{"id":34229,"date":"2026-09-21T03:22:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T01:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/?page_id=34229"},"modified":"2026-09-21T21:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T19:50:47","slug":"data-protection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/en\/data-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"block-1\" class=\"h2 display-2 text-start\">\n  Privacy policy<\/h2><div id=\"block-3\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-2\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-6\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-hero-stage\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stage \">\n        \n\n<div id=\"block-5\" class=\"hero-stage-content\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stage-content__background\">\n        <div class=\"overlay-black-25 h-100\">\n                            <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/titel-6.jpg\" class=\"hero-stage-media\" alt=\"Security network, cyber security, data protection, Catholic community, church and technology, ICF Munich.\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/titel-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/titel-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/titel-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/titel-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/12\/titel-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-stage-gradient\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stage-content__foreground is-layout-constrained\">\n        <h1 id=\"block-4\" class=\"display-1 text-center\">\n    <\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-8\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-7\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><p id=\"block-9\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Protecting your data matters to us. We handle personal data responsibly and comply with applicable data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p><div id=\"block-11\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-10\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-12\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  CONTENTS<\/h2><div id=\"block-14\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-13\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-98\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-52\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <p id=\"block-15\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Einleitung\">1. Introduction &amp; Responsible Entity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-16\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udfe2 Responsible for Content &amp; Data<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-17\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Technical Operation of the Website<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-18\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83e\udd1d Responsibilities<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-19\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udcee Data protection contact<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-20\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udf0e Who is the ICF Movement?<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-21\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udcd6 How this policy is structured<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-23\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-22\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-24\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Grunds&#xE4;tze\">2. Principles of Data Processing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-25\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u2705 Transparency<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-26\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udfaf Purpose Limitation<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-27\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u2796 Data Minimization<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-28\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udd10 Security<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-29\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udd50 Storage Limitation<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-30\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udf0d Lawfulness<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-32\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-31\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-33\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Erhebung\">3. Collection &amp; Use of Personal Data<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-34\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udcec Contact &amp; Forms<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-35\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\ude4f When you entrust us with personal information<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-36\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udc8c Newsletter &amp; Communication<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-37\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udcb3 Donations<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-38\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udcc8 Server Logs &amp; Tracking Data<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-40\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-39\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-41\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Einsatz-von-Cookies\">4. Use of Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-42\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udf6a What are Cookies?<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-43\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udf6a Consent Management (CookieHub)<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-44\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u2699\ufe0f When we need your consent<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-46\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-45\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-47\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Eingesetzte-Tools\">5. Tools &amp; Third-Party Providers Used<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-48\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udcc8 Analytics and Performance Tools<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-49\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udccb Forms, Newsletter &amp; Communication<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-50\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udfa5 Media Embeds<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-51\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Technical Operations and Security<br><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-97\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <p id=\"block-53\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Einsatz-von-KI\">6. Use of AI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-54\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83e\udd16 AI-powered Chat &amp; Support<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-55\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u270d\ufe0f AI-generated Content<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-56\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83e\udde0 No automated decisions about you<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-57\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udccb Our Framework<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-59\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-58\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-60\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Deine-Rechte\">7. Your Rights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-61\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udccb Right to Access<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-62\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u270f\ufe0f Right to Rectification<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-63\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u274c Right to Erasure<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-64\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83e\uddef Right to Restriction<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-65\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udeab Right to Object<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-66\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udce4 Right to Data Portability<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-67\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\uded1 Right to Withdraw Consent<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-68\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2696\ufe0f Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-69\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u23f1\ufe0f How quickly we respond<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-71\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-70\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-72\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Datenweitergabe\">8. Data Transfer &amp; Processing on our Behalf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-73\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83e\udd1d Joint Responsibility<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-74\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83e\udd1d Collaboration with Service Providers (Data Processing)<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-76\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-75\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-77\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Speicherdauer\">9. Storage Period<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-78\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udcbe And what about backups?<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-80\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-79\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-81\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Daten&#xFC;bermittlung\">10. International Data Transfer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-82\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udf0d How we protect your data in the process<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-84\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-83\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-85\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Sicherheit\">11. Security<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-86\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udd10 Technical &amp; Organizational Measures<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-87\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f What you should know<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-89\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-88\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-90\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Rechtsgrundlagen\">12. Legal Bases for Data Processing &amp; Scope<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-91\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded Switzerland<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-92\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa European Union<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-94\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-93\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-95\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><a href=\"#Kontakt\">13. Contact for data protection matters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-96\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">14. <a href=\"#&#xC4;nderungen\">Changes<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-100\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-99\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Einleitung\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>1. Introduction &amp; Responsible Entity<\/h1><div id=\"block-102\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-101\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><p id=\"Einleitung-2\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For us, data protection isn\u2019t just a legal checkbox\u2014it\u2019s an expression of responsibility. As the ICF Movement, we\u2019re committed to treating your data with care and respect.<\/p><p id=\"block-103\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  This privacy policy tells you what personal data we process on our website, why we do so, and what rights you have.