{"id":10680,"date":"2021-01-29T09:40:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T08:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dfs-as.aero.w01b30f1.kasserver.com\/?page_id=10680"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:59:05","slug":"privacy-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dfs-as.aero\/en\/privacy-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small color_alternate with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1920\" data-img-height=\"1080\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/dfs-as.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dfs-aviation-services-01.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,45,116,0.85),rgba(0,45,116,0.5533332824707031))\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<h1 class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><span style=\"color: #de82ac;\"><strong>All about Data Protection &amp; Privacy<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><span><strong>Overview page content:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#privacy-statement-das\"><b>Privacy Statement of DFS Aviation Services<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"__mPS2id _mPS2id-h\" href=\"#privacy-information-applicants\">Privacy Information for Applicants<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_border align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\" id=\"privacy-statement-das\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><strong><span style=\"color: #de82ac;\">Privacy Statement of DFS Aviation Services<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Controller within the meaning of the data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DFS Aviation Services GmbH<br \/>Heinrich-Hertz-Stra\u00dfe 26<br \/>63225 Langen<br \/>Germany<br \/>Phone: +49 6103 3748-001<br \/>Fax: +49 6103 3748-200<br \/>Email: info(a)dfs-as.aero<br \/>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfs-as.aero\">www.dfs-as.aero<\/a><br \/>Managing Directors: Andreas P\u00f6tzsch, Pierre Hermann<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Protection Officer:<br \/><\/strong>DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung<br \/>Group Data Protection<br \/>Am DFS Campus 10<br \/>63225 Langen, Germany<\/p>\n<p>E-Mail: datenschutzbeauftragter(a)dfs.de<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Protection Officer DAS Middle East:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Max Rahman<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The protection of your personal data and your privacy is very important to us. We comply with the applicable legal provisions and would like to inform you below about all important aspects concerning the protection of your personal data on our website.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">1. General legal basis<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span>When you use our contact form, we collect certain personal data, such as identity and contact details (e.g. name, email address, phone number). This information is collected, used, stored, and where necessary, transferred in order to respond to your inquiry and to contact you directly. The legal basis for this processing includes your consent, as well as the legitimate interest of the Controller in maintaining effective communications and ensuring the proper functioning of the website, according to the applicable laws, in particular Article 6(1)(a), (b) of the GDPR.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">2. Collection of general data in server log files<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span>When you access our website, information of a general nature is automatically transmitted by your web browser to us or to our web host\/IT service provider. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the requested provider, the name of the page accessed, the truncated IP address (without the last two characters), and the amount of data transferred. This information is technically necessary in order to correctly deliver the content of websites you request.<\/p>\n<p>The log files are regularly deleted by our web host after 7 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">3. Purposes of data processing by the controller and third parties<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/strong>We process your personal data only for the purposes stated in this privacy policy. Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those mentioned.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">4. Deletion of data, storage period<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/strong>We store your personal data only for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes stated here or as provided for by statutory retention periods. After the respective purpose ceases to apply or after these periods expire, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted in accordance with legal requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">5. Cookies \u2013 You have full control<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/strong>Like many other websites, we also use \u201ccookies\u201d. Cookies are (small) data records that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive. This automatically provides us with certain data such as IP address, browser used, operating system, and your internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>Using the information contained in cookies, we can present our website in a user-friendly, effective, and secure manner. Cookies cannot be used to start programs or transmit viruses to a computer.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you have full control over the cookies stored on your computer. You can set your internet browser (e.g. Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.) to determine how you wish to handle cookies and the information transmitted with them. For example, you can activate the automatic deletion of cookies after each session or set a notification when a site attempts to set cookies so you can actively manage this.<\/p>\n<p>Through the display of our cookie banner when you visit our site, you also inform us which cookies you consent to. Please note that certain functions of our website may not work if you refuse the use of cookies.<\/p>\n<p>You can review information about our cookies via the following link: Borlab Cookie Preferences<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">6. SSL encryption<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span>To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use encryption methods compliant with the current state of the art (e.g., SSL) via HTTPS.