PRIVACY POLICY

Data Protection

Name and Contact of the Data Controller:

German Digital School
Email: elarif@germandigitalschool.de

Data Protection Officer:
Name: Elarif Fouad
Email: elarif@germandigitalschool.de

Security and Protection of Your Personal Data:

We prioritize maintaining the confidentiality and security of the personal data you provide to us. To safeguard your information from unauthorized access, we implement rigorous security measures and adhere to modern security standards. As a private entity, we are committed to complying with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable regulations of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). We have implemented technical and organizational measures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, both internally and with our external service providers.

Definitions:

The following definitions are provided in accordance with legal requirements and are applicable to this privacy policy:

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
  • Processing: Any operation or series of operations performed on personal data.
  • Restriction of Processing: Marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting future processing.
  • Profiling: Automated processing of personal data to evaluate certain aspects of an individual.
  • Pseudonymization: Processing of personal data in a manner that prevents identification without additional information.
  • Controller: Entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.
  • Processor: Entity that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
  • Recipient: Entity to which personal data is disclosed.
  • Third Party: Entity other than the data subject, controller, processor, or persons authorized to process personal data.
  • Consent: Voluntary, informed, and unambiguous expression of will by the data subject for the processing of their personal data.

Lawfulness of Processing:

The processing of personal data is lawful only when there is a legal basis for such processing. This may include consent from the data subject, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, protection of vital interests, or pursuit of legitimate interests.

Information About the Collection of Personal Data:

When you use our website, we collect personal data necessary for providing our services. This may include your name, email address, and user behavior. If you contact us via email or a contact form, we store the information you provide to respond to your inquiries. We delete this data when it is no longer necessary, or we restrict processing in accordance with statutory retention requirements.

Collection of Personal Data When You Visit Our Website:

When you visit our website, we collect certain technical data necessary for displaying the website, ensuring its stability, and enhancing security. This data may include your IP address, browser type, access times, and referring website. We use cookies to improve the functionality and effectiveness of our website. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies, although this may affect certain features of the website.

Other Functions and Offers on Our Website:

In addition to informational content, we offer various services that may require additional personal data. We may engage external service providers to assist with data processing, ensuring they adhere to our instructions and standards. We may also share personal data with third parties for specific purposes, providing relevant information when collecting such data.

Children:

Our services are intended for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent.

Rights of the Data Subject:

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict processing of your data. You also have the right to data portability and the right to object to certain types of processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the provided contact information.

Integration of Google Maps:

Our website may integrate Google Maps for interactive map display. Google may collect data when you access these maps, in accordance with their privacy policies. You can manage your Google account settings to control data sharing preferences.

Processor:

We engage external service providers (processors) for various functions such as shipping, newsletters, or payment processing. We ensure the protection of your personal data by establishing separate data processing agreements with these providers.