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Privacy policy

We are pleased about your visit to our website and your interest in our company. Protecting your privacy when processing personal data, and the security of your information, are important concerns that we take into account in our business processes.

Last updated: October 17, 2026

1. General information

1.1 Controller

G II - German Innovation Institution GmbH, Lietzenburger Straße 107, 10707 Berlin, Germany. Email: info@g-ii.eu. Phone: +49 30 5490 9202.

1.2 Personal data we process

We process the following categories of personal data:

  • Communication data (for example name, email address, telephone number)
  • Technical access data (for example IP address, browser information and log files)
  • Usage data in the context of web analytics

1.3 Storage period

We store personal data only for as long as required for the respective purpose. Data from contact requests is deleted promptly after the request has been fully handled, unless statutory retention duties or other lawful grounds for storage apply. Technical access data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the secure operation of the website. For Google Analytics, the configured data-retention periods apply.

2. Purposes and legal bases

2.1 Providing the website

When you visit our website, technically necessary data is processed in order to provide the website and to ensure its security and stability. Processing is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We use an external hosting provider for this purpose.

2.2 Communication

If you contact us through our contact form, by email or by telephone, we process your details solely to handle your request. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for contractual or pre-contractual requests, otherwise Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Providing your details is voluntary. Without the necessary contact data, we may not be able to answer your request.

2.3 Cookies and Google Analytics

Our website uses cookies and Google Analytics, an analytics service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics is used for statistical evaluation of website use and processes in particular usage and device information as well as online identifiers. We use cookies and tracking technologies that are not technically necessary only after your consent under Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings. In connection with Google Analytics, data may be transferred to Google LLC in the USA. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. An adequacy decision of the European Commission applies to such transfers. Further information.

3. Sharing of data

Personal data is shared with service providers or other recipients only where this is necessary for the stated purposes and legally permitted. This includes in particular hosting and communication providers, as well as Google.

4. Rights of data subjects

Under the GDPR you have the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability. You may object to processing based on a legitimate interest for reasons relating to your particular situation. You may withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your rights, please contact info@g-ii.eu.

5. Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority is the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information: www.datenschutz-berlin.de.