The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (hereinafter "DIHK") is the responsible entity within the meaning of data protection law.

The contact details of the responsible entity can be found in the imprint and on the data protection page of the DIHK website.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with effect for the future. The current version is available on our website. Please visit our website regularly and inform yourself about the applicable data protection provisions.

The following notes concern DIHK's information offerings on social media.

The operation of DIHK's social media channels aims to provide sustainable and transparent information and communication with the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, trainees, volunteers, and the interested public. No further administrative tasks are performed. The legal basis for operating the social media channels is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR; DIHK's presence on social networks serves to fulfill public relations obligations.

This is an additional offering to DIHK's existing information and communication services. The aforementioned alternatives and instructions for alternative contact can be found on the homepage of our website www.dihk.de along with the contact details listed in the footer.

If you have any questions about our information offerings on social networks, you can reach us by phone at 030 20308-0 or by email at socialmedia@dihk.de.

Rights of the Data Subject

Every affected person has the right to access (Article 15 GDPR). If incorrect personal data is processed, you have the right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR). If the statutory requirements are met, you may request the deletion or restriction of processing and object to processing (Articles 17, 18, and 21 GDPR), and possibly have the right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR). If you exercise your rights as mentioned above, DIHK will review whether the statutory requirements for this are met.

Any consent given to the processing of personal data can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.

Furthermore, there is a right to lodge a complaint with the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, which you can reach at https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de.