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Privacy Policy

General information and mandatory details

Data controller

The data processing controller for this website is:

VIDACTA Schulen GmbH
Dr. Holger Korte, Nicolas Matthiesen
Gladbecker Straße 435
45329 Essen, Germany

The data controller determines, alone or jointly with others, the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, contact details, etc.).

Revocation of your consent to data processing

Some data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may revoke consent already granted at any time by sending us an informal email. The legality of data processing up to the revocation remains unaffected.

Right to complain to the responsible supervisory authority

In case of breaches of data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority. The responsible supervisory authority is the State Data Protection Officer of the federal state where our company is based. A list of data protection officers and their contact details is available here:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive data we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, either personally or to a third party, in a machine-readable format. Direct transfer to another controller will occur only if technically feasible.

Right to information, correction, blocking, deletion

Within the scope of applicable law, you have the right to free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of processing at any time. You also have the right to correct, block, or delete this data. For these purposes or further questions regarding personal data, please contact us via the details provided in the imprint.

SSL/TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect confidential content transmitted to us, our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the „https://“ address bar and the lock symbol in your browser bar.

Data collection on our website

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. This includes:

  • Visited pages on our domain

  • Date and time of the server request

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Hostname of the accessing computer

  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR, allowing data processing to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures.

Contact form

Data submitted via the contact form, including your contact details, is stored to process your inquiry or follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.

Processing is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You may revoke your consent anytime by informal email. The legality of data processed before revocation remains unaffected.

We retain contact form data until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or until data storage is no longer required by law.

HubSpot Integration

Our website uses functions provided by HubSpot Inc., 25 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA. HubSpot is an integrated CRM, marketing, sales, and customer service solution. HubSpot collects and processes personal data (IP addresses, page visits, form interactions, communication history, browser and system data) to enhance our user communication.

HubSpot utilizes cookies stored on your device. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest in effective user communication.

HubSpot is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. More info:
https://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance usability, efficiency, and security. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Some cookies („session cookies“) are automatically deleted after your visit. Others remain until you manually delete them, allowing recognition during future visits.

You can configure your browser to manage or block cookies. Disabling cookies may restrict site functionality.

Cookies necessary for electronic communication or requested services (e.g., shopping cart) are processed based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Analysis cookies require separate consent.

YouTube Videos

We embed YouTube videos operated by YouTube LLC, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. YouTube uses cookies to analyze user behavior. Viewing videos transmits your IP address and browser data to Google.

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). Data transfers to third countries (USA) are protected by EU standard contractual clauses. More info:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited, Dublin) for statistical analysis. It tracks website usage via cookies. Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).

Data transfers outside the EEA (USA) follow standard contractual clauses. More info:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Maps

We use Google Maps (Google Ireland Limited) to display maps. It processes your IP and browser data. Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).

Data transfers outside the EEA (USA) follow standard contractual clauses. More info:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to manage website tags and integrate services flexibly. Processing is based on consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).

Data transfers outside the EEA follow standard contractual clauses.

Usercentrics

We use Usercentrics (Usercentrics GmbH, Munich) to obtain and document cookie consent as required by law (Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR).

More info: https://usercentrics.com/privacy-policy/

Google Ads & Meta Pixel

Our website uses Google Ads and Meta Pixel (Facebook) to target ads. These services use cookies and track your online behavior for targeted advertising and effectiveness measurement. Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).

You may revoke consent anytime through website cookie settings or account preferences.

Heyflow

We use Heyflow forms (Heyflow GmbH, Hamburg) to process applicant data on EU servers. Data processing complies with GDPR through contractual agreements.

More info: https://heyflow.app/de/datenschutz

Adobe Typekit & Google Web Fonts

We use Adobe Typekit and Google Fonts to provide fonts. Your IP address is transmitted to their servers. Processing is based on consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).

Last updated: May 2025