Duke of Wellington Campus

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Thank you for visiting our website. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. We strictly adhere to the regulations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

DOW Academic Campus GmbH in Gr.

Am Fischmarkt 13A, 18439 Stralsund Germany

UVZ-Nr. 0323/2024

info@dukeofwellington.online

3. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website and offer our services. Below, we describe the different types of data collected and the purpose of their processing.

Server Log Files: When you visit our website, your browser automatically sends information to our server, which may include:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL

Contact Form and Email Inquiries: If you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and other information provided. This data is processed to respond to your inquiry, and the legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, as it is necessary for taking steps at the request of the data subject.

Cookies: Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly as a result. The legal basis for using cookies is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as it is in our legitimate interest to provide a functional website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is generally based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: If you have explicitly consented to the processing of your data (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or in order to take steps before entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).

Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by us, provided such interests are not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the specific purposes for which it was collected. Log file data is generally deleted after 30 days, while other data may be kept for longer periods if required by law or for ongoing business purposes.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, except when required for the provision of services or by law. We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., IT services, hosting providers) to support us. Such providers are carefully selected and bound by data protection agreements to ensure compliance with GDPR.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You have the right to access information about the personal data we hold on you electronically (Article 15 GDPR).

Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data (Article 16 GDPR).

Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances (Article 17 GDPR).

Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data in specific situations (Article 18 GDPR).

Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (Article 20 GDPR).

Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for reasons related to your particular situation (Article 21 GDPR).

Withdrawal of Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw this consent at any time without affecting the legality of processing before withdrawal (Article 7(3) GDPR).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 2.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Our website uses SSL encryption to ensure the security of transmitted data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect changes in data protection regulations or our services. The current version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

DOW Academic Campus GmbH in Gr.

Am Fischmarkt 13A, 18439 Stralsund Germany

UVZ-Nr. 0323/2024

info@dukeofwellington.online

Thank you for trusting us with your information. We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with the highest standards of data protection and transparency.