<\/p><p id=\"block-104\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  This privacy policy applies <a id=\"_aru1he6nldhg\"><\/a>to the domain <a href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/en\/\">https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen<\/a> in all language versions, as well as to all of the following legal entities and any future companies operating under the ICF (International Christian Fellowship) brand or in which one of the listed Organizations is involved.<\/p><div id=\"block-106\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-105\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--7);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ICF Munich<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICF Freising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICF Augsburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICF Passau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICF Starnberg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Micro Churches connected with ICF Munich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"block-108\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-107\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><p id=\"block-109\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Wherever this privacy policy refers to &#8220;ICF&#8221; or &#8220;We,&#8221; it means \u2013 depending on the context \u2013 one or more of these Organizations.<br><br><\/p><h2 id=\"block-110\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83c\udfe2 Responsible for Content &amp; Data<\/h2><p id=\"block-111\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Responsible in the sense of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR and Art. 5 lit. j revDSG for the content, forms, and Events on these pages is:<\/p><p id=\"block-112\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  ICF Munich e. V.<br>Arnulfstra\u00dfe 34<br>80335 Munich<br>Germany<br>info@icf-muenchen.de<\/p><h3 id=\"block-113\" class=\"h3 text-start\">\n  <br><\/h3><h2 id=\"block-114\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Technical Operation of the Website<\/h2><p id=\"block-115\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The technical platform, hosting, and security of this website are the responsibility of:<\/p><p id=\"block-116\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/movement\">ICF Movement<\/a><br>Z\u00fcrichstrasse 131<br>8600 D\u00fcbendorf<br>Switzerland<br><a href=\"mailto:movement@icf.church\">movement@icf.church<\/a><\/p><h3 id=\"block-117\" class=\"h3 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a><br><\/h3><h2 id=\"block-118\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83e\udd1d Responsibilities<\/h2><p id=\"block-119\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The ICF Location mentioned above is responsible for the content, forms, and Events on these pages. The ICF Movement is responsible for the platform, hosting, and security. The Location does not have a say in this. For analyzing website usage and measuring campaigns, the ICF Movement and the Location jointly decide on purposes and means. To that extent, they are joint controllers under Art. 26 GDPR.<\/p><p id=\"block-120\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The essence of the agreement according to Art. 26 GDPR: The ICF Movement fulfills the information obligations via this declaration, operates the technical systems, and answers inquiries regarding analysis and campaign data. The ICF Location answers inquiries regarding content, forms, and Events. You can assert your rights with both \u2013 we will forward your request internally so you only have to contact us once.<\/p><h3 id=\"block-121\" class=\"h3 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a><br><\/h3><h2 id=\"block-122\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udcee Contact Person for Data Protection<\/h2><p id=\"block-123\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a id=\"_tatq41t2ylqs\"><\/a>Felix Hiesinger, Data Protection Officer, <a href=\"mailto:Datenschutz@icf-muenchen.de\">Datenschutz@icf-muenchen.de<\/a><\/p><h3 id=\"block-124\" class=\"h3 text-start\">\n  <br><\/h3><h2 id=\"block-125\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83c\udf0e Who is the ICF Movement?<\/h2><p id=\"block-126\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em>ICF is a Christian church based on biblical principles.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-127\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em>We were born from the dream of making church dynamic, relevant, and contemporary for people.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-128\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The <a href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/movement\">ICF Movement<\/a> is an Organization that promotes the founding of churches primarily in Europe and selectively in the rest of the world, with the goal of helping people become more like Jesus Christ, live fearlessly, and positively change their environment. We understand the founding of new churches as a missionary mandate, which is a fundamental part of our DNA.<\/p><p id=\"block-129\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  In addition to planting ICF Churches, the ICF Movement is committed to renewing and strengthening the existing church landscape in Europe and beyond. To this end, resources, conferences, programs (ICF College), leadership, and coaching are offered.<\/p><p id=\"block-130\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Together, we believe that Europe and the world can be awakened through healthy and socially relevant local churches. It is our deepest conviction that the local church is the hope of the world!<\/p><p id=\"block-131\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/movement\">https:\/\/icf.church\/movement\/<\/a><\/p><h3 id=\"block-132\" class=\"h3 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a><br><\/h3><h2 id=\"block-133\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udcd6 How this policy is structured<\/h2><p id=\"block-134\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For each processing activity, you will find what data we use, on what legal basis, and how long we store it. The overview of all legal bases can be found in the section &#8220;Legal Bases for Data Processing &amp; Scope.&#8221;<\/p><p id=\"block-135\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Do you have to provide us with data?<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"block-136\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  No. The information in our forms is voluntary. However, without the information marked as mandatory, we cannot process your request (Art. 13 para. 2 lit. e GDPR).<\/p><div id=\"block-138\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-137\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Grunds&#xE4;tze\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>2. Principles of Data Processing<\/h1><p id=\"block-139\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We process personal data with a clear purpose and only to the extent necessary for that purpose. We adhere to these principles:<a id=\"_xjdu719g7f55\"><\/a><\/p><div id=\"block-141\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-140\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-142\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \u2705 Transparency<\/h2><p id=\"block-143\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We want you to be able to understand what happens with your data at any time. That&#8217;s why we openly describe in this statement which tools we use and why.<a id=\"_wf32l6xscph3\"><\/a><\/p><div id=\"block-145\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-144\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-146\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83c\udfaf Purpose Limitation<\/h2><p id=\"block-147\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We collect and use personal data for the respective intended purpose \u2013 e.g., for contacting us, newsletter registration, website usage analysis, or processing donations.<a id=\"_742l6np60mxk\"><\/a><\/p><div id=\"block-149\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-148\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-150\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \u2796 Data Minimization<\/h2><p id=\"block-151\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We only collect &amp; process the data necessary to handle your request. If anonymous or pseudonymous use is possible, we implement it.<a id=\"_t1vcg1bnnxp9\"><\/a><\/p><div id=\"block-153\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-152\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-154\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udd10 Security<\/h2><p id=\"block-155\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We protect your data with technical and organizational measures \u2014 details are provided further below in the dedicated section &#8220;Security.&#8221;<a id=\"_lxcoelb209nv\"><\/a><\/p><div id=\"block-157\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-156\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-158\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udd50 Storage Limitation<\/h2><p id=\"block-159\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We store personal data for as long as it is needed for the respective purpose or as required by legal retention obligations.<a id=\"_fbkpbdhxl3ny\"><\/a><\/p><div id=\"block-161\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-160\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-162\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83c\udf0d Lawfulness<\/h2><p id=\"block-163\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Every processing is based on a legal ground: your consent, the fulfillment of a contract, a legal obligation, or a legitimate interest. Which one applies is stated for each individual processing activity.<\/p><div id=\"block-165\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-164\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Erhebung\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>3. Collection &amp; Use of Personal Data<\/h1><div id=\"block-167\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-166\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><p id=\"block-168\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We collect personal data when you actively submit it to us or when it is technically necessary \u2013 e.g., via a form, your IP address when a page is accessed, when donating, or when using our website. Here you can find out in which situations this happens and how we use this data:<a id=\"_ecsoxogk5tzt\"><\/a><\/p><div id=\"block-170\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-169\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-171\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udcec Contact &amp; Forms<\/h2><p id=\"block-172\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  When you write to us via a form or register for an event, we process the information you enter\u2014typically your name, email address, and your request\u2014so we can reply to you or provide the service.<\/p><p id=\"block-173\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-175\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-174\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-176\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a>\ud83d\udcf8 Photos, videos &amp; audio recordings at events<\/a><\/h2><p id=\"block-177\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  At our events\u2014for example, celebrations, camps, seminars, workshops, or hangouts\u2014we take photos, video recordings, and audio recordings. These events are generally open to the public; we inform you about recordings in advance (e.g., during registration) and on site.<\/p><p id=\"block-178\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We use these recordings to document and share our work\u2014for example in annual and activity reports, on our website, on social media, and in print media (flyers, brochures). We only share them with third parties where they are service providers commissioned by us (e.g., agencies, print shops) who process the data on our behalf.<\/p><p id=\"block-179\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We handle recordings carefully and make sure that the legitimate interests of the people shown are not violated. If you are affected for particularly compelling reasons, please contact us\u2014we will then review appropriate measures.