Data Protection
This is a direct translation of the German version of this statement. The German version is the legally binding one. In compliance with the applicable data protection laws, we process personal data that is collected when you visit our websites. We will not publish your data or disclose it to any third parties without authorization. In the following sections, we explain which data we collect when you visit our websites, and exactly how this data is used.
This site represents a laboratory that is part of the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für molekulare Pharmakologie in Berlin-Buch. Because of that we would also like to redirect our visitors to the website of the Institute.
I. Name and address of the controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other national data protection legislation of the Member States and other data protection legislation is:
Dr. Alexander M. Walter
Charitéplatz 1/Virchowweg 6 CCO-Building Ebene 05, Raum 217
10117 Berlin
Telefon: +49 (0)30 450 639 026
E-Mail: awalter {AT} fmp-berlin.de
This site represents a laboratory that is part of the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für molekulare Pharmakologie in Berlin-Buch. The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für molekulare Pharmakologie is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V., represented by the Executive Board
Prof. Dr. Michael Hintermüller, spokesperson of the executive board and director of the WIAS Berlin
Dr. Manuela Urban, Executive Board Member and Managing Director of Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.
II. Name and address of the Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer of the Forschungsverbund e.V. is:
Johannes Höper
Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.
Rudower Chaussee 17
12489 Berlin
Germany
Tel. +49 30 63923311
Email: datenschutz {AT} fv-berlin.de
Website: www.fv-berlin.de
III. General information about data processing
a) Scope of personal data processing
As a general rule, we only process personal data concerning our users where necessary in order to provide a functional website and to provide our content and services. Personal data concerning our users will only be processed regularly if the user has given his or her consent. An exemption applies in such cases where it is impossible, for reasons of fact, to gain prior consent and the processing of data is permitted by law.
This Website (walter-lab.com) uses a Plugin provided by Google LLC (Google Maps). We have no influence on or insight into how Google uses your data, and we recommend the use of a browser plugin that gives you more control over how your data is used. More information on how Google Maps uses and processes your data can be found at https://maps.google.com/help/terms_maps/.
b) Legal basis for personal data processing
Where we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing procedures, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.
When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. The same applies for processing procedures that are necessary in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract.
Where it is necessary to process personal data for compliance with a legal obligation that FVB and Walter-Lab must meet, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by FVB, the Walter Lab, or by a third party and if the aforementioned interests are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject, then Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.
c) Erasure of data and storage period
The personal data concerning the data subject will be erased or made unavailable as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Data may also be stored where provision has been made for this by European or national legislators in Union regulations, laws or other provisions to which FVB and Walter Lab is subject. Data will also be made unavailable or erased where a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned legislation expires, unless there is a need for the further retention of the data for the purpose of entering into or performing a contract.
IV. Provision of the website and creation of log files
Every time our website is visited, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the requesting computer in so-called log files.
The following data is collected in this connection and stored in our systems’ log files:
• Date and time of access
• User’s IP address
• Websites called up from the user’s system via our website
• Websites from which the user’s system reached our website
• Information about the browser type and version
• Information about the user’s operating system
• Information about the user’s internet service provider
This data will not be stored together with other personal data concerning the user.
Data is stored in log files in order to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves the purpose of optimizing the website, of eliminating any possible malfunctions and of preserving the security of our information technology systems.
Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the provision of the website, this occurs at the end of the session.
Log file data is usually deleted after seven days at the latest. If FVB or the Walter-Lab has to store log file data for a longer period due to technical requirements or security aspects, users’ IP addresses are deleted or modified to prevent their identification.
Such storage is essential and cannot be objected to by the user.
The legal basis for the storage of data and log files is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
V. Use of cookies
a) Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses third-party (e.g. Google Maps) cookies, but we do not actively track your website usage. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user requests a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when you next visit the website.
b) Duration of storage, objection and removal option
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. Therefore, as a user you have full control of the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all of the website's features.
VI. Data transmission
To maintain this website, we use the services of Squarespace. This company hosts the webiste, processes cookies (which we deactivated) and transfers your data. A contract has been made to process your data between us and Squarespace (more information regarding this can be found at www.squarespace.com).
Your personal data will only be transmitted to governmental institutions and authorities in the cases required by law or for criminal prosecution due to attacks on our network infrastructure. Personal data will not be transferred to third parties for other purposes.
VII. Rights of the data subject
If personal data concerning you is processed, you are the data subject within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller – unless statutory exceptions apply in specific cases:
• Withdrawal of consent (Article 7(3) GDPR)
• Access (Article 15 GDPR)
• Rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
• Erasure (Article 17(1) GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
• Objection to processing (Article 21 GDPR)
• Lodging of a complaint with the supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR)
For Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and the FMP, the supervisory authority is: The Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Friedrichstr. 219, 10969 Berlin, Germany.
This data protection statement was taken and slightly altered from:
https://www.leibniz-fmp.de/footer-navigation/data-protection.html