Privacy Policy
Data processing is the responsibility of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Postal address:
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36, 53113 Bonn
Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1–5, 65760 Eschborn
Contact: mlps@giz.de
Contact details of the data protection officer:
datenschutzbeauftragter@giz.de
General
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a public-benefit federal enterprise for international cooperation. We work as a federal enterprise under private law. Our aim is to achieve the development-policy objective of improving the living conditions of people worldwide and conserving the natural resources on which livelihoods depend.
Our project does not collect or track personal information from its internet site unless the visitor has volunteered personal information for correspondence or any other purposes. Generic information from server logs may be used to track the number of visitors to the site, the type of browser software used, and the routes taken through the site by the visitors. This information will only be used in aggregate form and solely for the purposes of improving our website and its service to our customers by making the information we provide easier to find and use.
Links to other websites
Our website provides links to websites of other providers and we would like to expressly point out that these websites process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Recipients of personal data
- Data are not passed on to third parties.
- As a general principle, data will not be transmitted to third states.
Duration of data retention
Personal data are regularly deleted when
- they are no longer needed for contractual purposes (e.g. processing of your query)
- when the individuals concerned have not given any separate authorisation
- when statutory data storage obligations and periods have expired.
Reference to user rights
You are entitled to:
- to object to data processing,
- enquire about your personal data and its processing
- to have this corrected if necessary, or to request restriction of processing or the erasure of the data
The data will then be erased, provided the statutory requirements for the deletion are met.
If you have any questions or complaints about this website, please contact the GIZ data protection officer (see contact information provided above). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible data protection supervisory authority. The responsible authority in this case is the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).
Cookies policy
Temporary session cookies are used each time you view an individual page, to ensure the functionality of the website and make navigation easier. Cookies are small text files that are stored locally in your browser cache. Session cookies do not include any personal data and expire at the end of each session.
Cookies we use
Cookie Name | Purpose | Cookie Type and Duration |
cookieControl | approval of cookies on the site by visitors | 30 days |
cookieControlPrefs | cookie approval preferences | 30 days |
qtrans_front_language | current language of the website | On browser start |
wordpress_logged_in | WordPress cookie for a logged in user | Only if user logged in administration area, 1 hour |
wordpress_sec | wordpress provide protection for account details. | Only if user logged in administration area, 1 hour |
wp-settings | WordPress also sets a few wp-settings-[UID] cookies. The number on the end is your individual user ID from the users database table. This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface.
| Only if user logged in administration area, 1 hour |
wp-settings-time – | WordPress also sets a few wp-settings-{time}-[UID] cookies. The number on the end is your individual user ID from the users database table. This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface.
| Only if user logged in administration area, 1 hour |
We do not use methods such as Java applets or ActiveX controls that make it possible to track your browsing behaviour.
Data is processed based on Art. 6 paragraph 1 f) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with the legitimate interest to improve the company’s website, ensure its functionality and make navigation easier. All the cookies we use are essential cookies that do not require your consent.
Notes regarding objection to cookies
On this website, are placed only essential cookies for the adequate running of the page.
You can also deactivate cookies in the settings of your browser, but Please be aware that without cookies, this website may not function properly.
Terms and conditions
The reproduction of the materials on the site is authorized, with the mention of the source and within the limits provided by the copyright and related rights legislation in force. If it is necessary to obtain a prior agreement in order to reproduce the materials on the site, the obligation to obtain this agreement cancels the above mentioned authorization.
The restriction to reproduce the materials on the site will be clearly indicated where applicable.
