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Website usage

Websites have different functions and interactive features, including viewing content, using an online content form or registering for events or extra content. The extent of data processing may vary depending on the function.

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Log data

When you visit a website, technical usage data (so-called log data) is processed temporarily. Such data is transmitted by your browser and includes, among other things, your computer鈥檚 IP address, the client鈥檚 request (file name and URL), the HTTP response code, and the website from which you reached the site.

This type of data processing is allowed in accordance with the legitimate interests clause in Art. 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR. We aim to achieve as broad a reach as possible with our company and content. Operating a website is necessary for this purpose. This processing takes place automatically and cannot be prevented. It is technically necessary to access a website.

The log data is deleted or anonymised as soon as it is no longer needed.

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Data processing on end devices

Upon accessing the website, a consent banner appears with information about data processing on your end device. There, you will find details about the services we use and the cookies we place. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you access a website and are used to temporarily store certain website-related information locally on your device and to transmit it back to a server upon request. This can serve various purposes. Some of the data processing that takes place is legally permitted for the provision of the website (搂 25 (2) TDDDG), including the placing of cookies that are strictly necessary for the functionality of certain actions. Some processing operations only take place if you provide your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, 搂 25 (1) TDDDG). In the consent banner, you can choose to agree to or reject specific types of data processing. You are not required to consent to any optional data processing. You cannot, however, opt out of technically necessary data processing, as this would impair the functionality of the website. Detailed information about the services used, purposes of processing, storage duration, and other conditions can be found in the consent banner and the following sections.

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Usage measurement

We carry out statistical analyses of how our content is used in order to improve that content and make it more relevant. Such analysis may include monitoring which content is read and from which site a user came. The legality of this processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We rely on statistical evaluations in order to maintain and improve our offerings. Processing on your end device is technically required in order to use our service (搂 25 (2) no. 2 TDDDG). You can find information about storage duration in the Privacy Centre.

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Marketing activities

We rely on online advertising to promote our offerings, using various forms of personalised advertising to directly reach you and other potential customers. As such, we employ different tracking tools to monitor and connect online activities across various websites. The data processing involved uses technologies such as cookies, pixels, or scripts and includes information about which pages you visit and for how long, which offers you view, what device and operating system you use, and your approximate geographic location (which can be determined via your IP address). This data is linked with other information to create a meaningful profile, helping us better understand who you are and what interests you may have. The information collected is used to display personalised advertisements, which means you will see ads on our site and the websites of other providers that are tailored to your interests, preferences, and previous activities.

Personalised advertising increases the likelihood that you will click on our ads and use our offerings. It also enables us to offer our advertising partners better opportunities to present their products or services to a relevant target audience. The data processing described takes place only if you have provided your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, 搂 25 (1) TDDDG) via the consent banner. Providing your data for this purpose is voluntary. Information about the specific tracking tools used and the specific forms of data processing (including the provider's name, categories of data, purpose, and storage duration) can be found in the consent banner.

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Content, functions, and third-party services

Our website integrates various external media from third-party providers (e.g., videos, audio recordings, interactive maps, or social media posts). This integration (e.g., via HTML or JavaScript) instructs your browser to establish a connection with the server of the respective third party. As a result, data is transmitted (at a minimum your IP address, and possibly also the referrer URL) and information may be stored or accessed from your device. The third party may link this information with data already stored about you, particularly if you are actively logged in. In this way, the provider can gain detailed insights into your interests beyond its own platform.

If personal data is merged in this way when accessing external media and content, such processing is subject to your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and 搂 25 (1) TDDDG). You are free to allow or deny this processing, but if you do not consent, you will not be able to use the corresponding external media and content (e.g., you won鈥檛 be able to view an embedded video). Please note that not all third-party providers combine personal data. Where only technically necessary usage data is processed during integration, processing is permitted to protect our legitimate business interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and 搂 25 (2) TDDDG).

Details about individual tools and specific data processing (in particular the provider鈥檚 name, data categories, purpose, and storage duration) can be found in the consent banner.

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Consent management platform

To ensure that data processing on our website complies with data protection regulations, we use a consent banner to obtain your consent. We store the settings you select by placing cookies.

