Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of the website The purpose of this website is to upload files that will later be visible on our main platform for registered, verified UdS students. There will be no visible uploads on this current website that can be downloaded or viewed by users. 2. General information on data processing We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and adhere strictly to the rules of data protection laws. Personal data is only collected on this website to the extent necessary. Your data will only be processed to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. 3. Purposes of data processing and legal bases We process your personal data for the following purposes: 1. Provision of the website and its functionalities: The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest). 2. Processing of user uploads (e.g. documents): The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (fulfillment of contract). 3. Consent: If you have given us your express consent (e.g. when consenting to cookies or the use of certain services), Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR is the legal basis. 4. Fulfillment of legal obligations: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. 5. Data categories and sources We process the following data: • Inventory data: e.g. name, e-mail address (for registration). • Content data: Documents uploaded by users. • Usage data: e.g. IP address, browser information, access times. • Metadata on uploaded documents: e.g. file name, upload time. Please note that we accept no responsibility for the content of documents uploaded by users. The responsibility for the legality of the uploaded content lies exclusively with the users. 6. storage and deletion of data Your personal data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the stated purposes or for as long as statutory retention periods apply. Uploaded documents and associated metadata are stored in accordance with your usage specifications (e.g. public or private publication) and can be deleted by you at any time. The uploaded documents are stored securely by us and are not passed on to third parties. The purpose of our website is to prepare uploaded documents for use on our main platform. The content is treated confidentially and used exclusively for this purpose. 7. Disclosure of data Your data will only be disclosed to third parties if: • you have given your express consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). • The disclosure is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). • We are legally obliged to do so (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR). 7 Rights of data subjects You have the right to request information about the personal data stored by us at any time. You also have the right to: • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR). • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR). • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR). • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR). • Objection to the processing (Art. 21 GDPR). • Revocation of a given consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR). Please use the contact information above for this purpose. 8. Hosting and technical services Our website is hosted by an external service provider. This service provider processes your data only on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions (Art. 28 GDPR). A corresponding order processing contract has been concluded. 9. Data security We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorized access. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments. 10. Cookies and tracking We use cookies to make our website user-friendly and to provide certain functions. The use of cookies is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Further information can be found in our [Cookie Policy]. 11. Contact us If you have any questions or concerns about data protection, you can reach us using the contact details given above. We do not generate revenue with this website, neither is it for profit in the current situation which exempts us from having an imprint. 12. Updating this privacy policy We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy as necessary to comply with legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services. The current version can be found on our website.