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Terre des Hommes ' Pinterest profile

Information on data processing for visitors to the Pinterest profile of Terre des Hommes Germany e.V..

In accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR, we hereby inform you about the processing of personal data in connection with the operation of our Pinterest profile.

We operate this profile on the Pinterest platform of Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter "Pinterest"). For certain processing operations, joint controllership with Pinterest within the meaning of Article 26 GDPR may exist.

Users are solely responsible for their use of our Pinterest profile and its features. This applies in particular to the use of interactive features (e.g., commenting, sharing, saving).

1. Processing of personal data when contacting us

When you contact us via our Pinterest profile (e.g., via comments or direct messages), we process the personal data you provide (in particular your username and the content of the request) in order to handle your request.

Where necessary for processing your request, we may need to refer you to other communication channels (e.g., email). Please do not publish sensitive or other personal data in publicly accessible areas (especially comments). We may delete or hide publicly posted personal data immediately upon becoming aware of it, provided this is technically possible.

The legal basis for the processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the effective processing of inquiries and communication with users.

2. Data processing by Pinterest

When you access our Pinterest profile, Pinterest, as an independent data controller, processes users' personal data. This includes, in particular, the IP address and information about user behavior, whichis stored and read on the user's device using cookies or similar technologies.

Pinterest provides us with aggregated statistical analyses of our profile usage (e.g., interactions, pin reach) through its "Analytics" and "Insights" features. We have no control over how Pinterest processes this data.

We are particularly unaware of

  • to what extent Pinterest processes personal data from visits to our profile for its own purposes,
  • how long this data will be stored,
  • whether and to what extent the data is passed on to third parties.

Pinterest processes data regardless of whether you are registered or logged in to Pinterest. If you are logged into your Pinterest account while visiting our profile, Pinterest can associate the visit with your user account. This is done primarily through cookies or similar technologies.

Further information on data processing by Pinterest and your rights with regard to Pinterest can be found at:
policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy

3. Joint responsibility

Insofar as Pinterest provides us with aggregated usage statistics (e.g., “Pinterest Analytics”), joint controllership may exist in this respect pursuant to Art. 26 GDPR.

Pinterest bears primary responsibility for processing Insights data. In particular, Pinterest fulfills its information obligations under Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR and the data subject rights under Articles 15 et seq. of the GDPR. We do not have full access to the personal data processed by Pinterest.

4. Your rights

You have the following rights with regard to your personal data:

  • Right to information pursuant to Article 15 GDPR,
  • Right to rectification pursuant to Article 16 GDPR,
  • Right to erasure pursuant to Article 17 GDPR,
  • Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 GDPR,
  • Right to object to processing pursuant to Article 21 GDPR,
  • Right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 GDPR.

If the processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.