Data processing on your device is permitted and necessary to protect our legitimate interests or to provide our service (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and 搂 25 (2) TDDDG). To operate our website in compliance with data protection laws, we must electronically document the existence of consent or its withdrawal. Otherwise, we cannot reliably prove that you have given consent to certain processing activities. Therefore, this data processing is necessary to use our site.

The cookies used to store your settings will be retained until you withdraw your consent.

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Inquiries via the website

We offer various options for contacting us (e.g., online contact form, email address). The data you submit is processed to respond to your inquiry.

Data processing in the (pre-)contractual context is legally permitted (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). Providing your personal data is required to communicate with us.

Once communication is complete, we retain your data for six months. If you register with us or if there is further interaction, your data will be retained and only deleted after the applicable legal retention periods expire.

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Registration

You have the option or registering using your email address. You will then receive our Job Mail at intervals of your choosing containing new job postings and other relevant content for your job search. You can also create various search profiles and personalise the Job Mail.

The legal basis for data processing is the usage relationship established through registration (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). The Job Mail is part of our job placement services and can be modified or unsubscribed at any time. Providing your data is necessary to receive relevant job postings and create search profiles.

Your data will be stored for the duration of your registration. You may delete your profile at any time.

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Registration via third-party providers

You may register with us using an existing third-party account and create a user account. The available accounts for this purpose are listed in the online input form.

When you enter your data, your browser automatically connects to the third-party provider and redirects you to their login page. Once logged in, your third-party account is linked to our service.

Registration via a third-party account and the associated data processing are based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We aim to make the registration process as simple as possible and offer you the choice of using an existing account or creating a separate one. Use of this feature is voluntary and not a prerequisite for registration.

We store your data for the duration of your registration with us. Information about which data the third-party provider processes can be found in their privacy policy.

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Ad placement

As a registered customer, you can place online advertisements on our website in various categories. The content you provide will be published and visible to all website visitors. This includes the personal data of contact persons included in an online advertisement.

The legal basis for data processing is the contract for ad placement and our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (b), (f) GDPR). Publishing the corresponding data is necessary to allow potential clients to contact you and to identify a point of contact. When placing an ad, you decide whether and which personal data to include.

Ads remain online for the contractually agreed duration and are then removed from our site. The advertiser鈥檚 data is stored until the expiration of the applicable legal retention period.

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Habilitation and appointment announcements

We publish habilitation and appointment announcements on our website, as well as in the journal and on the website of Forschung & Lehre. You may inform us of your habilitation or appointment either via Forschung & Lehre or directly. If you contact us for this purpose, we will forward the personal data you provide (email address, name, address, career details, etc.) to Forschung & Lehre. Your submitted announcement is reviewed by Forschung & Lehre. After successful review, your title, name, field of expertise, employer, and the content of the announcement will be published in the Forschung & Lehre magazine and on the websites of Forschung & Lehre and academics.

The corresponding data processing is necessary to fulfil your request to publish your habilitation or appointment and is therefore based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

Your data will be stored by us for approximately six months.

Further information about data protection at Forschung & Lehre can be found in their privacy policy:

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Provision of personalised features

To enable you to use our services, we create a personal user profile for you. For this purpose, we process various types of information that arise when you use our platform (e.g., logins, page views, saved job postings, and documents uploaded by you).

This data is processed to provide personalised features and display job postings and other relevant content tailored to your needs.

The legal basis for this processing is the contract between you and us regarding the use of our services (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). The provision of your data is necessary to create and use your profile and the related services. Otherwise, we cannot offer you personalised features.

Your profile data will be stored for the duration of your contractual relationship with us. Once you delete your user account, the data will be deleted as well.

Promotions, contracts, and subscriptions

The companies of the Zeit Verlagsgruppe offer a variety of products and services. If you subscribe, book a trip, or participate in a contest, various personal data are collected, used, and shared with other companies for the purpose of contract execution.

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Contests

We regularly hold contests and collect various data from participants. This data is processed to verify eligibility, determine and notify winners, send prizes, and鈥攊f applicable鈥攖o publish a winners鈥� list.

Data processing throughout the extent of a competition is legally permitted (Art.听6 (1) (b) GDPR). Participation constitutes a type of contract, and the data we request is necessary for its execution. Without providing the requested data, participation in the contest is not possible.

