Social media and plugins
For reasons of protection of personal data, we do not use any social media plugins. This website uses a social channel feed module which allows us to retrieve feeds/data/contents of our various social channels, and integrate them into the website. Personal data are not transferred onto the operator’s server, as the data are loaded directly from the kulturweit server, and no connection is established with the server of the respective website.
Newsletter
If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter offered on our website, we will need your current email address and - on a voluntary basis - your first and last name. No further data are collected for this matter. The legal basis for the retention of contact data is Article 6 paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit. (a) of the GDPR. These personal data are not disclosed to any third parties. Your consent given to subscribe the newsletter and to store the data and email address, as well as the processing of data for the mailing of the newsletter can be revoked at any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or with a respective notification to kontakt(at)kulturweit.de.
E-Mail-Kontakt
Whenever you send us an email, for example via the contact form (www.kulturweit.de/en/contact), your email address is submitted. This email address is used exclusively to respond to your enquiry. It is not processed for any other purposes. Your email address is not disclosed to any third parties. The legal basis for the processing of your data submitted in the contact form is Article 6 paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit. (f) of the GDPR. We will delete any data generated in this context immediately upon completion of the processing of your request, if the retention of the data is no longer required.
bewerbung.kulturweit.de
By activating your personal access, you will be able to complete our online application form with your data, and apply for a volunteer service with kulturweit. The data entered by you are collected, processed and used exclusively for the selection of applicants.
The following information provides details about how the German Commission for UNESCO (DUK) handles your application data and information submitted by you during your visit to our kulturweit application portal of the DUK. In addition, it defines the framework conditions for the use of the online application management.
Obligation to inform according to Article 13 of the GDPR
Controller:
Deutsche UNESCO-Kommission e.V. (German Commission for UNESCO)
Colmantstraße 15
53115 Bonn (Germany)
The data protection officer can be contacted under:
datenschutz(at)unesco.de
For a simply informational visit to our website, meaning, if no registration or any other transmission of information is required, we will collect the following personal data required for technical purposes to allow you to use our website, and to ensure reliability and security (legal basis is Article 6 paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit. (f) of the GDPR):
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visited website
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date and time of access
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time of server request/IP address used (anonymised)
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access status/http status code
We do not use these data for the application procedure. The data collected will be used solely for statistical analyses and improvements on our website. Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, nor will it be linked with other information. We reserve the right to subsequently review the server log files, if there are concrete indications that suggest an illegal activity.
Use of cookies
Our websites use so-called cookies in several places. The cookies are used to design our website to be more user-friendly, and effective. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your hard drive and assigned to your browser, and via which information is provided to the entity that places the cookie (in this case: to us).
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". A randomly generated, unique ID number, a so-called session IP, is stored in a session cookie. A cookie also contains data about its origin and retention period. These cookies cannot store any further types of data. They are deleted automatically after you leave the site. You can also visit our web pages without cookies. If you do not want us to recognise your computer, you can prevent cookies from being stored on your hard disk by choosing "Accept no cookies" in your browser settings. To find out details of how to proceed, please refer to your browser manual. If, however, you choose not to accept cookies, this can limit the functions available to you on our websites.
With regard to your personal data, you have the following rights towards us:
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Right of access
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Right to rectification or erasure
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Right to restriction of processing
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Right to objection to such processing
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Right to data portability.
Furthermore, you are entitled to submit a complaint regarding our processing of your personal data to a data protection regulatory authority. The regulatory authority in charge for you is based on your place of residence. There is a regulatory authority for each federal state. For a list with all regulatory authorities, please refer to www.ldi.nrw.de.
Which data are recorded? Purpose of the collection, processing and disclosure of data
As part of the registration, and in order to provide you the service of the online application management over the Internet, we do require your email address and a password (user data) as mandatory information.
The participation in this online application process is officially valid without signature.
After registering in our application portal and activating your personal access (double Opt-In), you can fill in, update and, if necessary, delete your data relevant to the application in the online application form. The data entered by you are collected, processed as well as disclosed, if necessary, and used exclusively for the selection of applicants. The legal basis for the retention of your data is Article 6 paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit. (a) of the GDPR.
The DUK assures you that your information is treated confidentially.
As part of your entries into the online application portal, you have the option to enter circumstances that might impact your deployment or need special attention (e.g. chronical diseases).
Who do we disclose your data to?
