Some remarks on the handling of your data
Please note: This translation of the following text is meant as an as good as possible rendering of the German Text; in case of differences however, solely the German text is binding.
By using this website you agree to my
Privacy Policy.
For Ongen.de the protection of your personal data is very impoortant. I want you to understand the way Ongen uses your data. It is part of my service to you that your personal data are collected, processed and used. My privacy policy explicitly describes what information I collect from you and how I use it. Please take a minute to read the privacy policy principles because I believe you should stay well informed about what happens to your data. I never sell, nor do I make available for commercial use, any personal data to third parties.
| 1. | Note for children and young people | | There is no age restriction. For the use of services in return for payment, however, the minimum age is 18 yaers. | | 2. | What data are collected by onGen? | | With the collection, processing and use of personal data I aim to provide a user-friendly, efficient, appropriate and safe on-line search in genealogical sources. In general, you can use (i.e. view) parts of my offered services without communicating any personal data to me. When you decide to search the database or if you request copies of genealogical documents and therefore register, you have to provide me with your data. These are your address and contact data and possibly your bank account and further information as far as these are required by onGen. These data are called inventory data. Wherever possible I let you decide freely whether or not you want to communicate your data to me. Moreover, with the registration you select a user name (at present your valid email address). Several functions on the onGen website require the input of your password for identification. For proper calculation of your onGen account I need information about your successful transactions. Additionally, when you use the onGen website, your computer automatically conveys information such as IP address, browser type, and access times at onGen. I also store most of this information in an anonymous form. This helps me to better understand the navigation behavior of my users. Furthermore this helps me implementing my TUC, with the prevention of fraudulent behavior, and sometimes this information becomes necessary as legal evidence. | | 3. | What are Cookies? | | On different pages onGen uses so-called cookies. Their purpose is to make my services more user-friendly, more effective, and safer. Cookies are small information units, which are stored on your computer and read by your browser. Most of the cookies used by me are so-called `session cookies`. They are deleted from your hard disk automatically after the end of your onGen session. Other cookies remain on your computer so onGen recognizes your computer when you login the next time. onGen uses cookies to speed up navigation between onGen pages, to adapt them to your needs and interests, and to avoid abuse of the onGen website. Thus, for example, through the use of cookies you need to enter your password less frequently while navigating onGen pages, and on your visit you can be addressed personally. Cookies help onGen to customize the website. In addition I use cookies in order to measure the number of page hits and displays of advertising banners as well as in general navigation. The use of cookies also serves for greater security of the onGen website. You can adjust your browser in such a way that you will be asked before accepting cookies or to reject them at all. However, I point out to you that, with the refusal of function-oriented cookies, you can use onGen only under restricted conditions. Certain functions are available only if your browser accepts the use of function-oriented cookies. | | 4. | What does onGen use your data for? | | Your personal data are used to enable onGen to provide secure and effective service to you. With the help of your data we enable among others:
- That through onGen you can (subject to charge) request and view sources.
- That in `user accounts -> account details and user accounts -> search queries` you can get an overview over your activities at onGen
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions: if onGen should detect, for instance, an abuse of on-line genealogy by a member onGen uses the information collected about this member, in order to prevent further damage from other onGen members.
- Bill to you your use of onGen
- According to your settings in `user administration -> news type character feed subscribe` I use your personal data to inform you by E-Mail about certain events which could be of interest to you. These emails contain important actual information regarding my service. If you do not wish to receive such emails, you can cancel at any time in `user administration - news type character feed unsubscribe`.
| | 5. | Does online genealogy disclose your data to others? | | Only in certain cases onGen is under obligation by law to refer your data to third parties. Further, data can be disclosed if you agreed to do so. If it serves to track abusers of onGen or for general law enforcement personal data are disclosed to prosecution authorities, even if the user contract is closed already. However, disclosure of data is only possible if onGen has justified and documented proof of an abuse. If third parties process data for onGen data can be disclosed to them. Here are a few exemplary situations for the use and transfer of personal data: Co-operation with associations: To check member lists of certain associations to allow discounts. Public authorities and other lawful third parties: By law onGen is obliged to inform public authorities on request. These are criminal prosecution authorities, authorities prosecuting offenders for fines, and finance authorities. Further, certain organizations protecting the user and watching over fair competition are lawfully entitled to view protected data. | | 6. | How do others deal with your data? | | If not explained differently, these principles deal exclusively with the use of your personal data. Please note: data onGen passes on to associations or archives on this website, or on other websites, could be used there for different purposes. If you use services from third parties, the Terms and Conditions and data security guidelines of these companies apply. onGen does not examine these conditions and guidelines. onGen recommends getting yourself informed about those companies and their handling of your data before you use their services and submit your data to them. |
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