DATENSCHUTZERKLÄRUNG (Privacy Policy in accordance with GDPR & §13 TMG)

1. Introduction

This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of collecting and processing personal data through this website in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Telemedia Act (TMG).

The operator of this website takes data protection seriously and ensures that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.

2. Name and Contact of the Responsible Person

Denis Mukasa
Email: globalnutrisolutions@gmail.com

This website is a personal, non-commercial project developed by a student at Hochschule Fulda for academic purposes.

3. Type of Data Collected

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it through forms on the website (e.g. newsletter subscription). The data collected may include:

• Email address

• Name (optional)

• Country or location (optional)

• Interest in future engagement (optional)

We do not actively collect personal data through cookies or analytics software. 

4. Purpose of Data Processing

The personal data is used solely for the following purposes:

• To send you occasional updates about the progress of the GNiS project

• To inform you about opportunities to collaborate, participate, or follow developments

• To manage and understand interest in this student-led initiative

Your data will not be used for commercial advertising, resold, or passed to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing

In accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, your data is processed based on your freely given consent, which you provide when submitting the form. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us at globalnutrisolutions@gmail.com.

6. Data Storage and Hosting

The website is hosted via Google Sites, and newsletter form submissions are handled through Google Forms, both part of Google LLC, headquartered in the USA.

Google provides GDPR-compliant data processing agreements, and data is stored securely on servers with appropriate technical protections.

More on Google's data protection:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Duration of Data Storage

Your personal data is stored only for as long as it is needed for the stated purposes or until you request its deletion.

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the following rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation:

• The right to access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• The right to correct your data (Art. 16 GDPR)

• The right to delete your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

• The right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• The right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• The right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at globalnutrisolutions@gmail.com

9. Cookies and Technical Data Collection

Although this website does not use tracking or advertising tools, it is built using Google Sites and integrates Google Forms, both of which may use essential cookies and technical tracking mechanisms for the following purposes:

• Security (e.g., reCAPTCHA spam protection)

• Performance optimization

• Basic server logging (e.g., IP address, device type, browser version)

Additionally, the domain is registered with GoDaddy, which may log visitor metadata or apply technical cookies as part of domain functionality.

These services may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Referring URLs

• Time and date of access

• Session behavior (limited)

We do not have access to or use this information ourselves. These cookies are managed under the privacy terms of Google and GoDaddy.

You may learn more at:

• Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• GoDaddy: https://www.godaddy.com/legal/agreements/privacy-policy

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or marketing cookies.