Date Created: Nov. 15th, 2019
Last Updated: Jan. 12th, 2024
Information according to §5 TMG / DSGVO
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LIFS Coordination Universität Wien Tel. +43-1-4277-52304 |
LIFS Webportal Administration Forschungszentrum Jülich - IBG-5 Tel. +49-(0)521-106-86780 |
LIFS was supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research under grant numbers 031L0108 (A/B/C) as part of the German Network for Bioinformatics Infrastructure (de.NBI) until Dec 31st, 2021.
Please see our Terms of Service with further explanations and regulations concerning the services we offer.
Disclaimer
Liability for contents
As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with §7 Section 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG). According to §8 to 10 TMG, however, we are not obliged as service providers to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information in accordance with general laws remain unaffected by this. However, liability in this respect is only possible from the time of knowledge of a concrete violation of the law. As soon as we become aware of such violations of the law, we will remove these contents immediately.
Liability for links
Our website contains links to external websites of third parties over whose contents we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for these external contents. The respective provider or operator of the pages is always responsible for the contents of the linked pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal infringements at the time of linking. Illegal contents were not recognizable at the time of linking. However, permanent monitoring of the content of the linked pages is unreasonable without concrete evidence of a violation of the law. If we become aware of any infringements, we will remove such links immediately.
Copyright
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Further information
We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. communication by e-mail) can have security gaps. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
The use of the contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation by third parties for sending unsolicited advertising and information material is hereby expressly prohibited. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, for example in the form of spam mails.
Data protection declaration
1. General information on data processing
Scope of processing of personal data
The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. As far as on our sides personal data (for example name, address or email addresses) are raised, this always takes place on voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent. We only process personal data of our users if this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our contents and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only after consent of the user. An exception applies in those cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for real reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.
We offer a web form to contact us. This requires you to enter your e-mail address in order to be able to contact you in case of enquiries. Your e-mail address and your inquiry will only be sent and answered to authorized employees.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU Data Protection Ordinance (DSGVO) serves as the legal basis.
In the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.
Insofar as the processing of personal data is required to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO serves as the legal basis for processing.
Data retention and storage duration
The personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Furthermore, data may be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the person responsible is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.
2. provision of the website and creation of log files
Description and scope of data processing
Every time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.
The following data is collected:
- Information about the browser type and version used
- The user's operating system
- The user's Internet service provider
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
Purpose of data processing
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user. The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session. Our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO also lies in these purposes.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Further storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.
Possibility of objection and elimination
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. As far as on our sides personal data (for example name, address or email addresses) are raised, this always takes place on voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent. We only process personal data of our users if this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our contents and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only after consent of the user. An exception applies in those cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for real reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.
We offer a web form to contact us. This requires you to enter your e-mail address in order to be able to contact you in case of enquiries. Your e-mail address and your inquiry will only be sent and answered to authorized employees.
3. Tracking and cookies
3.1 Matomo
Description and scope of data processing
This website uses Matomo (formerly Piwik), an open source web analytics service. Matomo uses Java Script and so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer. An overview of the cookies set by Matomo can be found in Part 3.2 Use of cookies.
Purpose of data processing
The Matomo cookies enable us to analyse your use of the website and provide the project management organisation (FZ Jülich / BMBF) with the basis for a half-yearly reporting of user figures for the purpose of evaluating the success of the project. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is transmitted to a server under the supervision of LIFS, Germany and stored there. For these purposes, our legitimate interest also lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
If IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened before it is saved (the last two address blocks will be zeroed). IP anonymization is active by default on this website. We use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on the website activities and to make further improvements to the offer associated with the use of the website.
Legal basis
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analytical purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
Duration of storage, possibility of objection and elimination
The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Matomo will not be merged with other data. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.
Alternatively to the opt-in you can also set the "do-not-track" option of your browser. Matomo will then no longer collect your data.
3.2 Use of Cookies
Description and scope of data processing
This website uses so-called "cookies". Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. If a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic character string that enables a unique identification of the browser when the website is called up again.