The data collected in connection with our contests is stored until full settlement (i.e., determining and notifying winners, and sending prizes). Further storage may occur in connection with related processing (e.g., initiating a trial subscription or newsletter sign-up, if that was a condition for contest participation). Any publications based on contest participation are stored indefinitely.

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Surveys

We conduct online surveys to assess the quality of our services or to gauge interest. Opinions and views are collected and used to improve our offerings. If prizes are awarded among survey participants, contact details are additionally collected and are not linked to survey responses.

This data processing serves our legitimate business interests (Art.听6 (1) (f) GDPR). We value customer feedback to improve our services and need meaningful data to do so. Participation in surveys is voluntary. Providing contact details is required only if you wish to be included in a prize draw.

Anonymised survey results are stored indefinitely. Contact details are retained for as long as they remain in use.

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Emerging Talent Award (鈥淣achwuchspreis鈥�)

When you submit a proposal for the Emerging Talent Award, we process the personal data you provide (e.g., name, address, contact details, and any additional information included in the submission) to evaluate the proposal, conduct selection and award processes, and assign and respond to any follow鈥憉p inquiries. If your proposal is selected, your data will be forwarded to the jury responsible for awarding the prize. The winner鈥檚 data (name, academic title, employer) is published on our website and archived to document and maintain a record of the award recipients.

The legal basis is our legitimate interest in the proper conduct and award of the Emerging Talent Award and in responding to related inquiries (Art.听6 (1) (f) GDPR). Providing personal data is necessary to participate in the selection process鈥攑roposals lacking the required information cannot be considered. Publication of winners is also based on our legitimate interest in reporting on the award and preserving an archive of recipients.

We store data for proposed candidates until the award is granted, plus an additional year to handle queries. Published winner data is stored for as long as the publication is accessible and archived beyond that. If a nominee does not agree with their nomination or publication, they may object by email (nachwuchspreis@academics.de), and their data will be promptly deleted.

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Provision of personalised features

To enable usage of our services, we create a personal user profile for you by processing data which is generated in relation to your portal usage (e.g., logins, page views, saved job postings, and documents you upload). This data processing enables us to provide personalised features and display relevant job postings and other personally tailored content.

The legal basis is the usage contract between you and us (Art.听6 (1) (b) GDPR). Providing your data is necessary to create and use your profile, as well as to access the associated services. We cannot offer personalised features otherwise.

Your profile data is stored for the duration of the contractual relationship. Upon deletion of your user account, the data will be removed.

Events and seminars

We regularly host events and seminars, which typically require registration online. Depending on the event, such registration may require the submission of different data.

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Online seminars

To register for one of our online seminars, you must provide your first and last name along with your email address enabling us to verify that the email address belongs to a real person and to address you personally in seminar emails.

We use your data to enable participation (Art.听6 (1) (b) GDPR). Once you've registered and attended, our software automatically logs when you entered and how long you remained in the virtual seminar room. This helps us assess engagement with our content. Processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art.听6 (1) (f) GDPR).

We store your data for as long as we do not receive an objection from you.

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Recording of online seminars

Some of our seminars are recorded in audio and video. The recordings may be broadcast live or on-demand via the internet or other transmission channels on our website and social media platforms. Though we strive not to show participants, they may still be visible or audible.

By participating, you consent to this recording and associated data processing (Art.听6 (1) (a) GDPR).

Recordings are stored indefinitely.

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We communicate via various channels to interact with you, receive messages or feedback, or send interesting offers and information. Marketing communication is important for our business. You can object to the use of your personal data for marketing at any time and can unsubscribe from newsletters via the link at the bottom of each email.

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Newsletter

We offer various newsletters to which you can subscribe using your email. These newsletters include information on offers from us or from third parties.

The use of your email for newsletters depends on your consent (Art.听6 (1) (a) GDPR). Providing your email is voluntary and does not affect any contractual relationship with us. If newsletter sign-up is a condition for contest participation, failure to provide your email means you cannot participate.

Your email is stored in our newsletter database for as long as your consent is active. Once your consent is withdrawn, it will be deleted from the relevant database.

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Recommendation of similar offers

We may use the email address you provide during sign-up, registration, ordering, or booking to send you advertisements for similar offers from us.

