Privacy policy

1. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you, in accordance with Article 13 and Article 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on this website.

Website operator:

Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Hofgarten 1 (Interim address)
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Email: smrtstrtkd
Website: https://www.ku.de

2. Data Collection and Processing

2.1 Access to the Website

When you visit our website, the following data is automatically transmitted by your browser and temporarily stored in server log files:

  • IP address of the requesting device

  • Date and time of access

  • Name and URL of the retrieved file

  • Website from which access is made (referrer URL)

  • Browser type and version, operating system used

  • Name of your access provider

This data is processed for the purposes of ensuring a smooth connection setup, system security and stability, technical administration of the network infrastructure, and optimization of our web presence. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and efficient operation of the website.

This data is not merged with other data sources, nor used to identify you as an individual.

2.2 SSL Encryption

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser’s address bar changing from "http://" to "https://" and the padlock icon.

3. Contact

If you contact us via email, we process your personal data (such as your name and email address) solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry. This is done based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or, where applicable, for the performance of pre-contractual measures pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

This data will not be disclosed to third parties and will be deleted once your inquiry has been conclusively answered, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

4. Use of Adobe Fonts

To ensure consistent typographic design, we use Adobe Fonts, a service provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated. When you access our pages, your browser may load fonts directly from Adobe servers. This involves a connection to Adobe servers, and Adobe may receive information about your browser, operating system, IP address, and the time of the request.

The use of Adobe Fonts is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in a uniform and visually appealing presentation of our website.

For more information, please refer to the Adobe Privacy Center.

5. Hosting

Our website is hosted by:

Hetzner Online GmbH
Industriestr. 25
91710 Gunzenhausen
Germany

All data collected via this website is processed on servers located within the European Union. A data processing agreement (DPA) pursuant to Article 28 GDPR has been concluded with the hosting provider.

6. Cookies

We use only technically necessary cookies. These cookies are required for the basic functionality of the website and cannot be deactivated. No tracking or marketing cookies are used.

The legal basis for the use of essential cookies is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

7. Internal Area / User Accounts

Access to the internal area of the platform is restricted. User accounts are created and managed exclusively by the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. Self-registration by external visitors is not possible.

The internal area is used for collaboration within the scope of a European project. Personal data processed in this area are limited to what is necessary for access management and project-related data sharing. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with the respective funding agreement and applicable EU project guidelines.

All data is stored within the European Union and protected in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

8. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: smrtstrtkd

9. Supervisory Authority

The supervisory authority responsible for data protection oversight is:

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Germany
Website: https://www.lda.bayern.de

Final Note

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect legal or technical changes. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed.

Last updated: July 2025

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