The following cookies are created by the website for the domain "lifs-tools.org":
| Cookie ID | Description |
|---|---|
| lifs-cookies-accepted | Consent for the use of cookies. Is set when you click on "OK" in the cookie dialog the first time you visit the website. (OPT-IN) |
| <UUID> | Randomly generated session key. Set when you visit the Web page to record the start and end of a session. |
| JSESSIONID | An application-specific session key. Set when you access one of our webapplications to determine the start and end of a session. |
| piwik_ignore |
Cookie set by Matomo / Piwik after the opt-out. Disables tracking. |
| lifs*-session | Session cookie used to route a lifs application session to the correct backend server for the current user. |
Purpose of data processing
We use cookies to be able to store session data temporarily for the duration of the use of the website in order to be able to offer the user a greater added value when using the website. By deactivating or deleting cookies, the website may work with limited functionality for the user. For these purposes, our legitimate interest also lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analytical purposes and his or her consent to the processing of personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, reference is also made to this data protection declaration.
Legal basis
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analytical purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
Duration of storage, possibility of objection and elimination
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website in full.
To view the active cookies and block or delete them if necessary, please follow the appropriate instructions for your system:
Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer:
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cookies.mspx
or
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/block-or-allow-cookies
Mozilla Firefox:
http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Blocking%20cookies
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/3.0/en/9277.html
Google Chrome:
https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647&p=cpn_cookies
If your browser is not listed above, please use the built-in help function of your browser or visit your browser manufacturer's website.
4. Contact form and e-mail contact
Description and scope of data processing
There is a contact form on our website which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this possibility, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data is:
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of dispatch by form
In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. If the e-mail contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, then additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 exp. 1 lit. b DSGVO.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us only for the treatment of the establishment of contact. In the event of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those that were sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user is finished. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
Possibility of objection and elimination
The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
The revocation of the consent, as well as the contradiction of the storage can take place at any time to the persons indicated in the head of this page. It will be confirmed on receipt and when the request is executed.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
5. User Accounts
Description and scope of data processing
On our website it is possible, upon request to the site operator, to set up a user account as a user in order to gain access to additional functions and restricted offers. To this end, we only collect information that is fundamentally necessary in order to be able to clearly assign user accounts to a technical user ID and an e-mail address for establishing contact. The user can view and adjust his data at any time via the account properties. The only exception is the internal, technical user ID. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the account properties are transmitted to us and stored. These data are:
- The name (first and last name) of the user
- The internal, technical user ID
- The email address of the user
The data will not be passed on to third parties in this context. The data will only be used for internal processing and to control access rights. We use the email address only for purposes in the legitimate interest of the user, such as contacting in the event of necessary changes to the user password.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. If the purpose of the e-mail contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data of the user account serves us solely to check and validate the user registration and to assign the specific rights of use. This also requires the possibility to contact the user by e-mail.
The other personal data processed during the modification and storage process serve to prevent misuse of the user account form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data of the user account, this is the case if the respective user wishes to delete his account. Deletion can be initiated by notification via our support form, in which case Section 4 shall apply. Deletion of the user account may result in the loss of the user's data, as these are also removed after deletion of the account.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
Possibility of objection and removal
The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued and any existing user account will be deleted.
The revocation of the consent, as well as the contradiction of the storage can take place at any time to the persons indicated in the head of this page. It takes place a confirmation with entrance, as well as with execution of the inquiry.
In this case, all personal data stored in the course of establishing contact will be deleted.
6. Data provided by the user for "Ad Hoc" processing
Description and scope of data processing
On our website it is possible for users to upload their own data for processing by the programs provided by us. For this purpose, the data is linked to a user account via a transaction number. If there is no user account, an individual transaction number is generated. This transaction number uniquely identifies the data record provided by the user and thus enables later access to calculation results within the standard maximum storage period of seven days.
The following data is collected for this purpose:
- The internal, technical user ID, if a user account is available
- The (unique) transaction number
The data will not be passed on to third parties in this context. The data will only be used for internal processing and to control access rights.
Please see our Terms of Service for details and restrictions concerning processing of person-related data.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data of the user account serves us solely to check and validate the user registration and to assign the specific rights of use. This also requires the possibility to contact the user by e-mail in case of issues with his data or our technical systems.
The other personal data processed during the upload process serve to prevent misuse of the upload form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For processing data, this is the case at the latest after seven days or at an earlier point in time necessary from a technical point of view.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
Possibility of objection and removal
The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued and any existing user account will be deleted. This will also result in the deletion of corresponding processing data in connection with the user account.
The revocation of the consent, as well as the contradiction of the storage can take place at any time to the persons indicated in the head of this page. It takes place a confirmation with entrance, as well as with execution of the inquiry.
