Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

University Hospital Essen
Hufelandstraße 55
45122 Essen
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

2. Purpose of Data Processing

As part of the vote on the calendar images (cover image plus 12 months), we collect and process the following personal data: first name, last name, department, and email address. The processing of this data is solely for the purpose of conducting and evaluating the vote.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The processing of your data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. By participating in the vote, you agree to the processing of your personal data as described here.

4. Data Retention Period

Your personal data will be stored until the completion of the voting process and its evaluation. After the voting process and its evaluation have been completed, your data will be deleted immediately, unless legal retention obligations apply.

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties unless it is necessary for the conduct of the vote or is required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you at any time. In addition, you may request the correction, deletion, or restriction of the processing of your data. If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact the data controller (see above).

7. Right to Withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time with future effect. In the event of a withdrawal, your data will be deleted immediately unless legal retention obligations prevent this.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection regulations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for University Hospital Essen is:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia
P.O. Box 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
Phone: 0211 / 38424-0
Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de

9. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements or new features. The current version is available on our website.