Privay policy

The English version of this privacy policy is provided for convenience and informational purposes only. In case of any discrepancies or legal questions, the German version of the privacy policy shall prevail and be legally binding.

Scope of Application

This privacy policy aims to inform users of this website, in compliance with the Federal Data Protection Act and the Telemedia Act, about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator:

Dompropst Hans-Bernd Köppen
On behalf of the Münster Cathedral Chapter
Domplatz 28
48143 Münster
Phone: 0251 495-6700
Email: dom@bistum-muenster.de

The protection of your personal data is a priority for the operator of this website. Your personal data will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws. The following information applies to all data processing carried out on this website.

Please note that data transmission over the internet can always involve security risks, and complete protection against unauthorized access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.

The data protection officer for the Episcopal Vicariate General is:

Department R 702 Data Protection
Rainer Timmerhinrich
Domplatz 27
48143 Münster
Phone: 0251 495-17055
Email: datenschutz@bistum-muenster.de

The person responsible for this website serves as a point of contact for data subjects and is responsible for fulfilling the information obligations pursuant to §§ 15 and 16 of the Church Data Protection Act (KDG), as well as conducting data protection impact assessments in accordance with § 35 of the KDG.

Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by an external service provider. The provider is:

incognito GmbH & Co. KG
Peter Camps
Dortmunder Straße 47
48155 Münster

As part of the hosting process, technically necessary data transmitted by your browser or device when you access our website is processed. This may include, in particular, the IP address of the accessing device, information regarding the browser and operating system used, the date and time of access, the content accessed, and other technical connection data.

This data is processed for the purpose of providing our website securely, stably, and efficiently, as well as for detecting and resolving technical errors and preventing unauthorized or security-relevant access.

Where personal data is processed in this context, the processing is based on Section 6 (1) (c) KDG, provided it is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures or a contractual relationship. Furthermore, processing is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Section 6 (1) (g) KDG in providing our online services securely, stably, and efficiently.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with our hosting service provider. The service provider processes personal data only in accordance with our instructions and to the extent necessary to provide the agreed services.

Server Log Files

When you use our website, certain connection data and data transmitted by your internet browser or device are temporarily stored. To ensure the proper and secure operation of our website, the following data in particular may be logged in server log files:

IP ​​address of the accessing device
Operating system of the accessing device
Browser used and browser version
Name or URL of the accessed file or page
Date and time of access
Referring URL (referrer), if transmitted
Type of device used
Technical connection information

The processing of this data serves the purpose of technically providing the website, ensuring its stability and security, detecting and rectifying technical errors, and detecting and preventing abusive or security-relevant access.

Insofar as personal data is processed in this context, such processing is based on Section 6 (1) (c) KDG, provided it is necessary for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures. Furthermore, processing is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Section 6 (1) (g) KDG in the proper and secure provision of our website.

Server log files are stored only for as long as is necessary to achieve the aforementioned purposes and are subsequently deleted, unless statutory retention obligations or other legal reasons prevent deletion.

Cookies

Our website uses exclusively technically necessary cookies. These cookies are required to ensure the basic functions and the proper provision of the website.

Technically necessary cookies may serve, in particular, to provide specific website functions you have requested or to maintain technical settings while using the website. They are not used to analyze your usage behavior or to create a user profile.

Insofar as information is stored on your device or previously stored information is accessed for the technically necessary provision of the website, this is done on the basis of Section 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG. Consent is therefore not required for technically strictly necessary cookies. We do not use analytics, tracking, or marketing cookies. Likewise, we do not employ web analytics or tracking services, nor do we create usage profiles regarding the behavior of our website visitors.

Objection to Promotional Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact details published in compliance with legal notice requirements for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials.

The site operators expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional information being sent, such as via spam emails.

Handling of Personal Data

When processing your personal data, we comply with the provisions of the Act on Church Data Protection (KDG), the Telecommunications-Digital Services-Data Protection Act (TDDDG), and all other relevant legal regulations.

The nature and scope of data processing depend in particular on the functions you use and the technical data generated during your use of our website.

If you have consented to data processing, your personal data is processed on the basis of Section 6 (1) (b) KDG. You may revoke any consent given at any time, with effect for the future.

If your data is required for the performance of a contract or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, processing takes place on the basis of Section 6 (1) (c) KDG.

Where processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, it is carried out in accordance with Section 6 (1) (d) KDG.

Furthermore, processing may take place based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Section 6 (1) (g) KDG, particularly where this is necessary for the proper and secure operation of our website.

In principle, personal data is processed and stored only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the respective processing purpose or to comply with legal obligations. Once the purpose no longer applies and there are no statutory retention obligations or other legal grounds preventing deletion, the data will be deleted. Information, rectification, erasure, and other rights

Subject to statutory requirements, you have the following rights as a data subject:

Right of access to data stored about you (Section 17 KDG)
Right to rectification of incorrect data (Section 18 KDG)
Right to erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”) (Section 19 KDG)
Right to restriction of processing of your data (Section 20 KDG)
Right to notification regarding the rectification or erasure of personal data or the restriction of processing (Section 21 KDG)
Right to data portability (Section 22 KDG)
Right to object, which you may exercise at any time—subject to statutory requirements—with effect for the future (Section 23 KDG)
Rights relating to automated decision-making, including profiling (Section 24 KDG)
Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Section 48 KDG)

The supervisory authority responsible for Catholic institutions in the Diocese of Münster is:

Katholisches Datenschutzzentrum – Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts
Brackeler Hellweg 14444309 Dortmund
Phone: 0231 138985-0
Email: info@kdsz.de

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption to protect your confidential data and ensure secure transmission. This protects, for example, orders or inquiries that you send to us as a site visitor. You can recognize active SSL or TLS encryption by the fact that the address line of your browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in the browser line. Thanks to this encryption, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Reference to External Offers

Our websites contain links to external providers' websites, which are marked as “external links” or with a graphic next to the name. This service makes it easier for our visitors to find further information on specific topics. Please note that we do not make any specific recommendations when you click on these external links. The sole responsibility for the content and service lies with the respective operator. If you discover that a linked site violates applicable law or contains inappropriate content, please inform us so that we can remove the reference. We do not guarantee the functionality of the links or compliance with data protection regulations by external providers. Please refer to the linked sites for their data protection information.

Status and Updating of the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is current as of August 22, 2026. We reserve the right to adapt the privacy policy at regular intervals to the underlying data processing processes and legal requirements.