Data Protection

Privacy Policy – Last updated: 28 October 2026

1. Controller and Data Protection Officer

The controller responsible for processing personal data through this website is:

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
Martinistraße 52
20246 Hamburg, Germany
Email: info@uke.de
Phone: +49 (0) 40 7410-0

Data Protection Officer

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Data Protection Officer
Martinistraße 52
20246 Hamburg, Germany
Email: dsb@uke.de
Phone: +49 (0) 40 7410-56890

This website provides information about DFG Research Unit 5159, Resolving the Prefrontal Circuits of Cognitive Flexibility.

2. Hosting and Server Access Data

This website is hosted by:

ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich
Hauptstraße 68
02742 Friedersdorf, Germany

When accessing this website, technical information may be processed, including the visitor’s IP address, date and time of access, requested pages, browser and operating system information, referring URL and server response information.

These data are processed to provide website content, ensure technical functionality, maintain security and investigate technical problems.

Processing necessary for the operation of this public research information website is based on Article 6(1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with the applicable legal provisions governing UKE’s public tasks.

Access logs are retained only for as long as required for their operational and security purposes.

3. Cookies and Consent Management

This website uses technically necessary technologies to ensure its proper operation.

We use the Avada Privacy & Consent system to manage consent for external media and social media content.

The cookie stores visitors’ consent preferences and is configured to expire after 30 days.

Visitors can accept, reject or individually select optional third-party services. No optional services are selected by default.

Where consent is required for accessing or storing information on visitors’ devices, the legal basis is Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG). The processing of personal data based on consent is governed by Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Technologies strictly necessary for the provision of a service requested by the visitor may be used under Section 25(2) TDDDG.

Consent can be withdrawn or modified at any time through the privacy settings provided below. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

4. YouTube

This website includes embedded videos provided by YouTube, a service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

YouTube content is blocked by default. A connection to YouTube is established only after the visitor expressly consents to loading the video.

Following consent, YouTube may receive information such as the visitor’s IP address, browser data and the URL of the page being accessed. Google may use cookies or similar technologies and may process information outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and, where applicable, Section 25(1) TDDDG.

Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. X (formerly Twitter)

This website includes an embedded timeline provided by X.

For users in the European Economic Area, the relevant provider is:

X Internet Unlimited Company
One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street
Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland

The timeline is blocked until the visitor expressly consents.

Once activated, X may process technical information, including IP addresses, browser and device information, page access information and interactions with embedded content.

Personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area. X provides information about international transfers and applicable safeguards in its privacy documentation.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and, where applicable, Section 25(1) TDDDG.

Further information: https://x.com/en/privacy

6. External Links

This website contains links to scientific publications, research institutions, external websites and social media platforms.

Following an external link takes the visitor to a website operated by another provider. The privacy policies and data-processing practices of the respective providers apply.

Normal external hyperlinks do not automatically activate embedded content on this website.

7. Fonts and Website Functionality

Fonts used for this website are configured to be served locally rather than loaded from external Google Fonts servers.

The website uses WordPress and the Avada theme. Technical processing necessary for website functionality, security and administration may occur in this context.

8. Contact by Email

If you contact the Research Unit by email, we process the information you provide, such as your name, email address and message, for the purpose of handling your enquiry.

Where enquiries concern UKE’s public research, scientific coordination or information activities, processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with the applicable legal provisions. Where consent is expressly requested for a particular processing operation, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR applies.

The data are retained only as long as necessary to process the enquiry, subject to any applicable statutory retention requirements.

9. Your Rights

Subject to the applicable legal requirements, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Article 15 GDPR).
  • Request rectification of inaccurate data (Article 16 GDPR).
  • Request erasure or restriction of processing (Articles 17 and 18 GDPR).
  • Request data portability where applicable (Article 20 GDPR).
  • Object to processing based on Article 6(1)(e) GDPR (Article 21 GDPR).
  • Withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future (Article 7(3) GDPR).

You can exercise these rights by contacting UKE or its Data Protection Officer.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

Supervisory Authority

The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
(Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit)

Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 22
20459 Hamburg, Germany
Email: mailbox@datenschutz.hamburg.de
Website: https://datenschutz-hamburg.de

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in website functionality, data-processing activities or applicable legal requirements.

11. Manage Your Privacy Preferences

You can review, modify or withdraw your consent to external media and social media content using the privacy settings below.