<\/p><p id=\"block-180\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in public relations and documenting our activities (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-181\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Your right to object:<\/strong><br>You can object to the processing of your image at any time without formalities (Art. 21(1) GDPR), for example by emailing us (Datenschutz@icf-muenchen.de). We will review your objection and stop further publication within the limits of what is technically possible. We cannot recall print media that has already been distributed.<\/p><div id=\"block-183\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-182\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-184\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a>\ud83e\uddd2 Photos &amp; data of children and young people<\/a><\/h2><p id=\"block-185\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For Events for children and young people\u2014for example ICF Kids, camps, or youth events\u2014we sometimes process data of minors, such as during registration or in photo and video recordings.<\/p><p id=\"block-186\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For children under 16, we obtain the <strong>consent of their legal guardians<\/strong> before publishing photos or videos in which the child is identifiable (Art. 8 GDPR). For registration forms for children\u2019s and youth Events, we point this out separately and explicitly ask the legal guardians.<\/p><p id=\"block-187\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent of the legal guardians (Art. 6(1)(a) in conjunction with Art. 8 GDPR)<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-189\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-188\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-190\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\ude4f When you share something personal with us<\/h2><p id=\"block-191\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Some people write to us about a prayer request, a crisis, or a question they wouldn\u2019t ask anyone else. That matters to us, and we handle these messages differently from a normal inquiry:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are only read by the people responsible for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They do <strong>not<\/strong> flow into our CRM or marketing analyses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We only store them for as long as support is needed, and then delete them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-192\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Such information may include specially protected data\u2014for example about your health or your faith. We process it only because you intentionally share it with us, and we rely on your explicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, Art. 6(7)(a) revDSG).<\/p><div id=\"block-194\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-193\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-195\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udc8c Newsletter &amp; communication<\/h2><p id=\"block-196\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  When you sign up for our newsletter, we store your email address,<\/p><p id=\"block-197\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  your name (if provided), and your language setting so we can regularly send you<\/p><p id=\"block-198\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  inspiration, updates, and information about Events.<\/p><p id=\"block-199\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in every email. After you unsubscribe, we only keep your address on a suppression list so you don\u2019t receive any further emails.<\/p><p id=\"block-200\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, Art. 6(6) revDSG); to prove registration, legal obligation and legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(c) and (f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-202\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-201\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-203\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udcb3 Donations<\/h2><p id=\"block-204\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can donate to ICF Munich directly via a form on this website. Payment processing is handled by the following external payment service providers:<\/p><div id=\"block-206\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-205\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stripe.com\/de\/privacy\">Stripe<\/a> (Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd., Dublin, Ireland)<br\/>If you choose to pay via Stripe, the payment data you enter will be transmitted to Stripe.<br\/>Your data is transmitted to Stripe on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (processing to perform a contract). You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. A withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out in the past. All data required for payment processing is used exclusively to carry out the payments and is transmitted via \u201cSSL\u201d. Stripe is PCI DSS certified. Stripe may transfer, process, and store personal data outside the EU. Stripe is certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-207\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  They process your payment data and check whether a payment is fraudulent. They use their own cookies for this. Your card details are processed exclusively there\u2014we do not see or store them.<\/p><p id=\"block-208\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We process the remaining details\u2014name, email address, amount, and payment method\u2014to process your donation, send you a confirmation, and record it properly. We are legally required to retain the related receipts; how long is stated below under \u201cRetention period.\u201d<\/p><p id=\"block-209\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  A donation to a church says something about your faith. Such information is specially protected (Art. 9 GDPR, Art. 5 lit. c no. 1 revDSG). That\u2019s why we explicitly ask in the donation form whether you agree\u2014including that our payment service provider and our donation administration process this information. Without this consent, we cannot accept a donation via this website.<\/p><p id=\"block-210\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>What if you withdraw your consent?<\/strong><br>You can do that at any time. From then on, we won\u2019t use your donation data for anything else: no thank-you letters, no analyses, no donation history. What we are not allowed to delete are the booking receipts themselves\u2014they are subject to statutory retention obligations. Instead, we restrict them: they remain stored until the above period expires, but are only used if an authority needs to see them. After that, we delete them.<\/p><p id=\"block-211\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Processing your donation: performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR); in Switzerland, our overriding interest in processing the contract (Art. 31(2)(a) revDSG). Retaining receipts: legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR); in Switzerland, statutory justification (Art. 31(1) revDSG). Information that reveals your faith, and sharing it with our service providers: your explicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, Art. 6(7)(a) revDSG). Your withdrawal applies going forward (Art. 7(3) GDPR); it does not override statutory retention obligations (Art. 17(3)(b) GDPR).<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-212\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>in Switzerland 10 years (Art. 958f OR), in Germany 8 years for booking receipts and 10 years for annual financial statements (\u00a7 147 AO).<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-214\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-213\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-215\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udcc8 Server logs &amp; tracking data<\/h2><p id=\"block-216\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  As soon as you access our website, we automatically process technical information. We distinguish between two levels\u2014the difference is important:<\/p><p id=\"block-217\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><u>Server logs (always, even without consent):<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p id=\"block-218\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our hosting logs every access with the <strong>full IP address<\/strong>, date and time, requested URL, referrer, and user agent. Without this, we can neither operate the website nor protect it from attacks.<\/p><p id=\"block-219\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in providing the service and IT security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-220\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><u>Traffic analysis (only with your consent):<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p id=\"block-221\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you have consented, we also measure which pages are accessed, how long visits last, and how someone finds us. Your <strong>IP address is shortened<\/strong> before it is stored.<\/p><p id=\"block-222\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-224\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-223\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Einsatz-von-Cookies\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>4. Use of Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies<\/h1><p id=\"block-225\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some of these are necessary for the operation of the site; all others are only used if you have consented.<\/p><div id=\"block-227\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-226\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-228\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83c\udf6a What are cookies?<\/h2><p id=\"block-229\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device. Similar technologies like local storage or pixels work similarly. They help us to,<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to operate the website technically,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to understand how it is used,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and to evaluate campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"block-231\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-230\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-232\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83c\udf6a Consent management (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiehub.com\/\">CookieHub<\/a>)<\/h2><p id=\"block-233\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>CookieHub<\/strong> \u2014 <em>CookieHub ehf., Reykjanesb\u00e6r, Iceland (EEA)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-234\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We log the time of your decision, the categories selected, technical details about your browser, and a random identifier that allows your decision to be retrieved\u2014this is required as proof under Art. 7(1) GDPR.<\/p><p id=\"block-235\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legal obligation and legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(c) and (f) GDPR)<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> 12 months<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-237\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-236\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-238\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\u2699\ufe0f When we need your consent<\/h2><p id=\"block-239\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For cookies that are not necessary to operate the website\u2014i.e., statistics, marketing, and embedded content\u2014we need a legal basis. Which one applies depends on which country you are coming from:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Germany:<\/strong> \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG. A legitimate interest is explicitly not sufficient here for access to your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austria:<\/strong> \u00a7 165(3) TKG 2021. The same applies here: your consent must be active\u2014scrolling on or a pre-ticked box is not enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switzerland:<\/strong>  For access to your device, Art. 45c lit. b FMG applies. It requires us to inform you about the processing and its purpose and to point out that you can refuse it. If you are coming from Switzerland or Liechtenstein, we implement this as follows: our banner informs you on your first visit and you can reject each category. Until you reject, analytics and marketing cookies are active\u2014this is the opt-out model permitted in Switzerland. Your rejection takes effect immediately and applies to all future visits. If you are coming from the EU or the EEA, we obtain your consent beforehand: without your active \u201cyes,\u201d nothing that isn\u2019t technically necessary will be loaded. In both cases, \u201cAccept\u201d and \u201cReject\u201d are equally easy to access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-240\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><u>Our cookie categories:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essential<\/strong> \u2014 indispensable for technical operation. This includes storing your cookie decision, your language selection, search on our website, securing our forms, and protection against attacks. Without consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functional<\/strong> \u2014 remembers settings that make it easier for you to use the site and runs our support chat. Only with consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analytics<\/strong> \u2014 measures how our website is used. Only with consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing<\/strong> \u2014 measures our campaigns, enables advertising, and loads embedded third-party content: maps, videos, podcasts, and our radio. This content comes from providers who also evaluate it for their own advertising purposes\u2014that\u2019s why it falls into this category. Only with consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other cookies<\/strong> \u2014 cookies we have not yet been able to assign to a category. They are treated as non-essential cookies and are only set with your consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"block-242\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-241\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Eingesetzte-Tools\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>5. Tools &amp; Third-Party Providers Used<\/h1><p id=\"block-243\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We use selected third-party providers to make our website user-friendly, secure, and modern. Below, we explain which tools we use, what data is processed, and why.