{"id":194,"date":"2025-07-09T14:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cui.acm.org\/2026\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2025-07-10T17:07:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T17:07:46","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cui.acm.org\/2026\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"        \n            \n            <div class=\"fit_content\">\n                <div class=\"bd_toc_container\" data-fixedWidth=\"\">\n                    <div class=\"bd_toc_wrapper\" data-wrapperPadding=\"48px\">\n                        <div class=\"bd_toc_wrapper_item\">\n                            <div class=\"bd_toc_header active\" data-headerPadding=\"2px\">\n                                <div class=\"bd_toc_header_title\">\n                                    Table of Contents                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"bd_toc_switcher_hide_show_icon\">\n                                    <span class=\"bd_toc_arrow\"><\/span>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bd_toc_content list-type-none\">\n                                <div class=\"bd_toc_content_list \">\n                                    <div class='bd_toc_content_list_item'>    <ul>\n      <li class=\"first\">\n        <a href=\"#1-introduction\">1. Introduction<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#2-data-controller\">2. Data Controller<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#3-what-data-we-collect-and-why\">3. What Data We Collect and Why<\/a>\n        <ul class=\"menu_level_2\">\n          <li class=\"first\">\n            <a href=\"#a-server-logs\">a) Server Logs<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <a href=\"#b-contact-forms-wpforms-lite\">b) Contact Forms (WPForms Lite)<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <a href=\"#c-cookies\">c) Cookies<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <li class=\"last\">\n            <a href=\"#d-plugins-and-tools-in-use\">d) Plugins and Tools in Use<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#4-embedded-content\">4. Embedded Content<\/a>\n        <ul class=\"menu_level_2\">\n          <li class=\"first last\">\n            <a href=\"#a-youtube-videos-click-to-load\">a) YouTube Videos (Click-to-Load)<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#5-data-sharing-and-transfers\">5. Data Sharing and Transfers<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#6-data-retention\">6. Data Retention<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#7-your-rights-under-the-gdpr\">7. Your Rights Under the GDPR<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#8-ssl-encryption\">8. SSL Encryption<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"last\">\n        <a href=\"#9-changes-to-this-policy\">9. Changes to This Policy<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"layout_toggle_button\">\n                        <span class=\"bd_toc_arrow\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n<h2 id='1-introduction'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains what data we collect when you use our website, how we use it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='2-data-controller'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Data Controller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website Operator:<\/strong><br><em>Thomas E\u00dfmeyer<\/em><br><strong>Contact Email:<\/strong><br><em>mildner<\/em>[at]uni-bremen.de<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='3-what-data-we-collect-and-why'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. What Data We Collect and Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='a-server-logs'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">a) Server Logs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit our website, certain technical data is automatically collected by our hosting provider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referrer URL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This information is used for security and technical maintenance purposes and is automatically deleted after a short period.<br><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='b-contact-forms-wpforms-lite'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">b) Contact Forms (WPForms Lite)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you contact us using a form on our website, we collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any information you include in your message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.<br><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='c-cookies'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">c) Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and functionality. These include cookies used by plugins such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TOP Table Of Contents<\/strong> (remembers user preferences for collapsed\/expanded content)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WP Carousel<\/strong> (manages transitions and image display)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No cookies are used to track personal information without your explicit consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='d-plugins-and-tools-in-use'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">d) Plugins and Tools in Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='duplicator'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Duplicator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Used for website backups and migration. This plugin does not collect visitor data, but backup files may include stored content (including form entries if applicable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='site-assistant'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Site Assistant<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Assists in setting up and managing WordPress features. No visitor data is collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='top-table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TOP Table Of Contents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Improves readability by automatically generating tables of contents. Does not collect personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='wp-carousel'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WP Carousel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Used to create image or content carousels. Does not collect personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='wpforms-lite'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WPForms Lite<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Processes contact form submissions. Data is stored only if form storage is enabled (by default, it is not). Email addresses and messages may be stored temporarily to respond to inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='4-embedded-content'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Embedded Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedded Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='a-youtube-videos-click-to-load'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">a) YouTube Videos (Click-to-Load)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website may include embedded content, such as <strong>YouTube videos<\/strong>. To ensure GDPR compliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Embedded YouTube content is not loaded automatically. Instead, a placeholder is shown. Only after users actively click to load the video is a connection established with YouTube&#8217;s servers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon activation, the following data may be transmitted to YouTube (Google Ireland Limited):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser and device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly a cookie for user tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can revoke this consent at any time by reloading the page or adjusting cookie settings in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='5-data-sharing-and-transfers'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Data Sharing and Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not share your data with third parties unless:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Required by law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have given explicit consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is necessary to provide a specific service (e.g. contact form replies via email)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not transfer personal data outside the EU unless explicitly stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='6-data-retention'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for or as required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact form submissions: up to 6 months, unless otherwise specified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server logs: typically deleted within 30 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='7-your-rights-under-the-gdpr'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Your Rights Under the GDPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the following rights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right of access<\/strong> (Art. 15 GDPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to rectification<\/strong> (Art. 16 GDPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to erasure<\/strong> (Art. 17 GDPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to restriction of processing<\/strong> (Art. 18 GDPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to data portability<\/strong> (Art. 20 GDPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to object<\/strong> to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to lodge a complaint<\/strong> with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise your rights, contact us at: <em>Insert contact email<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='8-ssl-encryption'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. SSL Encryption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website uses SSL encryption (https) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='9-changes-to-this-policy'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Changes to This Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in laws or services.<br><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> July 9, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Introduction We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. 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