Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

1. General Information

The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website copanlpjml.pik-potsdam.de (hereinafter “website”).

Personal data is all information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes information such as your name, age, address, phone number, date of birth, email address, IP address, or user behavior.

2. Controller Information

The controller responsible for data processing within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) e.V.
Telegrafenberg A 31
14473 Potsdam
Germany

Phone: +49 331 288-2500
Email: datenschutz@pik-potsdam.de

Project Specific Contact

copan:LPJmL Project
Jannes Breier
Email: breier@pik-potsdam.de

3. Data Protection Officer

For questions about data protection, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: datenschutz@pik-potsdam.de

4. Data Collection and Processing

4.1 Server Log Files

When you visit our website, we automatically collect and store the following information in server log files:

  • IP address of the requesting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Access status (file transferred, file not found, etc.)
  • Type and version of web browser used
  • Operating system of the requesting computer

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
Purpose: Technical delivery of the website, security, and optimization
Storage duration: 30 days

4.2 Cookies and Local Storage

We use only technically necessary cookies and local storage elements that are essential for the operation of this website.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
Purpose: Basic website functionality
Storage duration: Session duration or until manually cleared

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

5.1 Right to Information (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to request information about your personal data processed by us.

5.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You have the right to request the correction of incorrect personal data or the completion of incomplete personal data.

5.3 Right to Deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, particularly if:

  • The data is no longer necessary
  • You withdraw your consent
  • You object to the processing
  • The data was unlawfully processed

5.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You have the right to request restriction of processing if:

  • You contest the accuracy of the data
  • The processing is unlawful
  • We no longer need the data
  • You have objected to processing

5.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

5.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your particular situation.

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

5.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures following Art. 32 GDPR to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

7. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling as defined in Art. 22 GDPR.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. The current version will be available on our website.

9. Contact for Privacy Matters

For all privacy-related concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: datenschutz@pik-potsdam.de

Last updated: September 2025

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