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Philine Edbauer
c/o Machwerk
Am Krögel 2
10179 Berlin
Contact
E‑Mail: philine.edbauer [ät] mybrainmychoice.de
Lobby register & transparency
Lobby register for representation of interests to the German Bundestag and the Federal Government: No. R005927
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Philine Edbauer
c/o MACHWERK
Am Krögel 2
10179 Berlin
Privacy policy
1. Overview
General information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. For detailed information on the subject of data protection, please refer to our privacy policy listed below this text.
Data collection on this website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Die Datenverarbeitung auf dieser Website erfolgt durch den Websitebetreiber. Dessen Kontaktdaten können Sie dem Abschnitt „Hinweis zur Verantwortlichen Stelle“ in dieser Datenschutzerklärung entnehmen.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include data that you enter in a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This is primarily technical data (e.g., Internet browser, operating system, or time of page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time and free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time with future effect. You also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any further questions on this topic or on data protection in general.
Analytics tools and third-party services
When you visit this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated (while no cookies are used). This is primarily done using so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
IONOS
The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur (hereinafter referred to as IONOS). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files, including your IP addresses. For details, please refer to the IONOS privacy policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.
The use of IONOS is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is displayed as reliably as possible. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Order processing
Wir haben einen Vertrag über Auftragsverarbeitung (AVV) zur Nutzung des oben genannten Dienstes geschlossen. Hierbei handelt es sich um einen datenschutzrechtlich vorgeschriebenen Vertrag, der gewährleistet, dass dieser die personenbezogenen Daten unserer Websitebesucher nur nach unseren Weisungen und unter Einhaltung der DSGVO verarbeitet.
3. General information and mandatory information
Data protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Information regarding the responsible body
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Philine Edbauer
c/o MACHWERK
Am Krögel 2
10179 Berlin
E‑Mail: philine.edbauer [ät] mybrainmychoice.de
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage duration
Unless a more specific storage period is specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.
General information on the legal basis for data processing on this website
If you have consented to data processing, we will process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR, provided that special categories of data are processed in accordance with Art. 9 (1) GDPR. In the event of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing will also be carried out on the basis of Section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legal basis applicable in each individual case is set out in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
Note on data transfer to third countries that are not secure under data protection law and transfer to US companies that are not DPF-certified
We use tools from companies based in third countries that are not secure in terms of data protection, as well as US tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. We would like to point out that a level of data protection comparable to that in the EU cannot be guaranteed in third countries that are not secure in terms of data protection.
We would like to point out that the US, as a secure third country, generally has a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Data transfers to the US are therefore permissible if the recipient is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or has appropriate additional safeguards in place. Information on transfers to third countries, including data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.
Recipients of personal data
As part of our activities, we work together with various external parties. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only pass on personal data to external parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., passing on data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in passing on the data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the transfer of data. When using contract processors, we only pass on personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract for order processing. In the event of joint processing, a contract for joint processing is concluded.
Withdrawal of your consent to data processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke any consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to object to data collection in specific cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PAR. 1 LIT. E OR F OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING, WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADVERTISING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
Im Falle von Verstößen gegen die DSGVO steht den Betroffenen ein Beschwerderecht bei einer Aufsichtsbehörde, insbesondere in dem Mitgliedstaat ihres gewöhnlichen Aufenthalts, ihres Arbeitsplatzes oder des Orts des mutmaßlichen Verstoßes zu. Das Beschwerderecht besteht unbeschadet anderweitiger verwaltungsrechtlicher oder gerichtlicher Rechtsbehelfe.
Right to data portability
Right to data portability You have the right to request that data which we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract be delivered to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent that it is technically feasible.
Information, correction, and deletion
Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, and, if applicable, a right to correct or delete this data. You can contact us at any time if you have any questions about this or other topics related to personal data.
Right to restriction of processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
- If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we will generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of erasure.
- If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the exercise, defense, or assertion of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
- If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from its storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.
SSL or TLS encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Data collection on this website
Contact form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided that your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular retention periods—remain unaffected.
Request by email
If you contact us by email, your request, including all personal data arising from it (name, request), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided that your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.
5. Analysis tools and advertising
WP Statistics
This website uses the WP Statistics analysis tool to statistically evaluate visitor traffic. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134, Tallinn, Estonia (https://veronalabs.com).
WP Statistics enables us to analyze the use of our website. WP Statistics collects, among other things, log files (IP address, referrer, browser used, origin of the user, search engine used) and actions that website visitors have taken on the site (e.g., clicks and views).
