller within the meaning of applicable data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Lang
Deputy Director of the Institute
Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine
RWTH Aachen University

Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts (AöR)

Pauwelsstraße 30
52074 Aachen, Germany

Your Data Subject Rights

Under the contact details provided above, you may exercise the following rights at any time pursuant to the GDPR:

  • Right of access to your personal data and information about its processing (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing where we are not yet permitted to delete your data due to legal obligations (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to object to the processing of your personal data (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability where processing is based on your consent or on a contract (Art. 20 GDPR)

If you have given us your consent, you may withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, for example with the supervisory authority responsible for your place of residence or with the authority responsible for us as the controller.

A list of supervisory authorities in Germany is available at: www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Processing Activities

Collection of General Information When Visiting Our Website

Type and Purpose of Processing

When you access our website without registering or otherwise submitting information, information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser used, the operating system, your IP address, and similar information.

The information is processed in particular for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Ensuring convenient use of the website
  • Ensuring and evaluating system security and stability, particularly for abuse detection

We do not use this data to draw conclusions about your identity. However, we reserve the right to review server log files retrospectively if there are specific indications of unlawful use.

Legal Basis and Legitimate Interest

Processing is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website and ensuring system security and abuse detection.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage Period

Data is stored in server log files in a form that allows identification of data subjects for a maximum of 14 days, unless a security-related incident occurs (for example, a DDoS attack).

In the event of such an incident, server log files will be retained until the incident has been fully resolved and investigated.

Provision Required or Necessary

The provision of the above personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without the IP address, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, individual services may be unavailable or limited.

Right to Object

Please refer to the section Information About Your Right to Object Under Art. 21 GDPR below.

Contacting Us

Type and Purpose of Processing

Our website provides a contact form which may be used for electronic communication. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered into the form will be transmitted to us and stored.

You may also contact us via the email addresses provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email will be stored. This includes the date and time the email was sent, the email address, IP addresses, and information about the servers involved in the email communication.

You may also contact us via the telephone numbers provided. In this case, we collect log data including your telephone number and the duration of the call.

Regardless of the communication method used, we collect the content of your inquiry. Your data is stored for the purpose of communicating with you individually.

Legal Basis

Processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Our legitimate interest is to enable uncomplicated communication with interested parties and users.

If you contact us for the purpose of requesting an offer, processing is carried out for the implementation of pre-contractual measures pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage Period

Data will be deleted no later than 30 days after your inquiry has been processed.

If a contractual relationship is established, we are subject to statutory retention obligations. These generally amount to 6 or 10 years due to accounting and tax law requirements.

Provision Required or Necessary

The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your request if you provide the necessary information and the reason for your inquiry.

Right to Object

Please refer to the section Information About Your Right to Object Under Art. 21 GDPR below.

Information About Your Right to Object Under Art. 21 GDPR

Right to Object on Grounds Relating to Your Particular Situation

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you that is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (processing based on legitimate interests). This also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Art. 4(4) GDPR.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we 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.

Recipient of an Objection

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Lang
PsyHealthworXs Team
psyhealthworxs@ukaachen.de

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services, for example when introducing new services. The updated privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.

Questions About Data Protection

If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact the controller named above by email.

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