Sending such offers is legally permitted and does not require consent (搂听7(3) UWG). However, providing your personal data for this purpose is voluntary, and you can revoke your consent at anytime鈥攅ither by contacting us or via the unsubscribe link in emails.

If you revoke your consent, your data will be deleted or flagged to stop marketing. Please note that complete deletion may not always be possible as we are legally required to retain certain data provided during sign-up, registration, ordering, or booking to comply with statutory retention obligations.

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Newsletter performance tracking

We track open and click-through rates and create recipient profiles to improve our newsletters and tailor them to your interests and reading habits.

This processing serves our legitimate interests (Art.听6 (1) (f) GDPR), enabling us to evaluate the success of our marketing. Providing data is voluntary. You may opt out of tracking at any time.

Resulting data are pseudonymised or anonymised and stored indefinitely.

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Communication with B2B contacts

In the course of managing contracts between companies of the Zeit Verlagsgruppe and its service providers or clients, personal data of relevant contact persons or independent contractors are processed. This includes, in particular, basic personal and contact details (e.g., name, company affiliation, email address, telephone number) necessary to coordinate agreements and exchange documents. Contract and payment data are also regularly processed.

The lawfulness of this data processing is based on the contractual relationship (Art.听6 (1) (b) GDPR) or our legitimate business interest (Art.听6 (1) (f) GDPR). In order to coordinate projects and deliver services, it is necessary for our employees to communicate with you. This processing of personal data is a standard and required part of handling business transactions. It is necessary for the execution of a contract between you or your employer and the Zeit Verlagsgruppe.

Information generated during projects and business communication is stored for a minimum of eight years, as such information also constitutes business records of the Zeit Verlagsgruppe. This also includes personal data, as it cannot be separated from the content (e.g., emails sent by you, invoices issued, signed contracts).

Joint controllership

Zeit Verlagsgruppe

Due to close collaboration within the Zeit Verlagsgruppe, data sharing and the joint use of systems and applications are unavoidable. Some processing therefore takes place under joint controllership. A joint controllership agreement under Art.听26 GDPR between the ZEIT entities involved defines responsibilities for fulfilling GDPR obligations.

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Shared infrastructure and communication:

The companies of the Zeit Verlagsgruppe share infrastructure and use centrally managed devices. Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG, together with other ZEIT entities, provides key telecommunications services and applications and is jointly responsible for processing.

Jointly responsible companies: Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG, ZEIT DIGITAL GmbH, ZEIT Akademie GmbH, Studio ZX GmbH, ZEIT Sprachen GmbH, academics GmbH, ZEIT Online GmbH, ZEIT Weltkunst Verlag GmbH.

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Data warehouse

We process personal data in a separate data warehouse for analysis, monitoring, and optimisation of advertising. Data is pseudonymised and used for special purposes such as group profiling and the creation of engagement and propensity scores. Analysis and internal use of pseudonymised data serves our legitimate interests (Art.听6 (1) (f) GDPR). We need to understand our customers鈥� needs, identify changes, and adapt strategically.

Data retention in the warehouse follows retention periods in our other systems (e.g., newsletter, event databases). Once deleted elsewhere, the data is no longer accessible from the data warehouse.

Jointly responsible companies: Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG, ZEIT Online GmbH, ZEIT Sprachen GmbH, academics GmbH, Studio ZX GmbH, ZEIT Akademie GmbH.

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Self-service ad booking portal

We operate a self-service ad booking portal through which you, as a customer, can place binding orders and upload relevant files. For example, you can submit new ads, or you may repeat, copy, or cancel existing ads. To use this service, you are required to create a customer account for ad submission. Your ad will be published or printed as agreed in the contract on various websites. Any personal data contained in an ad (e.g., the name of a contact person) will be published in this context.

Processing is done under a contractual relationship with you or your employer and is therefore lawful (Art.听6 (1) (b), (f) GDPR). Your data is necessary for us to provide services. Data is stored for as long as your account is active. Once your account is deleted, registration data is retained for 6 months in case of queries. Mandatory documents like invoices are retained in accordance with legal retention obligations.

Jointly responsible companies: Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG, academics GmbH.

