PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy of KompleXXplorer, a subproject of the KompleXX Figurentheatre Alliance.
Legal Entity: Verband Deutscher Puppentheater e.V.
Date: July 2025
PREAMBLE
KompleXX Figurentheater c/o Verband Deutscher Puppentheater e.V. (VDP e.V.)
Im Sandfleth 1, 23701 Süsel, Telephone: +49 30 120 533 32, Email: info@vdp-ev.de,
Register Court: Amtsgericht Berlin (Charlottenburg), Registration Number: VR 34120.
KompleXX Figurentheater (Legal Entity: VDP e.V.), as the operator of the website https://karte.komplexx-figurentheater.de/de,
is the data controller (hereinafter referred to as “we”) within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as other data protection provisions with regard to the personal and institutional data of users of KompleXXplorer (hereinafter “you”).
We protect your privacy and your personal data. We collect and use your personal and institutional information in accordance with the content of this Privacy Policy and the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the GDPR. This Privacy Policy sets out which personal and institutional data we collect about you and how such data is used. We kindly ask you to read the following information carefully.
1. Collection of Personal and Institutional Data
1.1. Personal and institutional data within the meaning of this Privacy Policy are all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person or institution. The data we collect may include, in particular, your name or the name of your institution, your address, your email address or telephone number, and, if applicable, your website; in addition, the federal state and your role will be requested and stored; at a later stage, information pertaining to your education or association memberships may also be collected.
1.2. Each time a website is visited, data are collected and exchanged that are required to provide the service. These comprise your IP address as well as the type and version of your Internet browser.
1.3. If we collect your IP address, it shall only be stored for the duration of your use of the website and will subsequently be deleted without undue delay or anonymised by truncation.
2. Purpose of Use
We use your personal and institutional data for the following purposes: KompleXXplorer documents the richness and complexity of the puppetry, figure and object theatre scene and its offerings. KompleXXplorer is a map populated by members of the puppetry, figure and object theatre scene. KompleXXplorer provides everyone with valuable and clear access to the world of puppetry, figure and object theatre in Germany.
3. Information about Your Computer, Cookies and Targeting
3.1. Each time you access our website, we collect the following information about your computer: the IP address of your computer, your browser's request, and the time of this request. Additionally, the status and the transmitted data volume in relation to this request are recorded. The IP address of your computer is stored only for the duration of your use of the website and is subsequently deleted without undue delay or anonymised by truncation. We use this data for the operation of our website, in particular to detect and correct errors, to determine the website’s capacity utilisation, and to make adjustments or improvements.
3.2. Furthermore, we may collect information about your use of our website by means of so-called browser cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your device and save certain settings and data for exchange with our system via your browser. A cookie generally contains the domain name from which the cookie data were sent, information about the age of the cookie, and an alphanumeric identifier. Cookies enable our systems to recognise the user's device and make any presets immediately available. As soon as a user accesses the platform, a cookie will be transferred to the hard drive of the respective user’s computer. Cookies help us to improve our website and to offer you a better and more personalised service. They allow us to recognise your computer when you return to our website and thereby: store information about your preferred activities on the website and accordingly tailor our website to your individual interests; accelerate the processing of your requests.
3.3. The cookies we use store only the data described above regarding your use of the website. This data is not linked to you personally but is assigned to a cookie identification number (“cookie ID”). The cookie ID is not combined with your name, IP address, or any other similar data that could enable the cookie to be linked to you as an individual. Information on how to disable the use of browser cookies can be found in section 3.4.
3.4. Should you wish to avoid the use of browser cookies, you can set your browser to not accept cookies. Please be aware that in this case, you may not be able to use our website either in full or at all.
4. Creating an Entry on KompleXXplorer
4.1. On our website, users have the opportunity to create an entry by providing personal or organisation-related data in order to become part of the KompleXXplorer. The data is entered into an online form, transmitted to us, and stored. The data is not passed on to third parties. The data collected includes, in particular, the name, city, federal state, role, and email address as described in section 1.1.
4.2. Users can edit, correct, or delete their own entries at any time.
4.3. Registration or account creation is not required to use this function.
4.4. All data submitted by the user via the online form will be published and made publicly accessible through the KompleXXplorer.
4.5. If the user is no longer active or their organisation has ceased operations, the relevant entry can be archived. KompleXXplorer is intended to serve as a memory archive of the puppet, figure, and object theatre scene.
4.6. The deletion of an entry is carried out by the user.
5. Data Security
All information you transmit to us is stored on servers located within the European Union. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to our website via the internet. However, we protect our website and other systems through technical and organisational measures against the loss, destruction, access, alteration, or distribution of your data by unauthorised persons.
6. Data Deletion, Archiving, and Retention Period
Users can update, archive, or delete their own entry at any time. Each user is responsible for the content of their entry and must ensure that the data remains up to date. The storage period for the relevant data is one calendar year. At the end of each calendar year, all users will be notified by email that their data must be reviewed and either updated, archived, or deleted. If this is not done in time, the relevant entries will be archived.
KompleXXplorer is intended to serve as a memory archive of the puppet, figure, and object theatre scene. This allows users to see who is and was part of the scene.
7. Data Protection and Third-Party Websites
This website contains hyperlinks to and from third-party websites. If you follow a hyperlink to one of these websites, please note that we accept no responsibility or liability for third-party content or their data protection policies. Please ensure that you check the relevant data protection policies before submitting any personal data to such websites.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time with future effect. The current version will always be available on the website. Please check the website regularly to stay informed about the applicable data protection provisions.
9. Your Rights and Contact
You have extensive rights regarding the processing of your personal data. In particular, you have the right to request access to the data we hold about you and, if applicable, to request the deletion of your personal or organisation-related data. If you wish to exercise any of your rights or obtain further information, please contact us at: kartografie@komplexx-figurentheater.de.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. If you have any questions, comments, or enquiries about the collection, processing, or use of your personal or institutional data by us, please contact us using the contact details provided above.