Data Protection Policy

We are pleased about your interest in the Heinrich J. Klein Foundation (“HJK”). Data protection is very important to us, which is why we take the protection of your private data seriously and want you to feel secure when you visit our website.
During your visit to our website, personal data may be partially collected.
The processing of personal data is always in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in accordance with the country-specific data protection provisions applicable to HJK. By means of this Data Protection Policy, we would like to inform you about what information we collect during your visit to our website and how it is used.

 

I. Name and address of the responsible person

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The Heinrich J. Klein Foundation is responsible for the careful use of your personal data.
Heinrich J. Klein Foundation
c/o SCHOTT AG
Hattenbergstrasse 10
55122 Mainz
Germany

E-Mail: roberta.rasic@schott.com
Website: www.schott.com/hjklein-stiftung, www.hj-klein-stiftung.de

Board of Trustees

Dr. Nina Moyer
Sabine Hartje
Hans-Jürgen Mundorff
 

 

II. Provision of the website and creation of log files

 

1. Description and scope of data processing

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With each access on a page from the HJK online content, the access data referring to this procedure will be stored in a log file on our server.
Each record consists of:

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• The page from which the file was requested

• The name of the file

• The date and time of the request

• Access status (file transfer, file not found etc.)

• A description of the type of web browser used

• The IP address of the client

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Your data will also be stored in the log files of our system. There is no storage of your data together with other personal data.

 

2. Legal basis for data processing

 

Legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

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3. Purpose of data processing

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The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to your computer. To do this, your IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
We store the data in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, your data will help us to optimize our website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of your data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context. These purposes are basis for our legitimate interest in the processing of data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

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Your data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose. This is the case when your session is over. For data stored in log files, your data will be deleted at the latest after 90 days - an additional storage is possible. In this case, your IP addresses will be deleted or alienated that it can no longer be assigned to a specific individual.

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5. Objection to processing and erasure

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The collection of your data for the provision of our website and the storage of your data in log files is essential for the operation of our website. Consequently, there is no possibility to object to this data use or to demand erasure of data files.

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III. Use of cookies

 

1. Description and scope of data processing

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The HJK websites use cookies. Cookies are text files that stored on a computer system via an Internet browser. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.

 

a) Session Cookies

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page break. The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:
 

• Language settings

• Log-in information ​​​​​​​

 

b) Persistent Cookies

We use persistent cookies to store your data and settings if you wish to revisit our website in the future. This leads to faster and more comfortable access. The following data is stored and transmitted:

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• Topic selection 

• Menu Operation

 

c) Statistic Cookies

In addition, we use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of users' browsing behavior. We evaluate the data as trends and in the form of statistics in order to optimize the visitor experience on our website (for more details, see paragraphs V. and VI below).

 

2. Legal basis for data processing

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The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

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3. Purpose of data processing

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By using cookies, HJK provides you, as a user of this website, with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without cookies and make it easier for you to use websites.
The use of the analysis cookies is for improving the quality of our website and its contents. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and so we can constantly optimize our offer.
These purposes are basis for our legitimate interest in the processing of data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

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Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted to it from our site. Therefore, you have full control over the use of those cookies.
The validity of the session cookies is limited to the duration of your visit to our portal. They are automatically deleted when you exit the browser. A link with personal data does not take place. Persistent cookies are stored on your device for a period no longer than 10 years, and are not deleted even when the browser is closed.

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5. Objection to processing and erasure

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Of course, you can always object to the setting of cookies through our website by turning off the check mark next to the respective cookie type and pressing "Save" below.
In addition, you can use a corresponding setting of your Internet browser to prevent the setting of cookies or delete already set cookies at any time.

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• Chrome: At the top of the address bar, click the lock (for SSL-certified pages) or the information icon (i).

• Firefox: Click the icon next to the web address in the top left corner. Follow the click box to the right and select "More Information". Cookie management is under "Privacy & History".

• Internet Explorer: Select the Tools> Internet Options button behind the gear icon. Click the "Privacy" tab. Under Settings, you will find the item "Advanced" with the management options for cookies.

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The collection of the data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in session cookies is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility to object to this data use or to demand erasure of data files.

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IV. Webtracking

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We use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of users' browsing behavior. We evaluate the data as trends and in the form of statistics in order to optimize the visitor experience on our website. In this way, the following data can be analyzed:
 

• Entered search terms

• Call videos / media

• Shipping contact form

• Downloads

• Use of website features

• Frequency of page views

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The data collected by you in this way will be pseudonymized by technical means. Therefore, an assignment of your data is no longer possible. Your data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users.
The legal basis and further information are described in section IV.