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Other companies

The use of some services is jointly managed with a service provider, requiring a joint controllership agreement under Art.听26 GDPR. These are commonly defined in the provider鈥檚 standard terms of use. Shared control may also apply to joint events or projects.

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Criteo SA

We use cookies and process data on your device to obtain information for the delivery of advertising. This includes, among other things, analysing what content you have viewed on our website and displaying relevant recommendations on our site and on websites operated by others.

The data processing takes place only with your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Providing your data is voluntary and not a requirement for accessing the website.

The processing described is carried out jointly with the provider of the analytics service (Criteo SA, 32 Rue Blanche, 75009 Paris, France). We have concluded an agreement with the company pursuant to Art. 26 GDPR defining who is responsible for fulfilling which GDPR obligations. We are obligated to inform you about the joint controllership with Criteo SA and to point out that technologies such as cookies and pixels are used on our website. It is also within our responsibility to obtain effective consent.

You can contact the data protection officer of Criteo SA at dpo@criteo.com. The data protection supervisory authority responsible for the company is the Commission Nationale de l鈥橧nformatique et des Libert茅s (CNIL) in France.

Further information about processing of data can be found in the privacy policy of Criteo SA.

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Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Facebook Connect)

You may use your existing Facebook account to register (鈥淔acebook Connect鈥�). In doing so, your browser connects directly to Facebook servers, and we receive certain profile data (e.g., name, email, profile picture, and other public info) to create or link your account with us, making registration easier.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art.听6 (1) (f) GDPR), aiming to streamline registration. Registration via Facebook is optional and not required; you may also register directly.

Data processed during registration and the use of your account is jointly controlled by us and Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Block J, Serpentine Avenue, Dublin 4, Ireland) under a joint controllership agreement (Art.听26 GDPR), specifying who is responsible for what GDPR obligations. We must inform you about joint controllership in our privacy policy; Meta is responsible for subject access rights (Art.听15鈥�20 GDPR), such as providing information about data processed via Facebook Connect. More information can be found in Meta鈥檚 terms of use.

Data collected through Facebook Connect is stored for the duration of your registration. Deleting your user account also results in the deletion of connected data. For Meta's own data storage duration, please refer to Facebook鈥檚 privacy policy.

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Social media platform providers

We maintain profiles on various social media platforms to showcase our services and interact with users. The processing of data generated when you view our profiles may occur jointly with platform operators. See the section on 鈥渟ocial media profiles鈥� in our privacy policy for more information.

Recipients and location of processing

We process personal data using various systems and transmit it to other companies, authorities, or individuals, depending on the processing activity. The location where data is processed is dependent on the location of our company headquarters and on that of our service providers.

Processors

We use various processors, such as software providers, data centre operators, call centres, and IT service providers. We have carefully selected these companies and concluded a data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. If, other processors are involved in data processing in addition to the companies mentioned in the Privacy Centre, they are listed below.

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Company List

• 7 Points Sp. z o.o. (SurveyLab survey tool)
• Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Operator of social media platform)
• Freshworks Inc. (Ticket system)
• BunnyWay, informacijske storitve d.o.o. (Content delivery network provider)
• Webtrekk GmbH (SaaS tracking tool provider)
• Snowplow Analytics Ltd. (SaaS tracking tool provider)
• Google Ireland Ltd. (SaaS provider)
• Google Ireland Ltd. (Hosting)
• edudip GmbH (Video conferencing platform)

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Third parties

Some processes involve the transfer of personal data to third parties. These can be providers of website tools, cooperation partners, shipping service providers, or suppliers. These companies decide independently on the purpose of further data processing and must ensure compliance with data protection laws. If additional third parties are involved in data processing besides those named in the Privacy Centre, they are listed below.

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Company list

• Telecommunication providers (in case of telephone contact)
• Shipping service providers (in case of postal shipping)
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (operator of social media platform)
• Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (operator of social media platform)
• Google Ireland Ltd. (SaaS provider)

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Location of processing

Generally, data processing takes place within the European Union or the European Economic Area. However, some applications and tools are also used where the transfer of data to third countries cannot be excluded. In such cases, we ensure the existence of appropriate safeguards to guarantee an adequate level of data protection in these third countries. Usually, standard contractual clauses provided by the European Commission have been agreed upon with the providers, or certification under the Data Privacy Framework has been established.

