Privacy Notice – Hueber Akademie GmbH

1. Data Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – “GDPR”) is:

Hueber Akademie GmbH
Baubergerstraße 30
80992 Munich, Germany
Email: Susanne.hohnke@hueber-akademie.de

Data Protection Officer:
Susanne Hohnke
Email: Susanne.hohnke@hueber-akademie.de

2. Purposes and Legal Bases of Processing

We process personal data in connection with the provision of our fee-based online training services. Where necessary, we engage carefully selected service providers who process personal data on our behalf under contractual obligations consistent with applicable data protection laws. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

  1. a) Registration and Participation in Online Training

Categories of data processed:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Billing address
  • Payment information
  • Company or institutional affiliation (where applicable)

Purposes of processing:

  • Organisation and delivery of online training
  • Participant management
  • Provision of training materials, certificates and recordings

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

  1. b) Payment Processing

Payments are processed via Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., Ireland (with offices in Germany).

Categories of data processed:

  • Payment details (e.g. credit card or bank account information)
  • Billing information
  • Transaction data

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)

Further information is available at: https://stripe.com/privacy [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

  1. c) Delivery of Online Training (Webinars)

Online training sessions are conducted via the platform edudip GmbH, Germany.

Categories of data processed:

  • Participant data (name, email address)
  • Audio, video and chat contributions
  • Usage data during the webinar

Recording of sessions:
Certain sessions (e.g. 90-minute and full-day events) are recorded in full (audio, video, chat).

Purposes of recording:

  • Provision to participants
  • Documentation and follow-up

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient post-processing and documentation)

Participants should note that they may be identifiable via name and/or video and may actively contribute during sessions. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

  1. d) Feedback and Quality Assurance

We may collect feedback following training sessions.

Purpose:

  • Continuous improvement of our services
  • Quality assurance

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

  1. e) Certificates and Confirmations of Attendance

Following successful participation, we issue certificates and/or confirmations of attendance.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

  1. f) Marketing and Newsletters

Information on training offerings may be distributed via newsletter by Hueber Verlag GmbH & Co. KG.

Such communications are sent only where:

  • the data subject has given consent, or
  • there is another applicable legal basis under applicable law

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

3. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be disclosed to the following categories of recipients:

  • edudip GmbH (webinar platform provider)
  • Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. (payment processing provider)
  • Trainers / lecturers involved in delivering the training
  • IT and hosting service providers

No further disclosure takes place unless required or permitted by law. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

4. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to third countries (outside the European Economic Area), in particular in connection with payment service providers.

Any such transfers are carried out in compliance with applicable legal requirements and are safeguarded by appropriate mechanisms, including the use of EU Standard Contractual Clauses. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

5. Data Retention

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected and in accordance with applicable statutory retention obligations. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

6. Provision of Data

Provision of personal data is necessary for entering into and performing a contract.

Failure to provide the required data will result in the inability to participate in the online training services. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

For any requests regarding your data protection rights or withdrawal of consent, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

7. Data Subject Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR), in particular with regard to direct marketing

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • Strictly necessary cookies
  • Analytics and performance cookies
  • Marketing cookies

Cookies may be classified as:

  • Session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed
  • Persistent cookies, which remain stored for a defined period

Users can configure their browser settings to manage or disable cookies. Please note that certain website functionalities may be limited if cookies are disabled. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

9. Use of etracker

We use analytics services provided by etracker GmbH, Hamburg, Germany.

  • Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in optimising our services)
  • Where applicable, tracking is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
  • Data are processed exclusively in Germany
  • Personal identifiers (e.g. IP addresses) are anonymised or pseudonymised at an early stage

Data are not combined with other data sources or disclosed to third parties.

Users may object to data processing at any time without adverse consequences. [Datenschut...19052026dw | Word]

10. Use of Eye-Able®

Our website uses Eye-Able® Assist, a service provided by Web Inclusion GmbH, to enhance accessibility.

  • Required files are loaded locally
  • User preferences are stored in the browser’s local storage
  • No transmission of personal data to third parties takes place

Further information is available at:  https://eye-able.com/de/datenschutz-eye-able