{"id":3088,"date":"2025-09-09T13:39:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T11:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steps.eliasarndt.de\/?page_id=3088"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:57:33","slug":"data-protection-declaration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/datenschutzerklaerung\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy policy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1) Introduction and contact details of the controller<\/b><\/p>\n

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1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. In the following, we will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our website. Personal data is all data with which you can be personally identified.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.2 Verantwortlicher f\u00fcr die Datenverarbeitung auf dieser Website im Sinne der Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) ist Stiftung steps for children e.V., <\/span>c\/o Regus Altona, Ottenser Hauptstra\u00dfe 2-6, <\/span>22765 Hamburg<\/span>, Deutschland, Tel.: +49 (0) 40 389 027, Fax: +49 (0) 40 389 042 \u2013 86, E-Mail: sw@stepsforchildren.de. Der f\u00fcr die Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten Verantwortliche ist diejenige nat\u00fcrliche oder juristische Person, die allein oder gemeinsam mit anderen \u00fcber die Zwecke und Mittel der Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten entscheidet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2) Data collection when visiting our website<\/b><\/p>\n

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2.1 If you use our website for information purposes only, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we only collect the data that your browser transmits to the site server (so-called \u201eserver log files\u201c). When you visit our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Our visited website<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Date and time at the time of access<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Amount of data sent in bytes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Source\/reference from which you reached the page<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Browser used<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Operating system used<\/span><\/li>\n
  • IP address used (if applicable: in anonymised form)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data is not passed on or used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to subsequently check the server log files if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2.2 This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g. orders or enquiries to the controller). You can recognise an encrypted connection by the character string \u201ehttps:\/\/\u201c and the lock symbol in your browser line.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    3) Cookies<\/b><\/p>\n

    In order to make visiting our website attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, we use cookies, i.e. small text files that are stored on your end device. Some of these cookies are automatically deleted after you close your browser (so-called \u201esession cookies\u201c), while others remain on your device for longer and enable page settings to be saved (so-called \u201epersistent cookies\u201c). In the latter case, you can find the storage period in the cookie settings overview of your web browser.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If personal data is also processed by individual cookies used by us, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR either for the execution of the contract, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR in the case of consent given or in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR to safeguard our legitimate interests in the best possible functionality of the website and a customer-friendly and effective design of the page visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and can decide individually whether to accept them or to exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Please note that if you do not accept cookies, the functionality of our website may be restricted.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    4) Making contact<\/b><\/p>\n

    Personal data is collected when you contact us (e.g. via contact form or email). Which data is collected when a contact form is used can be seen from the respective contact form. This data is stored and used exclusively for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or for contacting you and the associated technical administration.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The legal basis for the processing of this data is our legitimate interest in responding to your request in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Your data will be deleted after final processing of your enquiry. This is the case if it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified and provided that there are no statutory retention obligations to the contrary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    5) Use of customer data for direct advertising<\/b><\/p>\n

    5.1 Registration for our e-mail newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you subscribe to our e-mail newsletter, we will send you regular information about our offers. The only mandatory information for sending the newsletter is your e-mail address. The provision of further data is voluntary and is used to address you personally. We use the so-called double opt-in procedure for sending the newsletter. This means that we will only send you an e-mail newsletter if you have expressly confirmed to us that you consent to receiving the newsletter. We will then send you a confirmation e-mail asking you to confirm that you wish to receive the newsletter in future by clicking on a corresponding link.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    By activating the confirmation link, you give us your consent to the use of your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. When you register for the newsletter, we store your IP address entered by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as the date and time of registration in order to be able to trace any possible misuse of your e-mail address at a later date. The data collected by us when you register for the newsletter will be used exclusively for the purpose of advertising by means of the newsletter. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link provided for this purpose in the newsletter or by sending a corresponding message to the controller named at the beginning. Once you have cancelled your subscription, your e-mail address will be deleted from our newsletter mailing list immediately, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve the right to use data beyond this, which is permitted by law and about which we inform you in this declaration.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    5.2 Advertising by letter post<\/span><\/p>\n

    On the basis of our legitimate interest in personalised direct advertising, we reserve the right to store your first and last name, your postal address and - if we have received this additional information from you as part of the contractual relationship - your title, academic degree, year of birth and your professional, industry or business name in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and to use them to send you interesting offers and information about our products by post.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can object to the storage and use of your data for this purpose at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    6) Page functionalities<\/b><\/p>\n

    6.1 Google Maps<\/span><\/p>\n

    This website uses an online map service from the following provider: Google Maps (API) from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (\u201cGoogle\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n

    Google Maps is a web service for displaying interactive (land) maps in order to visualise geographical information. Using this service will show you our location and make it easier for you to find us.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Information about your use of our website (such as your IP address) is transmitted to Google servers and stored there as soon as you access the subpages in which the Google Maps map is integrated; this may also involve transmission to the servers of Google LLC. in the USA. This occurs regardless of whether Google provides a user account through which you are logged in or whether a user account exists. If you are logged in to Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account. If you do not wish your data to be associated with your Google profile, you must log out before activating the button. Google stores your data (even for users who are not logged in) as usage profiles and analyses them.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The collection, storage and evaluation are carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of Google's legitimate interest in the display of personalised advertising, market research and\/or the needs-based design of Google websites. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right. If you do not agree to the future transmission of your data to Google in connection with the use of Google Maps, you also have the option of completely deactivating the Google Maps web service by switching off the JavaScript application in your browser. Google Maps and thus also the map display on this website can then not be used.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Insofar as legally required, we have obtained your consent to the processing of your data as described above in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your right of revocation, please follow the option described above for making an objection.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For data transfers to the USA, the provider has signed up to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Further information on Google's data protection can be found here: https:\/\/business.safety.google\/intl\/de\/privacy\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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    6.2 Google Translate<\/span><\/p>\n

