privacy policy

1. Scope

This privacy policy is intended to inform users of our website archiv.mz-ruhr.de in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telemedia Act (TMG) about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data.
   

We appreciate your visit to our website. The protection of your personal data is important to us. With this declaration, we provide you with all necessary information regarding data processing.
   

Please note that data transmission over the Internet generally may have security gaps. Complete protection against access by third parties is not possible.
   

2. Responsible Body

Competent Supervisory Authority

3. Data Collection on Our Website

3.1 Access Data

Our provider (STRATO) collects data regarding access to the site and saves this as so-called server log files. The following data is logged:
   

       
• Visited website

       
• Time of access

       
• Amount of data sent in bytes

       
• Source/reference from which you reached the page

       
• Browser used

       
• Operating system used

       
• IP address used

   

This data is used for statistical analysis and improvement of the website. We reserve the right to check server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of illegal use.
   

3.2 Cookies

Our website uses cookies, small text files stored on your device. They increase user-friendliness and security. Common browsers offer options to disable cookies. However, if this is done, functional restrictions may occur.

3.3 Handling of Personal Data

We collect, use, and pass on personal data only if this is permitted by law or if you have consented to it. Personal data constitutes information that can identify you, e.g., name, email address, or telephone number.
   

3.4 Handling of Contact Information

If you contact us via the offered contact options, we store these details to process your request. No data will be passed on to third parties without consent.
   

3.5 Handling of Comments and Contributions

If you leave comments or contributions on our site, your IP address will be saved. This serves the security of the operator to be able to trace your identity in case of violations.
   

4. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your stored personal data:

       
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request the correction of incorrect or incomplete data.

       
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Deletion of your data is possible, provided there are no opposing legal obligations or overriding interests.

       
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Under certain conditions, you can request the restriction of data processing.

       
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can receive your data in a machine-readable format or have it transferred to third parties.

       
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can revoke consent to processing at any time.

       
• Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You can complain to a data protection supervisory authority.

   

        You can contact us at any time regarding your rights:
        kontakt@mz-ruhr.de
   

5. Note for Children and Adolescents

Persons under 16 years of age may not transmit personal data to us without the consent of their parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly use data obtained from minor users and do not pass it on without authorization.
   

6. Validity and Current Status

Due to the further development of our website or new technologies, an adjustment of this privacy policy may become necessary. Changes apply from the time of their publication. We recommend viewing the declaration regularly.