Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

I. Name and Address of the Accountable

Deutsch Emiratische Industrie- und Handelskammer (AHK)
German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce
Oliver Oehms , CEO
U-Bora Tower, Office 2701, Al Abraj Street (Marasi Drive), Business Bay, P.O. Box 7480, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971-4-4470100
E-Mail: info(at)ahkuae.com
Web: https://vae.ahk.de/

II. Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer

Deutsch Emiratische Industrie- und Handelskammer (AHK)
German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce  (AHK)
Alexander Hager
U-Bora Tower, Office 2701, Al Abraj Street (Marasi Drive), Business Bay, P.O. Box 7480, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971-4-4470100
E-Mail: dataprotection(at)ahkuae.com
Web: vae.ahk.de

III. General information on data processing

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We generally only process personal data of our users as is necessary to provide a functioning website and to provide our content and services. We only process personal data of our users on a legal basis under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Legal basis can be a contractual obligation, our legitimate interest or consent provided by the individual user. Sometimes prior consent cannot be obtained and thus the processing of personal data is permitted by law.

2. Lawful basis for processing of personal data

Until the implementation of the Emirati data protection law and its regulation, it remains unclear which standards will be applied to the AHK in the UAE. Therefore, only the GDPR will be referred to in the following:

The individual has given her/his consent to the processing of her/his data for one or more specific purposes (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR). It is necessary for entering into or performing a contract with the individual (Article 6 (1)(b) GDPR). It is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party, except where these interests are overridden by the interests or the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual which require protection of personal data (Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR).

3. Data deletion and storage

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

  • All credit/debit cards’ details and personally identifiable information will NOT be stored, sold, shared, rented or leased to any third parties.
  • vae.ahk.de will not pass any debit/credit card details to third parties.
  • vae.ahk.de takes appropriate steps to ensure data privacy and security including through various hardware and software methodologies. However, (vae.ahk.de) cannot guarantee the security of any information that is disclosed online.
  • The vae.ahk.de is not responsible for the privacy policies of websites to which it links. If you provide any information to such third parties different rules regarding the collection and use of your personal information may apply. You should contact these entities directly if you have any questions about their use of the information that they collect.
  • The Website Policies and Terms & Conditions may be changed or updated occasionally to meet the requirements and standards. Therefore, the Customers’ are encouraged to frequently visit these sections to be updated about the changes on the website. Modifications will be effective on the day they are posted.

 

 

IV. Provision of the website and creation of logfiles

1. Description, scope and purpose of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.

The following data is collected:

(1) Information about the browser type and its version

(2) The user’s operating system

(3) The user’s internet service provider

(4) The user’s IP address

(5) Date and time of access

(6) Websites accessed by the user's system through our website

The temporary processing of the IP address is necessary in order to deliver the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose the user’s IP address needs to be saved for the duration of the usage.

The logfiles are saved to ensure the functionality of our website. This data enables us to optimise our website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. In this context, we will not process personal data for any other purposes.

2. Legal basis for the processing

The processing of the data for the provision of our website and storage of data in logfiles is necessary for the operation of the website.

Legal basis for the temporary processing is our legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6 (1) (f)).

3. Data storage

We will delete your data when the processing of the data is no longer required to fulfil the purposes we collected it for. When we process the data for the provision of our website, your data will be deleted when the website session ends.

When we process data in logfiles, we will generally delete the data 7 days after the processing. Extended storage is possible. In this case, the user’s IP address will be deleted or pseudonymised in order to prevent the identification of the user.

 

V. Cookies

a) Description, scope and purpose of data processing

We use cookies for the purposes of improving the quality of our website and its contents. We also analyse your usage of our website through cookies so that we can constantly optimise our offering.

Additionally, some features of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies (technically necessary cookies). Therefore, it is necessary that the browser is recognised when moving from one page to another. The data of the users collected in this way is pseudonymised, and an identification of the user is not possible. When first accessing our website, users are informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes.

You can disable tracking in the Google Analytics section of this privacy policy should you wish to do so.

b) Legal basis for the processing

Legal basis for the processing of personal data with cookies which are technically necessary is our legitimate interest (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

Legal basis for the processing of personal data with using cookies for the purposes of analysis is the individual’s consent (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

c) Storage of data and individual’s rights

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and are transmitted from there to our website. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already saved cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, you may not be able to complete all the services or functionality on offer.

 

VI. Newsletter

1. Description, scope and purpose of the data processing

On our website, you are able to subscribe to our Chamber newsletter and communication that is available for our subscribers free of charge. By subscribing to our newsletter and communication services we will transfer the data you provided in our iFrame input form to our service provider for our newsletter mailings.

We will process the following data:

  • Firstname
  • Lastname
  • Company name
  • City
  • E-Mail
  • Language selection: German/English

We will further process the following data:

  • date and time of the subscription

For the processing of your personal data we will ask for your consent in the subscription process and provide a link to this privacy policy for you. We will not transfer your personal data that we process for your newsletter and communication subscription to any party other than the service provider for our newsletter mailings. Your personal data will exclusively be used for your newsletter and communication subscription with us.

