Last updated: January 2026 | Effective Date: January 2026
Berliner Bengalis e.V. ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains our data protection practices in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU and German data protection laws.
This policy applies to all information collected through our website (https://berlinerbengalis.com) and related services.
Organization Name: Berliner Bengalis e.V.
Type: Non-profit Association (Registered in Berlin, Germany)
Email: info@berlinerbengalis.com
Website: https://berlinerbengalis.com
Data Protection Officer: Available upon request via info@berlinerbengalis.com
| Data Type | Legal Basis | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Form Data | Article 6(1)(a) - Consent | Respond to inquiries & provide services |
| Analytics Data | Article 6(1)(a) - Consent | Website improvement & usage analysis |
| Cookie Data | Article 6(1)(a) - Consent (non-essential) | User preference retention & analytics |
| Server Logs | Article 6(1)(f) - Legitimate Interest | Website security & functionality |
| Event Data | Article 6(1)(a) - Consent | Event organization & communication |
Our website uses a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage cookie preferences. When you visit our site, you can:
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized website usage data. This data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by:
Third-party services on our website (Google AdSense, etc.) may place their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Your personal data is only shared with third parties when necessary for service delivery and only with appropriate data processing agreements in place. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and adequacy decisions for international data transfers.
We absolutely do NOT sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal data to any third party. Data sharing is limited to what is necessary for service delivery.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Form Submissions | 2 years | Respond to inquiries & maintain records |
| Analytics Data | 26 months | Google Analytics default retention |
| Server Logs | 90 days | Security & troubleshooting |
| Cookie Data | As per user settings | User preference management |
| CMP Consent Records | 36 months | Legal compliance proof |
| Event Registration Data | 1 year post-event | Event management & follow-up |
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized. You can request deletion earlier by exercising your right to erasure (see Section 9).
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you in a structured, commonly-used format.
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
You can request deletion of your personal data, except where legal obligations require retention.
You can request that we limit how we use your data pending resolution of disputes or your review.
You can request your data in a portable, machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.
You can object to processing for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time using our CMP banner or by contacting us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (Data Protection Authority) in your jurisdiction. In Berlin/Germany, this is:
Berlin Data Protection Authority (Berliner Beauftragter für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit)
Website: www.datenschutz-berlin.de
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
Note: While we take security seriously, no online system is 100% secure. Please notify us immediately of any suspected data breach.
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately and notify the parent/guardian.
Parental consent is required for children aged 13-16 to provide data in certain jurisdictions.
Since we operate within the EU/Germany, most data remains within EU territory. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure compliance with GDPR through:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by sending you a notification email.
Your continued use of the website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:
Email: info@berlinerbengalis.com
Organization: Berliner Bengalis e.V.
Website: https://berlinerbengalis.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 business days