In this case, all personal data stored in the course of establishing contact will be deleted.
7. Rights of the data subject
If personal data are processed by you, you are affected within the meaning of the DSGVO and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the person responsible:
7.1 Right to information
You may ask the data controller to confirm whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us, and if such processing has taken place, you may ask the data controller to provide you with the following information:
(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
(2) the categories of personal data being processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or are still being disclosed;
(4) the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to limitation of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
(7) any available information on the origin of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Art. 22 para. 1 and 4 DSGVO and - at least in these cases - meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.
You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate guarantees pursuant to Art. 46 DSGVO in connection with the transmission.
7.2 Right to correction
You have a right of rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the data controller if the personal data processed concerning you are incorrect or incomplete. The person responsible shall make the correction without delay.
7.3 Right to limitation of processing
Under the following conditions, you may request that the processing of personal data concerning you be restricted:
(1) if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
(2) the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request that the use of the personal data be restricted;
(3) the data controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you do need them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
(4) if you have filed an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 DSGVO and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.
If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may only be processed - apart from being stored - with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending rights or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or on grounds of an important public interest of the Union or a Member State.
If the processing restriction has been restricted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by the person responsible before the restriction is lifted.
For data processing for scientific, historical or statistical research purposes:
Your right to limitation of processing may be limited to the extent that it is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudicial the achievement of research or statistical purposes and the restriction is necessary for the fulfilment of research or statistical purposes.
7.4 Right to cancellation
a) Duty to delete
You may request the data controller to delete the personal data relating to you without delay and the controller is obliged to delete this data without delay if one of the following reasons applies:
(1) The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You revoke your consent, on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a DSGVO, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You file an objection against the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 DSGVO and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or you file an objection against the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 2 DSGVO.
(4) The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
(5) The deletion of personal data relating to you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject.
(6) The personal data concerning you were collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 para. 1 DSGVO.
b) Information to third parties
If the data controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to delete it pursuant to Art. 17 para. 1 DSGVO, he shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform data processors who process the personal data that you as the data subject have requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data.
c) Exceptions
The right to cancellation does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary
(1) to exercise freedom of expression and information;
(2) for the performance of a legal obligation required for processing under the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 DSGVO;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 para. 1 DSGVO, insofar as the law referred to under a) is likely to make it impossible or seriously impair the attainment of the objectives of such processing, or
(5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
7.5 Right to information
If you have exercised your right to have the data controller correct, delete or limit the processing, he/she is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this correction or deletion of the data or restriction on processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
The person responsible shall have the right to be informed of such recipients.
7.6 Right to Data Transferability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the person responsible in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to pass this data on to another person in charge without obstruction by the person in charge to whom the personal data was provided, provided that
(1) processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO and
(2) processing is carried out by means of automated methods.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to request that the personal data concerning you be transferred directly from one data controller to another data controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.
The right to transferability shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the controller.
7.7 Right of objection
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you under Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the DSBER; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The data controller no longer processes the personal data concerning you, unless he can prove compelling reasons worthy of protection for the processing, which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of the personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is associated with such direct marketing.
If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.
You have the possibility to exercise your right of objection in connection with the use of Information Society services by means of automated procedures using technical specifications, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC.
For data processing for scientific, historical or statistical research purposes:
You also have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 para. 1 DSGVO for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Your right of objection may be limited to the extent that it is likely to make it impossible or seriously impair the realisation of the research or statistical purposes and the limitation is necessary for the fulfilment of the research or statistical purposes.
7.8 Right to revoke the data protection declaration of consent
You have the right to revoke your data protection declaration of consent at any time. The revocation of consent shall not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
7.9 Automated decision in individual cases including profiling
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based exclusively on automated processing - including profiling - that has legal effect against you or significantly impairs you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision
(1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the person responsible,
(2) the legislation of the Union or of the Member States to which the person responsible is subject is admissible and that legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights, freedoms and legitimate interests; or
(3) with your express consent.
However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 para. 1 DSGVO, unless Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a or g DSGVO applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.
In the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the person responsible shall take reasonable measures to safeguard your rights, freedoms and legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person by the person responsible, to state his own position and to challenge the decision.
7.10 Right of appeal to a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right of appeal to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State where you reside, work or suspect of infringement, if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you is contrary to the DSGVO.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 DSGVO.
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