Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously.
This website operates in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. General Information

  • No cookies are used on this website.
  • No tracking services (e.g. Google Analytics, social media pixels, or similar) are implemented.
  • The only way personal data is collected is through our contact form, which you may use voluntarily.

2. Data Collected via Contact Form

When you contact us through the form, we collect the following data:

  • Your name (if provided)
  • Your email address
  • Your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. Legal Basis

The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) and/or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in effective communication).

4. Data Storage and Retention

  • We store your data only as long as necessary to handle your request.
  • Your data will not be shared with third parties unless legally required.

5. Your Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) – You may request information on the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – You may request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – You may request deletion of your data.
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – You may request limited use of your data.
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) – You may object to the processing of your personal data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details below.

6. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can reach us at:

Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW)
Torstraße 49, 10119 Berlin

  • Email: berlin@dsw.org