Privacy Policy
World of Peace e.V. is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Our organisation takes the protection of your personal data seriously. We explain the scope, nature and purpose of the processing of personal data on our website.
I. Name and address of the data controller
World of Peace e.V.
II. Name and address of the Data Protection Officer
World of Peace e.V. – Data Protection Officer
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 122
45881 Gelsenkirchen
Email: info@worldofpeace.de
III. Personal data
1. Scope of personal data processing
World of Peace e.V. generally processes users' personal data only where necessary to provide our website, content and services. Processing takes place only with the user's consent.
2. Legal basis for processing
Where we obtain consent for processing operations, Art. 6(1)(a) and Art. 7 GDPR serve as the legal basis. For contracts, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
3. Data deletion and retention period
Personal data is deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies. Data may be retained where required by law.
4. Security measures
We protect the processed data through organisational, contractual and technical security measures. In particular, data is transmitted between your browser and our server using SSL encryption.
IV. Website and creation of log files
When you visit our website, the system automatically collects data from your computer system. The following data is collected:
- User's IP address
- Date and time of access
- Amount of data transferred
- Browser type and version
- User's operating system
- Referrer URL
IP addresses are stored in the log files. This data is not stored together with other personal data.
V. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files stored in your web browser. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly.
Cookie categories
- Essential cookies:Required for basic functions (session, authentication, form submission).
- Functional cookies:Enable enhanced features such as language settings and personalisation.
- Analytics cookies:Help us understand how visitors use the website (e.g. anonymised usage statistics).
- Marketing cookies:Used to make advertising more relevant and provide social media features.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time.
VI. Newsletter
You can subscribe to our free email newsletter. Registration uses a double opt-in process.
Data collected during registration:
- First and last name (optional)
- Email address
- IP address and time of registration
We send our newsletter using Brevo (Sendinblue GmbH). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the end of each email.
VII. Online donation
The following data is collected and stored when you make an online donation:
- Name and address
- Email address and telephone number
- Donation amount and purpose
- Payment information (depending on the payment method)
The data is used to process donations and issue donation receipts. It is deleted once the retention period has ended.
VIII. Social media services
Our website contains buttons linking to social networks. When you click one, you will be connected to the relevant network.
Integrated services:
- YouTube
Data may be transferred to these services when you are redirected. Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers.
IX. Your rights
You have the following rights:
- Right of access: You can request information about your stored data
- Right to rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your data
- Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data
- Right to lodge a complaint: You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Contact for data protection enquiries
If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time:
