Privacy policy

Privacy policy for the websites and for special target groups of the University of applied sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf

The University of Applied Sciences takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. It goes without saying that the University of Applied Sciences always treats your personal data in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations. The University of applied sciences has appointed a competent and reliable external data protection officer. The external data protection officer is x-tention Informationstechnologie GmbH.

In the following, the University of applied sciences informs you about the processing of personal data.

Name and address of the controller

Responsible for data processing on this website is

University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf
Am Hofgarten 4
85354 Freising
Germany

+49 8161 71-0
praesident@hswt.de
www.hswt.de

Collection and processing of personal data

In accordance with Art. 2 Para. 6 BayHSchG and Art. 4 Para. 1 S. 1 and 2 BayEGovG, the University of applied sciences offers its services and administrative services as well as information for the public about its activities on its websites. You can use the University of applied sciences' online services without disclosing your identity. If your personal data is processed, this is done on the legal basis of Art. 6 GDPR, for which you will find further information on the specific processing below.

If the University of applied sciences requests personal data (such as name, address or email address) on the website, e.g. in the context of contact forms or during registration, this is done on a voluntary basis. The University of applied sciences uses this information for its own purposes (such as sending the requested materials/information).

If you have questions of any kind, the University of Applied Sciences offers you the opportunity to contact us using a form provided on the website. The data marked as mandatory is required in order to be able to allocate and answer the enquiry. Further information can be provided voluntarily. Data processing for the purpose of contacting the University of applied sciences is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR on the basis of your voluntarily given consent.

The personal data collected by the University of Applied Sciences for the use of the contact form will be deleted after your enquiry has been dealt with and after the retention obligations under tax and commercial law have expired.

Once you have given your consent - for example for the purpose of receiving a newsletter or other interesting information from the University of Applied Sciences - you can revoke it at any time without giving reasons with effect for the future. To do so, you can use the above-mentioned contact form or another method mentioned in the newsletter.

Passing on the data

Your data will not be passed on to third parties for commercial or non-commercial purposes without your express consent. The University of Applied Sciences will only pass on your personal data to third parties if this is legally permissible (e.g. on the basis of Article 6 GDPR) and/or necessary. In some cases, the University of applied sciences uses service providers as part of order processing in accordance with Article 28 GDPR, as in the case of the provision of videos on the homepage. The University of applied sciences retains full responsibility for data processing in this case. Further information on this can be found below.

Logging

Logs are created and processed for statistical purposes each time the University of Applied Sciences website is accessed, whereby the individual user remains anonymous. The University of applied sciences uses log files to check or maintain its web service and to ensure network and information security in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 BayDSG, Art. 11 para. 1 BayEGovG and corresponding provisions under the TTDSG. Insofar as the purpose of processing is not impaired, the University of applied sciences anonymises or pseudonymises personal data.

The data

  • IP address of the requesting computer,
  • Date and time of the request,
  • the access method/function requested by the requesting computer,
  • the input values transmitted by the requesting computer (file name, ...),
  • Access status of the web server (file transferred, file not found, command not executed, etc.),
  • Name of the requested file,
  • type and version of the web client and
  • URL from which the file was requested/the desired function was initiated,

are processed on the basis of the legitimate interest of the University of applied sciences pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
  • Ensuring convenient use of the website,
  • analysing system security and stability and
  • for other administrative purposes.

The University of applied sciences reserves the right to check this data retrospectively if concrete indications of unlawful use become known. The data will be deleted immediately if it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose, but at the latest after six months.

Cookies and external services

This site uses "cookies". Cookies are text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analysed and you to be automatically recognised on your next visit. You can prevent the installation of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in the cookie banner or in your browser. You also have the option of revoking your consent at any time in the cookie banner or cookie settings. This may mean that you will not be able to make full use of all offers.

Various plugins from other service providers are used on the University of Applied Sciences website, about which you will be informed below.

Web analysis using Matomo

The University of applied sciences uses the software "Matomo" on this website ,

an open source software for the statistical analysis of visitor access. The software places a cookie (a text file) on your computer, which enables the use of the University of applied sciences website to be analysed. The following data is stored:

  • IP address of the user, shortened by the last two bytes,
  • the sub-page accessed and the time of access,
  • the page from which the user accessed the University of applied sciences website (referrer),
  • which browser with which plugins, which operating system and which screen resolution is used
  • time spent on the website and
  • Pages that are accessed from the subpage accessed.

The data collected with Matomo is stored on the University of applied sciences' own servers. It is not passed on to third parties.

The legal basis on which the University of applied sciences processes personal data using Matomo is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a of the GDPR, which you can give in the cookie banner. Matomo is used exclusively after you have given your consent and for the purpose of improving the quality of the website and its content. In this way, the University of applied sciences learns how the website is used and can thus constantly optimise its offering. The data is never used to personally identify the user of the website and is not merged with other data.

The data is deleted when it is no longer required for the purposes of the University of applied sciences.

YouTube

The website of the University of applied sciences uses plug-ins from YouTube, which is operated by Google, for marketing purposes. The operator is Google Ireland Limited; Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, ("Google"). When you visit the University of applied sciences website equipped with the YouTube plug-in, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed of the IP address of visitors to the University's website and which pages you have visited, provided that you have given the University of Applied Sciences your consent to the collection and transmission of your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR and Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. This happens regardless of whether you have a YouTube user account or not. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube also allows you to associate your surfing behaviour directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account. YouTube may transfer the processed information to third parties, e.g. US authorities, if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of YouTube. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube's privacy policy.

