Supplementary Privacy Policy for English-speaking individuals

 

We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, specifically the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Below, we provide an overview of how we handle your data.

 

Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Prof. Dr. Bernd-Stefan Grewe
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen
Institute for History Didactics and Public History
Wilhelmstr. 36, Hegelbau (1st Floor)
72074 Tübingen, Germany
Email: geschichtsdidaktik@histsem.uni-tuebingen.de
Phone: +49 (0) 7071 29 72321

 

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This website and the processing of personal data are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction is Germany.

 

Data Collection and Processing

We collect personal data only to the extent necessary to provide our services or to comply with legal obligations. Personal data may include:

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email address)
  • Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, access times)

Third-Party Services

We use third-party platforms and services to enhance the functionality of our website. Please note the following information regarding these providers:

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the website.

  • Purpose: Website usage analysis and optimization
  • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)
  • Data Transfer: Data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA. Google complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
  • Opt-out: You can prevent the collection of data by Google Analytics by installing a browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

SoundCloud

We embed audio content from SoundCloud, a service provided by SoundCloud Limited, Rheinsberger Str. 76/77, 10115 Berlin, Germany.

  • Purpose: Audio content integration
  • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)
  • Data Transfer: By interacting with embedded players, data may be transmitted to SoundCloud.

Vimeo

We use Vimeo to embed videos. This service is provided by Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA.

  • Purpose: Video content integration
  • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)
  • Data Transfer: Data may be transferred to Vimeo servers in the USA. Vimeo adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

Jimdo

Our website is hosted by Jimdo GmbH, Stresemannstr. 375, 22761 Hamburg, Germany.

  • Purpose: Website hosting and platform provision
  • Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests)
  • Data Transfer: Data is processed on servers within the EU.

Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing

Your data will be processed for the following purposes:

  • To ensure proper functionality and security of the website
  • To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
  • To analyze website usage and optimize our content

Legal basis for data processing:

  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR: Your consent
  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Performance of a contract
  • Article 6(1)(c) GDPR: Compliance with legal obligations
  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interests, such as maintaining the security of our website

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access (Article 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restrict processing (Article 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

 

Data Transfers

Your personal data is processed exclusively in compliance with German and European data protection standards. For third-party services such as Google Analytics, Vimeo, and SoundCloud, data may be transferred outside the EU under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or similar agreements.

 

Contact for Data Protection Concerns

If you have questions or concerns about how your data is handled, or if you wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:
Email: geschichtsdidaktik@histsem.uni-tuebingen.de

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Baden-Württemberg
Lautenschlagerstraße 20, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

 

In case of any discrepancies or legal disputes, the German version of this Privacy Policy shall prevail. This English translation is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the original German version.