Privacy Policy of UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH

We greatly appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH. The use of the websites of UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may be required. If such processing is necessary and there is no legal basis for it, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH. With this privacy policy, we aim to inform the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this privacy policy educates data subjects about their rights.

As the controller responsible for processing, UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions may generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.

 

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when issuing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terms used.

In this privacy policy, we use the following terms:

  • Personal Data: Personal data refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more specific factors expressing the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
  • Data Subject: A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for processing.
  • Processing: Processing refers to any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means. This includes collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
  • Restriction of Processing: Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.
  • Profiling: Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data that consists of using personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects related to a natural person, particularly to analyze or predict aspects concerning job performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
  • Pseudonymization: Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
  • Controller or Controller Responsible for Processing: The controller or controller responsible for processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
  • Processor: A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
  • Recipient: A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, authorities that may receive personal data as part of a specific investigative mandate under Union or Member State law are not considered recipients.
  • Third Party: A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body besides the data subject, the controller, the processor, and those persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
  • Consent: Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union, and other regulations of a data protection nature is:

UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH
Lichtenbergerstr. 6
85748 Garching b. München
Germany

Tel.: +49 89 18 94 69-0
Email: info@maker-space.de
Website: www.maker-space.de

3. Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

Alexander Stolberg-Stolberg
SVDFJ Rechtsanwälte
Oberanger 30
80331 Munich
Germany

Tel.: +49 89 210 25 120
Website: www.svdfj.de

Any data subject may contact our data protection officer at any time with questions and suggestions regarding data protection.

4. Cookies

The websites of UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can recognize the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the data subject’s browser from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A particular internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

Through the use of cookies, the information and offers on our website can be optimized for the benefit of the user. As mentioned earlier, cookies allow us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter their login credentials each time they visit the site, as this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of an online shop's shopping cart. The online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time using an appropriate setting in the internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in their internet browser, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

5. Collection of General Data and Information

Each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website of UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH, a series of general data and information is collected. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The data that may be collected includes:
(1) the browser types and versions used,
(2) the operating system used by the accessing system,
(3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer),
(4) the subpages accessed on our website by an accessing system,
(5) the date and time of access to the website,
(6) an Internet Protocol (IP) address,
(7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and
(8) other similar data and information that serve security purposes in the event of attacks on our IT systems.

When using this general data and information, UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. This information is needed to:
(1) correctly deliver the content of our website,
(2) optimize our website content and advertising,
(3) ensure the long-term functionality of our IT systems and website technology, and
(4) provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.

These anonymously collected data and information are evaluated statistically and with the aim of improving data protection and IT security in our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

6. Newsletter

See our Newsletter Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Options via the Website

The website of UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH contains information, as required by law, that allows for quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, including a general address for electronic mail (email address).

If a data subject contacts the data controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data, voluntarily provided by a data subject, is stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

8. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Process

The data controller collects and processes applicants' personal data for the purpose of handling the application process. Processing may also take place electronically, particularly if an applicant submits application documents electronically, such as via email.

If the data controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of handling the employment relationship in compliance with legal regulations. If no employment contract is concluded, the application documents will be automatically deleted six months after notification of the rejection decision unless other legitimate interests of the data controller prevent deletion. A legitimate interest in this sense would be, for example, a duty to provide evidence in a case under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

9. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as provided for by European directives, regulations, or other laws to which the data controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a legally prescribed storage period expires, personal data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

10. Your Rights

Every data subject has the following rights:

  • Right of access under Article 15 GDPR
  • Right to rectification under Article 16 GDPR
  • Right to erasure under Article 17 GDPR
  • Right to restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR
  • Right to object under Article 21 GDPR
  • Right to data portability under Article 20 GDPR

The rights of access and erasure are subject to the limitations of §§ 34 and 35 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Additionally, there is a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority (Article 77 GDPR in conjunction with § 19 BDSG).

You can revoke your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. This also applies to consent given before the GDPR took effect (i.e., before May 25, 2018).

Please note that the revocation only takes effect for the future. Processing that occurred before the revocation remains unaffected.

11. Facebook Privacy Policy

The data controller has integrated components of Facebook into this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an internet-based social meeting place, an online community that typically allows users to communicate and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable the online community to provide personal or company-related information. Facebook allows users to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests.

The operator of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject resides outside the USA or Canada, the data controller for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Whenever a subpage of this website that integrates a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US.

Through this process, Facebook becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook detects each visit to our website and, for the duration of the visit, records which specific subpage was accessed. This information is collected via the Facebook component and assigned to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject interacts with a Facebook button on our website, such as the "Like" button, or leaves a comment, Facebook associates this information with the data subject’s personal Facebook account and stores this personal data.

Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website, provided they are logged into Facebook at the time. This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.

12. Privacy Policy for Xing

The data controller has integrated components from Xing on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business connections. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing, while companies can create company profiles or post job offers on the platform.

The operator of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

Each time a page of this website operated by the data controller and containing a Xing component (Xing plug-in) is accessed, the internet browser on the affected person's IT system is automatically prompted by the Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about Xing plug-ins can be found at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website the affected person is visiting.

