Privacy Policy

1. Controller

Daniel R. Engel, PhD
Department of Immunodynamics
Institute for Experimental Immunology and Imaging
Medical Research Centre
University Clinic of Essen
Hufelandstraße 55
D-45147 Essen, Germany

Email: danielrobert.engel@uk-essen.de
Phone: +49 201 723 6055

2. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This website is an informational scientific website.
We do not use tracking tools, analytics services, newsletters, or contact forms.

Personal data is processed only to the extent necessary to provide a functional and secure website.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing and securing this website).

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by Inblau Webdesign & Hosting, Dresden, Germany.
The hosting provider processes personal data (e.g., IP addresses) on our behalf
to ensure the technical operation and security of the website.

4. Server Log Files

When you access this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files. These may include:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Accessed pages

These data are processed solely for technical monitoring, security, and error analysis.
They are not merged with other data sources.

5. Content Management System (WordPress)

This website uses WordPress as a content management system.
WordPress itself does not collect personal data from visitors unless interactive features
(e.g., comments or forms) are enabled. Such features are not used on this website.

6. Social Media Links

This website contains links to external social media platforms:

These are simple external links (icons). No data is transmitted to these platforms when you visit our website.
Only when you actively click on a link will you be redirected to the respective platform.
From that point on, the respective provider is responsible for data processing.

7. Cookies

This website does not use tracking or marketing cookies.
Only technically necessary cookies may be used to ensure secure and proper website functionality.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact the controller using the contact details above.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
The competent supervisory authority in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia

10. Updates

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy if necessary to reflect legal, technical, or organizational changes.