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">7. Contact via contact form or email<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span>We are pleased if you contact us by email or via the contact form. The fields marked with an asterisk in the form are mandatory. These serve to assign the inquiry and to respond to it. Your data will be deleted after processing is complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">8. Use of Google Maps<\/span><br \/><\/span>Legal basis:<\/strong> The legal basis for integrating Google Maps and the associated data transfer to Google is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipient:<\/strong> Accessing Google Maps automatically establishes a connection to Google.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Google Ads program cookies:<\/strong><br \/>If you have disabled the storage of cookies for the Google Ads program, you generally will not have to expect such cookies when viewing YouTube videos either. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you want to prevent this, you must block the storage of cookies in your browser.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on data protection at \u201cGoogle Maps\u201d can be found in the provider\u2019s privacy policy.<\/p>\n<p>Third-country transfer: Google Inc. processes your data in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Providing your personal data is voluntary and based solely on your consent. If you block access, this may result in functional restrictions on the website.<\/p>\n<p>Maps from Google Maps are embedded on this website to display geographic information visually. When using Google Maps, Google also collects, processes, and uses data about visitors\u2019 use of the map functions. Because Google Inc. is headquartered in the USA, data may also be transferred there. For more information about data processing by Google, please refer to Google\u2019s privacy notices. You can also change your personal privacy settings in the Privacy Center there.<br \/>Detailed instructions on managing your own data in connection with Google products can be found there as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operator of Google Maps:<\/strong><br \/>Google Inc. (\u201cGoogle\u201d)<br \/>1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View<br \/>CA 94043, USA<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">9. Use of Google Analytics<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span><strong>Legal basis<\/strong>: The legal basis for integrating Google Analytics and the associated data transfer to Google is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipient<\/strong>: Accessing Google Analytics automatically establishes a connection to Google.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on data protection at \u201cGoogle Analytics\u201d can be found in the provider\u2019s privacy policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Third-country transfer<\/strong>: Google Inc. processes your data in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Providing your personal data is voluntary and based solely on your consent. If you block access, this may result in functional restrictions on the website.<\/p>\n<p>We use the web analytics service Google Analytics on our website, provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; \u201cGoogle\u201d).<br \/>Data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use the information obtained to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator.<br \/>Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. IP anonymization is activated on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.<\/p>\n<p>Google has certified its compliance with the U.S.-EU \u201cData Privacy Framework\u201d and thereby committed to adhering to European data protection principles.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/analytics\/terms\/de.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/analytics\/terms\/de.html<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/intl\/de\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.google.de\/intl\/de\/policies\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\"><strong>10. Embedded YouTube videos<\/strong><\/span><br \/><strong>Legal basis<\/strong>: The legal basis for integrating YouTube and the associated data transfer to Google is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipient<\/strong>: Accessing YouTube automatically establishes a connection to Google.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Google Ads program cookies<\/strong>:<br \/>If you have disabled the storage of cookies for the Google Ads program, you generally will not have to expect such cookies when watching YouTube videos. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you want to prevent this, you must block the storage of cookies in your browser.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on data protection at \u201cYouTube\u201d can be found in the provider\u2019s privacy policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Third-country transfer<\/strong>: Google Inc. processes your data in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Providing your personal data is voluntary and based solely on your consent. If you block access, this may result in functional restrictions on the website.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">10.1 Type and purpose of processing<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span>We embed YouTube videos on some of our web pages. The operator of the corresponding plugins is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA (\u201cYouTube\u201d). When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube servers is established. YouTube is informed which pages you visit. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can assign your browsing behavior to you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>When a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by YouTube can be found in the provider\u2019s privacy policies. There you will also find further information on your rights in this regard and setting options to protect your privacy. Google Inc. processes your data in the United States.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">11. Use of Meta (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Messenger)<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span><strong>Legal basis<\/strong>: The legal basis for integrating Meta services (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger) and the associated data transfer to Meta is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Where you voluntarily disclose special categories of personal data (e.g., in comments or profile information) and agree to its use for the stated purpose, processing is allowed (Art. 9(2)(e) GDPR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipient<\/strong>: Accessing Meta services automatically establishes a connection to the servers of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (\u201cMeta\u201d). Meta may link personal data such as your IP address, device information, and usage data to your Meta account if you are logged in there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cookies<\/strong>: Meta uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze and personalize the use of our website and the embedded content. If you have disabled cookies for personalized advertising, certain Meta tracking functions will be limited or not executed. If you wish to prevent cookies being stored in general, you can block this in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on data protection at Meta can be found in the provider\u2019s privacy policy:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/privacy\/policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/privacy\/policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Third-country transfer<\/strong>: Meta may transfer data to the USA and other third countries. Transfers are based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or the EU Commission\u2019s Standard Contractual Clauses.