2. Legal basis for data processing

Legal basis for the processing of your personal data supplied to us through your newsletter and communication subscription is the consent provided by you (Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR).

If you receive the newsletter because you are an AHK Member to the contact details you registered with us the legal basis is Article 6 (1)(b) GDPR).

3. Storage of personal data

We will process your personal data as long as required to fulfil the purposes we collected it for. Your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our data retention rules and/or legal obligations.

4. Newsletter-Tracking

To optimise our newsletter and communication services we use personalised newsletter tracking tools. We will not only process your email address but also your activity in connection with our newsletter and communication services (e.g. clicks on articles/events).

5. Individual’s rights

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter and communication services at any time. A link to unsubscribe will be provided with every newsletter sent by us. You can also send us an email to unsubscribe from our newsletter: dataprotection(at)ahkuae.com.

 

VII. Registration 

1. Description, scope and purpose of data processing

Auf unserer Internetseite bieten wir Nutzern die Möglichkeit, sich unter Angabe personenbezogener Daten zu für einen Event zu registrieren. Die Daten werden dabei in eine Eingabemaske eingegeben und an uns übermittelt und gespeichert. Eine Weitergabe der Daten an Dritte findet nicht statt.

On our website you can register for our events by supplying personal data to us. Your data will be provided in an input form on our website and will then be transmitted to us. We will process your personal data. We will generally not transfer personal data to third parties.

We will process the following data:

  • Title
  • Firstname
  • Lastname
  • Company
  • Phone number
  • E-mail
  • Name of the event you wish to attend

We will further process the following data:

  • Date and time of the registration
  • used browser
  • Operating System

For the processing of your personal data we will ask for your consent in the subscription process and provide a link to this privacy policy for you.

The processing of personal data is necessary in order to register for one of our events. We provide more detailed information.

2. Legal basis for processing

Legal basis for the processing of your personal data supplied to receive our newsletter and communication subscription is the consent provided by you (Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR).

3. Storage of personal data

We will process your personal data as long as required to fulfil the purposes we collected it for. Your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our data retention rules and/or legal obligations.

5. Widerspruchs- und Beseitigungsmöglichkeit

You can make a request to delete or amend your personal data with us at any time. Please contact us via dataprotection(at)ahkuae.com.

If we need your personal data for pre-contractual considerations, to fulfil our contractual obligations with you or to adhere to any other obligation, an early deletion is only possible in accordance with our contractual and/or legal obligations.

 

VIII. E-Mail contact

1. Description, scope and purpose of data processing

It is possible to contact us by email. We will then collect and process your personal data provided to us in this email. There will be no transfer of your personal data to third parties. We will only use your personal data in order to communicate with you about your enquiry.

2. Legal basis for processing

Legal basis for the processing of your personal data provided to us by email is our legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6 (1) (f)). Should your contact with us through email, result in a contract, the basis for processing is the fullfilment of our contractual obligation to you (GDPR Article 6 (1) (b)).

3. Data storage

We will process your personal data as long as required to fulfil the purposes we collected it for. Your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our data retention rules and/or legal obligations.

4. Individual’s rights

You can make a request to delete or amend your personal data with us at any time. Please contact us via dataprotection@ahkuae.com.

If we need your personal data for pre-contractual considerations, to fulfil our contractual obligations with you or to adhere to any other obligation, an early deletion is only possible in accordance with our contractual and/or legal obligations.

 

IX. Transfer of personal data to third parties

1. Website owner

In the context of processing personal data the data is passed on to the provider which operates the website and other providers of technical support. The data processing is governed by contracts with these service providers. 

2. Payment Service Provider

For the settlement of payments, we pass on your payment data to the bank or payment service provider responsible for processing the payment.

3. Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps software provided by Google Inc (Google). By using this site, you consent to the collection, processing and use by Google and its agents of any automated data collected. Terms of Service of Google Maps. Further information on the purpose and extent of the data collection and its processing by Google can be found on this information page.

4. Website analysis with Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google (1600 Amphitheater Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Google Analytics uses "cookies" which are text files placed on your computer and/or device, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted and stored in the United States. In case of activation of the IP anonymisation, Google will truncate / anonymise the last octet of the IP address for Member States of the European Union as well as for other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The IP address will no longer be retraceable to an individual. Under the terms of the agreement, which website operators have entered into with Google, they use the information collected to compile an evaluation of website usage and website activity, and provide services in relation to website usage.

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent Google’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the opt-out browser add-on available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

For more information on Google data usage see: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

X. Your rights

You have the right to be informed, the right of access, the right of rectification, the right to erasure and the right to restrict processing of the personal data that we hold about you within the limits of the current data protection legislation. Please contact us via email if you would like a copy of your personal information. You may ask us to correct or remove personal information you think is inaccurate. Please contact us should you wish to exercise any of these rights. We will check the legal requirements for the exercise of this right.

 

XI. How to raise a complaint

For privacy claims, you may contact the 

Berliner Beauftrage für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit 

Alt-Moabit 59-61
10555 Berlin
Eingang: Alt-Moabit 60

Tel.: +49 30 13889-0
Fax: +49 30 2155050
mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de

We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns first. So please contact us: dataprotection(at)ahkuae.com