Privacy policy
We are delighted that you are interested in the International Christian Fellowship Church Berlin e.V. (hereinafter referred to as “ICF Berlin”). Data protection is of the utmost importance to us. In general, you can use the ICF Berlin website without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific services offered by our organization via our website, the processing of personal data may be necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
The processing of personal data—such as a data subject’s name, address, email address, or phone number—is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the state-specific data protection regulations applicable to ICF Berlin. Through this Privacy Policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects of their rights.
As the data controller, ICF Berlin has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of the personal data processed via this website. However, internet-based data transmissions may inherently involve security risks, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, data subjects are free to provide us with personal data through alternative channels, such as by telephone.
1. Definitions
ICF Berlin’s Privacy Policy is based on the terminology used by European legislators and regulators when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public as well as for our clients and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.
In this Privacy Policy, we use the following terms, among others:
a) Personal data
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by association with an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
b) Data subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.
c) Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, distribution, or any other form of making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing refers to the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.
e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
f) 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 is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
g) Controller
A controller 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.
h) Data processor
A data processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.
i) Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, regardless of whether or not that entity is a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the course of a specific investigative mandate under Union law or the law of the Member States are not considered recipients.
j) Third party
A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons authorized to process personal data under the direct authority of the controller or the processor.
k) Consent
Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes, expressed in the form of a statement or by a clear affirmative action, by which the data subject signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
2. Name and address of the data 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 provisions relating to data protection is:
ICF Berlin e.V.
Ringbahnstraße 32-34
12099 Berlin
Deutschland
Tel.: 030 – 74 30 56 96
E-Mail: info(at)icf-berlin.de
Website: www.icf.church/berlin
3. Cookies
The ICF Berlin website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via a web browser.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain what is known as a cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that allows websites and servers to associate the cookie with the specific web browser in which it was stored. This enables the websites and servers visited to distinguish the data subject’s individual browser from other web browsers that contain different cookies. A specific web browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, ICF Berlin is able to provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the use of cookies.
Cookies allow us to optimize the information and content on our website to better serve our users. As mentioned earlier, cookies enable us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to navigate our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their login credentials every time they visit the website, as this information is retrieved by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the shopping cart cookie in an online store. The online store uses a cookie to remember the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart.
The data subject may prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common web browsers. If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the web browser they are using, not all functions of our website may be fully usable under certain circumstances.
4. Collection of general data and information
The ICF Berlin website collects a range of general data and information each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website. This general data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The following may be recorded: (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 via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serve to prevent threats in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information, ICF Berlin does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising on it, (3) ensure the continued functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. ICF Berlin therefore evaluates this anonymously collected data and information both for statistical purposes and with the aim of enhancing data protection and data security within our organization, ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files is stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.
5. Contact options via the website
In accordance with legal requirements, the ICF Berlin website contains information that enables users to quickly contact our company electronically and communicate directly with us, including a general email address. If a data subject contacts the data controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data, transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the data controller, is stored for the purpose of processing the request or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not disclosed to third parties.
6. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data
The data controller processes and stores the data subject’s personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or to the extent provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.
If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a retention period prescribed by European directives and regulations or by another competent legislative body expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
7. Rights of the Data Subject
a) Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right, granted by European legislation, to request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the controller at any time.
b) Right of access
Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by European legislation, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information regarding the personal data stored about them and a copy of such information. Furthermore, European legislation grants the data subject the right to obtain the following information:
- the purposes of processing
- the categories of personal data that are processed
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
- if possible, the planned period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
- the existence of a right to have personal data concerning them rectified or erased, or to have processing restricted by the controller, or a right to object to such processing
- the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: all available information regarding the origin of the data, the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR, and—at least in such cases—meaningful information regarding the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject.
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.
c) Right to Rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data—including by means of a supplementary statement—taking into account the purposes of the processing.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.
d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by European legislation, to request that the controller erase personal data concerning them without undue delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and provided that the processing is not necessary:
The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
The erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) of the GDPR.
If any of the above reasons apply and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by ICF Berlin, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the controller at any time. The Data Protection Officer of ICF Berlin or another employee will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without delay.
If the personal data has been made public by ICF Berlin and our company, as the controller pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, is obligated to erase the personal data, ICF Berlin shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested that these other controllers delete all links to such personal data or copies or replicas of such personal data, unless processing is necessary. The Data Protection Officer of ICF Berlin or another employee will take the necessary steps on a case-by-case basis.
e) Right to restriction of processing
Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by European legislation, to request that the controller restrict the processing if any of the following conditions are met:
The data subject disputes the accuracy of the personal data, for a period sufficient to allow the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful, the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data, and instead requests the restriction of the use of the personal data.
