Privacy

We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. The protection of your privacy when using our website is particularly important to us. In the following, we would like to inform you about how we handle your data in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation.

Definitions

For ease of reading and better understanding, we explain the terms used in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We use the following terms, among others, in the privacy policy:

a) personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subject

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.

e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing

Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor

Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

j) Third party

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

Responsible body

Responsible for the data collection and processing described below is the

Senator for Economics, Ports and Transformation

Postal address
The Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation
P.O. Box 10 15 29
28015 Bremen

Home address
The Senator for Economics, Ports and Transformation
Zweite Schlachtpforte 3
28195 Bremen

Further contact options
Tel.: +49 421 361 8808
Mail: office@wht.bremen.de

Contact details of the data protection officer

For complaints, inquiries and suggestions in connection with data processing by the Senator for Economics, Labor and Europe, you can contact the official data protection officer of the Senator for Economics, Labor and Europe:

Mr. Carsten Raschke
Data Protection Officer of SWHT
Zweite Schlachtpforte 3
28195 Bremen
datenschutzbeauftragter@wae.bremen.de

General information on data processing

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The processing of our users' personal data only takes place regularly with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis. When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis. If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. data erasure and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.Wenn Sie Einsicht und Aktualisierung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten wünschen oder Fragen zum Datenschutz auf unserer Website haben, wenden Sie sich bitte über unsere angegebene E-Mail-Adresse oder postalisch jederzeit an uns.
If you wish to view and update your personal data or have any questions about data protection on our website, please contact us at any time using the e-mail address provided or by post.

Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:

• (1) Information about the browser type and version used
• (2) The user's operating system
• (3) The user's internet service provider
• (4) The IP address of the user
• (5) Date and time of access
• (6) Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
• (7) Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2. legal basis for data processing

If IP addresses are stored in log files:
The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and the log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to identify the accessing client.

5. objection and removal option

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

Data security

We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unwanted access as comprehensively as possible. We use an encryption process on our website. Your data is transmitted from your computer to our server and vice versa via the Internet using TLS encryption. You can recognize this by the fact that the lock symbol in the status bar of your browser is closed and the address line begins with https://.

Cookies

a) Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again. We use cookies on our website that enable an analysis of the user's surfing behavior. The following data can be transmitted in this way

I. Search terms entered
II. Frequency of page views
III. Use of website functions

When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and his consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, reference is also made to this privacy policy.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has consented to this.

c) Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognized even after a page change. We require cookies for the following applications:

I. Matomo
II. registration for events
III. remembering search terms

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles. Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.

e) Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and information is transmitted from this computer to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. Please note that deleting the browser history can also lead to the deletion of the cookies that have been set. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent. You can also adjust your cookie settings here:

Analysis tool: Matomo

We occasionally count visits to our website. We use the Matomo software for this purpose. We have configured the software so that only anonymized IP addresses are used. Furthermore, no pseudonyms are used. The visitor count is therefore based solely on anonymous data. The analysis of your usage behavior is only carried out with your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time by clicking on the button for managing the cookie setting or by deleting the cookie that has been set.

Registration for events

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website, we offer you the opportunity to register for events by providing personal data. The data is entered in a registration form (input mask) and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties or organizations.

The following data is collected as part of the registration process:

I. Mandatory fields: First name and surname
II. optional fields: Title, company, address, sector, e-mail, telephone number

The following data is also stored at the time of registration:

I. The IP address of the user
II. date and time of registration

As part of the registration process, the user's consent to the processing of this data is obtained.

2. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the participant has given consent.

3. purpose of data processing

If you have contacted us via the registration form for events and have given the declaration of consent shown below, we will use your personal data as follows:

To process the form, the personal data you enter in the corresponding input fields of the registration form will be collected and stored. Depending on the individual case, this includes the following personal data in particular:

• Title
• First and last name
• Company, e-mail
• Full address

This personal data is stored exclusively for the purpose of organizing, implementing, analyzing the response to and complying with the funding requirements (ERDF) of the event, in particular for billing purposes, for creating name badges and participant lists, and for sending further information relating to the event by e-mail. If we offer the event in question in cooperation with third parties, we may also pass on the data entered in the registration form to our designated cooperation partners for the aforementioned purposes. This data will be used by us or our cooperation partners during the event exclusively for the purpose of sending invoices.