Data subject rights and contact

The GDPR generally grants data subjects a number of rights. You may exercise these rights at any time. However, we are not always obliged to fulfil a request. For example, a request for deletion may be denied due to legal retention obligations. If data processing is carried out under joint controllership, you may assert your rights against any of the companies involved.

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Data protection rights

You have the right to access (Art. 15 GDPR), rectification (Art. 16 GDPR), erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), and restriction of data processing (Art. 18 GDPR), Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).

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Right to object

We have assessed whether we are permitted to process your personal data, especially with regard to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). If you believe that a specific type of processing is not lawful, you may inform us accordingly. If, in your particular case, we determine that we are not entitled to process your data, we will stop doing so. If your objection relates to marketing communications, we will honour it immediately.

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Right to withdraw consent

Some processing activities are based on consent you have given. You may withdraw this consent at any time. Such withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that may have occurred prior to the withdrawal.

To exercise your data protection rights or if you have any questions or complaints regarding data protection, please contact us via email at info@academics.de or by post at our mailing address.

You may also contact our external data protection officer by mail at: Herting Oberbeck Datenschutz GmbH, Hallerstr. 76, 20146 Hamburg, or via email at: dsb@zeit.de. Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint at any time with a data protection supervisory authority.听

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Providers of social media platforms

We maintain profiles on social networks to publish our content and interact with users. Like you, we have created an account and agreed to the terms of use of the respective social network.

Responsibilities for data processing differ from network to network. It may be our own responsibility or joint responsibility in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR, and in some cases, it may be the responsibility of a processor on the data controller鈥檚 instructions,听in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. The assessment is based on the terms of use and integrated contracts of the platform providers, which we (are required to) use as a basis for our information.

The data processing that occurs when accessing social networks is specified by the providers. We can only provide information on the processes within our area of influence and control.

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Meta profiles听

Joint responsibility

We use our Meta profile to make information publicly available, place advertisements, and communicate with users. The data processing that occurs when accessing a profile is carried out jointly between us and the platform provider. For this reason, we have concluded a contract in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR, which specifically regulates the fulfilment of data subject rights.

The various Meta platforms are operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. The provider is responsible for the legality of data processing via the respective social network. The company is represented by CEO Gareth Lambe.

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited has appointed a data protection officer whom you can contact at any time.

You can assert your data subject rights at any time against us or against Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. Since these rights are generally only enforceable by the latter, we forward such requests.

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Insights data

When our profile is accessed, so-called 鈥渋nsights data鈥� is collected and evaluated. The term 鈥渋nsights data鈥� refers to aggregated statistics created based on certain actions logged by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. It primarily concerns how you interact with our profile and other content. We have no way to identify you through insights data or assign it to a profile. Insights data is also collected from people without an account. In this case, the user is asked for consent when accessing the platform鈥攚ithout such consent, no content can be viewed.

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited bases the legality of processing insights data on the legitimate interest of optimising advertisements (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We use it to improve our offerings and provide content that many people read. In an effort to expand our reach, we tailor content to users鈥� interests.

Insights data is one of the features provided to us by social networks. Processing is regulated in the terms of use, to which all profile owners must agree. By creating an account, you contractually approve such data processing. If you do not accept the terms of use, you cannot maintain a profile. Thus, providing insights data is required for use.

The insights data collected via our profile is processed anonymously. This means data is altered so that it can no longer 鈥� or only with disproportionate effort 鈥� be assigned to an identifiable natural person.

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Direct messages and likes

We use our account to contact and interact with you via direct messages, the like function, or comments. In this context, the name stored in your profile is always displayed.

The legality of this processing is based on legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Communication with you is important to us for answering questions, responding to criticism, and exchanging information. It is an important tool for us in improving our services. You may use the various communication options available, but are not obliged to do so. The content of our profile can be viewed independently.

Comments are stored indefinitely on our profile and can be viewed by other users until you delete the comment yourself. The same applies to the use of the like function. Direct messages are also stored but deleted periodically.

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Objection to processing of insights data

Insights data is also used for advertising purposes. As such, there is a general right to object under Art. 21 GDPR. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited provides various forms in its privacy policy to assert rights. You can object to data processing there. You can also exercise this right with us, and we will forward the request to the provider.