The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) of the GDPR, and it has not yet been determined whether the controller’s legitimate grounds override those of the data subject.
If any of the above conditions are met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by ICF Berlin, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the controller at any time. The Data Protection Officer of ICF Berlin or another employee will arrange for the restriction of processing.
f) Right to data portability
Every data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, as granted by European legislation, to receive the personal data concerning them—which they have provided to a controller—in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability under Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have their personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, provided that this is technically feasible and does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact the data protection officer appointed by ICFBerlin or another employee at any time.
g) Right to object
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them that is carried out pursuant to Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
In the event of an objection, ICF Berlin will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
If ICF Berlin processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing purposes. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to ICF Berlin regarding the processing for direct marketing purposes, ICF Berlin will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of their personal data carried out by ICF Berlin for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact the Data Protection Officer at ICF Berlin or another staff member directly. The data subject is also free, in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object through automated means using technical specifications.
h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing—including profiling—that produces legal effects concerning the data subject or similarly significantly affects the data subject, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and that law provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is it made with the data subject’s explicit consent, ICF Berlin shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to request that the controller involve a person, to present their own point of view, and to challenge the decision.
If the data subject wishes to exercise rights related to automated decision-making, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.
i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.
8. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of affilinet
The data controller has integrated components from the company affilinet into this website. Affilinet is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing services.
Affiliate marketing is an internet-based sales model that enables commercial website operators—known as merchants or advertisers—to display advertisements, typically compensated through click- or sale-based commissions, on third-party websites, i.e., on the sites of sales partners also referred to as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides advertising materials—such as a banner ad or other suitable forms of online advertising—which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate into their own websites or promoted through other channels, such as keyword advertising or email marketing.
Affilinet is operated by affilinet GmbH, Sapporobogen 6-8, 80637 Munich, Germany.
Affilinet places a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Affilinet’s tracking cookie does not store any personal data. It stores only the identification number of the affiliate—that is, the partner who referred the potential customer—as well as the visitor’s unique identifier and the advertising material that was clicked. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are handled through the affiliate network, i.e., Affilinet.
As described above, the data subject may prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the user’s web browser would also prevent Affilinet from setting a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. In addition, cookies already set by Affilinet can be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
Affilinet’s current privacy policy can be found at https://www.affili.net/de/footeritem/datenschutz .
9. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Facebook
The data controller has integrated components from Facebook into this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is an online social gathering place, an online community that typically allows users to communicate with one another 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 share personal or business-related information. Among other things, Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect with others through friend requests.
Facebook is operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject resides outside the United States or Canada, the controller responsible for the processing of personal data is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plugin) has been integrated—the user’s web browser on their computer is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of that Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook learns 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 recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the data subject’s respective Facebook account. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, such as the “Like” button, or if the data subject posts a comment, Facebook associates this information with the data subject’s personal Facebook user account and stores this personal data.
Whenever the data subject visits our website, Facebook receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of visiting our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.
The Data Policy published by Facebook, available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about Facebook’s collection, processing, and use of personal data. It also explains the settings options Facebook offers to protect the data subject’s privacy. In addition, various applications are available that allow users to prevent data from being transmitted to Facebook. The data subject may use such applications to prevent data from being transmitted to Facebook.
10. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google AdSense
The data controller has integrated Google AdSense into this website. Google AdSense is an online service that facilitates the placement of advertisements on third-party websites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects advertisements displayed on third-party websites to match the content of the respective third-party website. Google AdSense enables interest-based targeting of internet users, which is implemented by generating individual user profiles.
The operator of the Google AdSense component is Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
The purpose of the Google AdSense component is to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense places a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By placing this cookie, Alphabet Inc. is able to analyze the use of our website. Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google AdSense component has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject’s computer is automatically prompted by the respective Google AdSense component to transmit data to Alphabet Inc. for the purposes of online advertising and commission billing. As part of this technical process, Alphabet Inc. obtains personal data, such as the data subject’s IP address, which Alphabet Inc. uses, among other things, to track the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission billing.
As described above, the data subject may prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the web browser would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. In addition, a cookie already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programs.
