Data privacy

Our handling of personal data is in accordance with the statutory provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

This data protection declaration informs users about the purpose, type and scope of the collection and use of personal data by the responsible provider

Study & Training
Private preparatory college
Leipzig-Halle-Neuzelle gGmbH
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 57a
04103 Leipzig (Germany) (further details in the imprint)

on this website and in the company.

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as "data subject"); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person (Art. 4 (1) GDPR). This information includes name, contact details such as postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, etc. and other information about natural persons.

In general, you can visit our website without providing personal data. We collect, process and use personal data insofar as this is necessary to enable you to use the website. The provider (or its web space provider) collects data about every access to the website (so-called server log files). The access data includes: name of the website accessed, file, date and time of access, amount of data transferred, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user's operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address and the requesting provider.

The provider uses the log data only for statistical evaluations for the purpose of operation, security and optimization of the offer. However, the provider reserves the right to check the log data retrospectively if there is a justified suspicion of unlawful use based on concrete evidence.
This data is not personal data, but is anonymized. They are evaluated exclusively for statistical purposes. It is not passed on to third parties for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

 

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files which are stored on the user's computer and which enable the use of the website to be analyzed. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by the user is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
Cookies are small files that make it possible to store specific, device-related information on the user's access device (PC, smartphone, etc.). On the one hand, they serve the user-friendliness of websites and thus the users (e.g. storage of login data). On the other hand, they are used to collect statistical data on website usage and to analyze it in order to improve the offer. Users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers have an option to restrict or completely prevent the storage of cookies. However, it should be noted that the use and in particular the ease of use are restricted without cookies.

However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, the IP address of Google users within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area will be shortened beforehand. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. IP anonymization is active on this website. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating the use of the website by users, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator.

The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. Users may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on their browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. Users can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to their use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout (link is external)
As an alternative to the browser add-on or within browsers on mobile devices, please click this link to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data within this website in the future. An opt-out cookie will be stored on your device. If you delete your cookies, you must click this link again.

 

GoogleAds

The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program of Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Ads enables us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when the user enters certain search terms into Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, targeted advertisements can be displayed based on the user data available at Google (e.g. location data and interests) (target group targeting). As the website operator, we can evaluate this data quantitatively by analyzing, for example, which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many advertisements led to corresponding clicks.
The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. By denying your consent to the Google Analytics cookies / marketing cookies, you automatically deny your consent to the associated cookies for Google Ads and conversion tracking.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks (link is external) and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/ (link is external).

 

Google Conversion-Tracking

This website uses Google Conversion Tracking. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
With the help of Google conversion tracking, Google and we can recognize whether the user has performed certain actions. For example, we can evaluate which buttons on our website were clicked how often and which products were viewed particularly frequently. This information is used to create conversion statistics. We find out the total number of users who have clicked on our ads and what actions they have taken. We do not receive any information with which we can personally identify the user. Google itself uses cookies or comparable recognition technologies for identification purposes.
The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. By denying your consent to the Google Analytics cookies / marketing cookies, you automatically deny your consent to the associated cookies for Google Ads and conversion tracking.
You can find more information about Google Conversion Tracking in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de (link is external)

We maintain so-called fan pages or accounts or channels on social networks in order to provide you with information and offers within social networks and to offer you further ways to contact us and find out about our offers. To avoid automatic data transfers to the social media providers, these offers are integrated on the Studienkolleg website via an external internet link. For data protection reasons, active social media plugins are not used on Private Studienkolleg Leipzig websites, with the exception of YouTube.

In the following, we will inform you about which data we or the respective social network process from you in connection with the access and use of our fan pages/accounts.

Data that we process from you:
If you wish to contact us via Messenger or via Direct Message via the respective social network, we generally process your user name, which you use to contact us, and may store other data provided by you insofar as this is necessary to process/respond to your request.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f) GDPR (processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller).

(Static) usage data that we receive from the social networks:
We receive automatically provided statistics regarding our accounts via Insights functionalities. When you visit our Facebook page, Facebook collects, among other things, your IP address and other information that is stored on your device in the form of cookies. The statistics include the total number of page views, likes, information on page activity and post interactions, reach, video views/views and information on the proportion of men/women among our fans/followers.

