When you visit websites managed by UFGC, a small amount of information concerning your use of them is generated - see our policy on cookies, social media plug-ins and maps services below.
3.1 Cookies
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your browser. We use cookies to help us improve your experience. EU legislation states that all websites should let you know when they are using cookies. Most websites use cookies and they will not cause any harm to your device. UFGC uses cookies to help us see which pages our visitors like and which ones are not working so well, meaning we can make improvements to the website and improve user experience. Cookies do not tell us who you are or give us any personal details about you.
Even if you do not accept the cookies, you will still be able to browse our websites. However, some parts of the websites might not work.
3.1.1 Necessary cookies
These cookies are needed for our website to function. Therefore, they are always on but they do not contain personally identifiable information (PII).
3.2 Integration of Google Maps
This website might be using the services of Google Maps. This service allows us to display interactive maps directly on the website and allows you to comfortably use the map function.
When visiting the website, Google receives the information that you have visited the respective sub-page on our website. Additionally, Google receives the data listed under § 4 of this policy (see below). The data is transmitted independently from Google providing a user account you are logged into or not. If you are logged in with Google, your data is matched with your account. If you do not want your data to be attributed to your Google account, you have to log out of your account before activating the plug-in button. Google saves your data in the form of a usage profile and uses that for the purposes of advertisement, market research and/or needs-based website design. Data analysis of this kind is undertaken (also for not logged-in users) in particular for the purposes of needs-based advertisement, and to inform other users of the respective social network of your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these profiles. To make use of this right, you need to turn directly to Google.
You can find further information on the purpose and the scope of data collection and processing by the plug-in provider in their respective data protection statements. Here you can also find further information on your rights regarding this matter and customising settings and options for the purpose of protecting your privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Google is inter alia analysing your personalised data in the USA and asserts to apply the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield principles - https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework - https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.