Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 May 2019.

This data privacy declaration applies to the site at https://www.conference-service.com/ete-iii, which is used by the data controller to collect and process data for the "Educating the Educators III" event.

1. Background to the General Data Protection Policy (GDPR)

The General Data Protection Policy of 2016 replaces the EU Data Protection Directive of 1995. Its purpose is to protect the rights of individuals and to ensure that personal data are not processed without their knowledge, and, wherever possible, that it is processed with their consent.

2. Data controller

The data controller is "International Centre for STEM Education (ICSE), University of Education Freiburg, Kunzenweg 21, 79117 Freiburg, Germany, icse@ph-freiburg.de; contact the data protection officer of the responsible body: datenschutz(atnospam)ph-freiburg.de".

3. Collection and processing of personal and other data

When using this internet site, logfile information will be recorded by the data processor (https://conference-service.com). This personal information is transmitted automatically by your internet browser. This information includes in particular: IP address, accessed pages within the internet presence, date and time of the visit, used browser, operating system of the accessing computer, language setting and transferred data volume. The processing of the logfile information is done mainly in order to establish the connection, to ensure system security and for reasons of technical administration.

The data controller collects personal information about the participants of the event. At a minimum, these data include the name, address and email address of the participants. Additional data might be requested, for instance to prepare the programme and proceedings of the event, as well as any social programme associated with the event. Registration and payment details needed for participation in the event might be collected too. This information is collected for legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO. Information will be retained until all processes related to the event are completed.

4. Usage and forwarding of personal data

The personal data of participants will only be used for the specified purposes of registration and submission management. The personal data of presenters will be used for marketing and overall management of the conference and only to the extent required in order to achieve these purposes. Data will only be forwarded to third parties - if at all - within the limits of the statutory provisions. The transmission of personal data to government agencies and authorities shall be carried out only within the framework of mandatory law, or if the forwarding is required for purposes of legal or criminal prosecution in the event of abuse or fraud. Forwarding for other purposes - in particular address trading - is excluded.

5. External links

This internet site might post links to the sites of other providers in order to be able to provide the users with comprehensive information. The controller does not have any influence on the design of such sites, and is not responsible for the content offered there. The principles of this Policy do not apply to these external sites.

6. Changes to this Data Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change and/or adapt our security and/or data protection measures in as far as this is necessary due to technical developments or changes in the law. In these cases, we shall also adjust the present information accordingly. Therefore, please always take note of updated versions of this Data Privacy Policy.

7. Rights of the person concerned

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, in accordance with the GDPR, to request information from the responsible body about his or her personal data stored. In addition, there is a right to immediate correction or deletion of incorrect personal data concerning him or her, or to limitation of the processing or a right to object to the processing. A data protection consent for the processing of personal data can be revoked at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation. In addition, you may contact the competent supervisory authority if there are doubts as to the lawfulness of the processing of personal data concerning you.

8. Email Security

If you send us an e-mail, your e-mail address will only be used for correspondence with you. Please note that data transmission of e-mails on the internet can have security gaps. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

9. Issues relating to data protection

If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us at educating-the-educators@ph-freiburg.de