The provider also processes user data using cookies for market research and advertising purposes. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you. Information on how you can manage or delete existing information about you can be found on the following support pages:

Meta (Facebook, Instagram) Cookie Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policies/cookies/ (link is external)

The statistics only contain aggregated data that cannot be related to individual persons. They are not identifiable to us, i.e. the data of the respective user on which the analyses are based are not transmitted to us.

What data the social networks process from you:
In order to view the content of our fan pages or accounts, you do not have to be a member of the respective social network and in this respect no user account is required for the respective social network.

Please note, however, that the social networks also collect and store data from website visitors without a user account (e.g. technical data in order to be able to display the website to you) and use cookies and similar technologies when the respective social network is accessed, over which we have no influence whatsoever. Details on this can be found in the privacy policy of the respective social network:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ (link is external)

Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388?cms_id=155833707900388 (link is external)

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en   (link is external)

 

If you wish to interact with the content on our fan pages/accounts, e.g. comment on, share or like our posts/contributions and/or wish to contact us via messenger functions, you must first register with the respective social network and provide personal data.

We have no influence on the data processing by the social networks when you use them. To the best of our knowledge, your data is stored and processed in particular in connection with the provision of the services of the respective social network, as well as for the analysis of user behavior (using cookies, pixels/web beacons and similar technologies) on the basis of which advertising based on your interests is displayed both within and outside the respective social network. It cannot be ruled out that your data will also be stored by the social networks outside the EU/EEA and passed on to third parties. We would like to point out that you use the service offered here and its functionalities on your own responsibility.

Information on the exact scope and purposes of the processing of your personal data, the storage period/deletion and guidelines on the use of cookies and similar technologies as part of the registration and use of social networks can be found in the data protection provisions/cookie guidelines of the social networks. There you will also find information on your rights and options to object.

It is not necessary to use this service to contact Private Studienkolleg Leipzig or to receive information from it. Information can also be accessed in the same or similar form via the Studienkolleg website at www.studienkolleg.rahn.education/en. Here you will also find information on the various contact options outside of social media.

If you do not want the social media platform to be able to associate your visit to our website with your social media account, please log out of your account, delete the relevant cookies and block the execution of script content from the platform in your browser, e.g. with script blockers.

 

Contact form

If you use our contact form and enter personal data (such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone number) to contact us or for other purposes, this data is entered and transmitted on a voluntary basis. This data will only be used by us for the stated purpose and will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent, unless we are obliged to do so by law.
If a contractual relationship between you and us is to be established, developed or amended, or if you send us an inquiry, we collect, store and use your personal data insofar as this is necessary for these purposes.
All personal data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the stated purpose (processing your inquiry or handling a contract) or to comply with statutory retention periods.

 

YouTube

This website may contain at least one plugin from YouTube, which belongs to Google Inc. and is based in San Bruno, California, USA. As soon as you visit pages of our website equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which specific page of our website you have visited. If you are also logged into your YouTube account, you would enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this assignment by logging out of your account beforehand. Further information on the collection and use of your data by YouTube can be found in the privacy policy at www.youtube.com(link is external).

 

Our website contains links to external third-party websites over whose content we have no influence. We assume no liability for the content and compliance with data protection regulations by the providers of the linked sites. The respective provider or operator of these sites is always responsible for the content of the linked sites.
The provider expressly points out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) is subject to security vulnerabilities and cannot be completely protected against access by third parties. In the event of faulty data transmission or unauthorized access by third parties, the provider cannot accept any responsibility or liability. Data storage and processing takes place exclusively on servers in Germany.
We take the protection of personal data very seriously. All employees involved in the processing of personal data are bound to data secrecy. When involving cooperation partners, we strictly adhere to the requirements of the GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations.

In accordance with Art. 15 GDPR, users have the right to request information free of charge about the personal data that has been stored about them. Furthermore, users have the right to correct incorrect data, block and delete their personal data, provided that this does not conflict with any legal obligation to retain data. To do so, please contact the provider using the contact details in the legal notice.
In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, users also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe that the processing of their personal data violates data protection regulations. The right to lodge a complaint may be exercised with a supervisory authority in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.
If you have any questions about the processing of personal data, you also have the option of contacting our data protection officer.

Contact details of the data protection officer
Philipp Jentsch
Am Seif 24
04463 Großpösna
Phone: 034206 777608
E-mail: jentsch@bdsit.de