Privacy policy

Responsible party for data collection

Interaktiv GmbH, Visteonstraße 9, D-50170 Kerpen, Germany manages data processing. Contact: info@interaktiv.de, +49 (0) 22 34 - 5 32 07 00. Legal representative: Jörg Zell, CEO (HRB 44810, Amtsgericht Köln).

Server log files

We collect data about every access to the server on which this website is located under GDPR Article 6(1)(f). Collected data includes IP address, request timestamps, content, HTTP status, data transferred, referrer, browser, OS, and language details. Logs are retained for security purposes for a maximum of 7 days, then deleted unless evidence preservation is required.

Contact requests

Information submitted via contact forms, email, telephone, or social media is processed under GDPR Articles 6(1)(a) and (b) to address inquiries. Data collected includes name, email, telephone (optional), and message content. Information is deleted when no longer necessary or retained per legal obligations.

Cookies

The site uses session cookies (deleted after browser closure) and persistent cookies (enabling browser recognition on return visits). Some cookies serve statistical, analytical, or advertising purposes. You can configure your browser to manage cookie acceptance; disabling cookies may limit functionality.

Embedded YouTube videos

YouTube LLC videos establish connections to YouTube servers, potentially tracking browsing behavior. Logging into YouTube accounts enables personal activity assignment. YouTube uses cookies for behavioral analytics. Non-personal usage information persists in cookies even with Google Ad program deactivations disabled.

Data security

Technical and organisational security measures protect personal data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or attack by unauthorised persons. Transmission security uses state-of-the-art encryption procedures (SSL encryption). Email communication cannot guarantee complete security; postal service is recommended for sensitive information.

Data processors

• Website hosting: Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany (EU data centres)
• Email delivery: Interaktiv GmbH mail infrastructure, Germany
• CMS: Payload CMS (self-hosted)

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) exist with all processors. No transfers occur outside the EEA without GDPR Article 45 adequacy decisions or Article 46 safeguards.

Legal bases (GDPR Article 6)

• Consent (6(1)(a)) — contact forms, newsletters
• Contract performance (6(1)(b)) — service provision
• Legal obligation (6(1)(c)) — mandatory retention/disclosure
• Legitimate interests (6(1)(f)) — website security, attack defence

Your GDPR rights

• Right of access (Article 15)
• Right to rectification (Article 16)
• Right to erasure (Article 17)
• Right to processing restriction (Article 18)
• Right to data portability (Article 20)
• Right to object (Article 21)
• Right to consent withdrawal (Article 7(3))
• Right to lodge supervisory complaints (Article 77)

Competent authority: Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen (LDI NRW), Kavalleriestraße 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany.

Contact for rights exercise: info@interaktiv.de

Data retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or legal requirements, then securely deleted or anonymised.

Security measures

Article 32 GDPR-compliant technical and organisational measures include encrypted transmission (TLS), restricted access controls, and regular security reviews.

Policy changes

The organisation reserves the right to adapt this policy for legal compliance or service changes. Updates apply from the next visit onward.

Funding

This website was developed under "DigiCollab — Innovating VET Education Through Hackathons" (Project 2025-1-DE02-KA210-VET-000349725), co-funded by the European Union's Erasmus+ programme. Views expressed are author opinions only and do not necessarily reflect EU or EACEA positions.