The information submitted by you is treated strictly confidential. In a protected database of applicants, the DUK grants our partner organisations (German Academic Exchange Service, German Archaeological Institute, DW Academy, Goethe Institute, Educational Exchange Service, Central Office for Foreign Education, various National Commissions for UNESCO) access to your application. During the remaining selection process, your data might be transmitted to European and non-European countries. Within the DUK as well as our partner organisations, your information is only disclosed to persons who are directly involved with the specific selection process for the volunteer service.
Access right, processing and deletion of your data
You are able to view, change or delete your data entered until the end of the application process. Upon completion of your application process, this will be no longer possible. If you do not participate in the volunteer service, the data will be stored with DUK for a maximum period of six months upon completion of the application process, and deleted subsequently. You will not receive a specific notification regarding this process. If you do participate in the volunteer service, the data stored will be adopted for the purpose of programme management, and deleted from the application portal six months upon completion of the volunteer service.
kulturweit-Coworking-Space (coworking.kulturweit.de)
The kulturweit Coworking Space (CWS) is a feature offered by the German Commission for UNESCO (DUK). The CWS serves as communication platform for current volunteers, kulturweit alumnis, trainers and kulturweit employees, as well as for the coordination of their respective activities.
Obligation to inform according to Article 13 of the GDPR
Controller:
Deutsche UNESCO-Kommission e.V. (German Commission for UNESCO)
Colmantstraße 15
53115 Bonn (Germany)
The data protection officer can be contacted under:
datenschutz(at)unesco.de
For a simply informational visit to our website, meaning, if no registration or any other transmission of information is required, we will collect the following personal data required for technical purposes to allow you to use our website, and to ensure reliability and security (legal basis is Article 6 paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit. (f) of the GDPR):
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visited website
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browser type/version, language
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operating system used
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referrer-URL/source (previously visited web page)
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date and time of access
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time of server request/IP address used
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access status/http status code
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data volume transferred
The data collected will be used solely for statistical analyses and improvements on our website. Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, nor will it be linked with other information. We reserve the right to subsequently review the server log files, if there are concrete indications that suggest an illegal activity.
Use of cookies
Our websites use so-called cookies in several places. The cookies are used to design our website to be more user-friendly, and effective. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your hard drive and assigned to your browser, and via which information is provided to the entity that places the cookie (in this case: to us).
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". A randomly generated, unique ID number, a so-called session IP, is stored in a session cookie. A cookie also contains data about its origin and retention period. These cookies cannot store any further types of data. They are deleted automatically after you leave the site. You can also visit our web pages without cookies. If you do not want us to recognise your computer, you can prevent cookies from being stored on your hard disk by choosing "Accept no cookies" in your browser settings. To find out details of how to proceed, please refer to your browser manual. If, however, you choose not to accept cookies, this can limit the functions available to you on our websites.
With regard to your personal data, you have the following rights towards us:
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Right of access
-
Right to rectification or erasure
-
Right to restriction of processing
-
Right to objection to such processing
-
Right to data portability.
Furthermore, you are entitled to submit a complaint regarding our processing of your personal data to a data protection regulatory authority. The regulatory authority in charge for you is based on your place of residence. There is a regulatory authority for each federal state. For a list with all regulatory authorities, please refer to www.ldi.nrw.de.
Which data are stored, and what part of it is published?
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Basic information
kulturweit invites you to join the Coworking Space. In order to become a member of the Coworking Space, you must accept this invitation. You will be able to set up a personal profile, if you are a member only. Here, you decide which data you would like to publish. At all times, you can view, change and delete these data via the profile page. After a successful login, you will be able to retrieve your profile immediately.
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Profile image
In general, a standard image is displayed automatically, which does not allow the identification of individuals. The “Upload user image“ allows you to upload your personal profile image.
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Your comments
You have the option to comment on contents. Your comment will then be visible to everyone in the platform. The comment can be deleted anytime.
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Events
If you have the relevant system authorisations, you will have the option to create events. This can be used to coordinate schedules with other coworkers. Someone is responsible for each event date. He/she decides, whether and which data can be accessed via the respective event date. This includes, among others, information about whether the event is restricted to a certain group of persons, or whether it is open to the public and thus accessible for all coworkers. Furthermore, the number of participants can be restricted.
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Search functions
The platform provides different options for the search of specific coworkers/contents/events. Your profile can also be found by other users accordingly.
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Notifications via email
Notifications about events regarding group activities of groups you follow can be sent by email. Under “My account” in the “Message settings” these settings can be adjusted.
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Withdrawal from the Coworking Space
By using the "withdrawal" button, you can end your membership with the kulturweit Coworking Space. In the process, you have the option to either deactivate your profile and retain the content created by you, or to delete your profile completely, including all contents created by you.
