Data Protection Policy DAP system

This data protection policy was last updated in December 2020

I. Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the website www.dap.rwth-aachen.de, which provides a link to the website dap-aachen.de. Other websites run by RWTH or RWTH institutions have their own privacy policies, which can be accessed from their respective websites.

II. Person Responsible for Data Processing (Data Controller)

The person responsible within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:
Rector of RWTH Aachen University
Templergraben 55
52062 Aachen (physical address)
52056 Aachen (mailing address)
Germany
Phone: +49 241 80 1
Fax: +49 241 80 92312
Email: rektorat@rwth-aachen.de
Website: www.rwth-aachen.de/rectorate

Responsible for the website content and the processing of your data is:

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-ing. Dipl.-Wirt.Ing. Johannes Henrich Schleifenbaum
Lehrstuhl Digital Additive Production (DAP)
Steinbachstr. 15
D-52074 Aachen
Phone: +49 241 8906 0
Fax: +49 241 8906 121
Email: info@dap.rwth-aachen.de

III. Data Protection Officer

Contact data of the officially appointed Data Protection Officer:
Stabsstelle Datenschutz der RWTH Aachen University
Templergraben 55
D-52062 Aachen (Hausanschrift), D-52056 Aachen (Postanschrift)
Phone: +49 241 80 94114
Fax: -
Email: dsb@rwth-aachen.de

IV. Purpose of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, the RWTH Aachen University server temporarily stores your IP address. According to the GDPR, the IP address belongs to your personal data. Temporary storage of the IP address through the system is necessary to deliver the website to the user’s computer. To this end, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. Whenever our website accessed, the browser used on the end device automatically sends data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer to the server of RWTH Aachen University and temporarily stores it in a so-called server log file. We do not have any influence on this. The following data may be collected in this process:

• Information on the browser and version used
• Information on the operating system of the user
• The internet service provider of the user
• The user’s IP address
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the user's system is led to the RWTH Aachen University website

The data is stored in the log files of the University's system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

V. Possibility of Objection and Remedy

The collection of data for the purpose of providing the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

VI. Purpose of Data Collection, Deletion

Temporary storage of the IP address through the system is necessary to deliver the website to the user’s computer. To this end, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. The data listed under IV. is used for the purpose of optimizing the website and ensuring the safety of information technology systems. The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for carrying out the purpose of its collection. Typically, data is deleted seven days after its storage at the latest.

VII. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR.

VIII. Use of Cookies and Similar Services

Cookies, Google Maps, Matomo, or similar services are not used on this redirect site.
Please refer to the privacy policy on the target page for information on their use.

Use of Cookies

Like many other websites, dap-aachen.de uses so-called "cookies". Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive or RAM. Through this, we automatically receive certain data such as IP address, browser used, operating system and your connection to the Internet.
Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to a computer. Based on the information contained in cookies, we can facilitate your navigation and enable the correct display of our web pages. Under no circumstances will the data we collect be passed on to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent.
Of course, you can also view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are regularly set to accept cookies. In general, you can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please use the help functions of your Internet browser to find out how to change these settings. Please note that individual functions of our website may not work if you have disabled the use of cookies.

Use of Google Maps

This destination website uses Google Maps API to visually display geographical information. When using Google Maps, Google also collects, processes and uses data about the use of the map functions by visitors. You can find more information about data processing by Google in the Google privacy policy. There you can also change your personal privacy settings in the Privacy Center.
Detailed instructions on managing your own data in connection with Google products can be found here.

Use of YouTube

Die Zielwebseite bettet auf einigen Ihrer Seiten Youtube Videos ein. Betreiber der entsprechenden Plugins ist die YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. Wenn Sie eine Seite mit dem YouTube-Plugin besuchen, wird eine Verbindung zu Servern von Youtube hergestellt. Dabei wird YouTube mitgeteilt, welche Seiten Sie besuchen. Wenn Sie in Ihrem YouTube-Account eingeloggt sind, kann YouTube Ihr Surfverhalten Ihnen persönlich zuzuordnen. Dies verhindern Sie, indem Sie sich vorher aus Ihrem YouTube-Account ausloggen.
Wird ein YouTube-Video gestartet, setzt der Anbieter Cookies ein, die Hinweise über das Nutzerverhalten sammeln.
Wer das Speichern von Cookies für das Google-Ad-Programm deaktiviert hat, wird auch beim Anschauen von YouTube-Videos mit keinen solchen Cookies rechnen müssen. YouTube legt aber auch in anderen Cookies nicht-personenbezogene Nutzungsinformationen ab. Möchten Sie dies verhindern, so müssen Sie das Speichern von Cookies im Browser blockieren.
Weitere Informationen zum Datenschutz bei „YouTube“ finden Sie in der Datenschutzerklärung des Anbieters unter: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/

Use of Matomo

Furthermore, the target website uses Matomo (formerly Piwik), an open source software for statistical analysis of visitor access. Matomo uses so-called cookies, i.e. text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is stored on a server in Germany.
The IP address is anonymized immediately after processing and before it is stored. You have the option to prevent the installation of cookies by changing the settings of your browser software. We would like to point out that if you change this setting, not all functions of this website may be available.
You can decide whether a unique web analysis cookie may be stored in your browser to enable the website operator to collect and analyze various statistical data.

IX. General Remark on Data Processing

Aside from the data as listed under III., whose collection and short-term storage is necessary for technical reasons, this website does not collect or store any data. The Lehrstuhl Digital Additive Production (DAP) will neither store nor process any data

X. Contact via E-Mail

If you contact us by e-mail, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry and for possible follow-up questions in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. In addition, we store your data to defend legal claims, if necessary, and due to legal retention periods.
The user can revoke his or her consent to the storage and processing of personal data. In this case the conversation will not be continued. The e-mail contact to revoke your consent and to object to the storage of data can be sent to the following address: info@dap.rwth-aachen.de
All personal data stored in the course of the contact will be deleted in this case.

XI. Data Protection Rights

Based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have a right to information about your stored data and a right to demand correction, blocking or deletion of this data. In order to exercise your rights, you will have to provide us with your IP address, since no personal allocation takes place and we cannot correct, block or delete data without an IP address.
Furthermore, you have a right of appeal to the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia.

XII. Modification of our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy from time to time so that it always meets current legal requirements or reflects changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g. when introducing new services. The new data protection declaration then applies to your next visit of our website.