<\/p><div id=\"block-245\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-244\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-246\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udcc8 Analytics and Performance Tools<\/h2><p id=\"block-247\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/analytics.google.com\/\"><strong>Google Analytics<\/strong><\/a>\u2014<em>Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-248\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Shows us how our website is used: which pages are accessed, how long visits last, and how someone finds us. We also measure which forms are opened and submitted \u2013 this shows us where people drop off while filling them out. The content of your entries is not transmitted.<\/p><p id=\"block-249\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The data is pseudonymous: it is not assigned to a person by name, but can be assigned to a device via a random identifier (client ID). Your IP address is shortened before it is stored.<\/p><p id=\"block-250\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-251\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>14 months<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-252\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>USA, Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-253\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/marketingplatform.google.com\/about\/tag-manager\/\"><strong>Google Tag Manager<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-254\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The Tag Manager is the tool we use to control which analytics and marketing services are loaded. It does not analyze anything itself, but when the container is loaded, your <strong>IP address is transmitted to Google<\/strong>\u2014that\u2019s why we only load it once you have consented.<\/p><p id=\"block-255\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> 25 months<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-256\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>USA, Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-257\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/privacy\/policy\"><strong>Meta Pixel<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><br>Measures our campaigns on Facebook and Instagram and enables us to show you relevant content there. Meta processes the data <strong>for its own purposes<\/strong> as well and is jointly responsible with us\u2014see the section \u201cJoint controllership\u201d for more.<\/p><p id=\"block-258\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG); in Switzerland, additionally explicit consent under Art. 6(7)(b) revDSG<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong>  The cookies on your device expire 13 months after last use. How long Meta stores the transmitted data on its own systems is determined by Meta\u2014see Meta\u2019s privacy policy for details.<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (if and as long as the provider is certified); Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-259\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.tiktok.com\/help\/article\/tiktok-pixel\"><strong>TikTok Pixel<\/strong><\/a> <strong><\/strong>\u2014 <em>TikTok Technology Limited, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><br>Measures whether our campaigns on TikTok are effective\u2014i.e., whether someone does something with us after clicking an ad. For this purpose, your visit to our website is transmitted to TikTok and linked there to your TikTok account or your device. TikTok also uses this data for its own purposes, including ad delivery. That\u2019s why we are jointly responsible with TikTok (Art. 26 GDPR)\u2014see the section \u201cJoint controllership\u201d for more.<\/p><p id=\"block-260\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG); in Switzerland, additionally explicit consent under Art. 6(7)(b) revDSG<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> The cookies on your device expire 13 months after last use. How long TikTok stores the transmitted data on its own systems is determined by TikTok\u2014see TikTok\u2019s privacy policy for details.<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> According to TikTok, it stores data from the European Economic Area in data centers in Norway, Ireland, and the USA. Access from China, where the parent company ByteDance is based, cannot be ruled out based on current information. For transfers outside the EEA, TikTok relies on Standard Contractual Clauses.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-261\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/de\/google-ads\/\"><strong>Google Ads<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><br>Measures whether our advertising is effective\u2014i.e., whether someone does something with us after clicking an ad. This creates pseudonymous profiles of your behavior on our website.<\/p><p id=\"block-262\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<br><\/em><strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>3 years<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-263\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/clarity.microsoft.com\/\"><strong>Microsoft Clarity<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, Dublin, Ireland &amp; Microsoft Corporation, USA<\/em><br>Clarity helps us see where people get stuck on our website. To do this, Clarity records sessions: mouse movements, scrolling, clicks, and page changes are stored as a playable recording and summarized into heatmaps. Entries in form fields are masked. This data is pseudonymous, not anonymous. Microsoft sets an identifier that applies not only to Clarity but to Microsoft services in general\u2014including Microsoft\u2019s advertising network. That\u2019s why we don\u2019t treat Clarity as a purely analytics tool and explicitly point this out here.<\/p><p id=\"block-264\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, \u00a7 25 para. 1 TDDDG)<br><strong>Storage period<\/strong>: 9 months<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified for the EU-US and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-266\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-265\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-267\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udccb Forms, Newsletters &amp; Communication<\/h2><p id=\"block-268\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/\"><strong>Gravity Forms<\/strong><\/a><strong><br><\/strong>Our forms run via Gravity Forms. The data is initially stored in our own database. Depending on the form, we forward it to the following recipients:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/company\/legal\/privacy\/\"><strong>Salesforce (Salesforce, Inc., USA)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 our CRM and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\"><strong>Google Sheets (Google Ireland Limited)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 so our team can evaluate registrations together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/privacy\"><strong>Zapier (Zapier Inc., USA)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 connects forms with other systems; the data passes through Zapier\u2019s systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\"><strong>Google Places (Google Ireland Limited)<\/strong><\/a>\u2014 suggests addresses as you type. Your input is transmitted to Google while you are typing, not only when you submit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-269\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The technical transfer to these recipients happens directly from our server. We use extensions for this (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/feature\/webhooks\/\">Gravity Forms Webhooks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gravitywiz.com\/documentation\/gravity-connect-api-alchemist\/\">Gravity Wiz API Alchemist<\/a>) that do not store any data themselves and do not receive a copy.<\/p><p id=\"block-270\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/gravitywiz.com\/documentation\/gravity-forms-email-validator\/\"><strong>Email verification:<\/strong><\/a> To make sure confirmations actually reach you, we check when you submit whether the address entered is deliverable. For this, your email address is transmitted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerobounce.net\/privacy-policy\/\">ZeroBounce<\/a> (ZeroBounce, USA) and verified there.<\/p><p id=\"block-271\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in deliverable confirmations (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> Zapier (69 days), ZeroBounce (30 days), Gravity Forms (30 days), Salesforce (until withdrawal)<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-272\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailgun.com\/\"><strong>MailGun<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Mailgun Technologies, Inc. (Sinch Group)<\/em>Ensures our emails arrive reliably from a technical perspective\u2014confirmations, notifications, newsletters. We send form confirmations and system emails via MailGun.<\/p><p id=\"block-273\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Before an email is sent there, it passes through a sending component on our own server. This records who received which email and when, and whether it could be delivered. We need this to be able to trace delivery issues. MailGun also logs sending on its side.<\/p><p id=\"block-274\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Performance of a contract and legitimate interest in reliable delivery (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR)<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> 30 days<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, but not under the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. For disclosures from Switzerland, we rely on the standard data protection clauses recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-275\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/security\/products\/recaptcha\"><strong>Google reCAPTCHA<\/strong><\/a>\u2014 <em>Google Ireland Limited, Ireland &amp; Google LLC, USA<\/em>Protects our forms from automated attacks. For this purpose, Google evaluates, among other things, your IP address, how long you stay on the page, and your mouse movements to determine whether you are a human. The protection is loaded when you access pages with forms.<\/p><p id=\"block-276\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-277\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fillout.com\/\"><strong>Fillout<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Fillout Inc., USA<\/em><br>For certain forms\u2014for example event registrations or surveys\u2014we use Fillout. From some pages, you are redirected directly there, or you see the form embedded directly on the page.<\/p><p id=\"block-278\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)<br><\/em><strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Until withdrawal<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, Fillout Inc. is not certified under the Data Privacy Framework. