Privacy Policy

Thomas Mann International e. V. ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This statement explains how we collect, process, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

Data Controller

Thomas Mann International e.V.

c/o Buddenbrookhaus

Mengstraße 4

23552 Lübeck

Email: info@mann2025.de

Phone: +49 451 122-4190

 

Data Protection Officer: info@thomasmanninternational.com

 

Data Collection and Purpose

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Access date and time
• Files accessed
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Internet service provider

 

Purpose of Collection

This data is processed to:

• Ensure website functionality
• Optimize user experience
• Maintain system security
• Support administrative functions

 

Legal Basis and Data Retention

We process your data based on:

• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment)
• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (your consent, where applicable)

 

Your data remains stored until:

• The purpose for collection no longer applies
• You request deletion
• Legal retention periods expire

Cookies and Technical Features

Essential Cookies

We use:

• Session cookies (temporary)
• Functional cookies (website operation)
• Analysis cookies (with consent only)

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates content and functionality from the following third-party platforms:

• YouTube (using privacy-enhanced mode)
• Vimeo (with tracking disabled)
• SoundCloud
• Spotify
• Twitter
• Instagram

When you interact with embedded content from these third-party services, such as videos, audio, or social media posts, the respective service providers may collect data about your usage. This could include information like which pages you visit, how long you spend on the page, and what actions you take.

The data collection and privacy practices of these third-party services are subject to their own terms and policies, which may differ from our own. We encourage you to review the privacy information provided by each service to understand how your personal data may be collected and used when you engage with their content on our website.

While we've taken steps to configure these third-party integrations in a privacy-protective manner (e.g. YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode, disabling Vimeo tracking), we do not have full control over the data practices of these external providers. Your interactions with their content are beyond the scope of our own privacy protections.

If you have concerns about the privacy implications of using these third-party services, we recommend considering whether to limit your engagement with the embedded content on our website.

 

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security updates
• Access controls
• Server log monitoring

 

International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA:

• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
• We only transfer data to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, such as the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
• For transfers to the United States, we use the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield frameworks to ensure an adequate level of protection.
• We monitor the data protection laws and practices of any non-EU/EEA countries we transfer data to, and will suspend or terminate transfers if we determine the level of protection is no longer adequate.

 

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing
• File complaints with supervisory authorities

 

Contact for Privacy Matters

For privacy-related concerns or to exercise your rights:

Email: info@mann2025.de

 

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to file a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

 

Changes to Privacy Policy

We regularly review and update this privacy statement. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to our website. Significant changes will be communicated appropriately.

This privacy statement was last updated: November 4, 2024.