1. Introduction

This privacy statement describes how CHIOS (Centre for History, Strategy, and International Order), as part of Helmut-Schmidt-University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, processes personal data collected through this website.

2. Controller Information

The responsible controller for data processing on this website is:

Helmut-Schmidt-University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
Holstenhofweg 85
22043 Hamburg, Germany

Data Protection Officer Contact:
ADSBUniBwH@bundeswehr.org
Tel: 040 6541 2131

3. Data Collection and Purpose

We process personal data primarily to ensure the functionality and accessibility of our website and to analyze visitor behavior to improve our content and services.

Specifically, we use:

• Google Analytics (with IP Anonymization):
  Google Analytics is used for analyzing user interactions on our website to enhance user experience. IP anonymization is enabled, meaning your IP address is masked within the European Economic Area (EEA) to ensure anonymity.
• Google Search Console:
  We use Google Search Console to monitor the indexing and accessibility of our website content. It does not involve collecting or processing personal data about individual users beyond technical performance information.
• Elementor Contact Forms:
  When you submit a contact form, we collect the data you provide (such as name, email, and your message) solely to respond to your inquiries.

Legal Basis: Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interests in maintaining and improving website services).

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies through Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We only place analytics cookies after obtaining your consent via our cookie banner.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or revisiting our cookie consent banner.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties other than Google, which processes data as our data processor. Data processing agreements are in place with Google to ensure GDPR compliance.

6. Data Transfers

Google Analytics may transfer data outside the EU/EEA (primarily to the United States). Google complies with European standards through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional safeguards. For details, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain Google Analytics data for a period of 14 months from the date of collection. Contact form data submitted via Elementor forms is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your request or fulfill legal obligations (typically no longer than 6 months, unless otherwise required).

8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have rights under the GDPR, including:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR, where applicable)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact the University’s Data Protection Officer at ADSBUniBwH@bundeswehr.org.

9. Complaint Procedure

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:

Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Graurheindorfer Straße 153
53117 Bonn, Germany
Email: poststelle@bfdi.bund.de

or

Bundeswehr Commissioner for Data Protection (BfDBw)
Fontainengraben 150
53123 Bonn, Germany
Email: BfDBw@bmvg.bund.de

10. Updates to this Statement

We may update this privacy statement periodically. The latest version is always available on this page.

Last updated: [23.02.2025