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses\u2014for Switzerland, on the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-279\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/company\/legal\/privacy\/\"><strong>Marketing Cloud<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/company\/legal\/privacy\/\"><strong>Engagement (Pardot)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Salesforce, Inc.<\/em>We use this platform to send our newsletter. In doing so, we measure <strong>whether and when you open an email and which links you click<\/strong>. This information creates an interest profile that helps us send you more relevant content. We only do this if you have consented.<\/p><p id=\"block-280\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> until you unsubscribe, if that was the only purpose<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses also apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-281\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elvanto.com\/legal\/\"><strong>Elvanto<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Elvanto Pty Ltd, Australia (EU server location: Ireland and Frankfurt)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-282\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Elvanto is our personal data system (CRM). Among other things, we manage registrations for events and groups as well as contact details of members and interested people.<\/p><p id=\"block-283\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Performance of a contract or legitimate interest in managing our Events (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR)<\/em><br><strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>until withdrawal<\/em><br><strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>The data is stored on servers in the EU (Ireland, Frankfurt). Since Elvanto Pty Ltd is based in Australia, access from a third country cannot be completely ruled out; we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses for this.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-284\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/billetto.eu\/l\/legal-documents#terms\"><strong>Billetto<\/strong><\/a> <strong><u>\u2014<\/u><\/strong> <em>Billetto ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark (EU)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-285\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For ticketing for certain events, we sometimes use Billetto. If you book tickets via our website, you will be redirected to Billetto\u2019s website; their own privacy policy also applies there. We also transmit the data you enter to ICF M\u00fcnchen e. V. for processing to enable your participation in the event, and store it in Elvanto.<\/p><p id=\"block-286\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)<\/em><br><strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>until statutory retention obligations expire after the event<\/em><br><strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Billetto is a company based in the EU; according to its own information, data may in individual cases also be processed outside the EU.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-287\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshworks.com\/privacy\/\"><strong>Freshdesk<\/strong><\/a> <strong><u>\u2014<\/u><\/strong> <em>Freshworks Inc., San Mateo, California, USA (stored on servers in the EU)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-288\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We use the Freshdesk ticketing system to handle support and contact requests. When you contact us, your details\u2014for example your name, email address, and the content of your request\u2014are stored in the ticketing system so we can track and respond to your request.<\/p><p id=\"block-289\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Contract performance or pre-contractual measures, or legitimate interest in efficient processing of your inquiries (Art. 6(1)(b) or (f) GDPR)<\/em><br><strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>until revoked<\/em><br><strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Your Freshdesk data is stored on servers in the EU. Since Freshworks Inc., as the parent company, is based in the USA, access from a third country cannot be completely ruled out. Freshworks is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and additionally concludes Standard Contractual Clauses through its own<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshworks.com\/data-processing-addendum\/\"><em>data processing agreement<\/em><\/a><em>. Freshworks is also ISO-27001 and SOC-2 certified.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-291\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-290\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-292\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83c\udfa5 Media Embeds<\/h2><p id=\"block-293\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Google Ireland Limited &amp;<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/de\/\"><strong>Vimeo<\/strong><\/a> <strong><\/strong><em>Vimeo.com, Inc., USA<\/em><strong><br><\/strong>We embed videos. <strong>Videos only load once you&#8217;ve given consent.<\/strong> After that, the respective provider receives your IP address and can set cookies; if you&#8217;re logged in there, they can associate the video view with your account.<\/p><p id=\"block-294\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified under the EU-US and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses additionally apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-295\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/spotify.com\/\"><strong>Spotify<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Spotify AB, Sweden<\/em>For embedded podcasts and audio content \u2014 under the same conditions as above.<\/p><p id=\"block-296\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-297\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><br>Shows you where to find us. As soon as a map loads, your browser transmits your <strong>IP address to Google<\/strong>, and Google can set cookies. If you&#8217;re logged into Google, Google can associate the map view with your account. That&#8217;s why we only load maps once you&#8217;ve given consent.<br><br><strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG)<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> 12 MONTHS<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, certified under the EU-US and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses additionally apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-298\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/radio\"><strong>ICF Radio<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>SAM Cloud and Triton Digital, USA<\/em>Our radio player retrieves the program and live stream from two external services. The player only starts once you&#8217;ve given consent. After that, your device establishes a direct connection to the streaming provider; your IP address and technical information about your device are transmitted.<\/p><p id=\"block-299\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, \u00a7 25 para. 1 TDDDG)<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, Triton Digital is not certified under the Data Privacy Framework. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses \u2013 for Switzerland, on the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-301\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-300\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-302\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Technical Operation and Security<\/h2><p id=\"block-303\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalocean.com\/legal\/privacy-policy\"><strong>DigitalOcean<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>DigitalOcean LLC, USA (Server Region Frankfurt)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-304\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Operates the servers on which this website (main installation) runs, as well as the regular backup of our systems using the Snapshooter tool. Backups also contain personal data and are automatically overwritten.<\/p><p id=\"block-305\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in failover security and legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(f) and (c) GDPR)<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, DigitalOcean LLC is certified under the EU-US and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses additionally apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-306\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/privacypolicy\/\"><strong>Cloudflare<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Cloudflare, Inc., USA<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-307\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Delivers our website faster and protects it from attacks. Every request to our website runs through Cloudflare; IP address, requested URL, and browser data are processed.<\/p><p id=\"block-308\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Additionally, Cloudflare measures in your browser how quickly our pages load (&#8220;Browser Insights&#8221;). Technical information about your device and the page accessed is transmitted. We use this exclusively to identify slow pages \u2014 no profile is created about you.<\/p><p id=\"block-309\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in availability and IT security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-310\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>7 days (logs), 30 days (analytics)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-311\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>USA, certified under the EU-US and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses additionally apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-312\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/privacy-policy\/\"><strong>Wordfence<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Defiant, Inc., USA<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-313\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Detects and blocks attacks on our website. For this purpose, IP addresses, access patterns, and failed login attempts are analyzed and partially transmitted to Wordfence.<\/p><p id=\"block-314\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in IT security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-315\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>20 days (logs)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-316\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>USA, Defiant, Inc. is not certified under the Data Privacy Framework. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses \u2014 for Switzerland in the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-317\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sentry.io\/privacy\/\"><strong>Sentry<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Functional Software, Inc., USA \u2014 (Server Region EU)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-318\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Reports technical errors to us so we can fix them. Error reports may contain <strong>IP addresses, accessed URLs including parameters, and browser data<\/strong> \u2014 information that may relate to you.<\/p><p id=\"block-319\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in a functioning website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-320\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>90 days<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-321\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>We use Sentry&#8217;s EU region \u2014 error reports are stored in Frankfurt and do not leave the EU in regular operation. Management of our Sentry account runs through systems in the USA, so access from there cannot be completely ruled out. Functional Software, Inc. (Sentry) is certified under the EU-US and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework; Standard Contractual Clauses additionally apply<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-322\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsetic.com\/privacy\/\"><strong>Pulsetic<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Designmodo, Inc., USA<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-323\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Regularly accesses our website from outside to check whether it&#8217;s reachable. These requests come from Pulsetic itself, not from you \u2014 no data about you is generated.<\/p><p id=\"block-324\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in availability (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<br><strong>Retention period:<\/strong> 5 years<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, Designmodo, Inc. is not certified under the Data Privacy Framework. