Privacy Policy
As of February 2026
1. Responsible person
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Solar for Schools Education gGmbH ("Solar Education")
Steinstr. 39
81667 Munich
Germany
Email: kontakt@solarbildung.org
Telephone: +49-172-9557249
2. General information on data processing
The protection of your personal data is very important to us. We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications and Digital Services Data Protection Act (TTDSG).
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
3. Data processing when visiting the website
When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected by the web server:
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IP address
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Date and time of access
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Browser type and browser version
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operating system
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Referrer URL
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pages visited
The processing is carried out to ensure the stability, security and functionality of the website.
Legal basis:
Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interest in secure website operation)
The server log files are deleted regularly.
4. Making contact
When you contact us by email, contact form or telephone, we process the data you provide (e.g. name, email address, telephone number, content of the message).
Purpose: Processing your request
Legal basis:
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
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Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interest in communication)
5. Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we process:
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E-mail address
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(if applicable) Name
Registration takes place via the double opt-in procedure.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)
You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
6. Participation in projects, events and collaborations
Depending on the context, we process the following data as part of school projects, events, or collaborations:
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Contact details
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Organizational/School Data
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Contract data
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Payment details (if applicable)
Legal basis:
Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b GDPR (performance of a contract)
Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interest in project execution)
7. Protection of children
Solar Education works in the field of education. The protection of minors is our highest priority.
To protect children's privacy, images on our website may be AI-generated.
Insofar as personal data of minors is processed, this is done exclusively in accordance with legal requirements and – if necessary – with the consent of the legal guardians.
8. Cookies and consent management
Our website uses cookies.
8.1 Technically necessary cookies
These are required for the operation of the website.
Legal basis:
Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR
Section 25 Paragraph 2 TTDSG
8.2 Analytics and marketing cookies
If we use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) or similar services, this is done exclusively on the basis of your consent.
Legal basis:
Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR
Section 25 Paragraph 1 TTDSG
You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner.
9. Use of Google Analytics (if active)
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
Google processes usage data on our behalf. IP addresses are anonymized.
A transfer to the USA cannot be ruled out. This will take place on the basis of suitable safeguards in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses).
You can prevent Google from collecting your data by adjusting your cookie settings accordingly.
10. Data Sharing
We only share personal data:
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to processors in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR (e.g. hosting providers, IT service providers, CRM systems)
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if there is a legal obligation
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if this is necessary for the performance of the contract
All service providers are contractually obligated to comply with data protection regulations.
11. Transfer to third countries
If data is processed outside the EU/EEA, this will only be done in compliance with Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR, in particular on the basis of:
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EU Standard Contractual Clauses
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Adequacy decisions of the EU Commission
12. Storage duration
We only store personal data for as long as:
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this is necessary to fulfill the respective purpose
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Statutory retention periods exist (e.g., tax regulations).
After the deadlines have expired, the data will be deleted or anonymized.
13. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures in accordance with Article 32 GDPR to protect personal data against loss, destruction, unauthorized access or manipulation.
14. Your rights
You have the following rights:
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Article 15 GDPR – Right of access
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Article 16 GDPR – Rectification
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Article 17 GDPR – Erasure
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Article 18 GDPR – Restriction
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Article 20 GDPR – Data portability
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Article 21 GDPR – Right to object
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Article 7(3) GDPR – Withdrawal of consent
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
15. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We assume no responsibility for their content or privacy policies.
16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to reflect changes in the law or technical developments.
The latest version is available on our website.