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PRIVACY POLICY
 

Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Maker e.V.
Zwickauer Straße 355a
09117 Chemnitz
Germany
Email: info@makers-united.de

Maker e.V. is the operator of this website and responsible for its content and operation.
 

Data Protection contact

The Data Protection contact of Maker e.V. is:

Lars Fassmann
Email: lars.fassmann [at] makers-united.de
 

General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data of users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and to organize and carry out our programs and activities.

Processing is carried out on the basis of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.
 

Hosting via Wix

Our website is hosted by
Wix.com Ltd..

Wix stores data on servers within the European Union and may also process or store data in Israel or other third countries. The European Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Israel.

When visiting the website, Wix automatically collects certain data (so-called server log files), including:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

This data is technically necessary to provide the website and ensure its security.

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Cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies set by Wix.

These cookies are used in particular for:

  • secure provision of the website

  • ensuring stability and functionality

No cookies are used for marketing or tracking purposes.

You can restrict or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
 

Contact

If you contact us by email, your details will be stored for the purpose of processing your request.

Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication).
 

Forms and Registrations

As part of our programs and events – in particular:

  • Young Makers Day

  • Makers United

  • Maker Residence

we collect personal data via forms (e.g. name, email address, project information).

This data is used exclusively for:

  • organizing and conducting the respective event

  • communication with participants

  • documentation within the scope of project implementation

Data is not shared with third parties unless this is necessary for the execution of the event or required by law.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual or participation relationship).
 

Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes.

After completion of the event or project, the data will be deleted unless statutory retention obligations apply.
 

SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption to ensure secure transmission of content.
 

Server Log Files

The hosting provider Wix.com Ltd. automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files that your browser transmits automatically:

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of the request

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation of the website).
 

Contact Form

If you contact us via a form or register for events, the data you provide will be stored for processing your request and for organizing and conducting the respective event.

Processing is carried out by Maker e.V. and the partner organization
C3 Chemnitzer Veranstaltungszentren GmbH
exclusively for internal organizational and necessary purposes.

Data is not shared with third parties.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual or participation relationship).
 

Cookies

Our website uses only technically necessary cookies required for the operation of the site.

These cookies ensure the secure and stable provision of the website.

No use is made of cookies for analytics or marketing purposes.
 

Your Rights

You have the right at any time to:

  • access your stored data

  • correct inaccurate data

  • request deletion of your data

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details above.
 

Right to Lodge a Complaint

In the event of data protection violations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

The competent authority is generally the data protection authority of the German federal state in which the organization is based.

An overview can be found here:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html
 

Withdrawal of Consent

If the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Withdrawal can be made informally by email.

The legality of the data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.
 

Updates and Changes

This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in April 2026.

We reserve the right to amend it if necessary.

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