Privacy Policy

The responsible body in terms of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Pomeranian State Museum
Rakower Straße 9
17489 Greifswald
represented by the Director Dr Ruth Slenczka
Phone: +49 (0) 3834 83 12 0
Email: info{at}pommersches-landesmuseum.de

Purposes of data processing by the data controller and third parties

We process your personal data only for the purposes stated in this privacy policy. We do not transfer your personal data to third parties for purposes other than those stated here. We will only disclose your personal data to third parties if:

  • you have given your express consent to this,
  • the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you,
  • processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation,
  • the processing is necessary to protect legitimate interests and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in the nondisclosure of your data.

Data processing in third countries only takes place if a recognised level of data protection in accordance with the standard of the GDPR is guaranteed in those countries. This guarantee exists, for example, with US processors that are certified under the “EU-US Privacy Shield” or if the data processing takes place on the basis of special guarantees, such as contractual obligation through so-called standard protection clauses of the EU Commission, the existence of certifications, or binding internal data protection regulations.

Deletion or blocking of data

We adhere to the principles of data avoidance and data economy. We therefore only store your personal data for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes stated here, or as stipulated by the various storage periods provided for by law. After the respective purpose has ceased to exist or these periods have expired, the corresponding data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Collection of general information when visiting our website

When you access our website, information of a general nature is automatically collected by means of a cookie. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, and the like. This is exclusively information that does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your person.

This information is technically necessary in order to correctly deliver the contents of websites requested by you, and it is inevitable when using the internet. In particular, it is processed for the following purposes:

  • ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website,
  • ensuring the smooth use of our website,
  • evaluating system security and stability, and
  • for other administrative purposes.

The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest for the aforementioned data collection purposes. We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your person. The only recipients of the data are the responsible body and, where applicable, order processors.

Anonymous information of this kind may be statistically evaluated by us in order to optimise our website and its technology.

Use of Matomo for web analysis

This website uses the web analysis service Matomo for the statistical evaluation of user accesses and page impressions.
For this analysis, Matomo uses so-called "cookies", i.e. text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie, for example about the previously accessed website (link source or referrer URL), file request (file name and URL), access date and time of your website visit, including your IP address, is transmitted to the servers of our IT service provider Bergwerk IT and stored exclusively there for a limited period of time. Your IP address is immediately anonymised during this process and is not merged with other data, so that you remain anonymous as a user. The data collected in this way does not allow any conclusion to be drawn about your identity.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

The purpose of the data processing is to evaluate the use of the website and to compile reports on website activities in order to optimise the website and the technology behind it. The processing is based on the legitimate interest of the website operator.

Use of the online shops of the Pomeranian State Museum

We offer you the opportunity to purchase tickets for the museum and selected products from our Museum Shop online. Alternatively, all tickets and products can be purchased on-site.

The online shop https://pommersches-landesmuseum.ticketfritz.de is a service of Beckerbillett GmbH, Fangdieckstraße 61, 22547 Hamburg. To place an order, you can register as a guest or create an account. Your email address is required for the order process; the ticket is also sent to this address. If you order products, you must provide a shipping address. If you voluntarily provide further information – beyond the mandatory information – this will also be processed by us.

In addition to the data you enter in the input mask, the following data is also collected at the time of your order:

  • the IP address of the requesting computer,
  • the date and time of the order.

This data is collected and processed

  • to be able to identify you as our customer;
  • to ensure the proper execution of the contract;
  • to be able to serve you appropriately;
  • to correspond with you;
  • for invoicing purposes.

The data processing is carried out upon your request and is necessary in accordance with Art. 6, para. 1, p. 1 lit. (b) of the GDPR for the aforementioned purposes for the appropriate processing of your order/inquiry and for the mutual fulfilment of obligations arising from the contractual relationship.

There are three payment options available to you at the online shop: payment in advance, PayPal, or credit card.

Payment via Paypal

If you select payment via PayPal, the payment data you enter will be transmitted to PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22–24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter “PayPal”).The transmission of your data to PayPal is based on Art. 6, para. 1 (a) of the GDPR (consent) and Art. 6, para. 1 (b) of the GDPR (processing for the performance of a contract). You have the option to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. A revocation does not affect the validity of past data processing operations. Please also note the PayPal Privacy Statement

Payment by credit card

If you select payment by credit card, the payment data you enter will be transmitted to Payone GmbH, Lyoner Straße 9, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The transmission of your data to the payment-service provider is based on Art. 6, para. 1 (a) of the GDPR (consent) and Art. 6, para. 1 (b) of the GDPR (processing for the performance of a contract). You have the option to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. A revocation does not affect the validity of past data-processing operations. Please also note the data protection regulation of Payone GmbH.

Embedded YouTube videos

We embed YouTube videos on some of our websites. The operator of the corresponding plugins is YouTube LLC, a subsidiary of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, represented in the EU by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: “Google”). When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection to Google servers is established. This tells Google which pages you are visiting. If you have a Google account and are logged in, Google can assign your surfing behaviour to you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your Google account first. If a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behaviour. Please also note Google’s privacy policy.

