In accordance with §5 of the Digital Services Act (DDG) and §18 para. 2 MStV
Updated on 15. May 2024
Website Owner:
Rockwool Foundation Berlin
Kronenstraße 36,
10117 Berlin,
Germany
Contact Information:
Telephone: +44 123 456 7890
Email: [email protected]
Authorized Representatives (§ 26 BGB):
- Elin Schmidt – President
- Christian Dustmann – Director
- Alexandra Spitz-Oener – Deputy Director
Data Collection and Processing
Whenever you visit our website, submit a request to receive news, sign up for an event, or apply for a position or donation, we collect and process personal data about you.
When you sign up for the newsletter, we keep your contact information to send relevant newsletters about RF Berlin’s work and events.
You can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Cookies
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Transparency
We emphasize ensuring transparency regarding what information is collected, why it is collected, and what happens to it subsequently. Establishing this transparency is one of the objectives of our Privacy Policy.
Visitors to Our Website
We collect and process personal data from everyone who visits our website to provide the best possible experience and to gain insight into how visitors utilize the website, as the basis for making adjustments and improvements to the content.
Access to Personal Data:
Only employees who work with applications and the administration of the same, as well as the Board of RF Berlin and RF Copenhagen, have access to these data. The Board makes decisions regarding whether or not to approve applications, hence needing access to these data. We may disclose information to public authorities to comply with legal obligations.
Storage and Deletion:
Information regarding unapproved applications is deleted one month after notification of rejection. Information regarding approved applications is deleted five years after the conclusion of the supported project, in compliance with legal requirements.
RF Berlin on Social Media
We are present on social media platforms like X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and BlueskyApp, each with its own privacy policy. We recommend studying these policies before using these platforms.
General Personal Data:
Name, address, email, phone number, application, and CV. We do not need to process an applicant’s social security number or sensitive personal data and request that such information not be included in the submitted material.
Access to Data:
Only employees involved in the application process have access to this information. External assistance may be used in certain cases, with applicants being specifically informed.
Storage and Deletion:
All information from unsuccessful candidates is deleted no later than one month after they have been informed. Unsolicited applications are deleted upon reception unless grounds for dialogue about a possible future appointment exist.
Rights
The prevailing personal data legislation grants you the following rights:
- Right of Access: You are entitled to access the personal data about you that we have collected and processed.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our collecting and processing your personal data. Continued processing may occur if we have an objective reason that outweighs your interests and rights or if required by law. Right to Rectification: You have the right to have your personal data rectified if there are errors or if the information is incomplete.
- Right to Restriction: You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.
- Right to Erasure: In certain cases, you have the right to request the erasure of your personal data.
- Right to Copy: In certain cases, you have the right to request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given your consent to the processing of personal data, you can withdraw this consent at any time.
If you wish to exercise one or more of the rights mentioned above, you can contact us at [email protected] or via our contact details provided above.
Complaints
If you are not satisfied with the way we process your personal data, you can submit a complaint to us at [email protected].
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Picture credits
All visual materials are provided via licensing by the service Unsplash, or with permission of original owners.
Contact Us
If you wish to make requests regarding the storing of your personal data, unsubscribe from our newsletter, or have other questions, contact us at [email protected].
Updates
We regularly update this privacy policy in response to changes in applicable legislation and to identify areas for improvement.
The date of the most recent update is stated at the top of this policy.
