General information
This overview outlines what occurs with your personal data when you visit our website. “Personal data” refers to any data that can personally identify you. For more details, refer to our Data Protection Declaration provided below.
Data recording on this website
Who is responsible for recording data on this website (i.e., the “controller” in the GDPR)?
Data processing is managed by the website operator, whose contact details are available under the section “Information about the responsible party” in our Privacy Policy.
How do we record your data?
Your data is collected through your direct input, such as information entered into our contact form. Additionally, our IT systems may automatically record other data, including technical information like web browser and operating system details. This information is gathered upon accessing our website.
Purposes of data usage
We use your data to ensure error-free website provision and to analyze user patterns.
Your rights regarding your information
You have the right to request information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay. You can also demand rectification or erasure of your data, revoke consent for data processing, restrict data processing under certain circumstances, and lodge a complaint with the competent supervising agency. Feel free to contact us with any data protection-related inquiries.
Analysis tools and third-party tools
Your browsing patterns may undergo statistical analysis using analysis programs. For detailed information about these programs, consult our Data Protection Declaration below.
Hosting
We host our website’s content with a specified provider.
Data protection
We prioritize the protection of your personal data, handling it as confidential information in compliance with statutory regulations and our Data Protection Declaration. Whenever you use our website, various personal information may be collected, which is explained in this declaration, along with the purposes and methods of data collection. We advise that internet data transmission, such as through email communications, may be vulnerable to security breaches. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.
Information about the responsible party (controller)
The data processing controller for this website is:
NEW HIVE e.V.
Brienzer Str. 22
13407 Berlin
Germany
Email: info@newhive.de
Storage Duration
Unless otherwise specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will be retained by us until its purpose no longer applies. Should you request deletion or revoke consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless legally permissible reasons for storage exist, such as tax or commercial law retention periods. In such cases, deletion will occur once these reasons cease to apply.
General Information on Legal Basis for Data Processing
If you’ve consented to data processing, we process your personal data according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR for special data categories, or Art. 9(1) DSGVO. Explicit consent for data transfer to third countries is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. Consent for storing cookies or accessing information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting) is additionally based on § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Data processing for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Legal obligations justify data processing under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR, while legitimate interests support processing under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Detailed legal bases are provided in subsequent sections of this privacy policy.
Recording of Data on this Website
Cookies
Our website utilizes cookies, which are small data packages that don’t harm your device. They may be session cookies, deleted after your visit, or permanent cookies, stored until deletion or automatic eradication.
We have the capability to issue cookies, known as first-party cookies, as well as third-party companies, who can issue what are referred to as third-party cookies. Third-party cookies facilitate the integration of specific services provided by third-party companies into websites. For example, they may include cookies used for processing payment services.
Cookies serve various functions, from essential website functions to user behavior analysis or advertising purposes. The storage of certain cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG), revocable at any time. You can configure your browser to manage cookies according to your preferences, but this may affect website functionality.
Consent with Usercentrics
Our website uses Usercentrics’ consent technology to manage storage of certain cookies or use of specific technologies. Usercentrics collects personal data, including consent declarations, IP address, browser and device information, and visit timestamp. Data are stored until deletion request, consent revocation, or purpose cessation, subject to legal retention periods. Usercentrics’ use of cookies for legal consent is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Data Processing
We’ve established a data processing agreement for the service mentioned above, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
Contact Form
Information provided through our contact form is stored for inquiry handling and future reference, based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for contract execution or pre-contractual measures, or our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), revocable at any time. Stored data remain until deletion request, consent revocation, or purpose cessation, subject to legal provisions.
Contact Requests via Email, Telephone, or Fax
When you reach out to us through email, telephone, or fax, we store and process your request along with any resulting personal data (such as your name and inquiry) to address your needs. We do not share this information without your consent. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures, or our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which can be withdrawn at any time. Your data remains with us until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose of data storage ceases, subject to mandatory legal retention periods.
Google Forms
Google Forms integrated into our website allows us to create online forms for visitor messages and inquiries. Entries are processed on Google’s servers. Google Forms uses cookies, like the NID cookie, to store various information, including language settings. We use Google Forms based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, which can be revoked. Your form data remains with us until deletion request, consent revocation, or purpose cessation, subject to legal retention periods. For more information, please consult Google’s Data Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/.
Eventbrite
Our website offers event ticket booking through Eventbrite. When you book tickets, Eventbrite collects data provided during booking, including payment details and IP address. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, with our legitimate interest in simplifying ticket booking, or your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, which can be revoked. Data remain with us until deletion request, consent revocation, or purpose cessation, subject to legal retention periods. Data transfer to the US is based on standard contractual clauses.
Meetup
Our website offers signup for various events through Meetup. During the signup process, Meetup collects essential information including your name, email address, payment details, and additional metadata such as your IP address, browser, operating system, and device. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as the website operator has a legitimate interest in simplifying the ticket booking process. Alternatively, processing may occur based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG if consent is obtained, including storage of cookies or access to user device information (e.g., device fingerprinting) as per TTDSG. This consent is revocable at any time.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this service, you can contact Meetup through VeraSafe Ireland Ltd. at the following address: VeraSafe Ireland Ltd. Unit 3D North Point House North Point Business Park New Mallow Road Cork T23AT2P Ireland
For further details on Meetup’s privacy policy:
Social Media Integration
Instagram and Facebook
We’ve integrated Instagram functions into our website, provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. If you’re logged into your Instagram or Facebook account, clicking the button can link website content to your profile. We process this data based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG, revocable at any time, or our legitimate interest. We and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited jointly process data collected and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram.
Data transmission to the US relies on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) issued by the European Commission. Further details can be accessed through the following links: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875, and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.
Newsletter Subscription Data
We utilize Mailchimp for newsletter distribution. Mailchimp stores data, including email addresses, on its servers in the US. We’ve disabled Success Measurement to avoid evaluating your interaction with the newsletter. You can unsubscribe to prevent data transmission to Mailchimp. Your consent is the basis for data processing, revocable at any time. Your subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe, and then deleted. We utilize Standard Contractual Clauses for data transmission to the US.
For more details, please review Mailchimp’s Data Privacy Policies. https://mailchimp.com/de/legal/terms/
Plug-ins and Tools
YouTube with Expanded Data Protection Integration
We embed YouTube videos on our website with expanded data protection mode. While this mode restricts data storage by YouTube, connections to Google DoubleClick network by YouTube may still occur. By starting a video, connection to YouTube servers is initiated. If logged into YouTube, your browsing patterns may be linked to your profile. YouTube may place cookies or similar technologies upon video playback. YouTube’s data handling is detailed in their Privacy Policy. https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
Google Maps
We use Google Maps to enhance our online content’s presentation and location accessibility. Your IP address is stored to enable map features. Consent, if obtained, governs data processing.
Google reCAPTCHA
We implement Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish human users from automated programs. reCAPTCHA analyzes visitor behavior to protect against automated spying and SPAM. Data processing is based on legitimate interest or consent.
Conference Tools
Zoom
We utilize Zoom, provided by Zoom Communications Inc., located at 55 Almaden Boulevard, 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, USA. For information regarding data processing, please consult Zoom’s privacy policy available at: https://zoom.us/en-us/privacy.html.
Data transfer to the US is conducted in accordance with the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) established by the European Commission. Further information can be found here: https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html.
Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in best practices, security, or legal requirements. Updated versions will be available on our website. Please check regularly for updates.