Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies to the website of BiSS Association e.V. (https://biss-interface.com/). It explains which personal data is collected and how it is processed when you use our website. The processing of data on our website serves exclusively to present our association. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Digital Services Act (DDG).
What is personal data?
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as your name, address, telephone number, or email address.
1. Controller
BiSS Association e.V.
Am Kümmerling 18
55294 Bodenheim
Germany
Phone: +49 6135 92 92 600
Email: support@biss-interface.com
2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
When you visit our website, certain technical data is automatically stored (e.g. your IP address, date and time of access, pages viewed, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL). This information may be personal data in individual cases. As a rule, we use this technical data only to operate and secure the website. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR.
Additional personal data is only collected if you provide it to us voluntarily, for example by contacting us via email or contact form.
We collect, process and use your personal data without your explicit consent only when this is technically necessary or for member administration purposes.
3. Web Hosting
Our website is hosted by ALL-INKL (ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf, Germany). A data processing agreement is in place. Server log files are kept for up to 7 days and then deleted or anonymized.
4. Cookies and Consent Management
We use cookies to ensure the technical functionality of the website. Essential cookies are set based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. All other cookies (e.g. for statistics or marketing) are only set after you have given your explicit consent via our cookie banner (Complianz Privacy Suite). You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via the cookie settings.
5. Tools and Plugins Used
WordPress (CMS): Basic content management.
ALL-INKL (Hosting): See above.
Ally – Accessibility & Usability: Improves accessibility; does not store personal data.
Complianz Privacy Suite: Cookie and consent management. Only your choices are stored.
Converter for Media: Converts images to WebP format for faster loading. Does not process personal data.
Easy Updates Manager: Handles updates; does not process personal data of visitors.
Elementor & Elementor Pro: Page builder; does not process personal data of visitors.
Really Simple Security: Security plugin. Stores IP addresses and technical log data for attack prevention and site security, based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Site Kit by Google: Integrates Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Google Analytics is only activated after your explicit consent. It records pseudonymized usage data (shortened IP address, usage behavior, device data). Data transfer to the USA is based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses. IP anonymization is enabled.
WP Rocket: Website caching and performance optimization. Only necessary technical cookies are set.
Yoast Duplicate Post: For managing and duplicating posts. No personal data of visitors is stored.
6. Social Media Embeds and Links
We maintain online presences on the following platforms and may embed or link to them:
Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland)
Facebook (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland)
LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland)
If you interact with embedded content or use share buttons, data (including your IP address) may be transferred to the respective platforms, provided you have given consent via the cookie banner. If you are logged into your social media account, these services may link your visit to your account.
For further information, please refer to the privacy policies of each provider:
Instagram: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
7. Contact Forms and Email
If you contact us via form or email, we process the personal data you provide (e.g. name, email address, message) only to handle your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). This data will not be passed on without your explicit consent and will be deleted after your request has been processed, unless statutory retention periods apply.
8. Data Recipients and Third-Party Transfers
Data is only passed on to third parties if required for technical operation, legal obligations, or with your consent. All service providers who process data on our behalf have data processing agreements in place.
If data is transferred to countries outside the EU (such as the USA, e.g. Google), this is based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Data Retention Periods
Server log files: up to 7 days
Contact form data: up to 6 months after processing
Consent logs: until withdrawal or deletion
Analytics and social media data: see privacy policies of the respective providers
10. Your Rights
You have the right to obtain information about your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR), the right to correction (Art. 16 GDPR), deletion (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), data portability (Art. 20 GDPR), and to object to the processing (Art. 21 GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
11. Data Security
We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, manipulation, unauthorized access, or publication. Data is transmitted in encrypted form (SSL/TLS).
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy to current legal requirements. The current version can always be found on our website.
Contact for Privacy Concerns
If you have questions regarding the processing of your personal data, wish to object, or request access, correction, deletion or blocking of your data, please contact:
BiSS Association e.V. – Privacy – Am Kümmerling 18, 55294 Bodenheim, Germany
or via email: support@biss-interface.com
Last updated: July 2025