    This site uses the translation service \u201eGoogle Translate\u201c of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (\u201eGoogle\u201c) via an API integration. In order for the translation to be displayed automatically after you have selected a national language, the browser you are using connects to Google's servers. Google uses so-called \u201ecookies\u201c, which are text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analysed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including the shortened IP address) is usually transmitted to a Google server and stored there; it may also be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC. in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If personal data is processed, this is done in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in barrier-free and universal accessibility of our website.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Insofar as legally required, we have obtained your consent to the processing of your data as described above in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, deactivate this service in the \u201eCookie Consent Tool\u201c provided on the website.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For data transfers to the USA, the provider has signed up to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Further information on Google's privacy policy can be found here: <\/span><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/business.safety.google\/intl\/de\/privacy\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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    6.3 Google reCaptcha<\/span><\/p>\n

    We use \u201eGoogle reCAPTCHA\u201c (hereinafter \u201ereCAPTCHA\u201c) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (\u201eGoogle\u201c), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.<\/p>\n

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    reCAPTCHA is used to check whether entries on this website (e.g. in a contact form) are made by a human or by an automated programme. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyses the behaviour of visitors based on various characteristics. The analysis begins automatically when the website is accessed. Among other things, the IP address, the time spent on the website and mouse movements made by the user can be analysed. The data collected in the course of the analysis is transmitted to Google.<\/p>\n

    The analyses run completely in the background. Visitors are not informed separately that an analysis is taking place.<\/p>\n

    The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its online services from abusive automated spying and spam. If consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's end device (e.g. device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time.<\/p>\n

    Further information about Google reCAPTCHA can be found in the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Terms of Use:<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=de<\/p>\n

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    The company is certified in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Companies with DPF certification undertake to comply with these standards. The provider provides more information here:<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/www.dataprivacyframework.gov\/participant\/5780.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    7) Tools and miscellaneous<\/b><\/p>\n

    Cookie Consent Tool<\/span><\/p>\n

    This website uses a so-called \u201ecookie consent tool\u201c to obtain effective user consent for cookies and cookie-based applications that require consent. The \u201ecookie consent tool\u201c is displayed to users when they access the website in the form of an interactive user interface on which consent for certain cookies and\/or cookie-based applications can be given by ticking a box. By using the tool, all cookies\/services requiring consent are only loaded if the respective user gives their consent by ticking the appropriate box. This ensures that such cookies are only set on the user's end device if consent has been granted.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The tool sets technically necessary cookies to save your cookie preferences. Personal user data is not processed in this process.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If, in individual cases, personal data (such as the IP address) is processed for the purpose of storing, assigning or logging cookie settings, this is done in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in legally compliant, user-specific and user-friendly consent management for cookies and thus in a legally compliant design of our website.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Another legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. As the controller, we are subject to the legal obligation to make the use of technically unnecessary cookies dependent on the respective user consent.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Where necessary, we have concluded an order processing contract with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorised disclosure to third parties.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Further information about the operator and the setting options of the cookie consent tool can be found directly in the corresponding user interface on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    8) Rights of the data subject<\/b><\/p>\n

    8.1 The applicable data protection law grants you the following data subject rights (information and intervention rights) vis-\u00e0-vis the controller with regard to the processing of your personal data, whereby reference is made to the stated legal basis for the respective exercise requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Right to information pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR;<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR;<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR;<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR;<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Right to information in accordance with Art. 19 GDPR;<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR;<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Right to withdraw consent granted pursuant to Art. 7 (3) GDPR;<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      8.2 RIGHT OF OBJECTION<\/span><\/p>\n

      IF WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA AS PART OF A BALANCING OF INTERESTS ON THE BASIS OF OUR OVERRIDING LEGITIMATE INTEREST, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THIS PROCESSING AT ANY TIME WITH EFFECT FOR THE FUTURE ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION.<\/span><\/p>\n

      IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED. HOWEVER, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE PROCESSING IF WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL CLAIMS.<\/span><\/p>\n

      IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA ARE PROCESSED BY US FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MARKETING. YOU CAN EXERCISE YOUR OBJECTION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.<\/span><\/p>\n

      IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      9) Duration of storage of personal data<\/b><\/p>\n

      The duration of the storage of personal data is determined by the respective legal basis, the purpose of processing and - if relevant - additionally by the respective statutory retention period (e.g. retention periods under commercial and tax law).<\/span><\/p>\n

      When processing personal data on the basis of express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, the data concerned will be stored until you withdraw your consent.<\/span><\/p>\n

      If there are statutory retention periods for data that is processed within the framework of legal or similar obligations on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, this data will be routinely deleted after the retention periods have expired, provided that it is no longer required for contract fulfilment or contract initiation and\/or we no longer have a legitimate interest in further storage.<\/span><\/p>\n

      When processing personal data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, this data will be stored until you exercise your right to object in accordance with Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.<\/span><\/p>\n

      When processing personal data for the purpose of direct marketing on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, this data is stored until you exercise your right to object in accordance with Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Unless otherwise stated in the other information in this declaration on specific processing situations, stored personal data is deleted when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Datenschutzerkl\u00e4rung 1) Einleitung und Kontaktdaten des Verantwortlichen   1.1 Wir freuen uns, dass Sie unsere Website besuchen und bedanken uns f\u00fcr Ihr Interesse. Im Folgenden informieren wir Sie \u00fcber den Umgang mit Ihren personenbezogenen Daten bei der Nutzung unserer Website. Personenbezogene Daten sind hierbei alle Daten, mit denen Sie pers\u00f6nlich identifiziert werden k\u00f6nnen.   1.2 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3088","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3088"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42397,"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3088\/revisions\/42397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stepsforchildren.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}