Information on the collection of personal data

General
GIZ processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, BDSG).

Personal data are, for example, name, address and email addresses.

GIZ only processes personal data to the extent necessary. Which data is required and processed for which purpose and on what basis is largely determined by the type of service you use or the purpose for which the data is required.

Collection of personal data when visiting our website   
When visiting Germany4Moldova website, the browser automatically transmits data that is saved in a log file. GIZ itself processes only the data that is technically required in order to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security.

Each time the website is accessed, the data stored includes visited webpage, date and time of access, amount of data sent in bytes, source/reference from which you came to the page, browser, operating system and IP address used.

The data in the log file is deleted after 30 days.

Further information on data storage and transfer

Germany4Moldova website does not collect or track personal information from its internet site unless the visitor has volunteered personal information for correspondence or any other purposes. Generic information from server logs may be used to track the number of visitors to the site, the type of browser software used, and the routes taken through the site by the visitors. This information will only be used in aggregate form and solely for the purposes of improving our website and its service to our customers by making the information we provide easier to find and use.

Links to other websites

Our website provides links to websites of other providers and we would like to expressly point out that these websites process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Cookies

When you visit Germany4Moldova website, small text files known as ‘cookies’ are stored on your computer. They are used to make the online presence more user-friendly and effective overall. Cookies cannot run programs or infect your computer with viruses.

Germany4Moldova website uses cookies that are automatically deleted as soon as the browser on which the page is displayed is closed (referred to as temporary cookies or session cookies) This type of cookie makes it possible to assign various requests from a browser to a session and to recognise the browser when the website is visited again (session ID).

We do not use methods such as Java applets or ActiveX controls that make it possible to track your browsing behaviour.

You can also deactivate cookies in the settings of your browser, but Please be aware that without cookies, this website may not function properly.

Processing of personal data when contacting us

When users contact us, the data provided is processed in order to be able to respond to the enquiry. The following contact options are available:

Contact by E-Mail     
It is possible to contact us via the email address provided. In this case, at least the email address but also any other personal user data transmitted with the email (e.g. family and given name, address) as well as the information contained in the email are stored solely for the purpose of contacting the user and processing the request.

The legal basis for the processing of data in connection with email communication is Article 6 (1) e GDPR.

Disclosure to third parties

GIZ does not pass on personal data to third parties unless it is legally obliged or entitled to do so by law.

Duration of data retention

User data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.

IT security of user data

GIZ accords great importance to protecting personal data. For this reason, technical and organisational security measures ensure that data is protected against accidental and intentional manipulation and unintended erasure as well as unauthorised access. These measures are updated accordingly based on technical developments and adapted continuously in line with the risks.

Terms and conditions

The reproduction of the materials on the site is authorized, with the mention of the source and within the limits provided by the copyright and related rights legislation in force. If it is necessary to obtain a prior agreement in order to reproduce the materials on the site, the obligation to obtain this agreement cancels the above mentioned authorization.

The restriction to reproduce the materials on the site will be clearly indicated where applicable.

Reference to user rights

Visitors to the Germany4Moldova have the right

  • To obtain information about their data stored by us, if the case (Article 15 GDPR)
  • To have their data stored by us rectified (Article 16 GDPR)
  • To have their data stored by us erased (Article 17 GDPR)
  • To obtain restriction of processing of their data stored by us (Article 18 GDPR)
  • To object to the storage of their data if personal data are processed on the basis of the first sentence of Article 6 (1) 1 f and e GDPR (Article 21 GDPR)
  • To receive their personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format from the controller such that they can be potentially transmitted to another controller (right to data portability, Article 20 GDPR).
  • To withdraw their consent to the extent that the data has been processed on the basis of consent (Article 6 (1) a GDPR). The lawfulness of the processing on the basis of the consent given remains unaffected until receipt of the withdrawal.

Users also have the right in accordance with Article 77 GDPR to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).

Data controller and data protection officer

Please contact us if you have questions specifically about how your data is protected:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
datenschutzbeauftragter@giz.de
Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36, 53113 Bonn Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1–5, 65760 Eschborn, Germany          
info@giz.de

Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit
(The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information)
poststelle@bfdi.bund.de
Address: Graurheindorfer Str. 153, 53117 Bonn, Germany 
Friedrichstr. 50, 10117 Berlin, Germany