In order to document the submission of your declaration of consent, we also store your IP address and the time at which you gave your consent.

If you have given your separate consent, we will include the information you provide in the registration form in a list of participants, which will be made available to other participants.

In order to document the submission of this declaration of consent, we also store your IP address and the time at which you submitted your consent.

If you unsubscribe from the event by e-mail, the personal data transmitted will be used exclusively for the purpose of canceling your registration for the event.

4. duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected.

This is the case for the data collected during the registration process if the registration on our website is canceled or modified.

5. objection and removal options

As a user, you have the option of canceling your registration at any time. You can have the data stored about you amended at any time.

You can object to the use of your personal data for the future at any time free of charge (Art. 21 GDPR), request partial or complete deletion (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing or blocking (Art. 18 GDPR) or request information (Art. 15 GDPR) about the data we have stored about you or its correction (Art. 16 GDPR). You also have the right to receive the personal data concerning you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR). Compliance with a special form is not required, write to us by e-mail at info@bremen-innovativ.de.

Data transfer to third parties

We treat your personal data confidentially and do not transfer it to unauthorized third parties.

Order processing

As part of the operation of this website and the associated processes, we may be supported by other service providers (e.g. for hosting and web development). These service providers are strictly bound by our instructions and contractually obligated in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.

Your rights as a user

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis us:

1. right to information

You can request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.

If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from us:

• (1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
• (2) the categories of personal data being processed
• (3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed
• (4) the envisaged period for which the personal data concerning you will be stored, or, if specific information on this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
• (5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing
• (6) the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• (7) all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
• (8) the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Art. 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and - at least in these cases - meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you are transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis us if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification without undue delay.

3. right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:

• (1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
• (2) the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead
• (3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; or
• (4) if you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.

Wurde die Verarbeitung der Sie betreffenden personenbezogenen Daten eingeschränkt, dürfen diese Daten – von ihrer Speicherung abgesehen – nur mit Ihrer Einwilligung oder zur Geltendmachung, Ausübung oder If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data - apart from its storage - may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.Verteidigung von Rechtsansprüchen oder zum Schutz der Rechte einer anderen natürlichen oder juristischen Person oder aus Gründen eines wichtigen öffentlichen Interesses der Union oder eines Mitgliedstaats verarbeitet werden.

If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by us before the restriction is lifted.

4. right to erasure and to be forgotten

a) Obligation to erase

You have the right to obtain from us the erasure of personal data concerning you without undue delay and the controller has the obligation to erase this data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:

• (1) The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
• (2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
• (3) You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
• (4) The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
• (5) The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
• (6) The personal data concerning you have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase it pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you as the data subject have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply if the processing is necessary

• (1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information
• (2) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us
• (3) for reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance with Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
• (4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 (1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
• (5) for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

5. right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against us, we are obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed about these recipients.

6. right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided, where

• (1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and
• (2) the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us.

7. right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions.

The controller shall no longer process the personal data concerning you unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the option, in connection with the use of information society services - notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC - to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications.

8. right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

9. automated individual decision-making, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

• (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and us
• (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
• (3) with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a or g GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests.

In the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the data controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

10. right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

The competent supervisory authority is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information:

Contact:
Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Arndtstr. 1
27570 Bremerhaven

Mail: office@datenschutz.bremen.de

Does the privacy policy also apply to websites of other providers?

Our online offer contains links to other websites. We assume no responsibility for the content of websites that can be accessed via links. The links are only viewed and evaluated cursorily when they are included. It is neither intended nor possible to continuously check the content. We expressly distance ourselves from all content that may be relevant under criminal or liability law or offend common decency.

Validity and amendment of the privacy policy

The privacy policy is valid as of 09/2020. We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with effect for the future in accordance with the GDPR. A current version is available on the website. Please visit the website regularly and inform yourself about the applicable data protection regulations.