If the affected person is logged into Xing at the same time, Xing recognizes which specific subpage of our website is being visited each time our website is accessed and for the entire duration of the visit. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the respective Xing account of the affected person. If the affected person interacts with a Xing button integrated on our website, such as the "Share" button, Xing associates this information with the personal Xing user account and stores the personal data.

Xing receives information via the Xing component whenever the affected person visits our website while being logged into Xing, regardless of whether they click on the Xing component or not. If such transmission of information to Xing is not desired by the affected person, they can prevent this by logging out of their Xing account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by Xing, available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Additionally, Xing has published privacy notices for the XING Share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

13. Privacy Policy for the Use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated components from YouTube on this website. YouTube is an online video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and other users to watch, rate, and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, including complete films and TV shows, music videos, trailers, and user-generated content.

The operator of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time a page of this website operated by the data controller and containing a YouTube component (YouTube video) is accessed, the internet browser on the affected person's IT system is automatically prompted by the YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website the affected person is visiting.

If the affected person is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website is being visited when a subpage containing a YouTube video is accessed. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the affected person.

YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component whenever the affected person visits our website while being logged into YouTube, regardless of whether they click on a YouTube video or not. If such transmission of information to YouTube and Google is not desired by the affected person, they can prevent this by logging out of their YouTube account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by YouTube, available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

14. Privacy Policy for Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics involves the collection, gathering, and analysis of data regarding the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data about the website from which an affected person came (referrer), which subpages were accessed, how often, and for what duration. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and conduct cost-benefit analyses of internet advertising.

The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The data controller uses the "_gat._anonymizeIp" extension for web analytics via Google Analytics. This extension shortens and anonymizes the IP address of the affected person's internet connection when accessing our website from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor flows on our website. Google uses the collected data and information, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, compile online reports showing activities on our website, and provide further services related to website usage.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the affected person's IT system. Cookies were explained earlier. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time a page of this website operated by the data controller and containing a Google Analytics component is accessed, the internet browser on the affected person's IT system is automatically prompted by the Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the affected person, which helps Google track the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently facilitate commission settlements.

The cookie stores personal information, including the access time, location from which access was made, and the frequency of visits to our website by the affected person. Each time our website is visited, these personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the affected person, are transmitted to Google in the United States and stored there. Google may share these personal data collected through this technical process with third parties.

The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time through an appropriate setting of the internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, an already set cookie by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Additionally, the affected person has the possibility to object to and prevent data collection by Google Analytics. To do so, they must download and install a browser add-on from https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data may be transmitted. Further details on Google’s privacy policies can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is further explained at https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

15. Privacy Policy for the Use of LinkedIn

The data controller has integrated components of the LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business connections. More than 400 million registered users in over 200 countries use LinkedIn, making it the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

The operator of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

Each time a page of our website containing a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in) is accessed, the LinkedIn component prompts the browser used by the affected person to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component from LinkedIn. Further information about LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website the affected person is visiting.

If the affected person is logged into LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes which specific subpage of our website is being visited each time our website is accessed and for the entire duration of the visit. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned by LinkedIn to the respective LinkedIn account of the affected person. If the affected person interacts with a LinkedIn button integrated on our website, LinkedIn associates this information with the personal LinkedIn user account and stores the personal data.

LinkedIn receives information via the LinkedIn component whenever the affected person visits our website while being logged into LinkedIn, regardless of whether they click on the LinkedIn component or not. If the affected person does not want this information to be transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

LinkedIn offers options to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad preferences, at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. Additionally, LinkedIn uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be refused at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

The applicable LinkedIn privacy policy can be accessed at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The LinkedIn cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

16. Privacy Policy for the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform, allowing users to share photos and videos as well as distribute such content on other social networks.

The operator of Instagram’s services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

Each time an individual page of this website, operated by the data controller and containing an Instagram component (Insta button), is accessed, the web browser on the affected person's device is automatically prompted by the Instagram component to download a representation of the respective Instagram component. As part of this technical process, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website the affected person is visiting.

If the affected person is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes which specific subpage of our website is being visited each time the affected person accesses our website and throughout the duration of their visit. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the respective Instagram account of the affected person. If the affected person interacts with an Instagram button integrated on our website, the transmitted data and information are assigned to their personal Instagram account and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information through the Instagram component whenever the affected person visits our website while being logged into Instagram, regardless of whether they click on the Instagram component or not. If the affected person does not want this information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent this by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and Instagram's applicable privacy policy can be accessed at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

17. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations in which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party—such as processing required for the delivery of goods or the provision of a service or consideration—then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to processing necessary for pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as fulfilling tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This could be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information needed to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In such instances, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR.

Ultimately, processing operations may also be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing that is not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases if processing is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator, who considered that a legitimate interest could exist if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 of the GDPR).

18. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

19. Duration of Data Storage

The criterion for determining the duration of personal data storage is the respective statutory retention period. After the period expires, the corresponding data is routinely deleted unless it is still required for contract fulfillment or contract initiation.

20. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Provision

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partially required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also arise from contractual provisions (e.g., details regarding the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data to conclude a contract, which we must subsequently process. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact our Data Protection Officer, who will inform them on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required, whether there is an obligation to provide the data, and what consequences non-provision would have.

21. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.