Privacy Policy

as of January 1st, 2025

Who we are

Studio Fritz (‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’) operates the fritz.fm website (the ‘Service’). This page explains our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data when you use our service, and the choices you have regarding that data. We use your data to provide and improve our service. By using the service, you consent to our collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or if you wish to challenge our collection, processing or use of your data in accordance with this policy or for specific purposes, you can contact us using the form at the bottom of this page. The person responsible for legal, organisational and data processing matters is Mr Constantin Grund. The convocation address is: c/o Frierich-Ebert-Stiftung, Hiroshimastraße 17, 10785 Berlin, Germany.

1. Definitions

Unless otherwise defined below, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meaning as in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as ‘GDPR’).

Service: Service means both the fritz.fm website operated by Studio Fritz and our products (podcasts) for which you need to contact us.

Personal Data: Personal Data means data relating to a living individual who can be identified from that data (or from that data and other information in our possession or likely to come into our possession).

Usage data: Usage data is collected automatically and is generated either by the use of the service or by the infrastructure of the service itself (for example, for the duration of the consultation of a page).

Data controller: The term ‘controller’ refers to the natural or legal person (alone or jointly with others) who determines the purposes and manner in which personal data are processed or are to be processed. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the controller of your usage data is defined in the first paragraph.

Service providers: The term Service provider (or Subcontractor) refers to any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Controller. We may use the services of several service providers in order to process your data more efficiently. If so, the GDPR legislation applies to these Sub-Processors.

Data Subject (or User): By data subject, we mean any living person who uses our service and who is the subject of personal data.

2. Collection and use of data

We collect different types of data for different purposes in order to improve the service we provide to you. If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using the personal data described in this Privacy Policy depends on the personal data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it. In accordance with Art. 6, paragraph 1 of the GDPR, Studio Fritz may process your personal data for the following reasons:

  • Because we need to perform a contract with you
  • Because you have authorised us to do so
  • Because we have a legitimate interest in carrying out such processing and your rights do not override that legitimate interest
  • To comply with the law

2.1. Types of data collected

Personal data

When you use our service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (‘personal information’). Personal Information may include (but is not limited to) e-mail address, first and last name, telephone number, postal address, cookies and usage data.

We may use your personal information to send you newsletters, communications or promotions and other information that may be of interest to you. You can choose not to receive communications from us or to receive only certain communications from us by clicking on the unsubscribe link or by following the instructions in each email we send.

Usage and access data

For technical reasons, in particular to ensure the security, stability and quality of the website, we may also collect information about how the service is accessed and used (‘usage and access data’). This data may include information such as the Internet Protocol address (‘IP address’) of your computer, the type and version of your browser, the pages of our service that you visit, the date and time of your visit, the time spent on those pages, your device’s unique identifiers and other diagnostic data. This data is stored in a log file that is automatically sent to us by your browser.

The data collected will be stored temporarily, but will not be associated with you personally or shared with other data about you. This storage is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in this data as it contributes to the improvement, stability, functionality and security of our website.

We reserve the right to verify usage and access data at a later stage if there is a legitimate suspicion of unlawful use of our services based on concrete evidence. In the event of a concrete suspicion of a criminal act related to our services or if this is necessary for security reasons, we may store IP addresses for a limited period of time in log files.

Tracking and cookies

We use cookies and other similar tracking technologies to track activities on our service and, in doing so, we retain certain data. Cookies are small data files such as anonymous unique identifiers. They are sent to your browser by a website and stored on your device. The use of cookies allows us to improve the user experience and the security of our services. Other tracking technologies such as pixels, tags and scripts are also used to collect and track information and to improve and analyse our services.

Cookies necessary for the execution of the electronic communication process or for the provision of certain desirable functions are stored in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, point f). 6, paragraph 1, point f) of the GDPR. The operator of a website has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the optimised provision of its service without technical interruptions.