Please note that if you object to the processing of insights data, the use of the platform may be limited or no longer possible.

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Data transfer and third-country transfers

Data processing takes place on servers belonging to Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. Direct messages are seen and answered by our employees. All other actions are publicly viewable.

Our profile on the social network is accessible worldwide via the internet, so access from countries without an adequate level of data protection is possible. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited has taken various measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

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TikTok profiles听

Responsibilities

We maintain profiles on the social network TikTok. This is a social media platform where users create, share, and view short videos. TikTok is provided by TikTok Technology Limited, 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland, and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited, One London Wall, London, EC2Y 5EB, United Kingdom. The TikTok companies can be contacted via the email address dach@tiktok.com and various online contact forms. The data protection officer is also reachable via an online form.

Different data of TikTok users is processed depending on which actions we perform via a profile and which functionalities we use. Responsibility for data processing varies. Some of it is carried out jointly between us and the TikTok companies. For this reason, we have concluded a contract in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR, which mainly regulates the fulfilment of data subject rights. This contract is part of the "Jurisdiction Specific Terms" imposed unilaterally on us. Other processing is done on our own responsibility, such that both we and the TikTok companies must ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations. When using some functions, the social network acts on our behalf and under our instructions. According to Art. 28 of the GDPR, this is known as processing on behalf of a data controller, and it is also regulated in the "Jurisdiction Specific Terms". The responsibilities of each company are detailed in the following table.

Under jurisdiction specific terms, we are obliged to inform users about the existence of joint responsibility with the TikTok companies and the essential provisions of the contract in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR.

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Use of TikTok

We use our TikTok profiles to make information publicly available, place advertisements, and communicate with users. You have the option of contacting us via direct messages, the like function, or comments. As part of this interaction, your username, as displayed in your profile, is stored. If you have uploaded a picture, it is also visible.

The legality of this processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Interaction with users is particularly important to us to answer questions, respond to criticism, and exchange information. It also enables us to present our content in a way appreciated by younger people.

Comments are stored indefinitely on the channel and can be viewed by other users. The same applies to the use of the like function and direct messages. Should we delete our profile, the content generated through it will also be deleted.

When you use TikTok, various data is processed by the social network. This includes, among other things, IP address, location data, time zone settings, advertising IDs, app and browser versions, and device information (system, network type, device ID, screen resolution, operating system, audio settings, and connected audio devices). Also processed are the TikTok profiles and channels you have accessed, likes, messages, and other usage information. If you are logged in with your own TikTok account, this data is associated with your account. More information about the processing of your data can be found in TikTok鈥檚 privacy policy. The data processing described takes place solely under the responsibility of the TikTok companies.

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Insights data

The collection of developer and event data by the TikTok companies, and the transmission of such data to those companies, are carried out jointly, as is measurement and insight reporting. The resulting insights data provides information about how many users accessed our channel or posts at what times. This data is provided to us in aggregated form as statistics. We have no way to personally identify you through these statistics or to assign specific actions to your account. Please note that insights data may also be collected if you do not have your own TikTok account.

From our perspective, the collection and use of insights data are permitted to safeguard legitimate business interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Using anonymised insights data, we can optimise our channel content and thereby increase our reach and revenue.

We store the aggregated insights data indefinitely or for as long as we operate the respective TikTok profile.

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Privacy policy of the TikTok companies

Information on how the TikTok companies process personal data (including the legal basis and options to exercise data protection rights) can be found in TikTok鈥檚 privacy policy.

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Exercise of data subject rights

The joint responsibility agreement stipulates that the TikTok companies are responsible for fulfilling the rights of data subjects under Articles 15-20 GDPR concerning personal data stored or otherwise processed by the social network after joint processing. If you want to exercise data subject rights, it is best to use the online form provided. You may also assert your data subject rights to us, and we will forward your request.

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Data transfer and third-country transmission

Data processing takes place on servers belonging to the TikTok companies. Direct messages are viewed and answered by our employees. All other actions are publicly visible.

TikTok is accessible worldwide via the internet, so access from countries without an adequate level of data protection is possible. The platform operators have taken various measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection. The standard contractual clauses contained in the "jurisdiction specific terms" regulate international data transfers and ensure that the companies involved in data processing act in compliance with data protection regulations.

