Privacy Policy (MHG Ingolstadt)
This Privacy Policy explains how MHG Ingolstadt collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website or attending our events, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
MHG Ingolstadt (Muslimische Hochschulgruppe Ingolstadt) is a nonprofit student organization at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt. We organize cultural, educational, and social activities for students. We are responsible for the collection and processing of your personal data through this website and our events.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the personal data necessary to provide our services, manage events, and ensure safety. This includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional, if provided)
- Messages submitted via contact or registration forms
- IP address (automatically collected for security and anti-abuse purposes)
- Photos and videos taken during events (see Section 5)
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data solely for:
- Managing event registrations and participation
- Responding to your inquiries
- Sending event updates and confirmations
- Protecting our website from misuse
- Internal planning and improvement
- Documenting and promoting our activities
4. Legal Basis Under GDPR
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for contact forms and event registration
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) for preventing misuse and ensuring event documentation
- Contractual necessity for event participation
5. Photography and Video Consent
By attending our events, you acknowledge and agree that photos or videos may be taken and used for documentation or promotional purposes on our website or social media channels.
**If you do not wish to be photographed**, you have the right to object at any time by informing one of our team members. Your preference will be respected with no negative consequences.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact form and registration data: deleted within 3 months unless you explicitly agree to further communication
- IP addresses: stored temporarily and deleted automatically
- Photos and videos: stored until you request removal or withdraw consent
7. Data Security
We use secure connections (HTTPS), restricted internal access, and GDPR-compliant hosting providers to protect your personal data. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing of photos or communications
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding data protection or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: mhgingolstadt.info@gmail.com
Website: https://mhg-website-phi.vercel.app