You can ask your browser to reject all or some cookies, to warn you when a cookie is being sent or to activate the automatic deletion of all cookies when you close your browser. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use certain functions of our service. Examples of cookies we use:

  • Session cookies: We use session cookies to operate our service. They are automatically deleted at the end of your activity.
  • Preference cookies: We use preference cookies to remember your preferences and settings.
  • Security cookies: We use security cookies for security purposes.
User account

You can create a user account on our website. To do this, we need the personal data you are asked for when you log in: basic data such as name and address, communication data (e.g. your e-mail address) and login information (user name and password). To log in again at a later date, only the e-mail address, user name and password you have chosen will be required.

We also record the date of your last visit (e.g. registration, login, clicking on links) as part of your account. The legal basis for processing this data is your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a). 6, paragraph 1, point a) of the GDPR.

You may ask us to delete your user account at any time. A notification in text form (for example, an email, fax or letter) is quite sufficient. In this case, we will delete your personal data immediately, unless there is a legal obligation to retain it.

Contact by e-mail/contact form

When you contact us (e.g. using the contact form on the website or by e-mail), we process your data in order to be able to respond to your request and in the event of follow-up questions. Additional personal data will only be processed if you give your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or if we have a legitimate interest in processing your data (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). An example of a legitimate interest is responding to your message.

User content

We may offer you the opportunity to publish comments, questions, answers, opinions or assessments (hereinafter referred to as ‘contributions’) on our website. When you use such a service, we process and publish your contribution, the date and time of submission and, where applicable, the pseudonym you used.

The legal basis for processing this data is your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a). 6, paragraph 1, point a) of the GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time in the future. A notification in text form (e.g. email, fax or letter) is quite sufficient.

We also process your IP address and e-mail address. The IP address is stored because we have a legitimate interest in taking the necessary measures in the event that your contribution infringes the rights of third parties or if there is a legitimate suspicion of illegal action.

Facebook

In order to promote our products and services and to communicate with potential customers, we ensure that our company is visible on the Facebook platform. We are jointly responsible for this social networking platform with Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland.

We have laid down the provisions applicable to this joint responsibility in an agreement on the various obligations arising from the GDPR. This agreement, from which certain reciprocal obligations derive, can be consulted at the following link: https: //www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum

The legal basis governing the processing of personal data initiated and described below is Art. 6 paragraph 1 point f of the GDPR. The analysis, communication and advertising of our products and services constitute our legitimate interest within the meaning of this regulation.

When visiting our website on the Facebook platform, certain user data (e.g. personal information, IP address, etc.) will be processed by Facebook Ireland Ltd. as the operating company of the platform in the EU. User data is used for statistical purposes, in order to collect information about the impact of our company’s visibility on Facebook. Facebook Ireland Ltd. uses this data for advertising and market research purposes and to create user profiles, which may be used by Facebook Ireland Ltd. to serve ads to users based on their interests, both on and off the Facebook Platform. If the user is already logged into their Facebook account at the time of the visit, Facebook Ireland Ltd. may also associate this data with the relevant user account.

If the user contacts us on Facebook, the personal data entered will be used to process the request. We will ensure that this user data is deleted as soon as the user’s request is deemed to have been processed correctly and insofar as there is no legal obligation to retain it, for example in the event of the subsequent performance of a contract.

In order to process data, cookies may be installed by Facebook Ireland Ltd. If the user does not wish this processing to take place, they can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the appropriate settings in their Internet browser. Cookies already stored can also be deleted at any time. If users prevent or restrict the installation of cookies, they may not be able to make full use of all Facebook functions.

Data may be processed by Facebook Ireland Ltd. or possibly by Facebook Inc, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. Facebook Inc. is certified as a member of the EU-US Privacy Shield and therefore guarantees that data processing in the USA complies with the applicable data protection regulations in the EU.

