data protection

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

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

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:

IMP³PROVE – European Innovation Management Academy EWIV
Dreischeibehaus 1
40211 Düsseldorf
Germany
Tel.: 0211 / 1377-0
Email: info@improve-innovation.com
Website: www.imp3rove.de

If you have any questions about the processing of your data, please contact IMP³PROVE – European Innovation Management Academy EWIV, Dreischeibehaus 1 40211 Düsseldorf at info@nrwinnovativ.de

1. Scope of processing of personal data

In principle, we only process personal data of our users to the extent that this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as the content and services. The processing of our users' personal data regularly only takes place with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases in which obtaining prior consent is not possible for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.

2. Legal basis for processing personal data

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

When processing personal data that is necessary to fulfill a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.

If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our competence center is subject, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our competence center or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. 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 deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage can also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the person responsible is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the standards mentioned expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data to conclude or fulfill a contract.

1. Description and scope of data processing

Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. 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 accesses our website.
• Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website.

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. 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 data and log files is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. The data also serves us to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data will not be evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.

These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. If the data is collected to provide the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

The collection of data to provide the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. There is therefore no possibility for the user to object.

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can contact us using the email addresses provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the email will be stored.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The sole purpose of processing personal data is to process the contact. If you contact us via email, this also represents the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be seen from the circumstances that the matter in question has been finally clarified.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue. Please send an email to info@nrwinnovativ.de . In this case, all personal data that was stored in the course of contacting you will be deleted.

Our homepage 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 guarantee for third-party content or data protection conditions. Please ensure you are aware of the applicable privacy policy before submitting any personal information to these websites.

Any information you provide to us will be stored on servers within the European Union. Unfortunately, the transmission of information over the Internet is not completely secure, and therefore we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted over the Internet to and through our website. However, we protect our website and other systems as best we can 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 information. Your data will be carefully protected against loss, destruction, falsification, manipulation and unauthorized access or disclosure.

If your personal data is processed, you are the data subject. S.d. GDPR and you have the following rights towards the person responsible:

1. Right to information

You can request confirmation from the person responsible as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing occurs, you can request information from the person responsible about the following information:

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 the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
4. the planned duration of storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
5. the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to restrict processing by the controller or a right to object to this 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 is not collected from the data subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you will be transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you can request to be informed about the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. Right to rectification

You have the right to request correction and/or completion from the person responsible if the personal data processed concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The person responsible must make the correction immediately.

3. Right to restriction of processing

You can request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:

1. if you contest the accuracy of the personal data relating to you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
2. the processing is unlawful and you refuse the deletion of the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;
3. the person responsible no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
4. if you have lodged an objection to the processing in accordance with Article 21 Para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data - apart from its storage - may only be used with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or a Member State.

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

4. Right to deletion

a) Obligation to delete

You may request that we delete the personal data relating to you immediately, and we are obliged to delete this data immediately if one of the following reasons applies:

1. The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
2. You revoke your consent on which the processing was based in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a or Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letter a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
3. You object to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing or you object to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 Para. 2 GDPR.
4. Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
5. The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
6. The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Article 8 Para. 1 GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

If we have made the personal data concerning you public and we are obliged to delete it in accordance with Article 17 Para. 1 GDPR, we will take appropriate measures, including technical ones, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to ensure that those responsible for data processing, to inform those processing the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested that we delete all links to this personal data or copies or replications of this personal data.

c) Exceptions

There is no right to deletion if processing is necessary

1. to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
2. to fulfill a legal obligation requiring processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or to carry out 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 field of public health in accordance with Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letters h and i and Article 9 Paragraph 3 GDPR;
4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89 Para. 1 GDPR, insofar as the law mentioned under section a) is likely to make the achievement of the objectives of this processing impossible or seriously impair it, or
5. to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have exercised the right to rectification, deletion or restriction of processing, we are obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be the case as impossible or involves disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed about these recipients by the person responsible.

6. Right to data portability

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

1. the processing is based on consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Article 9 (2) (a) GDPR or on a contract in accordance with Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR and
2. the processing takes place using automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, to the extent that this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other people must not be impaired by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data that is 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, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of your personal data, which is carried out on the basis of Article 6 (1) (e) or (f) of the GDPR.

We will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

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

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

In connection with the use of information society services - regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC - you have the opportunity to exercise your right to object using automated procedures that use technical specifications.

8. Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your data protection declaration of consent at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its revocation. To revoke your consent or object, simply send an email to info@nrwinnovativ.de .

9. Right to complain to 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 residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data is contrary to violates the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint was submitted will inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy in accordance with Art. 78 GDPR.

The responsible supervisory authority for data protection issues is:

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