The H-DIARIES research project is committed to protecting the privacy of users of its website and online services. We take our responsibility seriously when processing personal data and ensure that such data are handled carefully, lawfully, and transparently.
Personal data are processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains which personal data are collected, how they are processed, and for what purposes.
Please read the following information carefully. The use of this website does not constitute consent to the processing of personal data. Consent is obtained only where explicitly required and only by means of a clear affirmative action (e.g. clicking on "Envoyer", which means "Send" in the webinar registration form).
The controller within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Leibniz-Institut für Zeitgeschichte München–Berlin (IfZ)
Leonrodstraße 46 b
80636 Munich
Germany
Legally represented by:
Prof. Dr. Isabel Heinemann (Director)
The H-DIARIES research project is hosted by the Leibniz-Institut für Zeitgeschichte München–Berlin and does not constitute an independent legal entity.
The Data Protection Officer of the controller is:
Dr. Esther-Julia Howell
Leonrodstraße 46 b
80636 Munich
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)89 12688-127
Email: datenschutz@ifz-muenchen.de
To register for H-DIARIES webinars, users are required to provide the following personal data via a web form:
These data are provided voluntarily by the user and are processed solely for the purposes described below. No additional personal data are collected beyond what is strictly necessary for webinar organisation and communication.
Personal data are processed only where a lawful basis exists pursuant to Article 6 GDPR. Data collected via the webinar registration form are processed for the following purposes:
The processing is based on the following legal grounds:
Email addresses collected for webinar registration are used exclusively for:
Email addresses are not used for marketing purposes and are not shared with third parties unless required by law.
Personal data are stored securely and accessed only by authorised members of the H-DIARIES project team.
Data required for the organisation and conduct of the webinar are deleted no later than six months after the last webinar has taken place, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
Email addresses used for sending webinar reminders are stored until consent is withdrawn, but no longer than six months after the last webinar. After expiry of the applicable retention period, the data are deleted.
Personal data are not shared with third parties unless:
For communication purposes, the H-DIARIES project uses an email account provided by Google (Gmail). As a result, personal data may be processed by service providers based in the United States.
Such transfers take place on the basis of appropriate safeguards pursuant to Articles 44 et seq. GDPR, in particular the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and/or the Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission.
When you access this website, information is automatically collected and stored in so-called server log files by the hosting provider. These data are technically necessary to deliver the website to your device and to ensure the stability and security of the website.
The following data may be processed in this context:
The processing of server log files is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests). The legitimate interest lies in the secure operation of the website, error analysis, and protection against misuse.
Server log files are not merged with other data sources and are not used to draw conclusions about individual users.
Server log files are stored for a limited period and are automatically deleted after 14 days, unless longer storage is required for security reasons (e.g. investigation of misuse or technical incidents).
The H-DIARIES website does not currently use cookies. Cookies may be used in the future only where strictly necessary to ensure basic website functionality.
The H-DIARIES project maintains a presence on Facebook, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
H-DIARIES and Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. are joint controllers pursuant to Article 26 GDPR with regard to the processing of so-called Facebook Insights data, which provide anonymised statistical information about page usage.
The processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests). The legitimate interest lies in public communication and dissemination of research-related information.
Meta may transfer personal data to the United States. Such transfers are based on appropriate safeguards. Further information can be found in Meta’s Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted to:
Email: hdiaries.fral@gmail.com
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority pursuant to Article 77 GDPR if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR.
The competent supervisory authority is:
Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 27 (Schloss)
91522 Ansbach, Germany
https://www.lda.bayern.de
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on the H-DIARIES website and will comply with the GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.
This Privacy Policy entered into force on 12/02/2026.