Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 6, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this website. It also informs you about your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Controller
Universität Würzburg
Sanderring 2
97070 Würzburg, Germany
Represented by the President
Data Protection Officer
Universität Würzburg
Sanderring 2
97070 Würzburg, Germany
Tel.: 0931 / 31-0
Email: datenschutz@uni-wuerzburg.de
Further details: :www.uni-wuerzburg.de/universitaet/rechtsgrundlagen/datenschutzbeauftragter/
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
When using our website, we may collect information that can be used to identify you indirectly, such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data.
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when visiting the website. It may include:
- IP address of the device
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of the visit
- Time spent on pages
- Technical identifiers such as operating system and device type
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that may be used to remember settings, preferences, or usage patterns.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.
Use of Your Personal Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To monitor and improve website performance and usability
- To ensure the security and stability of our systems
- To comply with legal obligations
Embedded Third-Party Content
Our website contains embedded videos from external providers, including SWR (ARD Mediathek) and ZDF. When you load a page with such embedded content, your browser establishes a direct connection to the servers of the respective provider. This means that information such as your IP address and browser details may be transmitted to these third parties.
We have no control over the data collected and processed by these providers. For more details, please consult their privacy policies:
- ARD / SWR: https://www.ard.de/datenschutz
- ZDF: https://www.zdf.de/dsgv
Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes stated above or as required by law. Usage data is generally deleted after a short period unless longer storage is required for security or legal compliance.
Transfer of Data
Your data will generally be processed within the European Union. If in exceptional cases data is transferred to a third country, we ensure that appropriate safeguards in accordance with Art. 44 ff. GDPR are in place.
Your Rights under GDPR
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully.
Security of Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a new “last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@ethics-eu.de