Privacy Policy

We like privacy. We do not process your personal data because there is no reason for us to do so.

This website is hosted via Cloudflare though, mainly for practical reasons. Cloudflare may process some personal data in some specific situations, to provide you with access and for security reasons, see below. We disabled all data processing that is not strictly necessary. We truly hope that this is still the case when you read this privacy policy and Cloudflare did not pull a fast one on us by opting us into some new “feature.” You never know with these tech giants. If you encounter any “feature” that you consider particularly privacy-invasive, even if it is covered by this privacy policy, then please send us an email to softsec@rub.de. It is probably not a feature we want either and we will disable it if we can. Thanks!

Nonetheless, getting back to the legalese:

Personal data is all data that can be related to you personally. Other processing conditions may apply for other websites of Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Ruhr-Universität Bochum is a public corporation. It is legally represented by its rector Prof. Dr. Martin Paul.

Name and Address of the Responsible Person

The responsible person in the sense of the Basic Data Protection Regulation and the NRW State Data Protection Act is:

Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer of the responsible party is:

Phone: +49 (0)234 32-28720
Email: dsb@rub.de
Website: https://dsb.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

Collection for Error Detection and Security Purposes

Description and Scope of Data Processing

For security reasons, Cloudflare may record interactions with our websites. Additionally, whenever you visit the website, your computer provides the following information, which may be stored and processed for the purpose of detecting errors and for security purposes:

• Your browser type and version
• Your operating system
• Your IP address
• The date and time of your access
• Referrer information

Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the temporary processing and storage of data for the purpose of resolving errors and for security purposes is Article 6.1.e DSGVO. This processing is performed to ensure the proper functionality of our website. In addition, the data is used to ensure the security of our information technology systems. Data is never used for marketing purposes.

Duration of Storage, Possibility of Objection and Deletion

Data collected for security purposes or detecting and resolving errors is stored for 30 days. Some data may be stored longer if required by applicable law or in case of legal proceedings. It is not possible for you to object.

Cookies

Description and Scope of Data Processing

We may set cookies to provide essential functionality. Cookies are files that are stored in your Internet browser. Cookies might be used to provide log-in functionality, as some parts of our website require that you can be identified after visiting other pages of the website, as well as for security purposes.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the use of cookies is Article 6.1.b DSGVO and Article 6.1.e DSGVO. It is not possible for you to object.

Purpose of Data Procession

Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. It is necessary that the browser can be recognized also when visiting other pages of our website. The website requires cookies to allow the user to log-in into their account. We do not use data collected through technically necessary cookies to create behavioral user profiles.

Duration of Storage, Possibility of Objection and Deletion

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by the user to our website. Therefore, as a user, you retain full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transfer of cookies. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. You can automate this process.

If cookies are disabled for our website, it is no longer possible to use all functions of our website and you will not be able to use all features of our website.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

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

1. You may request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed.

   In the event of such processing, you can obtain information about the purpose, the data, the origin of the data, recipients of data and the duration of storage, if not restricted by applicable law.

2. You may have a right to correct the data if it is incorrect or incomplete.

   Under various conditions, you have the right to have the data deleted or to restrict the processing. In particular, data that you have provided voluntarily must be deleted if you withdraw your consent. If data has been disclosed, the deletion also refers to the recipients of data and we will inform you of the recipients of your data.

If you have any questions or complaints, you can always contact:

• The competent supervisory authority, Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz NRW.

  For further information see: https://www.ldi.nrw.de.

• The RUB data protection officer, who can be reached at dsb@rub.de.

  For further information see: https://dsb.ruhr-uni-bochum.de.