Thank you for visiting our website. As the protection of your personal data is particularly important to us, we will inform you in detail below about the data processing that takes place in connection with our website https://mx-guidanceboard.org/.
We are committed to complying with the relevant provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the German Act on Data Protection and Privacy in Telecommunications and Digital Services (TTDSG).
Our primary task is to maintain the confidentiality of the personal data provided by you and to protect it from unauthorized access. We have therefore taken technical and organizational measures to ensure that the data protection regulations are observed both by us and by our external service providers.
Person Responsible
The entity responsible under data protection law:
Manufacturing-X Guidance Board
Willy-Brandt-Platz 6
81829 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 1801 610 610
E-mail: info@mx-guidanceboard.org
If you have any questions about data protection or wish to assert one of your rights, please contact us at the above address or e-mail address. We will process your request as quickly as possible.
Definitions
The legislator requires that personal data be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. To ensure this, we will first inform you in this section about the individual legal definitions used in this privacy policy:
- Personal data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, alteration, etc.
- Restriction of processing: The marking of stored personal data with the aim of restricting its future processing.
- Profiling: Any automated processing of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects.
- Pseudonymization: The processing of personal data in such a way that it cannot be attributed to a specific data subject without additional information.
- File system: A structured collection of personal data accessible by specific criteria.
- Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
- Processor: A third party processing personal data on behalf of the controller.
- Recipient: A third party to whom personal data is disclosed.
- Third party: An entity other than the data subject, controller, or processor.
- Consent: The data subject’s freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of their wishes for processing personal data.
Lawfulness of Processing
The processing of personal data is only lawful if there is a legal basis for the processing, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR:
- Consent for one or more specific purposes.
- Performance of a contract or taking pre-contractual measures.
- Compliance with a legal obligation.
- Protection of vital interests.
- Public interest or exercise of official authority.
- Legitimate interests pursued by the consortium or a third party.
Purely Informational Use of Our Website
If you use our website purely for informational purposes, i.e., without transmitting any data actively, we may collect and store data in log files, such as IP address, browser details, etc., to ensure stability and security. This data will be deleted automatically after a period of time unless unlawful activity is suspected.
Tools and Services We Use
To ensure the functionality and operation of our services, we employ the following tools and services:
- Hosting and service support: u+i interact GmbH
- Email Communication: Mailjet GmbH
These tools are used strictly for providing and improving our services. Each provider is bound by strict data protection agreements and guarantees adherence to GDPR regulations.
Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored on specially protected servers located within the European Union. The servers are protected against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, and alteration by a range of technical and organizational measures. Access to the data is limited to a small number of authorized individuals who manage the servers. Data is transmitted over the internet using TLS/SSL encryption.
Database and Data Storage
Our platform stores personal data, such as:
- Names
- Email addresses (verified upon registration)
- Project-related data entered during user registration.
Access to this data is restricted to specific personnel and is used solely for the operation of our services. Data will be encrypted and transmitted securely.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to make websites more user-friendly and effective. Our use of cookies includes:
- Necessary cookies: Ensure basic website functions and user experience.
- Statistics and marketing cookies: Only used with explicit consent to personalize user experience.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our offering. Data processing is based on your explicit consent. For more information, please refer to Google's privacy policies.
General Inquiries
When you contact us, we store and process the provided data to respond to your inquiry. Data processing may be based on contractual obligations, your consent, or legitimate interests.
Social Media Plugins
We integrate social media plugins, which may transmit data upon activation. For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of each provider.
Children & Teenagers
Our services are intended for adults. Minors should not transmit personal data without parental consent.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection regarding your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.