Last updated: June 2026

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection provisions is:

Hockey is Diversity e.V.
Neukirchstraße 26
13089 Berlin

Email: info@hockeyisdiversity.de

2. General Information

The protection of your personal data is important to us. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you.

3. Your Rights

You have the right at any time to:

• Information about your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Withdraw consent given, with effect for the future

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

Competent supervisory authority for Berlin:

Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Alt-Moabit 59–61
10555 Berlin

4. Hosting and Server Log Files

When you visit our website, information is automatically collected by the hosting provider and stored in server log files.

The following data in particular is collected:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL
• Pages accessed

This data is used for the technical provision, security, and stability of the website.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

5. SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. This protects transmitted data.

You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” in your browser’s address bar.

6. Use of WordPress

Our website is operated using the WordPress content management system.

WordPress processes technically necessary information and cookies required for the operation and security of the website.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

7. Contact Form and Email Contact

If you contact us via the contact form or by email, the data you provide will be used exclusively to process your request.

The following data in particular may be processed:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Content of your message

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR as well as Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

The data will be deleted once processing is complete and no statutory retention obligations apply.

8. Report an Incident

Our website provides the option to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or other incidents.

In doing so, personal data may be processed, in particular:

• Name (optional)
• Contact details
• Details of the incident
• Details of the individuals involved
• Date and location of the incident
• Other voluntary information

This data is processed exclusively for the purpose of reviewing, handling, and documenting the reported incident.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) as well as Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

The data is treated confidentially and made accessible only to the persons responsible for handling it.

9. Donations via PayPal

Our website provides the option to make donations via the payment service provider PayPal.

The provider is:

PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A.
22-24 Boulevard Royal
L-2449 Luxembourg

If you make a donation, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR as well as Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Further information can be found in PayPal’s privacy policy.

10. Cookies

Our website uses technically necessary cookies that are required for the operation of the website.

These cookies serve, for example:

• Technical functionality
• Website security
• User-friendliness

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

11. Social Media

Our website contains links to social networks, in particular:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

By clicking a link, you leave our website and are directed to the respective platform.

The operators of the respective platforms are solely responsible for processing personal data on their platforms.

The respective providers’ privacy policies apply.

12. Storage Period

We store personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the respective purposes or as long as statutory retention obligations apply.

Once the purpose of processing no longer applies, the data is deleted.

13. Disclosure of Data

Personal data is disclosed only:

• with your consent,
• to fulfill legal obligations,
• to safeguard legitimate interests, or
• insofar as this is necessary to carry out our services.

Data is not disclosed for advertising purposes.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy if this becomes necessary due to technical developments, legal changes, or new offerings.

The version currently published on our website applies.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about data protection, please contact:

Hockey is Diversity e.V.
Neukirchstraße 26
13089 Berlin

Email: info@hockeyisdiversity.de