Privacy Policy

Below we explain what data we collect during your visit to our website and how it is used:

A. General information

1. Scope of data processing

In principle, we collect and use personal user data only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services.

2. Legal basis of data processing

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the affected person for processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

In the processing of personal data necessary for the fulfillment of a contract of which the affected person is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO serves as legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual measures.

If processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interest of Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH (MI) or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the person concerned do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as legal basis for processing.

3. Duration of storage

The personal data of the person concerned are in principle only stored for as long as necessary for the purpose for which the data were collected or otherwise processed. It may also be stored longer if intended by the European or national legislator in form of regulations, laws or other regulations to which MI is subject.

4. Contact details of those responsible

Responsible in the sense of the GDPR and other national data protection laws as well as other data protection regulations is the Max Planck Innovation GmbH.

You can contact us as follows:

By post:
Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH
Arnulfstr. 58
80335 München
Deutschland

By email:
info@max-planck-innovation.de

5. Contact details of the data protection officer

You can reach our data protection officer either via the above postal address or by email at datenschutz@max-planck-innovation.de

B. Creation of log files in case of errors

If you visit our website and an error occurs, the following data and information are recorded by the computer system of the calling computer:

• Time (date and time) of the page view
• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser Identification

The data is stored in the log files of our systems. A storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data in log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website, to eliminate faults and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. In these purposes lies our legitimate interest in processing data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The storage of the data (including the anonymized IP address) is based on rolling logging, i.e. older data will be overwritten by newer data and thus deleted. Due to the anonymization, an assignment of the calling user is no longer possible.

C. Use of cookies

Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.

Also when you visit our website, such a cookie is stored on your computer for technical reasons. The duration of this cookie is limited and automatically deleted after leaving our website or after closing the browser.

Most web browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. However, you can disable the storage of cookies or set your web browser to notify you when cookies are sent. You can also delete cookies on your computer at any time. Thus, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies.

As a precaution we point out that - if your computer does not accept cookies - you may only be able to use our internet service only to a limited extent.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the use of cookies to simplify the use of our website for the users and thus to increase the user-friendliness.

D. Newsletter / press mailing list

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website, where you can choose to receive a "general" newsletter and / or press releases. As part of the general newsletter, we inform you about visits of MI at the Max Planck Institutes, technology offers, events planned by MI, successful licensing contracts and other topics related to technology transfer. As part of "Press Releases," you'll receive MI's official press releases.

If you subscribe to the newsletter, the data from the input mask (only the e-mail address you provided) will be sent to us. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties.

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter is the consent of the user, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The collection of data serves to deliver the newsletter. The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of its collection. The email address and the other information of the user are therefore stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active. Subscription to the newsletter may be terminated at any time by the user concerned.

E. Contact form

On our website a contact form is available, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user realizes this possibility, the data entered in the input mask is transmitted to us and stored. The data will be used exclusively for the processing of your request or issue and will not be passed on to third parties. Legal basis for the processing of the data when using the contact form is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR in the presence of the consent of the user. The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us only to process the contact. The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of its collection. This is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended or the user's request has finally been processed. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been finally clarified. The user has the possibility at any time to revoke the consent to the processing of the personal data.

To avoid misuse of our contact form we use so-called "Captchas". This means that we take technical measures to distinguish between sending a form through a page visitor and a script. A transfer of personal data to third parties does not take place in this context.

The legal basis for the processing of the data by captchas is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Captchas are used to ensure the functionality of the contact form and to prevent misuse. In these purposes lies our legitimate interest in the processing of data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

F. Google Maps

On our website, under the heading "Contact", we offer you the possibility to access the map service of Google Maps by clicking on a separate button. Please note that using this map service establishes a connection between your computer and Google's servers and we have no control over the data collected and their use. Before clicking the button, please check Google's Privacy Policy for details of what data is collected and used for the purposes of using Google Maps.

G. Google Fonts

In order to present our content correctly and graphically appealing across different browsers, we use Google fonts on this website. Google fonts are integrated from our own server, so there is no transfer of personal data to Google in this context.

H. Videos

On our website, we offer you the opportunity to access, via a separate button, third party videos (for example YouTube, Vimeo) related to the Max Planck Society or related to the technology transfer operated by MI. WPlease note that clicking on the respective button will establish a connection between your computer and the third party's servers and we have no control over the data collected and their use. Before clicking on the relevant button, please inform yourself, based on the privacy policy of the third party, which data is collected for which purposes in this context.

I. Order data processing / data transmission

MI uses external service providers in connection with the provision of a functional website and related content and services. The activities of these service providers for MI are based on contracts for order data processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
Your personal information will only be transferred to government agencies and authorities in lawful cases or for prosecution as a result of attacks on our network infrastructure. A transfer for other purposes to third parties does not take place, as far as not explicitly mentioned in this privacy statement.

J. Links to websites of other providers

Our website may contain links to websites of other providers. Please note that this privacy policy applies exclusively to the website of Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH. We have no control over this and do not control that other providers comply with applicable privacy policies. Please inform yourself before using the relevant links based on the privacy statements of the respective website operators, which data is collected for which purposes.

K. Your rights as an affected person

1. Right to information

You have the right to ask us for confirmation of your processing of personal information. If this is the case, there is a right to information about this personal data. Details of the right to information can be found in Art. 15 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Right to rectification

You have the right to demand the correction of incorrect personal data concerning you. In addition, considering the purposes of the processing, there is the right to demand the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement. Details of the right of correction can be found in Art. 16 GDPR.

3. Right to cancellation

You have the right under certain circumstances to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us. Details of the right to erasure can be found in Art. 17 GDPR.

4. Right to restriction of processing

You have the right, under certain conditions, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Details of the right to restrict processing can be found in Art. 18 GDPR.

5. Right to Data Portability

You have the right, under certain circumstances, to receive, in a structured, common and machine-readable format, your personal information that you have provided to us or to request that you send it to another person in charge. Details of the right to data portability can be found in Art. 20 GDPR.

6. Right of withdrawal

You have the right to revoke a given consent at any time with effect for the future. You will be informed separately about this right of revocation before giving your consent. Details of the right of revocation can be found in Art. 7 (3) GDPR.

7. Right to objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions. This also applies to a related profiling. If we process your personal data in order to operate direct mail, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising. This also applies to the profiling, as far as it is associated with such direct mail. Details of the right of opposition can be found in Art. 21 GDPR.

8. Right to appeal

You have the right to complain to a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the General Data Protection Regulation. Details of the right to a complaint can be found in Art. 77 GDPR.