The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purposes this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Scope of the processing of personal data
We collect and use the personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, including our content and services. The collection and use of personal data is generally based on the user's consent, unless the processing is permitted by law or is necessary for legitimate purposes.
Contacting us
If you contact us via email, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and for any follow-up questions. This data will not be shared with third parties without your consent, unless legally required.
Your rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: You can request information about your stored data, including its origin, recipients, and the purpose of its processing.
- Right to rectification and deletion: You have the right to request that incorrect data be corrected or that your personal data be deleted if it is no longer required or if the processing is unlawful.
- Right to restrict processing: You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to data portability: You can request that your personal data be transferred to you or a third party in a machine-readable format.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in your place of residence or employment, if you believe your rights have been violated.
Note on the responsible body
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Ingo Weismantel
Kriegkstr. 22
60326 Frankfurt
Phone: +49 170-5858222
E-mail: ingo [snail] weismantel [period] de
The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses, etc.).
Data storage and retention
Unless a specific retention storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing it no longer applies. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, we will delete your data unless retention is required by law (e.g. for tax or commercial purposes). In such cases, data will be deleted once the legal retention period expires.
Legal basis for data processing
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR, insofar as special categories of data are processed in accordance with Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR. In the event of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information in your end device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), the data processing is also carried out on the basis of Section 25 (1) of the GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required to fulfill the contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Information on the relevant legal bases in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
Provision of the website and log files
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
The following data is collected:
- Information about the browser type and version used
- The user's operating system
- The user's internet service provider
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
- Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
- Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
Personal registration with Wiki.AUDIO
Users may register on our portal by providing the following personal data:
- User ID
- Surname, first name
- E-mail address
- User group
The following data is also stored upon registration:
- IP address of the user
- Date and time of registration
Data will only be passed on to third parties in the context of online interlibrary loans and based on a legitimate interest or contractual obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b or f GDPR).
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data when:
- The data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected for.
- You withdraw your consent, and there is no other legal basis for processing.
- You object to the processing, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds.
- The data was unlawfully processed.
- The data must be erased to comply with a legal obligation.
Exceptions may apply, e.g., if the data is necessary for exercising freedom of expression, complying with a legal obligation, or archiving purposes in the public interest.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in the following cases:
- If you dispute the accuracy of your data, for the duration of the review.
- If the processing is unlawful, but you oppose the erasure of your data.
- If we no longer need the data, but you require it for legal claims.
- If you object to the processing, and the balance of interests is being reviewed.
When processing is restricted, the data may only be processed with your consent or for specific legal purposes.
Up-to-dateness and Amendment of This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is valid as of September 2023. Changes may be necessary due to future developments or legal requirements. We will inform users of updates to this policy in an appropriate manner.
