Privacy Policy

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Understanding

For the Energy Innovation Center Cottbus (EIZ) Data protection is of great importance.
In principle, this website can be used without providing personal data. However, if special services are used via the website, processing of personal data may be required.

The processing of personal data is always carried out in accordance with the Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) and the country-specific data protection regulations. This privacy policy provides information about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data, as well as the rights of data subjects.

Despite technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, absolute protection cannot be guaranteed for internet-based data transmissions. Individuals are therefore free to transmit personal data via alternative means (e.g., by telephone).

Responsible body

Energy Innovation Center Cottbus (EIZ)
Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1
03046 Cottbus
Phone: + 49 (0) 355 69 0
Email: energie-innovationszentrum@b-tu.de

Data protection officer

Sergey Romanov
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 5
03046 Cottbus
Phone: +49 (0)355 69-2112
Email: datenschutz@b-tu.de

Hosting and access data

The website is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur. When accessed, server log files are automatically recorded (e.g., IP address, time of day, browser used). This data is used exclusively for technical security and error analysis. It is not merged with other data.

Cookie policy

This website uses exclusively technically necessary cookies (e.g., session cookies). These are required for operation and do not store any personal data. Their use is based on Section 25 (2) No. 2 TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Web analysis with Statify

To measure reach, the privacy-friendly plugin Statify It does not store any personal data, IP addresses, or cookies. The analysis is completely anonymous.

SSL encryption

This website uses SSL encryption. This can be identified by "https://" in the browser's address bar. This protects data from unauthorized access during transmission.

Contact form

When using the contact form, the data submitted will be stored to process your request. It will not be shared without your consent. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Rights of the person concerned

You have the right to:

  • Information (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Correction (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact: datenschutz@b-tu.de

Right of appeal to the supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority is:

The State Commissioner for Data Protection and the Right to Access to Files Brandenburg
Stahnsdorfer Damm 77
14532 Kleinmachnow
https://www.lda.brandenburg.de

Deletion and blocking of personal data

Personal data will only be stored for as long as required for the purpose or as required by law. Once the purpose no longer applies or the retention period expires, the data will be deleted or blocked.

Status of the declaration

This privacy statement is June 2025 and will be updated as needed.