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V. Google Analytics

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On parts of this website, we also use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google"), for statistics tracking.

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1. Description and scope of data processing

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Google analyzes your use of this website on our behalf. For this, we use cookies as described above. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, we use the function "_anonymizeIp ()", thus IP addresses within member states of the European Union or other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area are shortened beforehand in order to exclude a direct personal connection. Only in exceptional cases, the full IP address will be sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. The IP address provided by Google Analytics as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. Google is also certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield, so that your data at Google in the United States has an appropriate level of data protection.

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2. Legal basis for data processing

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The legal basis for the processing of personal data in the context of Google Analytics is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

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3. Purpose of data processing

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The information collected by Google about your use of this website (eg the referring URL, pages visited, your used web browser, your language setting, your operating system used or your screen resolution) are transmitted to a Google server in the USA, stored there, analyzed and the result made available to us in anonymous form. In addition, portions of this page use the Google Analytics demographics reports, which use Google's interest-based advertising data and third-party visitor data (such as age, gender, and interests).

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4. Duration of storage

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Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted by this on our side. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. You can delete saved cookies at any time.

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5. Objection to processing and erasure

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This data is not attributable to any particular person and you can disable this data collection at any time through the ad settings.
You can deactivate the “Google” tick box below and press "Save". Alternatively, you can object to the data collection through the use of a Google browser plugin. You can also prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all the features of this website to the fullest extent possible.
You can find the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html or at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

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VI. Remarketing

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HJK uses Google's remarketing feature on this site.

 

1. Description and scope of data processing

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To carry out the necessary analysis of website usage, so-called cookies are used (see above). These will record your visits to the website as well as anonymous data on the use of the website and transfer them to Google. There is no storage of your personal data. If you visit another website on the Google Display Network, you will see ads that are likely to include previously viewed product and information areas.

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2. Legal basis for data processing

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The legal basis for the processing of personal data in the remarketing function is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

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3. Purpose of data processing

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With this feature, we can target you more effectively and more effectively by displaying personalized, interest-based ads from HJK while visiting other sites on the Google Display Network.
These purposes are the basis of our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

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Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted to it by our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. You can delete saved cookies at any time.

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5. Objection to processing and erasure

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You can permanently deactivate the use of these cookies for all websites by following the link below and downloading and installing the plug-in provided there: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/plugin.
Alternatively, you may disable the use of third party cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative deactivation page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices and implementing the opt-out information listed there.

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VII. Potential recipients of personal data

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The SCHOTT AG, having its registered office at Hattenbergstrasse 10, 55122 Mainz, Germany, manages the operations of HJK. Therefore, employees from SCHOTT AG, mainly from the SCHOTT AG HR Department, process data collected on these websites collected for HJK AG. This especially applies if you enter the application process, which is handled through the general application portal of SCHOTT AG.
As part of the provision of our services, your information may under certain circumstances also be transferred to other third parties who we have included in order processing, e.g. IT service providers. When transferring personal information to these third parties, we restrict ourselves to the information, which is necessary for the provision of the service in question, and we ensure that this transfer is carried out in compliance with required data security measures. HJK will only transfer your personal information to third parties, which have committed themselves to data protection and to the processing of your information in compliance with the applicable laws.
In addition, HJK may be forced by a court or an official order to reveal your data and associated information. Likewise, we reserve the right to use your information for the assertion of or defense against legal claims. In the event of a takeover or merger with another company, it may be necessary to disclose or transfer your information to actual or potential buyers. In this case, HJK will endeavor to achieve the highest possible level of data protection and will comply with the legal stipulations.

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VIII. Your rights regarding the protection of your personal data

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If your personal data are processed, you are the person concerned within the meaning of GDPR.

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1. Right to information

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You always have it in your own hands which of your personal data you provide us. Of course, beyond that, you may also make use of your right under Art. 15 GDPR and by written request with proof of your identity by HJK demand confirmation as to whether and which personal data concerning you are processed by us.

 

2. Right to rectification

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You have a right to rectification and / or completion to HJK, if your personal data processed is incorrect or incomplete. We have to correct this immediately.

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3. Right to erasure

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Of course, you can request the deletion of your personal data from us at any time.

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4. Right to revoke the data protection declaration of consent

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You may also revoke your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing, which is carried out based on the consent until the revocation.

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5. Right to restriction of processing

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Likewise, under the conditions of Art. 18 GDPR you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.

 

6. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

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Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of its residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you is against the GDPR violates.

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HJK - last modified December 2022