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Data Protection Policy (Updated Draft)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This data protection policy applies to the central website of GC Lab. It is possible that for some websites of university institutions and departments, other data protection policies apply.\u00a0In this case, they are available on the website in question.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Data Protection Policy as of 24.03.2026<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n

1. Controller<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n

The Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

RWTH Aachen University<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Templergraben\u00a055 <\/span><\/p>\r\n

52056 Aachen Germany <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Represented by the Rector, Prof. Dr. Ulrich R\u00fcdiger<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Content Contact:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Prof. Dr. Thomas S.\u00a0Lontzek\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Global Challenges Lab\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Templergraben\u00a064 <\/span><\/p>\r\n

52056 Aachen <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Email: lontzek@econ.rwth-aachen.de <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Tel.: 0241\/80-93931<\/span><\/p>\r\n

2. Data Protection Officer<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n

The Data Protection Officer of the Controller is:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

RWTH Aachen University<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Data Protection Officer (Stabsstelle\u00a0Datenschutz)\u00a0Templergraben\u00a083 52062 Aachen Germany Email: dsb@rwth-aachen.de<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

III. Data Processing \u2013 General Information<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Scope of the processing of personal data <\/span><\/b>GC Lab processes personal data of visitors of the site only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our contents and services. The collection and processing of the personal data of our users take place only with the user\u2019s consent. An exception applies in those cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for practical reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data <\/span><\/b>Insofar as GC Lab obtains the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, <\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0serves as a legal basis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    In the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party,\u00a0<\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0serves as a legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

    As far as the processing of personal data is required for the fulfilment of responsibilities which are carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority, <\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e\u00a0GDPR\u00a0i.V.m. \u00a7 3 Abs. 1 DSG NRW\u00a0i.V.m. \u00a7 3 HG NRW<\/span><\/b>\u00a0serves as a legal basis for this processing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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    1. Deletion of Data and Duration of Storage <\/span><\/b>The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to exist. Furthermore, data may be stored if this is required by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned regulations expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    2. Provision of the website and generation of log files<\/span><\/b><\/li>\r\n
    3. Description and scope of data processing <\/span><\/b>Each time our website is accessed, the GC Lab system may collect automated data and information from the computer system of the user\u2019s computer. In this process, the following data may be collected:<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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      • Information on the browser and version used<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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        • Information on the operating system of the user<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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          • The internet service provider of the user<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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            • The IP address of the user<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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              • Date and time of access<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                • Websites from which the user\u2019s system is led to the GC Lab website<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                  • Information on websites visited and files opened<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

                    The data is stored in the log files of the University\u2019s system.\u00a0This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                    1. Legal basis for data processing <\/span><\/b>The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is <\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e\u00a0GDPR<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                    2. Purpose of data processing <\/span><\/b>Temporary storage of the IP address through the system is necessary to deliver the website to the user\u2019s computer. To this end, the user\u2019s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. The data is used for the purpose of optimizing the website and ensuring the safety of information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                    3. Duration of storage <\/span><\/b>The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for carrying out the purpose of its collection. Typically, data is deleted seven days after its storage at the latest. It is possible that the data is stored for a longer period. In this case, the user\u2019s IP address is deleted or anonymized, so that the client accessing the website can no longer be identified.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                    4. Possibility of Objection and Remedy <\/span><\/b>The collection of data for the purpose of providing the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                    5. Use of cookies<\/span><\/b><\/li>\r\n
                    6. Description and scope of data processing <\/span><\/b>The GC Lab website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are saved in the user\u2019s web browser or stored by the web browser on the user\u2019s computer system. When a user visits our website, a cookie may be stored in the user\u2019s operating system. This cookie contains a specific string of characters that enables a unique identification of the browser when the website is accessed again. Cookies store and transmit the following data:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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                      • Anonymized IDs to\u00a0identify\u00a0the logged-in editors of the website<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                        • Declaration of consent to the use of external services<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                          1. Legal basis for data processing <\/span><\/b>The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is <\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e\u00a0GDPR<\/span><\/b>. For the processing of the user\u2019s consent in the context of the storage of cookies, the legal basis is\u00a0<\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                          2. Purpose of data processing <\/span><\/b>GC Lab only uses cookies on its website to identify editors logged in to the website and to temporarily store the user\u2019s consent to the invocation of external services such as Google Maps.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                          3. Duration of storage, possibility of objection and remedy <\/span><\/b>Cookies are stored on the user\u2019s computer and transmitted to our site. For this reason, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings of your web browser. Cookies already stored on your computer can be deleted at any time. This can be done automatically as well. If cookies have been deactivated for the GC Lab website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                          4. Mailing lists<\/span><\/b><\/li>\r\n
                          5. Description and scope of data processing <\/span><\/b>The GC Lab website gives you the opportunity to subscribe to a number of free-of-charge mailing lists.When registering, the data as\u00a0entered into\u00a0the input form is transmitted to GC Lab. This data is:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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                            • Your email address<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                              • Your name (optional)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                • Password (freely selectable)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                  • Language preference<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