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses \u2014 for Switzerland in the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-325\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/privacy\"><strong>ShortPixel<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>ID SCOUT SRL, Bucharest, Romania<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-326\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Reduces the size of image files on our website so pages load faster. Our server transfers the images to ShortPixel and plays back the optimized version \u2014 your browser has no contact with ShortPixel, your IP address is not transmitted. Additionally, we have image descriptions (alt texts) automatically generated with AI so our content is accessible with a screen reader. For this, our server passes the image to ShortPixel, which uses an AI service \u2014 currently OpenAI or Anthropic, both in the USA. This also applies to images showing people. These are exclusively images we publish on this website anyway. We use the result only as an image description.<\/p><p id=\"block-327\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis<\/em><\/strong>: <em>Legitimate interest in a fast and accessible website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-328\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Images are deleted from ShortPixel&#8217;s servers after optimization (according to the provider, within approximately 30 minutes)<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA. Neither OpenAI nor Anthropic is certified under the Data Privacy Framework. ShortPixel bases the transfer on Standard Contractual Clauses (Module 3, processor to sub-processor) \u2014 for Switzerland in the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-329\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imgix.com\/privacy-policy\"><strong>Imgix<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Zebrafish Labs, Inc, USA<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-330\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Delivers images in the appropriate size and quality so pages load quickly. Your browser loads these images directly from Imgix \u2014 your IP address, browser, and the page accessed are transmitted. When cropping, Imgix automatically detects where faces are in an image so the crop is correct \u2014 no person is identified.<\/p><p id=\"block-331\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis<\/em><\/strong><em>: Legitimate interest in a fast website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-332\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Third country<\/em><\/strong><em>: USA, Zebrafish Labs, Inc. is not certified under the Data Privacy Framework. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses \u2014 for Switzerland in the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-333\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/wpml.org\/documentation\/privacy-policy-and-gdpr-compliance\/\"><strong>WPML<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>OnTheGoSystems Limited, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-334\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Language selection (local function on our server): Our content is available in multiple languages. We store your chosen language in a technically necessary cookie on your device. Translation management runs entirely on our own server \u2014 no data about you is transmitted to the manufacturer or other third parties.<\/p><p id=\"block-335\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in a functioning website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR); for storage on your device, technical necessity (\u00a7 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-336\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.algolia.com\/policies\/privacy\/\"><strong>Algolia<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Algolia SAS, France (Server Region EU)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-337\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Operates the search on our website. Your search query runs through a cache in our own infrastructure and from there to Algolia \u2014 your IP address typically does not reach Algolia. Only if this cache fails does your browser query Algolia directly; then search term and IP address are transmitted. We know: What people search for on a church website can be very personal. We therefore only analyze search queries in aggregate to improve the search \u2014 we do not associate them with any person and do not link them to other data about you.<\/p><p id=\"block-338\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> <em>Legitimate interest in a functioning search (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-339\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Retention period:<\/em><\/strong> <em><\/em><em>90 days<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-340\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Third country:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Our search data is located in Algolia&#8217;s EU region. According to Algolia, logs of individual search queries may also be processed outside the EU; Standard Contractual Clauses apply \u2014 for Switzerland in the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-341\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/mainwp.com\/privacy-policy\/\"><strong>MainWP<\/strong><\/a> (Central Website Management) \u2014 <em>YellowTree GmbH, Germany<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-342\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our websites are managed centrally from a dashboard \u2014 for updates, security checks, and backups. This dashboard is operated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowtree.de\/de\/\">YellowTree GmbH<\/a>, our technical service provider, on its own infrastructure. The software manufacturer does not receive any content from our website.<\/p><p id=\"block-343\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  This connection is an administrative access. Through it, everything that is also accessible through the website&#8217;s own administration is fundamentally reachable \u2014 including form submissions. YellowTree uses it exclusively on our behalf for maintenance and security; the details are regulated in a data processing agreement.<\/p><p id=\"block-344\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> <em>Legitimate interest in secure and up-to-date operation of our websites (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-345\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.icf.church\"><strong>ICF Hub<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>operated by ICF Movement, technical platform: Xano, Inc., USA<\/em>Events, celebrations, and organizational data such as address, social media links, and contact information come to this website from ICF Hub via an interface. Without this connection, the core functions of the site would not work. This query runs through our server, not through your browser \u2014 your IP address is not transmitted. When contact details of individuals are published \u2014 such as contact persons for a location \u2014 these come from our internal administration. We inform the affected individuals separately in accordance with Art. 14 GDPR<\/p><p id=\"block-346\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in presenting our events (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> USA, Xano, Inc. is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, but not under the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework. For disclosures from Switzerland, we rely on the standard data protection clauses recognized by the FDPIC.<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-347\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hetzner.com\/de\"><strong>Hetzner<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Hetzner Online GmbH, Gunzenhausen, Germany<br><\/em>For hosting domains and individual web installations, we use the infrastructure of Hetzner Online GmbH. When accessing and operating these websites, technical connection data (e.g., IP address, server log files) is processed on Hetzner&#8217;s servers.<\/p><p id=\"block-348\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Legitimate interest in a secure, stable, and technically flawless operation of our web offerings (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).<br><strong>Storage period:<\/strong> Server log files are automatically deleted or anonymized after 7 to 14 days.<br><br><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strato.de\/\"><strong>Strato<\/strong><\/a> <em>\u2014 STRATO AG, Berlin, Germany<br><\/em>We operate a virtual server environment (VM) at STRATO AG, on which our internal accounting and billing software runs. In this context, personal and financial data (master and contact data, invoice and payment data, as well as booking receipts from members, donations, and services) are processed.<\/p><p id=\"block-349\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Fulfillment of contract and implementation of pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR), fulfillment of legal and tax obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR in conjunction with \u00a7 147 AO), and our legitimate interest in proper financial and association administration (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).<br><strong>Storage period:<\/strong> Data is stored in accordance with statutory commercial and tax retention periods (in Germany, 8 to 10 years according to \u00a7 147 AO \/ \u00a7 257 HGB).<\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-351\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-350\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Einsatz-von-KI\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>6. Use of AI<\/h1><div id=\"block-353\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-352\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><p id=\"block-354\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  In some places, Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps us to assist you faster. We use it consciously in a limited way \u2013 and you should always be able to recognize whether you are speaking with a machine or a human.<\/p><div id=\"block-356\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-355\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-357\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83e\udd16 AI-powered Chat &amp; Support<\/h2><p id=\"block-358\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gleap.io\/legal\/privacy-policy\"><strong>Gleap<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 <em>Gleap GmbH, Austria<\/em><\/p><p id=\"block-359\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  An AI-powered chat assistant may be integrated into our website to help you with questions and suggest relevant help articles. It runs via our support platform Gleap and uses an AI model for this purpose.<\/p><p id=\"block-360\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Gleap is also our support platform outside of AI chat: for help articles, user feedback, and targeted hints in the widget. For the widget to start at all, Gleap stores a basic technical configuration in your browser. Everything else \u2014 the chat session itself and your messages \u2014 only happens once you&#8217;ve given consent.<\/p><p id=\"block-361\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>The assistant identifies itself as AI at first contact.<\/strong> Art. 50(1) of the EU AI Regulation requires this from providers of such systems \u2014 we think it&#8217;s right anyway and look for this when selecting tools. You can request to speak with a person from our team at any time.<\/p><p id=\"block-362\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  When you use the chat, we process your messages and technical metadata to respond to you. <strong>Please do not enter particularly sensitive information in the chat<\/strong>.<\/p><p id=\"block-363\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Legal basis:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG) \u00b7 <strong>Retention period:<\/strong> 14 months<br><strong>Third country:<\/strong> Gleap in Austria;<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gleap.io\/legal\/privacy-policy\"><em>Transfer to various AI providers<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/p><div id=\"block-365\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-364\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-366\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  \u270d\ufe0f AI-generated Content<\/h2><p id=\"block-367\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Where we create or process texts, images, or subtitles with AI, we review them editorially. Image, audio, and video content that appears real but is AI-generated or AI-altered is visibly labeled. This is required of us as operators by Art. 50 para. 4 of the EU AI Regulation.