Data Privacy Policy

This data privacy policy serves to fulfil the obligation to inform affected individuals at the point of data collection when data is collected, as demanded by article 13 EU GDPR.

Name and Address of the Responsible Body

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 1
60323 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Postal address:
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
60629 Frankfurt
Germany

Phone: +49-69-798-0 | Fax: +49-69-798-18383
Web: www.uni-frankfurt.de

Contact Details of the Data Protection Officer

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Die behördlichen Datenschutzbeauftragten
Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 1
60323 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Web: Privacy Officer Page

Rights and Means of Complaints

In case of issues related to data protection issues, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

Supervisory Authority of Goethe University Frankfurt:

Der Hessische Datenschutzbeauftragte
Postfach 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
Germany

To send an email, you can use this contact form.
Phone: +49 611 1408 – 0 | Fax: +49 611 1408 – 611

Your Rights Regarding Stored Data

• Right of access to data
• Right of rectification and erasure
• Right of limiting data processing
• Right of revocation of consent given
• Right to object to the processing of data
• Right of data portability in a common, structured and machine-readable format

To assert any of these rights, please contact: eunita-support@studiumdigitale.uni-frankfurt.de

Type of Data Stored, Purpose, and Legal Basis

Handling of Personal Data

Personal data includes information that can identify an individual, such as names, email addresses, matriculation numbers, or phone numbers. It also includes preferences, hobbies, memberships, and visited websites.

We collect, use, and pass on personal data only if legally permitted or with user consent.

The processing of student data for study-related purposes is based on the Hessian Higher Education Law in conjunction with the Matriculation Regulation of the region of Hesse and relates to EU GDPR Article 6 Section 1 c).

Access Data/Server Log Files

When accessing this website, the following data are stored:

• IP address
• Date and time
• Browser type
• URL of the visited page
• Error messages (if applicable)
• Requesting provider (if applicable)

This data is used exclusively for functionality, security, and error correction and is based on EU GDPR Article 6 Section 1 f). All log files are deleted or anonymized within seven days.

Getting in Touch

If you contact us (e.g., by email or contact form), your provided information is stored to process your inquiry. Once your inquiry is resolved and legal obligations are fulfilled, the data is deleted unless retention is necessary.

Cookies

Cookies store specific information on your access device (PC, smartphone, etc.). They enhance user experience but can be disabled in browser settings. However, logging in requires cookies. These are deleted after the session ends.

Other Personal Data

Registration

Users can create an account, and necessary details are collected for service provision. Users may be informed of service-related changes via their provided contact details.

Upon account deletion, the relevant data is deleted unless retention is required by legal obligations (§ 6, clause 1 lit. c GDPR).

Details of Data Recorded

• Personal data: First name, family name, age, gender, academic background
• Tandem requests: Frequency, language level, topics
• Tandem activities: Time of calls, messages, exchanged documents and links (calls themselves are not stored)
• Self-recorded learning and teaching activities for certification purposes

Purpose and Period of Data Storage

Your personal data is stored only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by legal regulations. Data is deleted or locked when no longer needed.

Involvement of Third-Party Services

Users can include third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos, charts, links). This requires providers to recognize your IP address. We only use providers that limit data usage to content delivery, but we cannot control their further data processing.

Analytical Services (Use of Matomo/Piwik)

This website uses Matomo (formerly Piwik) for web analysis. Matomo uses cookies to analyze website usage. The information generated is anonymized and not shared with third parties.

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