Last updated: 12/01/2024
Thank you for your interest in our website https://mazdaznan.eu (hereinafter "Website"). The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Below, we provide detailed information about the collection, processing, and use of your data in connection with the use of our website.
1. Data Controller
The controller for data processing on this website according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Verlag Mazdaznan GmbH
Zur Ziegelhütte 13, 76228 Karlsruhe
2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data as well as the Nature and Purpose of Its Use
a) When Visiting the Website
When you access our website, information is automatically sent to the server of our website by the browser on your device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and is stored until it is automatically deleted:
- IP address of the requesting computer,
- Date and time of the access,
- Name and URL of the retrieved file,
- Website from which the access is made (referrer URL),
- Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider.
We process the aforementioned data for the following purposes:
- Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
- Providing a comfortable use of our website,
- Evaluating system security and stability, and for
- Additional administrative purposes.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the data collection purposes listed above. In no case do we use the collected data to make inferences about your person.
b) When Using Our Contact Form
For any inquiries, we offer you the possibility to contact us through a form provided on the website. It is necessary to provide a valid email address so that we know from whom the request originates and can respond to it. Further information can be provided voluntarily.
Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR on the basis of your voluntarily given consent.
The personal data collected for the use of the contact form will be automatically deleted after your request has been dealt with.
3. Data Transmission
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.
We only disclose your personal data to third parties if:
- You have expressly consented according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR,
- The disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR is necessary to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in not disclosing your data,
- In case there is a legal obligation to disclose data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, and
- If it is legally permissible and according to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR necessary for the processing of contractual relationships with you.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to analyze the use of our website and to offer you an optimal user experience.
Use of Google Analytics 4
This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google"). Google Analytics 4 uses cookies to enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
- a) Purpose of Processing
The data collected with Google Analytics 4 serve to analyze user behavior on our website. We use this information to generate reports on website activity and to provide further services related to website use and internet usage. The collected data helps us to continually improve our website and its content.
- b) IP Anonymization
We have activated IP anonymization on this website. Consequently, your IP address is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
- c) Legal Basis
The use of Google Analytics 4 is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by adjusting your cookie settings in your browser or using the opt-out add-on from Google: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- d) Storage Period
The cookies set by Google Analytics 4 are stored for a maximum period of 14 months.
- e) For data transfers to the USA, the provider has adhered to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with European data protection standards based on an adequacy decision by the European Commission.
- f) Further Information
For more information on privacy at Google Analytics, please see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy as well as the Google Analytics 4 terms of service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/de/
Use of JRealtime Analytics
Our website uses JRealtime Analytics, a web analytics tool for Joomla, to create detailed statistics about the usage of our website and to monitor its performance. JRealtime Analytics helps us analyze the behavior of visitors on our website to optimize our offerings.
a) Collected Data
JRealtime Analytics automatically collects and stores information that your browser transmits when you visit our website. The data collected include:
- IP address (potentially anonymized),
- Pages visited,
- Time spent on pages,
- Referrer URLs (the websites previously visited),
- Information about the device used (e.g., browser type, operating system),
- Timestamps and frequency of page views.
The collected data is exclusively for statistical evaluation for website improvement and error analysis.
b) Purpose of Processing
The data is used to analyze the usage of our website and understand which pages and content are particularly popular. This information helps us improve user experience, identify potential technical issues, and adapt the website to users' needs.
c) Legal Basis
The data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in analyzing usage behavior on our website and optimizing the website. If consent is required (e.g., for storing cookies), the processing is exclusively based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
d) Storage Duration
The data collected by JRealtime Analytics is stored only as long as necessary for the aforementioned analytical purposes. After the purpose is fulfilled or upon request, the data will be deleted unless there are legal retention obligations.
e) Right to Object
You can object to the processing of your data by JRealtime Analytics at any time. For this, you can deactivate cookie storage in your browser settings or use specific browser plugins to prevent data collection.
f) Further Information
JRealtime Analytics is operated locally on our server, so no data is passed on to third parties. All data remains on our own servers and is subject to our company's privacy policies.
Use of Website Functionalities
Integration of YouTube Videos
Our website uses plugins from the video platform YouTube, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("YouTube"). When you visit a page containing a YouTube video, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. YouTube is informed which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you can directly link your surfing behavior to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
The integration of YouTube usually occurs in "extended privacy mode". This means no cookies for behavioral analysis are set as long as you do not play the video. However, as soon as you start a YouTube video on our website, data is transmitted to YouTube, and cookies are set on your device.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offers. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If consent has been requested (e.g., for storing cookies), the processing is exclusively based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
For more information on how user data is handled, please refer to YouTube's privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Use of Google reCAPTCHA
To protect your input in forms on our website, we use the Google reCAPTCHA service. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google reCAPTCHA helps ensure that entries on our website come from a human and are not misused by automated programs or bots.
Google reCAPTCHA analyzes the visitor's behavior using various features. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g., IP address, visitor's time spent on the website, or mouse movements by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.
The reCAPTCHA analyses run completely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place.
The storage and analysis of the data are based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings from abusive automated spying and from SPAM. If consent has been requested (e.g., for storing cookies), the processing is exclusively based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
For more information on Google reCAPTCHA and Google's privacy policy, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://www.google.com/recaptcha/.
Use of hCaptcha
To protect your inputs on forms on our website, we use the hCaptcha service operated by Intuition Machines, Inc. (350 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA). hCaptcha is used to ensure that entries on our website are made by humans and not misused by automated bots.
a) Collected Data
hCaptcha collects and processes information about user behavior on our website to determine whether the user is human or a bot. The collected data includes:
- IP address
- Time spent on the website
- Mouse movements and click behavior
- Information about the device and browser used (e.g., operating system, screen resolution, language settings)
This data is transmitted to hCaptcha and processed on their servers.
b) Purpose of Processing
The use of hCaptcha is part of our website's security measures to protect us from abusive automated spying and spam attacks. The data collected by hCaptcha serves solely to distinguish human users from bots.
c) Legal Basis
The data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring the integrity and security of its website. If consent has been requested (e.g., for storing cookies), the processing is exclusively based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
d) Data Transfer to the USA
hCaptcha stores and processes data on servers in the USA. We want to point out that the USA does not have data protection regulations equivalent to those in the European Union. There is a risk that US authorities could access the data processed by hCaptcha.
e) Further Information
For more information about hCaptcha and the privacy policy of Intuition Machines, Inc., please refer to: https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy
Use of AcyMailing
Our website uses AcyMailing, a newsletter plugin operated by Acyba SASU (27 rue Jean Perrin, 17000 La Rochelle, France), to send you newsletters and information about our offerings.
a) Collected Data
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the following personal data:
- Email address (mandatory)
- First and last name (optional)
We use this data exclusively to send you the newsletter and to provide information about new products, services, or events.
b) Double-Opt-In and Logging
Subscription to our newsletter follows a double-opt-in procedure. This means after subscribing, you receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription. This confirmation is necessary to ensure that no one subscribes with someone else's email address. Newsletter subscriptions are logged to prove the registration process in accordance with legal requirements. This includes storing the registration and confirmation times as well as the IP address.
c) Legal Basis
The processing of the data entered into the subscription form is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. An unsubscribe link is included in every newsletter email.
d) Data Transmission and Storage
The data you provide will be stored on our website. We do not pass on your data to third parties unless it is necessary for legal claims or we are legally obliged to do so.
e) Storage Duration
Your data will be stored as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter. After unsubscribing, your data will immediately be deleted from our mailing list unless there are legal retention periods.
f) Revocation and Deletion
You can cancel the receipt of our newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link in each email or by sending a message to [Your Email Address]. After unsubscribing, your data will be immediately removed from our mailing list.
