data protection information

The following information shows how we handle your data:

1. person responsible for data processing

Wirtschaftsförderung Region Kassel GmbH
Kurfürstenstrasse 9
34117 Kassel
Phone: +49561-7073350
Fax: +49561-7073359
E-Mail: info@wfg-kassel.de

If you have any questions about data protection, please contact us at any time using the above contact details.

2. data processing on our website

We process your data on the basis of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) as well as all other laws relevant to us under data protection law.

2.1 General data collection

When you access our website or retrieve a file, data about this process is stored in a log file on our web server. In particular, the following data may be stored:

  • IP address
  • Domain name of the website you came from
  • Names of the retrieved files
  • Time of retrieval
  • Name of your Internet Service Provider
  • and, if applicable, the operating system and browser version of your terminal device

We collect this data on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPRto ensure the proper functioning of our websites and to uncover possible attack scenarios. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use. The data is usually deleted after 2 weeks. In the event of specific errors or suspected cases, the data will be stored until the matter has been clarified. We reserve the right to statistically evaluate anonymized data records.

2.2 Cookies

Some of the Internet pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies are used to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process or to provide certain functions that you have requested are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR stored. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g. cookies for analyzing your surfing behavior) are stored, these are treated separately in this data protection information.

2.3 Contact form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in the event of follow-up questions.
The data entered in the contact form is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). It is not possible to process your request without providing data.

We will retain the data you provide on the contact form until you request its deletion or the purpose for its storage no longer pertains (e.g. after fulfilling your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.

2.4 Use of advertising and analysis services

We use the following services of Google Ireland Limited, based in Ireland, on our website to provide targeted advertising and to analyze and improve our website:

  • Google DoubleClick
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Photos

Some of the tools can recognize website visitors and also assign user behaviour and link it to other information.
By using these tools, cookies can be used and data connections to Google servers in the USA can be established as an insecure third country. Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in order to nevertheless guarantee an appropriate level of data protection.

The use of these tools is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both the advertising offer and the website. If consent has been requested, the integration takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. This consent is voluntary and can be revoked at any time.

2.5 Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When you call up a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly.

For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. As a result, Google becomes aware that our website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a uniform and appealing presentation of our online offers. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR represent.
By using these tools, cookies can be used and data connections to Google servers in the USA can be established as an insecure third country. Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in order to nevertheless guarantee an appropriate level of data protection.

If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer.
Further information on Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

2.6 Google Maps

To make it easier for you to find us, we have integrated map material from the Google Maps service of Google Ireland Limited into our website via an API. In order to display the content in your browser, Google must receive your IP address, otherwise Google would not be able to provide you with this integrated content.
By using these tools, cookies can be used and data connections to Google servers in the USA can be established as an insecure third country. Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in order to nevertheless guarantee an appropriate level of data protection.
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 f GDPRas the IP address is required to deliver the content to you.
Further information on data processing by Google can be found in Google's privacy policy at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ .

2.7 Google reCAPTCHA

We use "Google reCAPTCHA" (hereinafter referred to as "reCAPTCHA") on our websites. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4 ("Google").

The behavioral data of users (e.g. mouse movements or queries) are evaluated in order to distinguish humans from bots. The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.

By using these tools, cookies can be used and data connections to Google servers in the USA can be established as an insecure third country. Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in order to nevertheless guarantee an appropriate level of data protection.

The data processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in protecting our website from abusive automated spying and SPAM.

You can find an opt-out option here: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Further information about Google reCAPTCHA and Google's privacy policy can be found in the following links: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html .

2.8 YouTube

To embed videos, we use YouTube, a service provided by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland. The data processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have an interest in optimizing our website and presenting our offers.

By using these tools, cookies can be used and data connections to Google servers in the USA can be established as an insecure third country. Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in order to nevertheless guarantee an appropriate level of data protection.

You can find more information about data protection at YouTube in their privacy policy at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

3. direct advertising and objection

For advertising purposes, we inform customers (on the basis of our legitimate interest in direct advertising in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) via various communication channels (e.g. e-mail, letter) about news and offers.

You have the right to object to data processing for direct marketing purposes at any time. The data required for direct marketing will be stored until you object to direct marketing.

4. recipients of personal data

We only pass on your data to third parties if this is necessary to fulfill the purpose. Furthermore, data may be passed on on the basis of legal regulations in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c and e GDPR to authorities.

In addition, we use processors in various cases in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR who may receive data from us or have access to your data in connection with their services. In this context, data may also be transferred outside the EU. We ensure that there is either an EU adequacy decision for the destination country in question in accordance with Art. Art. 45 GDPR or we have concluded a contract with the relevant service providers on the basis of the standard data protection clauses in accordance with Art. 46 para. 2 lit. c GDPR concluded. You can find them here: https://commission.europa.eu/publications/standard-contractual-clauses-international-transfers_de

5. your rights

You have the following rights vis-à-vis us with regard to your personal data:

6. data protection officer

We have appointed an external data protection officer:

Stefan Pietsch
Reachable via:

Pietsch IT GmbH
Wilhelmshöher Street 1
34590 Wabern
Phone: +495683-923440
E-Mail: datenschutz@pietsch-it.de
Internet: www.pietsch-it.de

7. topicality and amendment of this data protection information

This data protection information is currently valid. It may become necessary to amend this data protection information as a result of the further development of our services or due to changes in legal or official requirements.