Facebook’s data use policy contains further information on data processing operations, as well as on the cessation of data processing and the deletion of data processed by Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

2.2. Use of data

Studio Fritz uses the data collected for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To inform you of changes to our service
  • To enable you to use the interactive features of our service when you wish to do so
  • To provide customer support
  • To gather useful data or analysis that will enable us to improve our service
  • To monitor the use of our service
  • Detect, prevent and resolve technical problems
  • Provide you with news and general information about other goods, services and events we offer which are similar to those you have already purchased or enquired about, unless you have previously indicated that you do not wish to receive such information.

3. Data retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to fulfil our legal obligations (for example, to comply with applicable law), resolve disputes and enforce our agreements and policies.

Studio Fritz will also retain usage data for internal analysis. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period, except where such data is used to improve the security or functionality of our service, or where we are legally required to retain such data for a longer period.

4. Transfer of data

Information about you, including your personal data, may be transferred from your region, province, country or other territorial division to computers located in a place where data protection laws differ from those of the territory in which you reside. The data may also be stored on these computers. By accepting this privacy policy and submitting this information, you consent to this transfer.

We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and your personal data will not be transferred to any organisation or country unless adequate controls are in place, including with respect to the security of your data and other personal data.

5. Publication of data

Studio Fritz may disclose your personal data in response to valid requests from public authorities or if Studio Fritz believes in good faith that this is necessary to

  1. fulfil a legal obligation
  2. protect and defend the rights or property of Studio Fritz
  3. prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in relation to the service
  4. ensure the personal safety of users of the service or the public
  5. protect against civil liability

6. Service providers

In principle, we only process your data within our organisation. Where appropriate, we may use third party companies and individuals (‘service providers’) to facilitate the provision of our service, to perform the service on our behalf, to provide services related to the service or to help us analyse how our service is used. These third parties only have access to your personal information to carry out these tasks on our behalf and are prohibited from disclosing or using it for any other purpose.

7. Data security

The security of your data is important to us. To protect the data you send us as much as possible, we use SSL encryption. You can recognise a connection encrypted in this way by the ‘https://’ prefix in the link to the site in your browser’s address bar. Non-encrypted sites are indicated by the prefix ‘http://’. All the data you transmit to this website – for example when logging in or posting contributions – cannot be read by third parties thanks to SSL encryption.

Please note, however, that no method of data transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Although we endeavour to use commercially acceptable methods to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data protection rights granted to you under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. Studio Fritz intends to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete or limit the use of your personal data. If you would like to know what personal data we hold about you and would like it deleted from our systems, please contact us. In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

  1. The right to confirmation and information: You have the right to be informed in a concise manner about the processing of your personal data.
  2. The right to erasure: In a number of cases, we are required to delete your personal data. In accordance with Article 17(1) of the GDPR, you have the right to ask us to delete the relevant data immediately. Where this option is available, you can view or update your personal data or request its deletion in the settings section of your account. If you are unable to carry out these actions yourself, please contact us for assistance.
  3. The right to restrict processing: In a number of cases, you have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data.
  4. The right of rectification: You have the right to have your data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  5. The right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data. This also applies if our processing complies with the law, if your objection is justified by an exceptional situation and if our interest in the processing does not outweigh this right of objection.
  6. The right to data portability: You have the right to receive a copy of the information we hold about you in a commonly used, structured and machine-readable format.
  7. The right to withdraw consent: You also have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time if Studio Fritz has relied on your consent to process your personal data.

Please note that we may ask you to prove your identity before responding to requests of this nature. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority about the collection and use of your personal data. For more information, please contact your nearest data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).

9. Links to other sites

Our service may contain links to other sites that we do not operate. If you click on a third party link, you will be redirected to that third party’s site. We strongly recommend that you consult the privacy policy of each site you visit. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party site or service.

10. Children’s privacy

Our service is not intended for persons under the age of 18 (‘Children’). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you know that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we learn that we have collected personal information from children without verifying parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

11. Changes to the privacy policy

We reserve the right to update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Before the change takes effect, we will notify you by email and/or by placing a prominent notice on our service and we will update the ‘Effective Date’ at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that you check this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy will be effective as of the date they are posted on this page.

12. Contacting us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us using this form: