Data protection information according to Art. 13, 14 and 21 GDPR for the web portal Coworking-Spaces.Info
1. General
Coworking-Spaces.Info sees itself as an intermediary between coworking space operators and potential job seekers. Comprehensive coworking space data, filters, ratings, and public questions are intended to make it easier for prospective clients to choose a coworking space. Therefore, data is a fundamental component of Coworking-Spaces.Info.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as the German Data Protection Act (BDSG), govern the handling of personal data and ensure fair processing. Only if the processing is transparent to you as the data subject will you be adequately informed about the meaning, purpose, and scope of the processing. Our privacy policy therefore explains in detail which personal data we process when you use the Coworking-Spaces.Info web portal.
The responsible party within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and other data protection regulations is
Anton Telle
Frankfurter Allee 128
10365 Berlin
03055570630
Email: mail {at} coworking-spaces.info
Internet address: coworking-spaces.info
Hereinafter referred to as “ controller ” or “ we ”.
Data protection officer is:
Frankfurter Allee 128
10365 Berlin
03055570630
Email: mail {at} coworking-spaces.info
Internet address: coworking-spaces.info
Please note that links on our website may lead you to other websites that are not operated by us but by third parties. Such links are either clearly marked by us or are recognizable by a change in your browser's address bar. We are not responsible for compliance with data protection regulations or the secure handling of your personal data on these websites operated by third parties.
2. Definitions
2.1. From the GDPR
This privacy policy uses the terms of the GDPR. The definitions (Article 4 GDPR) can be found, for example, at https://dejure.org/gesetze/DSGVO/4.html .
2.2. Cookie
Cookies are text files that are stored or read by a website on your device. They contain combinations of letters and numbers that are used, for example, to recognize the user and their settings upon reconnecting to the website that placed the cookies, to enable them to remain logged in to a customer account, or to statistically analyze certain usage behavior.
3. General information on data processing
We process personal data only to the extent permitted by law. Personal data will only be passed on in the cases described below (see below). 4.) instead of.
The personal data will be deleted or protected by technical and organizational measures (e.g., pseudonymization, encryption) as soon as the purpose of processing no longer applies. This also applies if a prescribed retention period expires, unless there is a need to continue storing the personal data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.
Unless we are legally obligated to store your data for a longer period or to disclose it to third parties (in particular law enforcement authorities), the decision as to which personal data we collect, how long it is stored and to what extent you may be required to disclose it depends on which functions of the web portal you use in each individual case.
4. Data processing in connection with the use of the web portal
The use of the web portal and its functions regularly requires the processing of certain personal data.
4.1. Informational use of the web portal
If you access our web portal purely for information purposes, i.e., without using additional functions such as contact forms or social media plugins, we automatically collect personal data. This includes the following information: your device's IP address, your browser's user agent, and the date and time you accessed the web portal. This information is transmitted by your browser unless you have configured it to suppress the transmission of this information.
This personal data is processed for the purposes of ensuring the functionality and optimization of the web portal, as well as to ensure the security of our information technology systems. This also constitutes our legitimate interest, which is why the processing is permissible under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
This personal data will be stored for a period of five weeks. We do not combine this personal data with other data sources. Data will not be shared with third parties. We do not intend to transfer it to a third country or to an international organization.
4.2. Google Web Fonts
When you access our web portal, so-called web fonts are downloaded for a consistent display of fonts. This content is provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). When you access our web portal, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display text and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser you use must establish a connection to Google's servers. This allows Google to know that our web portal was accessed via your IP address.
Google Web Fonts are used to ensure a consistent and appealing presentation of our website. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Data is transferred to the USA in accordance with the EU Commission's Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1250 (EU-US Privacy Shield).
We collect your IP address to enable transmission to Google. If your browser does not support web fonts or you deactivate this function, no data will be transmitted.
For more information about Google Web Fonts, please visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ .
4.3. Google Maps
The management area (for listing operators) of our web portal uses Google Maps functions to determine geocoordinates for addresses. This content is provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). When you access our web portal, your browser loads the necessary code from Google. For this purpose, the browser you use must establish a connection to Google's servers. This allows Google to know that our web portal was accessed via your IP address. At the same time, Google can store cookies on your device, unless you have prohibited the use of cookies in your browser, or read cookies.
The Google Maps API is used to display the entries as accurately as possible. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Data transfer to the USA is carried out in accordance with the EU Commission's Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1250 (EU-US Privacy Shield).
We collect your IP address to enable transmission to Google. You are not obligated to provide this personal data; however, without it, you will not be able to use the relevant parts of our website.
Further information can be found in Google’s privacy policy, which can be found at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
4.4. Social Media Plug -ins: YouTube
Parts of our web portal use the services of YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA ("YouTube") to display video content. When you access the corresponding pages, your browser loads the code from YouTube necessary to display the video. For this purpose, the browser you use must establish a connection to YouTube's servers. This allows YouTube to know that our web portal was accessed via your IP address. At the same time, YouTube can store cookies on your device, unless you have prohibited the use of cookies in your browser, or read cookies.
