Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy informs visitors of this website about the processing of personal data in connection with the use of this website.
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as a name, email address, IP address, or usage data.
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Dr. Maj-Britt Sterba
University of Konstanz
Universitätsstraße 10
78457 Konstanz
Germany
Email: maj-britt.sterba@uni-konstanz.de
This website is created and hosted using Google Sites, a service provided by Google. When visitors access this website, technical data may be processed by Google, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, access time, and information about the pages accessed. This processing is necessary for the technical delivery, security, and functionality of the website.
For further information on how Google processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
If you contact me by email, the personal data you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message, will be processed for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If your inquiry relates to a contractual or pre-contractual matter, the legal basis may also be Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Your data will not be disclosed to third parties unless this is necessary to process your inquiry or legally required.
This website contains links to external websites, publications, repositories, academic profiles, podcast platforms, and media content. When you click on an external link, you leave this website. The respective provider is responsible for the data processing on the external website.
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective external providers for further information.
This website may include embedded content, such as videos, podcasts, publications, or documents hosted by third-party providers, including Google, YouTube, or Google Drive.
Embedded content from third-party providers behaves as if you had visited the external website directly. These providers may collect technical data, use cookies or similar technologies, and process information about your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into an account with the respective provider.
Where possible, embedded content is used sparingly and only where it provides relevant academic or informational context.
This website does not use its own analytics, advertising, newsletter, or tracking tools.
However, Google Sites and embedded third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies for technical, security, functionality, or service-related purposes. The use of such technologies is controlled by the respective provider.
You can restrict or block cookies in your browser settings. Please note that some website functions or embedded content may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
The processing of personal data in connection with this website is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in providing an accessible academic website, ensuring the technical functionality and security of the website, and communicating academic information, publications, teaching activities, and contact details.
If you contact me directly, the legal basis may additionally be Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, where the communication relates to pre-contractual or contractual matters.
Personal data provided by email will be stored only for as long as necessary to respond to the inquiry and, where applicable, to comply with legal retention obligations.
Technical data processed by Google in connection with Google Sites is subject to Google’s own retention policies.
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
request access to your personal data;
request rectification of inaccurate personal data;
request erasure of your personal data;
request restriction of processing;
object to processing based on legitimate interests;
request data portability, where applicable;
withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
The competent supervisory authority may be:
Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg
Lautenschlagerstraße 20
70173 Stuttgart
Germany
Website: https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de/
This privacy policy may be updated if the website structure, embedded services, or legal requirements change.
Last updated July 2026.