Data Privacy Policy Statement
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The City of Augsburg's internet presence is designed with data protection in mind. Here's a breakdown of the data processing practices and your rights regarding your personal data.
Data Collection and Purpose
When you access the City of Augsburg's website, certain data such as your IP address, date and time of the request, web browser, and operating system are recorded for data security purposes and statistical evaluations. The primary purpose of data processing is to enable the operation and functionality of the website, as well as to handle user inquiries or contracts efficiently.
Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for processing personal data by the City of Augsburg is primarily based on legitimate interests as per Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, consent where required (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), and contractual necessity under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR when related to concluding contracts.
Your Rights and Privacy
If you process your personal data, you have the right to request information about the data stored about you, have incorrect data corrected, request deletion or restriction of processing, have a right to data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. If you have concerns about how your data is being handled, you have the right to file a complaint with the Bavarian Data Protection Authority.
Data Storage and Transmission
The City of Augsburg uses data centers in Germany with ISO 27001 certification for data storage. Your personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the task while observing legal retention periods. If necessary, your personal data may be transmitted to supervisory and audit authorities for the exercise of their control rights.
Chatbot Service and Data Collection
The City of Augsburg uses the Smart Dialogue Platform of the viind GmbH for chat functions. The data collected by the viind GmbH for error analysis is temporary and not linked to chat conversations. The chatbot service provided by the City of Augsburg is automated.
Cookies and Browser Settings
The City of Augsburg uses cookies to identify users during and future visits to their website. Most browsers are set to accept cookies, but this function can be turned off. Some services may not be available if cookies are disabled. If you have given consent for the processing of your personal data, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
Third-Party Services
The City of Augsburg cooperates with Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd for search, map, and processing services within the scope of order data processing. The service provider Walls.io transmits IP address and cookie information to Walls.io when accessed. If you use the City of Augsburg's services in a language other than German, they cooperate with the service DeepL SE for automated translation services.
Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer for the City of Augsburg can be reached at Hermanstraรe 18, 150 Augsburg, Germany, or by phone at 0821 324-2666.
For the precise phrasing and exact legal bases in Augsburg's official privacy policy, consulting the cityโs own website privacy notice would provide the authoritative statement.
- The City of Augsburg's website collects data related to IP address, web browser, and operating system for data security purposes and statistical evaluations, primarily based on legitimate interests as per Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
- In addition to websites, the City of Augsburg also offers services in lifestyle categories such as fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and sports, which may involve the processing of personal data.
- For business-related inquiries, personal-finance advice, education-and-self-development courses, or travel information, users can interact with the City of Augsburg through various channels, including their website, occasionally requiring the processing of personal data.
- If users engaging with the City of Augsburg's services are interested in financing casinos or gambling activities, it is essential to note that such services might not be directly offered by the city but could be found within the scope of third-party collaborations.
- Beyond the regular weather reports available on the City of Augsburg's website, there is a possibility of extended weather data processing for specific purposes, such as meteorological research or smart city infrastructure, based on contractual necessity under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
- Users are encouraged to review the City of Augsburg's official privacy policy to better understand the precise phrasing and exact legal bases surrounding the collection, processing, and transmission of their personal data.
