Privacy Policy

German Post-Graduate College (GPGC) takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We process your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. Below, we provide an overview of how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Controller Information

The responsible party (controller) for data processing on this website is:
German Post-Graduate College
Waldfrieden 39
15754 Heidesee, Germany
Email: info(at)german-post-graduate-college(at)de
Phone: +49 (157) 50 78 72 02

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email, phone number) provided via forms.
• Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system) collected when you visit our website.
• Application data, including documents submitted for admissions or assessments.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To provide access to our services and process your application.
• To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email.
• To analyze website traffic and improve our online offerings.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for processing your personal data is:

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR: Your consent for specific purposes.
• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual obligations.
• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interest in improving our services and ensuring IT security.

5. Data Sharing

Your data will not be shared with third parties unless:

• Required by law.
• Necessary for fulfilling contractual obligations.
• Explicitly consented by you.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to optimize your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. In addition, we use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor site traffic and improve functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GPGC:

• Access: Request information about your stored data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info(at)german-post-graduate-college(dot)de .

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info(at)german-post-graduate-college(dot)de
Phone: +49 (157) 50 78 72 02