YouTube plugins are used to ensure an attractive design of our website and to enable the display of video content. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Data is transferred to the USA in accordance with the EU Commission's Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1250 (EU-US Privacy Shield).
We collect your IP address to enable transmission to YouTube. You are not obligated to provide this personal data; however, using the relevant parts of our website is not possible without it.
If you do not want YouTube to associate the personal data collected through our web portal with your YouTube account, you must log out of YouTube before visiting our web portal. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/intl/de/yt/about/. YouTube's privacy policy can be found as part of Google's privacy policy at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
4.5. Website analysis services: Google Analytics
When you access our web portal, the Google Analytics service is loaded for statistical evaluation of web portal usage. This service is provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). By using the "anonymizeIp()" extension, we ensure that Google Analytics only transmits a shortened version of your IP address to Google. Google Analytics uses cookies, which are stored on your device unless you have prohibited the use of cookies in your browser, and which enable an analysis of your use of the web portal. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is transmitted to Google in the USA and stored there.
Google Analytics is used for the purposes of economic optimization and needs-based design of our website. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Furthermore, we have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics. Data transfer to the USA is carried out in accordance with the EU Commission's Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1250 (EU-US Privacy Shield).
We collect your IP address to enable shortening and subsequent transmission to Google. You are not obligated to provide this personal data; you can use our website without it. You can prevent the provision of this personal data by installing the add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
For more information about Google Analytics, please visit http://www.google.com/intl/de_ALL/analytics. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
4.6. Functions: Contact form / Contact via email
If you use the contact form on our website or send us an email, we will process the personal data you provide there. This information is transmitted by your browser or email client and stored in our information technology systems. Processing this personal data is necessary to respond to your inquiry. In addition, the date and time of the contact request will be saved.
The data processing serves to answer your inquiry and to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
This processing is lawful because answering your request and protecting our information technology systems represent legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
This data is routinely deleted after 36 months. We do not combine this personal data with other data sources. Data is not shared with third parties. Transfer to a third country or to an international organization is not intended. You are not obligated to provide this personal data; however, using the contact form or sending an email is not possible without it.
4.7. Features: Request form to coworking space
If you use the inquiry form on our web portal, the personal data you provide there will be processed by us and forwarded to the coworking space. This information is transmitted by your browser and stored in our information technology systems. The processing of this personal data is necessary to respond to your inquiry. In addition, the date and time of the contact request will be saved.
The data processing serves to answer your inquiry and to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
This processing is lawful because answering your request and protecting our information technology systems represent legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
This data is routinely deleted after 36 months. We do not combine this personal data with other data sources. Data is not shared with third parties (except the coworking space operator). Transfer to a third country or to an international organization is not intended. You are not obligated to provide this personal data; however, using the inquiry form is not possible without it.
4.8. Features: Ratings and public questions/answers
If you use the rating/question/answer form on our web portal, the personal data you provide there will be processed by us and forwarded to the coworking space. In addition, question texts will be forwarded to users with potential answers. This information is transmitted by your browser and stored in our information technology systems. This data is publicly displayed on the web portal (last name anonymized: first letter only). Additionally, the anonymized IP address, date, and time of the rating/question/answer will be stored.
Data processing is used to display the rating/question/answer. It is also for security reasons, as illegal content, especially insults, defamation, etc., could result in legal consequences.
This processing is lawful because answering your request and protecting our information technology systems represent legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Data will not be shared with third parties (other than the coworking space operator). Transfer to a third country or international organization is not intended. You are not obligated to provide this personal data; however, using the inquiry form is not possible without it.
5. Rights of those affected
As a data subject, you have the right to information pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR, the right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR, the right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR, the right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR, and the right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR. The restrictions set out in Sections 34 and 35 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) apply to the right to information and the right to erasure. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR in conjunction with Section 19 BDSG).
6. Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling
Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling, are not made.
7. Notification obligations of the controller
We will notify all recipients to whom your personal data has been disclosed of any rectification or erasure of their personal data, or of any restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 16, Art. 17 (1), and Art. 18 GDPR, unless such notification is impossible or involves disproportionate effort. We will inform you of the recipients upon your request.
8. Right of objection
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Article 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, for reasons related to your particular situation. If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such advertising.
9. Right to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data
According to Art. 7 (3) (4) GDPR, you have the right to revoke your consent at any time. This does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. This means that the revocation only applies to the processing planned after the revocation. The revocation can be made informally by post or email. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless another (legal) basis permits this. However, if you revoke your consent and there is no other legal basis, the personal data must be deleted immediately at your request in accordance with Art. 17 (2) (b) GDPR. The revocation can be made informally and should be addressed to:
Anton Telle
Frankfurter Allee 128
10365 Berlin
Email: mail {at} coworking-spaces.info
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