<\/p><p id=\"block-368\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For texts, this obligation does not apply to us because we editorially review every published text and take responsibility for it. Nevertheless, we voluntarily indicate where AI played a significant role in the result \u2013 we believe this is appropriate.<br><\/p><div id=\"block-370\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-369\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-371\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83e\udde0 No automated decisions about you<\/h2><p id=\"block-372\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We do not make decisions with legal or similarly significant effects exclusively automatically (Art. 22 GDPR). According to Art. 21 revDSG, we would also inform you if this were ever the case. AI helps us with formulating, sorting, and answering \u2013 decisions that affect you are made by people.<\/p><div id=\"block-374\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-373\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-375\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udccb Our Framework<\/h2><p id=\"block-376\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We do not enter personal data into systems that are not approved for it, we train our employees in dealing with AI (Art. 4 EU AI Regulation), and we review every system before use.<\/p><div id=\"block-378\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-377\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Deine-Rechte\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>7. Your Rights<\/h1><p id=\"block-379\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The protection of your personal data is important to us. You have the right to know what happens to your data, and we transparently show you what options are available to you. Here is an overview of your rights:<\/p><div id=\"block-381\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-380\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-382\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udccb Right of Access<\/h2><p id=\"block-383\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can find out at any time whether and which personal data we process about you \u2013 and <strong>request a copy thereof<\/strong> (Art. 15 GDPR, Art. 25 revDSG).<\/p><div id=\"block-385\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-384\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-386\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\u270f\ufe0f Right to Rectification<\/h2><p id=\"block-387\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If something is no longer correct, you can request the correction of your data (Art. 16 GDPR, Art. 32 para. 1 revDSG).<\/p><div id=\"block-389\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-388\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-390\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\u274c Right to Erasure<\/h2><p id=\"block-391\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You have the right to have your data deleted \u2013 for example, if it is no longer needed for the original purpose or you have withdrawn your consent (Art. 17 GDPR). In Switzerland, we destroy or anonymize personal data as soon as it is no longer needed for the purpose (Art. 6 para. 4 revDSG); furthermore, you can legally demand deletion (Art. 32 para. 2 lit. c revDSG). Where we are legally obliged to retain data \u2013 for example, for donation receipts \u2013 we restrict processing instead of deleting.<\/p><div id=\"block-393\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-392\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-394\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83e\uddef Right to Restriction of Processing<\/h2><p id=\"block-395\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can request that we only process your data in a restricted manner \u2013 e.g., during an examination or in case of an objection (Art. 18 GDPR).<\/p><div id=\"block-397\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-396\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-398\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udeab Right to Object<\/h2><p id=\"block-399\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can object to advertising at any time and without giving reasons \u2013 then we will no longer process your data for this purpose (Art. 21 para. 2 and 3 GDPR). A short message to us is sufficient.<\/p><p id=\"block-400\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Furthermore, you can object to the processing of your data for reasons arising from your particular situation \u2013 especially for processing based on a legitimate interest (Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR).<\/p><div id=\"block-402\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-401\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-403\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udce4 Right to Data Portability<\/h2><p id=\"block-404\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or for contract performance in a common format and \u2014 if technically feasible \u2014 to have it transferred to third parties (Art. 20 GDPR, Art. 28 revDSG).<\/p><div id=\"block-406\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-405\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-407\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\uded1 Right to Withdraw Consent<\/h2><p id=\"block-408\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you have given us consent for certain purposes (e.g., newsletter), you can withdraw it at any time. The withdrawal takes effect for the future \u2014 the fact that we processed your data until then remains lawful (Art. 7(3) GDPR).<\/p><div id=\"block-410\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-409\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-411\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2696\ufe0f Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority<\/h2><p id=\"block-412\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you think we&#8217;re not handling your data properly, please talk to us first \u2014 most of the time it can be resolved quickly. Independently, you can contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/clearingstelle\">Clearing Office<\/a> or a supervisory authority.<\/p><p id=\"block-413\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>In the EU<\/strong> you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority of your residence, workplace, or the place of the alleged infringement (Art. 77 GDPR):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Germany:<\/strong> State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of the respective federal state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austria:<\/strong> Austrian Data Protection Authority, Vienna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Switzerland<\/strong> you can contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC). They can open an investigation (Art. 49 revDSG).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-414\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>In Switzerland<\/strong>, you can contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC). They can open an investigation (Art. 49 revDSG).<\/p><div id=\"block-416\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-415\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-417\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\u23f1\ufe0f How quickly we respond<\/h2><p id=\"block-418\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We respond to your request within one month (Art. 12 para. 3 GDPR; in Switzerland Art. 25 para. 7 revDSG). If it becomes more complex, we may extend by up to two months \u2013 then we will inform you within the first month with justification. To ensure that the request truly comes from you, we may need to ask you for proof of identity.<\/p><div id=\"block-420\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-419\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Datenweitergabe\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>8. Data Transfer &amp; Processing on our Behalf<\/h1><p id=\"block-421\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We generally do <strong>not disclose your personal data to third parties<\/strong>, unless it is:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>necessary to fulfill a purpose you know and want (e.g., donation processing),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legally required,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>covered by valid consent,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or occurs within the framework of data processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"block-423\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-422\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-424\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83e\udd1d Joint Controllership<\/h2><p id=\"block-425\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For some services, we don&#8217;t decide alone what happens to your data \u2014 the provider also uses it for their own purposes. In these cases, we are <strong>jointly responsible<\/strong> under Art. 26 GDPR:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meta Pixel<\/strong> and our pages on Facebook and Instagram: Meta also analyzes usage data for its own analytics and advertising. We have concluded the agreement provided for this purpose with Meta. Meta fulfills the information obligations for its own processing, we for the collection on our website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YouTube channel<\/strong> and other social media presences: Here too we receive statistical evaluations (&#8220;Insights&#8221;) based on the processing of usage data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TikTok Pixel<\/strong> and our TikTok channel: TikTok also analyzes usage data for its own analytics and advertising. We have concluded the agreement provided for this purpose with TikTok.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-426\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can assert your rights with any of the joint controllers. The providers themselves make the full text of the agreements available; we&#8217;ll send it to you upon request.<\/p><div id=\"block-428\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-427\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-429\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83e\udd1d Collaboration with Service Providers (Data Processing)<\/h2><p id=\"block-430\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For technical, administrative, and communication tasks, we work with selected service providers \u2014 for hosting and security, for sending emails, for forms, search, and support. Which ones specifically are listed in the section &#8220;Tools &amp; Third-Party Providers Used.&#8221;<\/p><p id=\"block-431\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Before we engage a service provider, we review them and conclude the necessary contracts. Where someone processes data on our behalf, this is a data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR or Art. 9 revDSG. It stipulates that they only use your data for the agreed purpose and protect it appropriately.<\/p><p id=\"block-432\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For some services \u2013 especially Google, Meta, and Microsoft \u2013 the providers also process data for their own purposes. In such cases, they are not only processors. Where this is the case, we state it for the respective service and in the section &#8220;Joint Responsibility.&#8221;<\/p><p id=\"block-433\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We review this list semi-annually. If you notice that something is missing or no longer correct, please write to us \u2013 we will correct it.<\/p><div id=\"block-435\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-434\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Speicherdauer\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>9. Storage Period<\/h1><p id=\"block-436\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the respective purpose \u2013 or as long as required by law.