The data collected with WP Statistics is stored exclusively on our own server.
The use of this analysis tool is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the anonymous analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both our website and our advertising. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
IP anonymization
We use WP Statistics with anonymized IP. Your IP address is shortened so that it can no longer be directly assigned to you.
6. Newsletter
Newsletter data
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. Further data will not be collected or will only be collected on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.
The data entered in the newsletter registration form will be processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of data, your email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data you provide us with for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter or until the purpose for which it was collected ceases to exist. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our own discretion within the scope of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.
After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us or the newsletter service provider in a blacklist if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be merged with other data. This is in both your interest and our interest in complying with the legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage in the blacklist is not limited in time. You can object to storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
Newsletter app: Mailerlite
We use MailerLite, an email marketing service, to send our newsletters. The service provider is MailerLite, Inc., a Delaware corporation at 548 Market St, PMB 98174, San Francisco, CA 94104–5401, United States, with its EU headquarters at MailerLite Limited, 38 Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 PR89 Ireland.
MailerLite also processes data in the USA, among other places. We would like to point out that, in the opinion of the European Court of Justice, there is currently no adequate level of protection for data transfers to the USA. This may entail various risks for the legality and security of data processing. Therefore:
As the basis for data processing by recipients based in third countries (outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, i.e. in particular in the USA) or for data transfers to such countries, MailerLite uses standard contractual clauses approved by the EU Commission (= Art. 46. Para. 2 and 3 GDPR). These clauses oblige MailerLite to comply with the EU level of data protection when processing relevant data outside the EU. These clauses are based on an implementing decision of the EU Commission. You can find the decision and the clauses here: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2021/914/oj?locale=de
You can find out more about the data processed through the use of MailerLite in the privacy policy at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy.
7. Plugins and tools
YouTube with enhanced privacy settings
This website incorporates videos from the YouTube website. The website is operated by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
When you visit one of these websites that incorporates YouTube, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This tells the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, videos played in extended data protection mode are not used to personalize your browsing experience on YouTube. Advertisements played in extended data protection mode are also not personalized. No cookies are set in extended data protection mode. Instead, however, so-called local storage elements are stored in the user’s browser, which, similar to cookies, contain personal data and can be used for recognition purposes. Details on extended data protection mode can be found here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.
After activating a YouTube video, further data processing operations may be triggered over which we have no influence.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Further information on data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
Google Fonts (local hosting)
This site uses Google Fonts, which are provided by Google, to ensure consistent font display. Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google servers is established.
For more information about Google Fonts, please visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
Wordfence
We have integrated Wordfence into this website. The provider is Defiant Inc., Defiant, Inc., 800 5th Ave Ste 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA (hereinafter referred to as “Wordfence”).
Wordfence serves to protect our website from unwanted access or malicious cyber attacks. For this purpose, our website establishes a permanent connection to Wordfence’s servers so that Wordfence can compare its databases with the accesses made to our website and block them if necessary.
The use of Wordfence is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website as effectively as possible against cyber attacks. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.wordfence.com/help/general-data-protection-regulation/.
Order processing
We have concluded a contract for order processing (AVV) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is only processed in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
8. Zoom: Online conferences and webinars
Purpose of processing
We use the tool “Zoom” to conduct telephone conferences, online meetings, video conferences, and/or webinars (hereinafter referred to as “online meetings”). “Zoom” is a service provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc., which is based in the USA.
Responsibility
The responsible party for data processing directly related to the implementation of “online meetings” is the My Brain My Choice Initiative (see legal notice above).
Note: If you access the Zoom website, the provider of Zoom is responsible for data processing. However, accessing the website is only necessary to download the software for using Zoom.
You can also use Zoom if you enter the respective meeting ID and, if necessary, additional access data for the meeting directly in the Zoom app.
If you do not want to or cannot use the Zoom app, the basic functions can also be used via a browser version, which you can also find on the Zoom website.
What data is processed?
When using “Zoom,” various types of data are processed. The scope of the data also depends on the information you provide before or during your participation in an “online meeting.”
The following personal data is subject to processing:
User information: First name, last name, telephone number (optional), email address, password (if single sign-on is not used), profile picture (optional), department (optional)
Meeting metadata: Subject, description (optional), participant IP addresses, device/hardware information
For recordings (optional): MP4 file of all video, audio, and presentation recordings, M4A file of all audio recordings, text file of the online meeting chat.
When dialing in by telephone: Information about the incoming and outgoing phone number, country name, start and end time. Additional connection data, such as the IP address of the device, may be stored.