Vimeo

The University of applied sciences website also uses the provider Vimeo to integrate videos. The operator is Vimeo.com, Inc, 330 West 34th Street, 5th Floor, New York, USA. When you visit a page with a Vimeo plugin, a connection to the Vimeo servers is established and data is transmitted to display the content. If you have given the University of applied sciences your consent to the collection and transmission of your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR and Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR, data such as the IP address of visitors, information about the browser used and the operating system and device information will be transmitted. The University of applied sciences uses this content for external presentation and marketing purposes. If you are logged into your Vimeo account, Vimeo also allows your surfing behaviour to be assigned directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your account. Vimeo may transfer the processed information to third parties, e.g. US authorities, if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Vimeo. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Vimeo's privacy policy.

Links to external services

Facebook

The website of the University of applied sciences links to the Facebook website. The operator of the pages is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland). Instead of using Facebook plugins, the University of Applied Sciences has decided to only link to Facebook so that your personal data is not automatically transmitted to Facebook when you visit the website. This technical solution also prevents the University of applied sciences from automatically collecting personal data from you in this regard. Through the link, Facebook only processes your personal data when you actively click on the Facebook button. However, if you were already logged into your Facebook account at the time you accessed the University of Applied Sciences website, Facebook will at least process the information about which of the University's websites you visited with your IP address, at what time and via which browser. Facebook may transfer the processed information to third parties, e.g. US authorities, if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Facebook. The University of Applied Sciences has no influence on the type and scope of your personal data processed by Facebook.

The University of Applied Sciences only collects personal data from you via Facebook when you become active on the Facebook fan page of the University, for which the University of Applied Sciences is jointly responsible with Facebook, and disclose your personal data. By providing data on the University's Facebook page, you give the University of applied sciences your consent to the processing of this data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Further information on how your data is handled can be found in Facebook's privacy policy.

Instagram

The website of the University of applied sciences links to the Instagram website. The operator of the pages is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland). The University of applied sciences only links to the Instagram website instead of integrating Instagram plugins. This means that your personal data is not automatically transmitted to Instagram when you visit the University of Applied Sciences website. Instagram only processes your personal data when you actively click on the Instagram button. However, if you are logged into your Instagram account at the time you access the University of Applied Sciences website, Instagram will process your personal data. Instagram may transfer this information to third parties, e.g. US authorities, if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Instagram. The University of applied sciences has no influence on the type and scope of your personal data processed by Instagram. Further information on the handling of your data can be found in Instagram's data policy.

YouTube

The University of Applied Sciences website also links to the YouTube website. The operator of the pages is Google Ireland Limited; Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, a subsidiary of Google LLC. When using the links, the University of Applied Sciences does not process any personal data from you in this regard, and YouTube cannot automatically collect personal data from you when you visit the University's website if you are logged out of your YouTube account when you visit the University's website. This technical solution allows you to decide whether and when you transmit personal data to YouTube. Only if you actively click on the YouTube button will your browser establish a connection to YouTube's servers and transmit your user data to YouTube. YouTube may transfer the processed information to third parties, e.g. US authorities, if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of YouTube. The University of applied sciences has no influence on the type and scope of your data that is processed by YouTube. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube's privacy policy.

LinkedIn

The website of the University of applied sciences links to the LinkedIn website. The operator of the pages is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. Instead of using plugins, the University of applied sciences only links to LinkedIn. Therefore, your personal data is not automatically transmitted to LinkedIn when you visit the University of Applied Sciences website. Through the link, LinkedIn only processes your personal data when you actively click on the LinkedIn button. LinkedIn may transfer the processed information to third parties, e.g. US authorities, if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of LinkedIn. The University of applied sciences has no influence on the type and scope of your personal data processed by LinkedIn. Further information on the handling of your data can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy.

Storage and deletion of data

If no specific information on storage is provided under the individual points above, your data will be stored for as long as is necessary for the respective purposes stated above. The data will be deleted at the latest after termination of the contractual relationship and after expiry of the statutory retention periods under civil, commercial and tax law.

Liability for own content

The contents of these pages have been created with the utmost care. However, the University of applied sciences cannot accept any liability for the accuracy, completeness and topicality of the content. As a service provider, the University of applied sciences is responsible for its own content on these pages in accordance with general legislation.

Liability for links (contents of external providers)

These own contents are to be distinguished from cross-references ("links") to contents provided by other providers. The University of applied sciences has no influence on their content; the respective provider or operator of the pages is always responsible for the content of the linked pages.

Rights of data subjects

The University of Applied Sciences hereby informs you that, pursuant to Article 15 et seq. GDPR, you have the right of access to the personal data concerning you, the right to rectification or erasure, the right to restriction of processing, the right to object to processing and the right to data portability. In accordance with Article 77 GDPR, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates this regulation. If the processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR (consent), you also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Changes to our privacy policy

The University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to amend this privacy policy from time to time to ensure that it always complies with current legal affairs or to implement changes to the services provided by the University of Applied Sciences in the privacy policy, e.g. when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.

Contact to the contact persons

Data protection officer:

x-tention Informationstechnologie GmbH
Margot-Becke-Ring 37, 69124 Heidelberg
datenschutzbeauftragter.hswt@x-tention.com

Data Protection Coordinator:

datenschutz@hswt.de

Status of the privacy policy: 26.02.25

Data protection information for special target groups