Data protection

NRW.innovativ takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

Below you will find information about what data is collected during your visit to the homepage and how it is used.

The controller 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:

IMP³PROVE – European Innovation Management Academy EWIV
Dreischeibenhaus 1
40211 Düsseldorf
Germany
Tel.: +49 211 / 1377-0
E-Mail: info@improve-innovation.com
Website: www.imp3rove.de

For questions regarding the processing of your data, please contact IMP³PROVE – European Innovation Management Academy EWIV, Dreischeibenhaus 1, 40211 Düsseldorf, by email: info@nrwinnovativ.de

1. Scope of processing personal data

We generally process our users' personal data only to the extent necessary for providing a functional website and its content and services. The processing of our users' personal data regularly only occurs with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for practical reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

When processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which our competence center is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that the processing of personal data is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our competence center or by a third party, and the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests, then Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. Data deletion and storage period

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this is provided for by European or national legislation in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data will also be blocked or erased when a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned regulations expires, unless further storage of the data is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing device. The following data is collected:

• Information about the browser type and version used
• Date and time of retrieval,
• The user's operating system,
• The user's internet service provider
• Websites from which the user's system accessed our website.
• Websites accessed by the user's system via our website.

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

2. Legal basis for data processing

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

3. Purpose of data processing

The data is stored in log files to ensure the website's functionality. We also use this data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. The data is not used for marketing purposes.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Storage duration

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collected for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

5. Right to object and have the matter removed

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, there is no possibility for the user to object.

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can contact us via the provided email addresses. In this case, the personal data you transmit with your email will be stored.

In this context, no data will be shared with third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for processing data transmitted via email is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If the email contact aims at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

We process your personal data solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry. In the case of contact via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing your data.

4. Storage duration

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data transmitted by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. A conversation is considered ended when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been resolved.

5. Right to object and have the matter removed

If you contact us by email, you can object to the storage of your personal data at any time. In this case, the conversation cannot be continued. Please send an email to info@nrwinnovativ.de. All personal data stored during the contact process will be deleted in this case.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. If you follow a link to one of these websites, please note that we cannot assume any responsibility or liability for external content or privacy policies. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable privacy policies before submitting any personal data to these websites.

All information you submit to us is stored on servers within the European Union. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure, which is why we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to and through our website via the internet. However, we protect our website and other systems to the best of our ability through technical and organizational measures against loss, destruction, access, alteration, or distribution of your data by unauthorized persons.

We take precautions to ensure the security of your personal data. Your data is conscientiously protected against loss, destruction, falsification, manipulation, and unauthorized access or disclosure.

If your personal data is being processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights against the controller:

1. Right to information

You can request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from the data controller:

1. the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom your personal data have been or will be disclosed;
4. the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
5. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
6. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
7. all available information about the origin of the data, if the personal data are not collected from the data subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether your personal data is being transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 GDPR relating to the transfer.

2. Right to rectification

You have the right to rectification and/or completion from the data controller if the processed personal data concerning you is inaccurate or incomplete. The data controller must carry out the rectification without undue delay.

3. Right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data:

1. if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
2. the processing is unlawful and you object to the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;
3. the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, or
4. if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.

If the processing of your personal data has been restricted, this data – apart from being stored – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.

If processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to erasure

a) Obligation to delete

You can request that we delete your personal data without undue delay, and we are obliged to delete such data without undue delay if one of the following grounds applies:

1. The personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
2. You withdraw your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
3. You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
4. Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
5. The erasure of your personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
6. Your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered, in accordance with Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

If we have made your personal data public and are obliged to erase it pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, we will take reasonable steps, including technical measures, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform controllers who are processing the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested the erasure of all links to, or copies or replications of, that personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply insofar as the processing is necessary

1. to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
2. for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
3. for reasons of public interest in the area of ​​public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in point (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
5. for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have asserted your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, we are obliged to communicate this rectification or erasure of data or restriction of processing to all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.

They have the right to be informed about these recipients by the data controller.

6. Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Furthermore, you have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that

1. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and
2. The processing is carried out using automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have your personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. This must not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

7. Right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR.

We will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.

If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the option, in connection with the use of information society services – notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

8. Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To withdraw your consent or to object to data processing, simply send an email to info@nrwinnovativ.de.

9. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the progress and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.

The competent supervisory authority for data protection issues is the

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia
, Kavalleriestr. 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
, Telephone: +49 211 384240,
Fax: +49 211 3842410,
Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de