Google AdSense also uses so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a tiny graphic embedded in web pages to enable log file recording and analysis, which allows for statistical evaluation. Using the embedded web beacon, Alphabet Inc. can determine whether and when a website was opened by a data subject and which links were clicked by the data subject. Web beacons are used, among other things, to evaluate website traffic.
Through Google AdSense, personal data and information—including IP addresses—that is necessary for tracking and billing the displayed advertisements is transferred to Alphabet Inc. in the United States. This personal data is stored and processed in the United States. Alphabet Inc. may share this personal data, which is collected through technical means, with third parties.
Google AdSense is explained in more detail at this link: https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/.
11. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)
The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization) into this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics refers to the collection, gathering, and analysis of data regarding the behavior of website visitors. Among other things, a web analytics service collects data on which website a data subject came from to a website (so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, and how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform a cost-benefit analysis of online 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 parameter “_gat._anonymizeIp” for web analytics via Google Analytics. This parameter causes Google to truncate and anonymize the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection when accessing our website from a member state of the European Union or from another signatory state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information collected, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us that highlight activity on our website, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.
Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By placing this cookie, Google is able to analyze the use of our website. Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject’s computer is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google obtains personal data, such as the data subject’s IP address, which Google uses, among other things, to track the origin of visitors and clicks and, consequently, to enable commission settlements.
Cookies are used to store personal information, such as the time of access, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. Each time our website is visited, this personal data—including the IP address of the internet connection used by the user—is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, share this personal data collected through technical means with third parties.
As described above, the data subject may prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the web browser would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics regarding the use of this website, as well as to the processing of such data by Google, and to prevent such collection and processing. To do so, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on uses JavaScript to inform Google Analytics that no data or information regarding website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google interprets the installation of the browser add-on as an objection. If the data subject’s computer system is deleted, formatted, or reinstalled at a later date, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their control, the browser add-on can be reinstalled or reactivated.
Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and at https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.
12. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Instagram
The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service into this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and enables users to share photos and videos, as well as to repost such content on other social networks.
The company that operates Instagram is Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Building 14, First Floor, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.
Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Instagram button) has been integrated—the Instagram component automatically prompts the web browser on the data subject’s computer system to download a display of the corresponding Instagram component. As part of this technical process, Instagram learns which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes which specific subpage the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the data subject’s respective Instagram account. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted thereby are associated with the data subject’s personal Instagram user account and are stored and processed by Instagram.
Instagram receives information via the Instagram component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged into Instagram at the time of visiting our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before visiting our website.
Further information and Instagram’s current privacy policy can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
13. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of YouTube
The data controller has integrated YouTube components into this website. YouTube is an online video platform that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and television programs, as well as music videos, trailers, and user-generated videos, are available via the internet portal.
YouTube is operated by 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 user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject’s computer is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of that YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.
If the user is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube can determine which specific page of our website the user is visiting when they access a subpage that contains a YouTube video. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and associated with the user’s respective YouTube account.
YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before visiting our website.
The privacy policy published by YouTube, which is available at https://policies.google.com/?hl=de&gl=de, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
14. Payment Method: Privacy Policy for PayPal as a Payment Method
The data controller has integrated PayPal components into this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed through so-called PayPal accounts, which are virtual personal or business accounts. PayPal also allows users to make virtual payments via credit card if they do not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there is no traditional account number. PayPal enables users to initiate online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also acts as a trustee and offers buyer protection services.
The European operating entity of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
If the data subject selects “PayPal” as the payment method during the ordering process in our online store, the data subject’s information is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for payment processing.
The personal data transmitted to PayPal typically includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, phone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for processing the payment. Personal data related to the specific order is also required to fulfill the purchase agreement.
The purpose of transferring this data is to process payments and prevent fraud. The data controller will transfer personal data to PayPal, in particular when there is a legitimate interest in doing so. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the data controller may be transferred by PayPal to credit reporting agencies. The purpose of this transfer is to verify identity and creditworthiness.
PayPal may share personal data with affiliated companies, service providers, or subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or where the data is to be processed on its behalf.
The data subject may withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time by notifying PayPal. Such withdrawal does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for the purpose of (contractual) payment processing.
PayPal’s current privacy policy is available at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
15. Subscribe to our newsletter
The ICF Berlin website offers users the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the data controller when subscribing to the newsletter is specified in the form provided for this purpose.