Messenger Marketing
Obligation to inform according to Article 13 of the GDPR
Controller:
Deutsche UNESCO-Kommission e.V. (German Commission for UNESCO)
Colmantstraße 15
53115 Bonn (Germany)
The data protection officer can be contacted under:
datenschutz(at)unesco.de
For a simply informational visit to our website, meaning, if no registration or any other transmission of information is required, we will collect the following personal data required for technical purposes to allow you to use our website, and to ensure reliability and security (legal basis is Article 6 paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit. (f) of the GDPR):
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visited website
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browser type/version, language
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operating system used
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referrer-URL/source (previously visited web page)
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date and time of access
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time of server request/IP address used
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access status/http status code
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data volume transferred
The data collected will be used solely for statistical analyses and improvements on our website. Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, nor will it be linked with other information. We reserve the right to subsequently review the server log files, if there are concrete indications that suggest an illegal activity.
In order to subscribe to the kulturweit channel, please refer to the website of the service provider Whatsbroadcast with the widgets of WhatsApp, Telegram and Insta (link) who provides this popular service on our behalf. The German Commission for UNESCO merely has access to the telephone number submitted by the user.
Use of cookies
Our websites use so-called cookies in several places. The cookies are used to design our website to be more user-friendly, and effective. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your hard drive and assigned to your browser, and via which information is provided to the entity that places the cookie (in this case: to us).
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". A randomly generated, unique ID number, a so-called session IP, is stored in a session cookie. A cookie also contains data about its origin and retention period. These cookies cannot store any further types of data. They are deleted automatically after you leave the site. You can also visit our web pages without cookies. If you do not want us to recognise your computer, you can prevent cookies from being stored on your hard disk by choosing "Accept no cookies" in your browser settings. To find out details of how to proceed, please refer to your browser manual. If, however, you choose not to accept cookies, this can limit the functions available to you on our websites.
With regard to your personal data, you have the following rights towards us:
-
Right of access
-
Right to rectification or erasure
-
Right to restriction of processing
-
Right to objection to such processing
-
Right to data portability.
Furthermore, you are entitled to submit a complaint regarding our processing of your personal data to a data protection regulatory authority. The regulatory authority in charge for you is based on your place of residence. There is a regulatory authority for each federal state. For a list with all regulatory authorities, please refer to www.ldi.nrw.de.
Which data are collected during the use of (subscription to) the kulturweit channel (Messenger Newsletter)?
For the mailing of our messages to the Messenger Apps WhatsApp, Telegram and Insta, we us the WhatsBroadcast in Germany. After subscribing to our information channel and activating the function to receive news from us via one of the messengers, WhatsBroadcast will use your telephone number to mail these messages.
Further information and the privacy policy of WhatsBroadcast can be found here. The use of WhatsBroadcast by our company is based on an order processing agreement concluded with the service provider to ensure the compliance with the provisions of the European general data protection regulation.
WhatsBroadcast uses your personal data submitted by you in WhatsApp and Telegram, including the first and last names, device, profile image and the messages exchanged with WhatsBroadcast in order to render the requested service. These data are stored in an encrypted database. For Insta, an anonymised ID is used only.
If you are a user of WhatsApp and Telegram, these services also collect personal data from you, independent from WhatsBroadcast. To find out detailed information about the purpose and volume, processing and use, your rights and configuration options regarding the protection of your privacy, please refer to the respective service providers.
For the WhatsApp Privacy Policy, please click here.
For the Telegram Privacy Policy, please click here.
The above mentioned data are used exclusively for delivering the messages from our information channel. We will not disclose or use the data for any other purposes. The data is not visible or accessible to other subscribers, as we do not send group messages, but mail our messages to a broadcast list.
How can you unsubscribe?
You can unsubscribe from this service at any time. To do so, simply sent the message "Stop" in your messenger to den kulturweit channel. If you also wish to have all data deleted, please send the message "alle Daten löschen".
Data security
In accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR, we are implementing all necessary technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorised access. All employees of the DUK and all third parties involved in the processing of the data are obligated to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation and to treat personal data confidential. Access to the data is restricted to the internal departments and their respective individual employees involved in the communication. If personal data are collected and processed, the information will be disclosed in encrypted form in order to prevent any misuse of the data by third parties. Our security measures are continually enhanced as new technology becomes available.
Right of access and right to object
You are entitled to be informed about your personal data stored with us at any time. If required, please write to the Deutsche UNESCO Kommission e.V., to the attention of The data protection officer, Colmantstraße 15, 53115 Bonn (Germany) or send an email to datenschutz(at)unesco.de.
