The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH attaches great importance to responsible and transparent management of personal data. Below you will find information about,
The responsible body for data processing is the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
Address:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
3rd Floor, B5/1, Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi, 110029
India
Contact:
Anjali.singhania@giz.de
If you have specific questions about the protection of your data, please contact GIZ's data protection officer:
datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de
GIZ processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
Personal data are, for example, name, address, e-mail addresses and user behavior.
Personal data will only be processed by GIZ to the extent necessary. Which data is required and processed for what purpose and on what basis depends largely on the type of service you use, or on the purpose for which the data is required.
When visiting the DS2S website, the browser used automatically transmits data that is stored in a log file. GIZ itself only processes the data that is technically required to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security.
Among other things, it is stored for each access the page viewed, the IP address of the accessing device, the page from which the user was redirected, as well as the date and time of the access. A detailed list of stored data can be found here.
| Field | Displayed as | Description |
| Date | date | The date on which the activity occurred. |
| Time | time | The time, in coordinated universal time (UTC), at which the activity occurred. |
| Server IP Address | s-ip | The IP address of the server on which the log file entry was generated. |
| Method | cs-method | The requested action, for example, a GET method. |
| URI Stem | cs-uri-stem | The target of the action, for example, Default.htm. |
| URI Query | cs-uri-query | The query, if any that the client was trying to perform. A Universal Resource Identifier (URI) query is necessary only for dynamic pages. |
| Server Port | s-port | The server port number that is configured for the service. |
| User Name | cs-username | The name of the authenticated user who accessed your server. Anonymous users are indicated by a hyphen. |
| Client IP Address | c-ip | The IP address of the client that made the request. |
| User Agent | cs(User-Agent) | The browser type that the client used. |
| Referrer | cs(Referrer) | The site that the user last visited. This site provided a link to the current site. |
| HTTP Status | sc-status | The HTTP status code. |
The data in the log file is deleted after 31 December 2026.
GIZ is obliged to store data beyond the time of the visit in order to ensure protection against attacks on the GIZ’s internet infrastructure and the communications technology of the Federal Government (legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR in conjunction with Section 5 BSI Act). In the event of attacks on communications technology, this data is analyzed and used to initiate legal and criminal prosecution.
Data logged when accessing the GIZ's website is only transmitted to third parties if there is a legal obligation to do so or if the transmission is necessary for legal or criminal prosecution in the event of attacks on the Federal Government's communications technology. Data will not be passed on in any other cases. This data is not merged with other data sources at GIZ.
When you visit our website, small text files, so-called cookies, are stored on your computer. They are used to make the online presence more user-friendly and effective overall Cookies cannot run programs or infect your computer with viruses.
The GIZ website uses cookies that are automatically deleted as soon as the browser in which the page is displayed is closed (so-called temporary cookies or session cookies). This type of cookie makes it possible to assign different requests from a browser to a session and to recognize the browser when you visit the website again (session ID).
To analyze usage data on its website, GIZ uses the Matomo web analysis service operated by InnoCraft Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand. Data is stored and evaluated completely anonymously.
The data generated with Matomo is processed and stored by Matomo on behalf of GIZ in Europe and New Zealand only.
Further information on data protection at Matomo can be found here Matomo Cloud Privacy Policy - Matomo Analytics
[etracker / Matomo] uses cookies to enable a statistical analysis of the use of the GIZ website. [etracker / Matomo] cookies do not contain any information that permits identification of a user. Every time you visit a page on the GIZ website and every time you download a file, information about the activity is processed and stored in a temporary log file. Before it is stored, each data set is rendered anonymous by altering the IP address.
GIZ evaluates usage information for statistical purposes as part of its public relations work and for the needs-based provision of information within the scope of the tasks it performs (legal basis: Article 6 (1) e GDPR in conjunction with Article 3 BDSG).
Users who do not agree with the completely anonymous storage and evaluation of the data from their visit can opt out of the storage and use of the data at any time with a click of the mouse.
The button is located at the bottom of the page.
For this purpose, what is known as an opt-out cookie is stored on the device, preventing user data from being collected when the user visits the website in question. In order for the opt-out to take effect, the cookie must be stored on every device used. As the cookie is stored in specific browsers (programs for internet access), the cookie must be stored in each browser used on each device (e.g. Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
When all cookies on a device are deleted, the opt-out cookie is also deleted and must be reactivated.
When users contact us, the data provided will be processed in order to be able to respond to the enquiry. The following contact options are available:
On our website, a form offers the possibility to contact us electronically. When using the contact form, name, e-mail address, as well as any information provided by the e-mail address. Your postal address and other personal data provided in the request will be processed. The indication of the postal address is optional and, if desired, enables the request to be answered by post. The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and for the purpose of processing your request.
By activating the checkbox and submitting the contact form, the user agrees to the transmission and storage of his/her personal data. Filling out the contact form can be cancelled at any time. The data will only be transmitted by submitting the form.
The data is transmitted to GIZ via an SSL-encrypted connection.
On its website, GIZ offers the opportunity to visit company presences on social networks and platforms such as LinkedIn.
These online presences are operated in order to interact with the users active on these sites and platforms and to provide information about projects and services. By clicking on a social network’s logo, the user is redirected to the GIZ presence on the respective network.
When users visit the platforms, personal data is collected, used and stored by the operators of the respective social network, but not by GIZ. This is also the case even if the users themselves do not have an account with the respective social network
The individual data processing operations and their scope differ depending on the operator of the respective social network. GIZ has no influence on the collection of data and its further use by the operators of the social networks. We are not fully aware of the extent to which, where and for how long the data is stored; to what extent the networks comply with existing obligations regarding erasure; what analyses are conducted and links established with the data; and to whom the data is disclosed.
When you access a GIZ presence on social media, the terms of use and the data protection declarations of the respective operators apply. Click here for the contact addresses and links to the privacy policies of the social media in which GIZ operates.
The privacy policy for the social network LinkedIn, which is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, can be viewed at https://de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=%7Berror-page%7D-privacy-policy
On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process: [List of the type of data first name, last name, date of birth, gender, e-mail address, country, Profession, agency/university]
At the time of registration, the following data is also stored:
As part of the registration process, users' consent to the processing of this data is obtained. The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and for the purpose of carrying out the registration for the event.
As a user, you have the option to withdraw your consent at any time (see chapter "Reference to user rights"). In this case, however, it is not possible to participate in the event.
GIZ does not pass on personal data to third parties unless it is legally obliged or entitled to do so by law.
The data is being transferred to GIZ’s contractor, which is based in India and therefore located outside the European Union. As such, this constitutes a transfer of data to a third country. The data will be processed solely by our contractor and, where applicable, by individuals registered on the platform. No other third parties will have access to the data, unless required by legal obligations.
User data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.
The protection of personal data is an important concern for GIZ. Therefore, technical and organizational security measures ensure that the data is protected against accidental and intentional manipulation, unintended erasure and unauthorized access. These measures are updated according with the technical developments and are constantly adapted in line with the risks
Visitors to the GIZ website have the right to
If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data, you can contact GIZ's data protection officer at datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de.
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