Newsletter Contents
We send newsletters, emails, and other electronic notifications containing promotional information (hereinafter “newsletters”) only with the recipients’ consent or when permitted by law. If the content of a newsletter is specifically described during the sign-up process, that description is decisive for the user’s consent. In addition, our newsletters contain information on topics related to ICF Berlin, topics related to our church’s vision, and topics that pertain to the association as defined in its bylaws, particularly regarding worship services and events.
Double opt-in and logging
Subscription to our newsletter is handled via a double opt-in process. This means that after signing up, the user receives an email asking them to confirm their subscription. This confirmation is necessary to ensure that no one can sign up using someone else’s email address.
Subscriptions to the newsletter are logged so that we can provide proof of the subscription process in accordance with legal requirements. This includes recording the time of subscription and confirmation, as well as the IP address. Changes to the data stored with MailChimp are also logged.
Use of the email marketing service “MailChimp”
The newsletter is sent via “MailChimp,” a newsletter distribution platform provided by the U.S. company The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Ste 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308-2172, USA.
The email addresses of our newsletter subscribers, as well as other data described in this notice, are stored on MailChimp’s servers in the United States. MailChimp uses this information to send and analyze the newsletters on our behalf. Furthermore, according to its own information, MailChimp may use this data to optimize or improve its own services, e.g., for technical optimization of the delivery and presentation of the newsletters, or for business purposes to determine which countries the recipients are from. However, MailChimp does not use the data of our newsletter subscribers to contact them directly or to pass it on to third parties.
We rely on MailChimp’s reliability and its IT and data security measures. MailChimp is certified under the U.S.-EU Privacy Shield framework and is therefore committed to complying with EU data protection regulations. Furthermore, we have entered into a “Data Processing Agreement” (https://mailchimp.com/legal/forms/data-processing-agreement/) with MailChimp. This is a contract in which MailChimp commits to protecting our users’ data, processing it on our behalf in accordance with its privacy policy, and, in particular, not disclosing it to third parties. MailChimp’s privacy policy can be accessed at https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/.
Unsubscribe from the Newsletter
The recipient may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time, which means that the consents provided will be revoked. This simultaneously revokes the consents given for the newsletter’s distribution via MailChimp and for statistical analysis. Unfortunately, it is not possible to revoke consent for distribution via MailChimp or for statistical analysis separately.
A link to unsubscribe from the newsletter is located at the bottom of each newsletter.
Online Call for Submissions and Data Management
There are instances in which we redirect newsletter subscribers to MailChimp’s websites. For example, our newsletters include a link that allows subscribers to view the newsletter online (e.g., if there are display issues in their email program). Furthermore, newsletter recipients can subsequently correct their data, such as their email address. Similarly, MailChimp’s privacy policy is only available on their website.
In this context, we would like to point out that cookies are used on MailChimp’s websites and that personal data is therefore processed by MailChimp, its partners, and the service providers it uses (e.g., Google Analytics). We have no control over this data collection. Further information can be found in MailChimp’s privacy policy. We also draw your attention to the options for objecting to data collection for advertising purposes on the websites https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ and https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ (for the European Union).
Newsletter-Tracking
ICF Berlin’s newsletters contain so-called web beacons. A web beacon is a tiny graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Using the embedded web beacon, ICF Berlin can determine whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links contained in the email were clicked by the data subject.
Personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and analyzed by the data controller in order to optimize newsletter distribution and better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data is not disclosed to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to revoke the separate declaration of consent provided via the double opt-in procedure. Following revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the data controller. The ICF Berlin automatically interprets unsubscribing from the newsletter as a revocation.
16. Legal basis for processing
Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company’s 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—as is the case, for example, with processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration—the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to processing operations necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as to fulfill 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 would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance information, or other vital information subsequently had to be disclosed to a doctor, a hospital, or other third parties. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR. Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases, provided that the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, unless the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject override such interests. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, the legislator took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 of the GDPR).
17. 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 all our employees and shareholders.
18. Length of time for which personal data is stored
The criterion for determining how long personal data is stored is the applicable statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the relevant data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the performance or initiation of a contract.
19. Legal or contractual requirements regarding the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; the data subject’s obligation to provide personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data
We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is in some cases required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also arise from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data in order to conclude a contract, which we must then process. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the contract with the data subject not being able to be concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact our Data Protection Officer. Our Data Protection Officer will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract; whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data; and what consequences failure to provide the personal data would have.
20. Use of automated decision-making
As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
This Privacy Policy was created using the Privacy Policy Generator provided by DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which serves as the external data protection officer for Middle Franconia, in cooperation with the data protection attorneys at the law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Rechtsanwälte.