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Server logs:<\/strong> 14 days \u2192 IT security and error analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact inquiries:<\/strong> until final processing, then at most 24 months \u2192 follow-up questions and traceability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Newsletter data:<\/strong> until unsubscription, then only on the suppression list \u2192 consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email delivery logs:<\/strong> 12 months \u2192 traceability of delivery issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backups:<\/strong> 24 months \u2192 then automatically overwritten<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-437\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  How long individual services store data on their own systems is stated directly for each service in the section &#8220;Tools &amp; Third-Party Providers Used.&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"block-439\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-438\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-440\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udcbe And what about backups?<\/h2><p id=\"block-441\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you request deletion, we remove your data from our active systems. In our backups, it may still be present for up to <strong>12 months<\/strong> until these are automatically overwritten. We do not restore deleted data from backups.<\/p><div id=\"block-443\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-442\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Daten&#xFC;bermittlung\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>10. International Data Transfer<\/h1><p id=\"block-444\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Some of our service providers process data outside Switzerland and the EU. According to Art. 19(4) revDSG, we tell you which countries are involved and what we base this on:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ireland (EU):<\/strong> Google Ireland, Meta Platforms Ireland, Microsoft Ireland, TikTok Technology Limited \u2014 EU\/EEA, no additional measures required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iceland (EEA):<\/strong> CookieHub ehf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austria (EU):<\/strong> Gleap GmbH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sweden (EU):<\/strong> Spotify AB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Romania (EU):<\/strong> ID SCOUT SRL (ShortPixel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France (EU):<\/strong> Algolia SAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Denmark (EU):<\/strong> Billetto ApS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Australia (Standard Contractual Clauses; server location EU):<\/strong> &gt; Elvanto Pty Ltd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USA (Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses):<\/strong><br\/>Google LLC, Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp., Cloudflare Inc., Vimeo.com Inc., Salesforce Inc., Zapier Inc., DigitalOcean LLC (incl. SnapShooter), ZeroBounce, Stripe LLC, Functional Software Inc. (Sentry), Freshworks Inc. (Freshdesk; data storage on &gt; EU servers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USA (EU-US DPF; standard data protection clauses recognized by the FDPIC for Switzerland):<\/strong><br\/>Mailgun Technologies Inc., Xano Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USA (Standard Contractual Clauses only, in the version recognized by the FDPIC for Switzerland):<\/strong><br\/>Fillout Inc., Defiant Inc. (Wordfence), Zebrafish Labs Inc. (imgix), Triton Digital, Designmodo Inc. (Pulsetic), OpenAI and Anthropic (AI image descriptions via ShortPixel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Norway (EEA) and USA:<\/strong> TikTok \u2014 EEA or Standard Contractual Clauses; access from China cannot be ruled out as of today<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"block-446\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-445\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-447\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83c\udf0d How we protect your data in the process<\/h2><p id=\"block-448\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Within the EU and the EEA, the same level of data protection applies as here \u2014 no additional measures are necessary there. For transfers to the <strong>USA<\/strong>, we rely on two foundations simultaneously:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>EU-US Data Privacy Framework<\/strong> or the <strong>Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework<\/strong>, provided the provider is certified there. For the EU, this is based on an adequacy decision by the EU Commission dated July 10, 2023; for Switzerland, on a decision by the Federal Council dated August 14, 2024;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>additionally, the <strong>Standard Contractual Clauses<\/strong> \u2014 for the EU, those of the EU Commission; for Switzerland, the version recognized by the FDPIC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-449\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We deliberately conclude the Standard Contractual Clauses additionally because the legal situation regarding adequacy decisions can change. This ensures your data remains protected even if a basis is removed.<\/p><p id=\"block-450\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  In addition, technical and organizational measures such as encryption and strict access restrictions are in place.<\/p><div id=\"block-452\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-451\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Sicherheit\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>11. Security<\/h1><div id=\"block-454\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-453\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-455\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udd10 Technical &amp; Organizational Measures<\/h2><p id=\"block-456\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We protect your data with technical and organizational measures against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access (Art. 32 GDPR, Art. 8 revDSG). These include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>encrypted connections (SSL\/TLS), recognizable by the &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; in the address bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>access restrictions to our systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regular security and software updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>secure password policies and internal two-factor authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>careful selection and monitoring of our service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regular backup copies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"block-458\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-457\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-459\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f What you should know<\/h2><p id=\"block-460\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  No digital system is completely secure. Even with careful measures, a residual risk remains when transmitting data over the internet. We work to keep it as small as possible \u2013 and react immediately if there is cause for concern. If you notice anything, please contact us. We take every hint seriously.<\/p><div id=\"block-462\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-461\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Rechtsgrundlagen\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>12. Legal Bases for Data Processing &amp; Scope<\/h1><p id=\"block-463\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  This privacy policy is based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Data Protection Act (revDSG). For access to your device, depending on the country, the German TDDDG, the Austrian TKG 2021, and the Swiss Telecommunications Act also apply; for the use of AI, the EU AI Regulation.<\/p><p id=\"block-464\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our data processing is based on the respective applicable legal bases. Depending on the country from which you access our services, different legal norms apply.<\/p><div id=\"block-466\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-465\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h3 id=\"block-467\" class=\"h3 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddedSwitzerland<\/h3><p id=\"block-468\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We process personal data lawfully, in good faith, and proportionately (Art. 6 para. 1 and 2 revDSG), for a purpose recognizable to you (Art. 6 para. 3 revDSG). We destroy or anonymize data as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose (Art. 6 para. 4 revDSG), and protect it through appropriate measures (Art. 8 revDSG).<\/p><p id=\"block-469\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Where we need your consent, we obtain it voluntarily and after providing appropriate information (Art. 6 para. 6 revDSG). We will <strong>explicitly<\/strong> ask you if we process particularly sensitive personal data \u2014 this includes information about religious views and activities (Art. 5 lit. c no. 1 revDSG, Art. 6 para. 7 lit. a revDSG). This is the case, for example, with a donation or if you entrust us with something personal. In these cases, we ask you explicitly in the form.<\/p><p id=\"block-470\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For analysis and marketing on this website, we follow the path provided by Art. 45c lit. b TCA for Switzerland: we inform you and you can object at any time. How this works in detail is described in the section &#8220;Use of Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies.&#8221;<\/p><p id=\"block-471\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If we disclose personal data abroad, we rely on an adequacy decision by the Federal Council (Art. 16 para. 1 revDSG) or on <strong>standard data protection clauses recognized by the FDPIC<\/strong> (Art. 16 para. 2 lit. d revDSG).<\/p><div id=\"block-473\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-472\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h3 id=\"block-474\" class=\"h3 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa European Union<\/h3><p id=\"block-475\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  For processing subject to the GDPR, we rely on the legal bases of Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR \u2014 depending on the processing, on your consent, the fulfillment of a contract, a legal obligation, or a legitimate interest. If special categories of personal data are involved \u2014 for example, in the case of donations or if you entrust us with personal matters \u2014 Art. 9 para. 2 GDPR is also applied. Which basis applies in each individual case is always stated directly with the respective processing.<\/p><p id=\"block-476\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you access our services from another country, additional rights may apply there. In that case, please feel free to contact us \u2013 we will look into it.<\/p><div id=\"block-478\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-477\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"Kontakt\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  <a><\/a>13. Contact for data protection matters<\/h1><p id=\"block-479\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you have any questions about data protection or would like to exercise your rights (e.g., access, deletion, withdrawal of consent), feel free to contact us.<\/p><p id=\"block-480\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><u>Contact:<\/u><\/strong><br>ICF Munich e. V.<br>Felix Hiesinger<br>Arnulfstra\u00dfe 34<br>80335 Munich<br>Germany<br>Datenschutz@icf-muenchen.de<\/p><p id=\"block-481\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We\u2019ll get back to you as quickly as possible \u2014 more on this under &#8220;How quickly we respond&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"block-483\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-482\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 id=\"block-484\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  14. Changes<\/h1><p id=\"block-485\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We review this privacy policy at least every six months and adapt it if legal requirements (e.g., new laws, court rulings, or changes in the revDSG, the GDPR, or the EU AI Act) or the tools we use change. You can always find the current version here on our website.<\/p><p id=\"block-486\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Last update: Version 2.0<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>2026-09-13<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy policy Protecting your data matters to us. We handle personal data responsibly and comply with applicable data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). CONTENTS 1. Introduction &amp; Responsible Entity For us, data protection isn\u2019t just a legal checkbox\u2014it\u2019s an expression of responsibility. 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