Text, audio, and video data: You may have the option to use the chat, question, or survey functions in an “online meeting.” In this respect, the text entries you make will be processed in order to display them in the “online meeting” and, if necessary, to log them. To enable the display of video and the playback of audio, the data from the microphone of your end device and from any video camera of the end device will be processed for the duration of the meeting. You can switch off or mute the camera or microphone yourself at any time using the “Zoom” application.
In order to participate in an “online meeting” or enter the “meeting room,” you must provide at least your name.
Scope of processing
We use Zoom to conduct online meetings. If we wish to record online meetings, we will inform you of this in advance and, where necessary, ask for your consent. The fact that the meeting is being recorded will also be displayed in the Zoom app.
If it is necessary for the purposes of recording the results of an online meeting, we will record the chat content. However, this will not usually be the case.
In the case of webinars, we may also process questions asked by webinar participants for the purposes of recording and following up on webinars.
If you are registered as a user with Zoom, reports on online meetings (meeting metadata, telephone dial-in data, questions and answers in webinars, survey function in webinars) may be stored by Zoom for up to 12 months.
Automated decision-making within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR is not used.
Legal basis for data processing
Insofar as personal data of contributors and guests of the My Brain My Choice initiative is processed, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR is the legal basis for data processing. If, in connection with the use of “Zoom,” personal data is not required for the establishment, execution, or termination of the employment relationship, but is nevertheless an essential component of the use of “Zoom,” Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR is the legal basis for data processing. In these cases, our interest lies in the effective execution of “online meetings.”
In all other cases, the legal basis for data processing when conducting “online meetings” is Art. 6 (1) lit. b) GDPR, insofar as the meetings are conducted within the framework of contractual relationships.
If no contractual relationship exists, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR. Here, too, our interest lies in the effective implementation of online meetings.
Recipients / Disclosure of data
Personal data processed in connection with participation in “online meetings” will not be disclosed to third parties unless it is intended for disclosure. Please note that, as with face-to-face meetings, content from “online meetings” is often used to communicate information with customers, interested parties, or third parties and is therefore intended for disclosure.
Other recipients: The provider of “Zoom” necessarily obtains knowledge of the above-mentioned data to the extent that this is provided for in our data processing agreement with “Zoom.”
Data processing outside the European Union
“Zoom” is a service provided by a provider based in the USA. This means that personal data is also processed in a third country. We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider of ‘Zoom’ that complies with the requirements of Art. 28 GDPR.
An adequate level of data protection is guaranteed, on the one hand, by the conclusion of the so-called EU standard contractual clauses. Furthermore, the provider of Zoom is certified under the EU‑U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). As additional protective measures, we have also configured Zoom so that only data centers in the EU, the EEA, or secure third countries such as Canada or Japan are used for conducting “online meetings.”
9. Signal: Messenger app
Purpose of data processing
We use Signal as a messaging service for internal communication. Its use is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time.
Responsibility
The data controller is the My Brain My Choice Initiative (see legal notice above).
Note: Users who have installed and use Signal on their mobile phones agree to Signal’s Terms of Service. These stipulate that messages sent via Signal are generally encrypted so that they cannot be read by third parties during transmission. However, Signal itself can access data such as phone numbers, profile pictures, chat history, and contacts stored on the phone. We have no influence on what data remains stored in Signal’s system after the data has been deleted or after the channel has been deleted from Signal. Signal’s user guidelines can be found here: https://support.signal.org/hc/de/articles/360007059412-Signal-und-die-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung-DSGVO
Scope of data processing
When using our Signal channel, only the data necessary for messenger communication and the proper provision of the Signal channel will be processed by the My Brain My Choice Initiative.
This includes the following data:
The username you have chosen for Signal, your mobile phone number (depending on your personal settings), your profile picture and chat history in the channel, as well as information about which messages you have sent and which messages you have opened or clicked on.
Otherwise, we treat users‘ personal data as confidential and do not pass it on to third parties (with the exception of Signal as the operator of the messenger service).
Legal basis for data processing
We process personal data based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR). We have an interest in efficient communication and provide this messenger service for this purpose. Use of the Signal messenger service is voluntary.
Recipients, disclosure, and deletion of data
The data stored by the My Brain My Choice initiative can be deleted at any time. As soon as someone leaves the channel, all member data will be deleted from our channel by Signal. The same will happen if we delete our channel completely.
However, we have no influence over which data remains stored in Signal’s system after the data has been deleted or after the channel has been deleted from Signal.