Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Data Controller
IB Gesellschaft für interdisziplinäre Studien gGmbH Brebacher Weg 15, Haus 2 12683 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 30 259309244 Email: info@hi-university.de
2. Data Protection Officer
ISiCO Datenschutz GmbH Email: datenschutz@hi-university.de If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or about data protection in general, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data – Server Log Files
The hosting provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include: • Browser type and version • Operating system used • Referrer URL • Hostname of the accessing computer • Time of the server request • IP address This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. This data is not merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website.
4. Contact Forms
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent. The processing of the data entered into the contact form is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or for the performance of pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
5. Analytics Tools and Advertising
5.1 Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies". The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. IP anonymization is activated on this website. The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly.
5.2 Hotjar
We use Hotjar to better understand the needs of our users and to optimize the content on this website. Using Hotjar's technology, we gain a better understanding of our users' experiences (e.g., how much time users spend on which pages, which links they click, what they like and what they don't). Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data about our users' behavior and their devices. Use is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5.3 Meta Pixel (Facebook)
We use the Meta Pixel on our website. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. With the Meta Pixel, we can track visitor actions after they have been redirected to our website by clicking on a Facebook advertisement. This allows us to assess the effectiveness of our Facebook advertisements. The use of the Meta Pixel is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
6. Newsletter
6.1 rapidmail
We use rapidmail for sending our newsletters. The provider is rapidmail GmbH, Augustinerplatz 2, 79098 Freiburg, Germany. rapidmail enables us to create and analyze newsletter campaigns. The data you entered for the purpose of receiving the newsletter is stored on rapidmail's servers in Germany. Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter.
6.2 MailerLite
We use MailerLite as an additional newsletter platform. The provider is MailerLite Limited, Ground Floor, 71 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 P593, Ireland. MailerLite has tracking features that are used to analyze open and click behavior. Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
7. Campus Portal (Simovative)
For the management of student and staff data, we use the campus management system from Simovative GmbH. Personal data such as name, address, grades, and course schedules are stored in this system. Access to this data is restricted to authorized administrative personnel. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance).
8. Your Rights under the GDPR
You have the following rights with regard to your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
9. Data Storage and Deletion
Personal data is only stored for as long as is necessary for the respective processing purpose. Once the purpose ceases to apply, the data will be deleted, unless statutory retention obligations apply. If you have questions about the storage duration of specific data, please contact our Data Protection Officer.