Privacy Policy

General Information

The protection of your personal data is a matter of concern to us. In this privacy policy, we inform you about which data we collect, how we use it and what rights you have in relation to your data.

Responsible for data processing

Responsible in the sense of data protection laws:
Technical University of Berlin
Department of Sustainable Business Development
[Address, e.g.: Street, House number, ZIP, Berlin]
E-Mail: [E-Mail address]
Phone: [Phone number]

Collection and storage of personal data as well as the purpose and use of their use

a) When visiting the website

When you access our website, information is automatically sent to the server of our website by your browser. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called logfile. The following information can be collected without your consent:

• IP address of the requesting computer,
• Date and time of access,
• Name and URL of the retrieved file,
• Website from which the access is made (Referrer URL),
• used browser and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer.

The processing of this data takes place to ensure a smooth connection to the website and a comfortable use.

b) When using the form to request the guide to the current industrial circular economy regulations.

If you fill out the form to request the PDF document, we collect the following personal data:

• Salutation
• First name and last name
• Name of the company
• Industry
• Position (optional)
• E-Mail address

This data is only used to provide you with the requested document and inform you about news and events of the Competence Hub. By entering your data in the form, you agree to the storage and processing of your personal data for these purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from further communications. Your personal data will only be stored as long as it is necessary for the fulfilment of the aforementioned purposes. A transfer to third parties does not take place unless this is required for the fulfilment of the aforementioned purposes or is legally prescribed.

Transfer of data

A transfer of your personal data to third parties for other purposes than the following does not take place. We only pass on your data if:

• You have given your explicit consent,
• the processing is necessary to fulfil a contract,
• a legal obligation exists, or
• the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data.

Withdrawal of consent to data processing

You can withdraw your once given consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing until the withdrawal. A formless notification per e-mail is sufficient for the withdrawal.

Analysis tools and tools from third parties

We do not use analysis tools or services from third parties that process personal data. If this changes, we will inform you in advance.

Your rights

You have the right to:

• request information about your personal data processed by us in accordance with Art. 15 DSGVO,
• request the correction of incorrect or the completion of your personal data stored with us in accordance with Art. 16 DSGVO,
• request the deletion of your personal data stored with us in accordance with Art. 17 DSGVO, provided that the processing is not required,
• request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 18 DSGVO,
• request the transfer of your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format in accordance with Art. 20 DSGVO or request the transfer to another responsible party,
• withdraw your once given consent at any time in accordance with Art. 7 Abs. 3 DSGVO,
• complain to a supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 DSGVO.

Right of objection

If your personal data are processed on the basis of a legitimate interest, you have the right to object to the processing according to Art. 21 DSGVO.

Data security

We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorized access.

Current validity and changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of 25.02.2025. Changes due to legal requirements or adjustments to our website may be necessary. The current privacy policy can be found on our website.