User Account on the Website
On our website, you have the option to register for a user account. This is done through the Joomla content management system. Registration is necessary to use certain features or contents of our website.
a) Collected Data
When registering for a user account, we collect the following personal data:
- First and last name (mandatory)
- Email address (mandatory)
- Username (mandatory)
- Password (mandatory)
The data processing serves the purpose of setting up, using, and managing your user account.
b) Purpose of Processing
We use the collected data to administer your user account and to provide our services that are reserved for registered users. Your user account allows you to access special content, leave comments, or participate in discussions.
The legal basis for processing personal data is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (use of website functionalities).
c) Security and Password Encryption
Your passwords are encrypted when stored on our servers (hashing method) and are not readable by us. Access to your user account is only possible by entering your password. Please choose a secure password and keep it confidential. Do not use this password for other services.
d) Storage Duration
We store your data as long as your user account is active. You can delete your user account at any time or make changes to your personal data. Once your account is deleted, all associated personal data will be removed unless legal retention periods apply.
e) User Rights
As a registered user, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. If you wish to delete your user account or change your data, you can do so directly in the account settings or contact us. You also have the right to revoke your consent to data processing at any time.
f) Data Transfer
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless it is necessary to fulfill legal obligations or within the framework of contract fulfillment (e.g., when using external hosting services).
Comment Function
When you use the comment feature on this website, along with your comment, we also store the time of the comment's creation and the commentator's name you've chosen, which will be published on this website. Additionally, your IP address is logged and stored. This storage of the IP address is for security reasons and in case the person making the comment violates the rights of third parties or posts unlawful content. We need your email address to contact you in case a third party disputes your published content as unlawful.
The legal basis for storing your data are Art. 6 (1) (b) and (f) GDPR. We reserve the right to delete comments if they are contested by third parties as unlawful.
Event Registration
On our website, you have the option to register for events via a form. To process and manage your registration, we collect and process personal data that you provide during registration.
a) Collected Data
When registering for an event, we collect the following personal data:
- First and last name,
- Email address,
- Phone number,
- Address,
- Other relevant information for the event (e.g., specific requests or notes).
This data is necessary to organize your participation in the event.
b) Purpose of Processing
The data you provide is used exclusively for the purpose of organizing and conducting the event. This includes:
- Confirming your registration,
- Providing information about the event (e.g., date, venue, program changes),
- Communication for organizational matters or changes.
- Automatically registering you for our newsletter distribution system
The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as the data are necessary for the performance of the contract (event participation).
c) Storage of Data
Your data will be stored for the duration of the event organization and execution and will be deleted thereafter unless legal retention obligations apply (e.g., for tax reasons).
d) Transfer to Third Parties
Your data will only be transferred to third parties if necessary for the event's execution (e.g., to service providers, event venues) or if required by law. Such transfers are made in compliance with the applicable data protection laws.
5. Duration of Storage
We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes mentioned here or as required by the storage periods prescribed by law. After the respective purpose has been fulfilled or these periods have expired, the relevant data are routinely and in accordance with legal regulations deleted.
6. Rights of the Data Subject
You have the right:
- According to Art. 15 GDPR, to obtain information about your personal data processed by us,
- According to Art. 16 GDPR, to immediately request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored with us,
- According to Art. 17 GDPR, to request the deletion of your personal data stored with us, unless processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation,
- According to Art. 18 GDPR, to request the restriction of processing of your personal data,
- According to Art. 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to transmit those data to another controller,
- According to Art. 7 Abs. 3 GDPR, to revoke your consent given to us at any time, and
- According to Art. 77 GDPR, to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
7. Data Security
During your website visit, we use the widespread SSL procedure (Secure Socket Layer) in connection with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. Additionally, we employ suitable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or deliberate manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or against unauthorized access by third parties.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to incorporate changes in our services into the privacy policy, e.g., when introducing new services. For your next visit, the new privacy policy will then apply.
9. Contact
For questions regarding the processing of your personal data, your rights, or this privacy policy, feel free to contact us:
Verlag Mazdaznan GmbH
Zur Ziegelhütte 13, 76229 Karlsruhe