Social media

Facebook

The Pomeranian State Museum operates a Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/PommerschesLandesmuseum

We have no influence over the processing of the data collected there by Facebook, operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA, represented in the EU by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. A variety of data is collected, especially if you are logged in with an account on Facebook. Please refer to the Facebook/Meta privacy policy.

Instagram

The Pomeranian State Museum operates an Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/PommerschesLandesmuseum

We have no influence over the processing of the data collected there by Instagram, operated by Meta Platforms, Inc, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA, represented in the EU by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. A variety of data is collected, especially when you are logged in with an account on Instagram. Please refer to the Instagram/Meta privacy policy.

YouTube

The Pomeranian State Museum operates a YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PommerschesLandesmuseum

We have no influence over the processing of the data collected there by YouTube LLC, a subsidiary of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, represented in the EU by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. A variety of data is collected, especially if you are logged in with a Google account. Please refer to Google’s privacy policy.

Izi.travel

The Pomeranian State Museum provides an audio guide on the Izi.travel platform: https://izi.travel/en/39f2-pomeranian-state-museum/en

We have no influence over the processing of the data collected there by Informap Technology Center LLC, Office HC-2, Tiger Tower1, Al Tawun St., PO Box 38098, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Data is collected when you visit the website with your browser or install the app. Please refer to the privacy policy of Informap Technology Center LLC.

Newsletter

Based on your explicit consent, we will regularly send you our newsletter or comparable information by email to your specified email address. As a rule, the newsletter is sent out on a monthly basis.

To receive the newsletter, it is sufficient to provide your email address. When registering to receive our newsletter, the data you provide will be used exclusively for this purpose. We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) as our marketing platform. By completing and submitting the form, you confirm that the information you provide will be transferred to Brevo for processing in accordance with the terms of use (Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin). Please refer to Brevo's privacy policy.

We may also inform you by email about circumstances that are relevant to the service or registration (for example, changes to the newsletter service or technical circumstances).

You can revoke your consent to the storage of your personal data and its use for sending the newsletter at any time. You will find a link to this effect in every newsletter. You can also inform us of your wish to do so using the contact option provided at the end of this data protection notice.

Data protection information for applications

Application documents can be submitted to us by email. Your data will only be used to process your application within the Pomeranian State Museum and will be treated with strict confidentiality in accordance with legal regulations.

The following data, required for the application process, will be collected and stored electronically in accordance with Art. 6, para. 1 lit. (b) of the GDPR: Personal data (surname, first name, address, date of birth), communication data (telephone number, mobile phone number, email address), disability, equal-rights factors, data on training and further education, data on previous professional career, education, training, and work references, information on other qualifications, and the date of the application.

Information on a severe disability is collected and processed within the framework of Art. 9, para. 2 (b) GDPR in conjunction with §164 SGB IX.

The data will be deleted or destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations no later than six months after completion of the specific application procedure. This does not apply if legal provisions prevent deletion, if further storage is necessary for the purpose of providing evidence, or if you have expressly consented to longer storage.

The provision of your personal data, which is necessary in accordance with the requirements profile of the respective call for applications, is mandatory for the inclusion of your application in the job advertisement procedure and thus for a possible subsequent establishment of an employment relationship. Failure to provide this information will therefore result in exclusion from the application process.

On-site video surveillance

Video surveillance in the area of the exhibition rooms and the outdoor facilities is carried out on the basis of legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6, para. 1 lit. (f) of the GDPR for the protection of the museum’s collection property as well as for the prevention and investigation of criminal offences. The Director decides on the use of the recorded data in individual cases, if necessary in consultation with the Data Protection Officer. Data transfer of the recordings to third parties (e.g. police) only takes place if this is necessary for the clarification of criminal offences. Data that is not required is deleted immediately.

Your rights regarding your data

You can exercise the following rights at any time using the contact details provided for our data protection officer:

  • information about your data that is stored and processed by us,
  • correction of incorrect personal data,
  • deletion of your data stored by us,
  • restriction of data processing if we are not yet allowed to delete your data due to legal obligations,
  • objection to the processing of your data by us, and
  • data transfer, provided you have consented to such data processing or have concluded a contract with us.

If you have given us consent, you can revoke this at any time with effect for the future.

You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for you at any time. Your supervisory authority will depend on the federal state of your residence, your work location, or the alleged violation. You can find a list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public sector) with addresses at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/EN/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html

The supervisory authority responsible for us is:

The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Sebastian Schmidt
Lennéstraße 1, Schwerin Castle
19053 Schwerin
Telephone: +49 (0) 38559494-0
Email: info{at}datenschutz-mv.de
Homepage: https://www.datenschutz-mv.de

 

Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions about data protection, please contact the Pomeranian State Museum’s data protection officer directly:

Julia Kruse
Phone: +49 (0) 3834 83 12 25
Email: kruse{at}pommersches-landesmuseum.de

Changes to our data protection policy

We reserve the right to adapt this data protection statement so that it will remain in compliance with the current legal requirements or in order to implement changes to our services in the data protection statement, e.g. when introducing new services. The new data protection statement will then apply to your next visit.