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WhatsApp channels

Responsibility

The messaging service WhatsApp is offered and operated by WhatsApp Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. The data protection responsibility lies solely with that company. The company belongs to Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, 94025 Menlo Park, USA.

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Use of WhatsApp

We operate a WhatsApp channel to provide information. Individual communication with users does not take place. Specifically, we are unable to view either the phone number or the profile name.

We have no influence on the data processing that takes place when using WhatsApp. You decide whether you want to use the service in the offered form. Please read the provider鈥檚 privacy policy for more information.

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Privacy settings

You have the option to adjust data processing when using WhatsApp. Use the privacy settings within the app for this purpose.

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LinkedIn profiles

LinkedIn account and communication with users

We maintain various LinkedIn accounts to network with companies and individuals. We use our LinkedIn profile to introduce ourselves, share posts, and interact with other LinkedIn users. We can see the content you publish on your profile and use it to communicate with you. For example, we share and comment on posts, tag LinkedIn users, or use the messaging function.

The data processing carried out directly by us serves to protect our legitimate business interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). We rely on professional networks like LinkedIn to achieve the highest possible reach. Contact is facilitated by constant interaction with users and the information available in profiles. Communication with us or interaction with our profile is voluntary.

If you want to learn more about data processing when using LinkedIn, please read the provider鈥檚 privacy policy (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland).

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Page insights

When you visit, follow, or engage with our LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company processes personal data to provide us with anonymised statistics and insights. This gives us information about the types of actions people take on our page (so-called page insights). The social network processes data you have made available in your profile (e.g., role, country, industry, seniority, company size, and employment status). Furthermore, information about how you interact with our LinkedIn company page is processed. This processing serves our legitimate interest in evaluating the types of actions taken on our LinkedIn company page and improving our company page based on these insights (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company does not provide us with any personal data about you via page insights. We only have access to aggregated and anonymised page insights. It is also not possible for us to draw conclusions about individual members via page insights. The processing described is carried out jointly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company and us as joint controllers. For this reason,听a joint responsibility agreement under Art. 26 GDPR has been established with the provider.

According to that agreement, LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company is responsible for ensuring your ability to exercise your rights under the GDPR. You may contact the company online or through the contact details provided in the privacy policy. You can also reach the data protection officer via an online form. You also have the option of contacting us to exercise your rights regarding the processing of personal data within the scope of page insights. In such cases, we will forward your request to the social network.

In cooperation with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, we have agreed that the Irish Data Protection Commission is the lead supervisory authority for monitoring data processing related to page insights. You always have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (see ) or any other supervisory authority.

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Recipients of data

We use LinkedIn solely as a platform and we comply with the provider鈥檚 terms of use. We have no influence over which data is processed when accessing our profile or who is able to see your profile. In this respect, we are users just like you.

We do, however, have employees who manage our LinkedIn profiles. Incoming messages are viewed and processed by them. Depending on how you interact with our content, your profile and publications may be visible to other users.
When using LinkedIn, data is transferred to third countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area. According to the provider, this is legitimised by standard contractual clauses.

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Storage duration

If you leave a comment, it is stored on our profile indefinitely (until you delete it). The same applies to the use of the like function. Direct messages to us are also stored but deleted on a regular basis.

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X profiles

Responsibility

The microblogging service X is offered and operated by Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland. Data protection responsibility lies solely with that company. The company belongs to X Corporation, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

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Use of X

We use X and the functions provided by the platform to share information and communicate with other users. We comply with the terms of use we agreed to when creating our profile.

We have no influence over the data processing that takes place. Information on this data processing can be found in X鈥檚 privacy policy. You use the microblogging service under your own responsibility and must decide whether you agree with the data processing undertaken by Twitter International Unlimited Company. This applies especially to the use of interactive features (e.g., retweeting, liking) and data processing in countries outside the EU and EEA.

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Privacy settings

In the general settings of your account and under the "Privacy and Security" section, you have the option of restricting the processing of your data. Additionally, you can restrict X鈥檚 access to contact and calendar data, photos, and location data on your mobile device (depending on the operating system used). More information on these points can be obtained from the platform provider.