Privacy Policy
Protecting and securing personal data is our top priority. We therefore strictly comply with the provisions of the new German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Below we inform you which data we collect and for what purposes they are processed.
Responsible entity
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36, 53113 Bonn
Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1–5, 65760 Eschborn
amely.duetthorn@giz.de
www.giz.de
Purpose of processing collected data
GIZ GmbH operates the communication platform of the women’s network Unidas, initiated by the Federal Foreign Office between German and Latin American women. This network is part of the Federal Foreign Office’s Latin America and Caribbean initiative. It aims to strengthen relations, including among civil societies, by encouraging long-term dialogue.
Collection of personal data when visiting our website
When the Unidas website is accessed, the browser automatically transmits data stored in a log file. GIZ processes only data required to correctly display the website and ensure stability and security. Stored data include visited pages, IP address, referrer page, and access date and time. Log file data are deleted after five days.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR.
Cookies
Session cookies are used to make the website more user-friendly and effective. They are deleted automatically when the browser is closed.
etracker analytics service
The website uses the etracker service from etracker GmbH, Hamburg, to analyze usage data anonymously. More information: https://www.etracker.com/datenschutz/.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 3 BDSG.
Processing personal data upon contact
When contacting GIZ or Unidas via email, your address and any additional personal data are stored solely for processing the inquiry and passed on only to Unidas if necessary.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR.
Data transmission to third parties
Personal data may be shared with:
Unidas – Women’s Network between Germany, Latin America, and the Caribbean
c/o Federal Foreign Office, Werderscher Markt 1, 10117 Berlin
Only for maintaining a register of members.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR.
Data transfer abroad
GIZ does not transfer personal data to third countries. For social media, the providers’ own data protection rules apply.
Processing of data during registration
When registering as a Unidas member, name/username, email, date, and time are collected. The data are stored only as long as necessary. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Use of social networks
GIZ offers links to LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). Clicking these opens the respective provider’s page, which collects data under its own policies.
More info: LinkedIn Privacy Policy and X (Twitter) Privacy Policy.
User rights
Visitors have the right to:
- Access stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Request correction (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Withdraw consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR)
Complaints can be addressed to the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).