                                    When registering, you are asked whether or not you agree to your data being processed.\u00a0Data collected in the registration process will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for sending out emails.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                    1. Legal basis for data processing <\/span><\/b>The legal basis for the processing of data once a user has registered for one or more mailing lists is, as long as the user\u2019s consent has been given, <\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                                    2. Purpose of the data processing <\/span><\/b>The purpose of collecting the user\u2019s email address is to be able to send them emails as requested.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                                    3. Duration of storage <\/span><\/b>The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed to achieve the purpose of its collection. The data of the user are stored as long as they remain subscribed to the mailing list.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                                    4. Possibility of Objection and Remedy <\/span><\/b>The user can cancel the subscription to the mailing list at any time. Each email sent outcontains\u00a0a link to unsubscribe from the mailing list. Furthermore, each user will be sent a monthly email reminding them of their membership. This email\u00a0contains\u00a0links to unsubscribe from the list or edit one\u2019s membership settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                                      VII. Contact Form and Email Contact<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                      1. Description and scope of data processing <\/span><\/b>There is a feedback form on the GC Lab website which can be used to electronically contact the Lab. Should a user use this feature, the data entered in the form will be transmitted and stored. These data are:<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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                                        • Salutation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                          • Name<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                            • Address (optional)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                              • Email address<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                • Phone (optional)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

                                                  Furthermore, different forms for various registration and contact purposes may be used, which request data from the user for purposes specific to the respective occasion. The user\u2019s consent for the processing of data is obtained in the transmission process, and reference is made to this privacy policy. Alternatively, the user can contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user\u2019s personal data as transmitted by email will be stored. This data is not shared with third parties in this context. The data will be used exclusively to process the conversation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                                  1. Legal basis for data processing <\/span><\/b>After the user has given their consent to their data being processed,<\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0serves as a legal basis for the processing of data. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted via email is\u00a0<\/span>Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e\u00a0GDPR<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                                                  2. Purpose of data processing <\/span><\/b>The personal data from the input form are processed solely for the purpose of processing the user\u2019s request. In the event of the user contacting us by email, this also constitutes the required public interest task in the processing of the data. The other personal data processed during the transmission process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of the University\u2019s information technology systems.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                                                  3. Duration of storage <\/span><\/b>The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed to achieve the purpose of its collection. For the personal data entered into the input form and those that were sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has been concluded. The conversation is considered concluded once it can be established from the situation that the subject matter in question has been fully clarified.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
                                                  4. Possibility of objection and remedy <\/span><\/b>At any time the user has the opportunity to revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data. When the user contacts GC Lab by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In this case, however, the conversation cannot be continued. To revoke your consent to the data being processed and\/or to object against data storage, please use the following email address:\u00a0<\/span>dsb@rwth-aachen.de<\/span><\/b>\u00a0or the contact provided in Section I. In this case, all personal data stored in the context of the user\u2019s contacting GC Lab will be\u00a0deleted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                                                    VIII. Rights of the data subject<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

                                                    *([Note: The text below matches your original\u00a0input, but\u00a0ensures „Art 6f“ references are read in context of public\u00a0task\u00a0where applicable, or\u00a0generally referring\u00a0to the GDPR text. The content is standard.]) *<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

                                                    If any of your personal data is being processed, you are considered a data subject according to the GDPR. Thus, you have the following rights vis-a-vis the person responsible:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

                                                    1. Right to information<\/span>You can ask the responsible person to confirm whether your personal data is or will be processed by GC Lab. If your data is being processed, you can request the following information from the person responsible:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n

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                                                    • the purposes for which the personal data is\u00a0processed;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                      • the type\/categories of personal data being\u00a0processed;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                        • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been and\/or will be disclosed<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                          • the planned duration of storage of your personal data or, if specific information in this regard cannot be provided, criteria that\u00a0determine\u00a0the storage\u00a0period;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                            • the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you as a user, a right to limitation of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such\u00a0processing;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                              • the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory\u00a0authority;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                                • any available information on the source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data\u00a0subject;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                                  • the existence of automated decision-making\u00a0including profiling\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0Art. 22 para. 1 and 4 GDPR and \u2013 at least in these cases \u2013 meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

                                                                    You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed of the\u00a0appropriate guarantees\u00a0pursuant to\u00a0Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transmission. This right to information may be restricted\u00a0in so far as\u00a0it is expected to make the realization of research and statistical purposes impossible or severely limits it, and this restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purpose.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

                                                                    2. Right to demand correction <\/span><\/b>You have a right of rectification and\/or completion vis-\u00e0-vis the person responsible if the personal data processed concerning you are incorrect or incomplete. The person responsible shall make the correction without delay. This right to information may be restricted in so far as it is expected to make the realization of research and statistical purposes impossible or severely limits it, and this restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purpose.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

                                                                    3. Right to limitation of processing <\/span><\/b>Under the following conditions, you may request that the processing of personal data concerning you shall be restricted:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                                                    • if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data relating to you for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal\u00a0data;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                                                      • the processing is unlawful and you refuse to\u00a0delete\u00a0the personal data and instead\u00a0request\u00a0that the use of the personal data be\u00a0restricted;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n