<\/p>\n<p>Providing your personal data is voluntary and based solely on your consent. If you block access, this may result in functional restrictions on the website.<\/p>\n<p>We use various Meta services on our website to provide content, enable interaction with our social media presences, and deliver targeted advertising. Data processing serves the purpose of displaying and distributing our content, measuring reach, responding to inquiries, and delivering audience-targeted advertising. For this purpose, Meta may process information about your interactions with our content, technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system), as well as time and access data.<\/p>\n<p>Meta and we are joint controllers within the meaning of Art. 26 GDPR for the processing of certain data (e.g., within the scope of \u201cPage Insights\u201d). The corresponding agreement is available here:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/legal\/terms\/page_controller_addendum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/legal\/terms\/page_controller_addendum<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">12. Use of X (formerly Twitter)<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span><strong>Legal basis<\/strong>: The legal basis for integrating X services (e.g., embedded tweets, buttons, interaction features) and the associated data transfer to X Corp. is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipient<\/strong>: Accessing X services automatically establishes a connection to the servers of X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Personal data such as your IP address, device information, browser data, and information about your interactions with embedded X content may be processed. If you are logged in to X, X can directly assign this data to your account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cookies<\/strong>: X uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze and personalize the use of embedded content and for marketing purposes. If you have disabled cookies for personalized advertising, certain X tracking functions will be limited or not executed. You can block the storage of cookies at any time in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on data protection at X can be found in the provider\u2019s privacy policy:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/de\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/de\/privacy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Third-country transfer<\/strong>: X processes data in the USA and, where applicable, in other third countries. Transfers are based on appropriate safeguards, such as the EU Commission\u2019s Standard Contractual Clauses.<\/p>\n<p>Providing your personal data is voluntary and based solely on your consent. If you block access, this may result in functional restrictions on the website.<\/p>\n<p>We use X services on our website to provide content, enable interaction with our X profile, and market our offerings in a targeted manner. Data processing serves the purpose of displaying and distributing our content, measuring reach, responding to user inquiries, and delivering audience-targeted advertising.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">13. Use of LinkedIn<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span><strong>Legal basis<\/strong>: The legal basis for integrating LinkedIn services (e.g., LinkedIn button, embedded posts, company page) and the associated data transfer to LinkedIn is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipient<\/strong>: Accessing LinkedIn services automatically establishes a connection to the servers of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. Personal data such as your IP address, device information, browser data, and information about your interactions with the embedded LinkedIn content may be processed. If you are logged in to LinkedIn, LinkedIn can directly assign this data to your account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cookies<\/strong>: LinkedIn uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze and personalize the use of embedded content and for marketing purposes. If you have disabled cookies for personalized advertising, certain LinkedIn tracking functions will be limited or not executed. You can block the storage of cookies at any time in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on data protection at LinkedIn can be found in the provider\u2019s privacy policy:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Third-country transfer<\/strong>: LinkedIn may transfer data to the USA and other third countries. Transfers are based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or the EU Commission\u2019s Standard Contractual Clauses.<\/p>\n<p>Providing your personal data is voluntary and based solely on your consent. If you block access, this may result in functional restrictions on the website.<\/p>\n<p>We use LinkedIn services on our website to provide content, enable interaction with our LinkedIn profile, and market our offerings in a targeted manner. Data processing serves the purpose of displaying and distributing our content, measuring reach, responding to user inquiries, and delivering audience-targeted advertising.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">14. Social plugins<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span><strong>Type and purpose of processing<\/strong>:<br \/>We offer you the option of using \u201csocial media buttons\u201d (X Corp., LinkedIn, Meta Platforms, Inc.) on our website. To protect your data, we use the \u201cShariff\u201d solution for implementation. The buttons are embedded on the website merely as graphics that contain a link to the corresponding provider\u2019s website. By clicking the graphic, you are redirected to the services of the respective providers. Only then are your data transmitted to the respective providers. If you do not click the graphic, there is no exchange between you and the providers of the social media buttons. Information about the collection and use of your data in social networks can be found in the respective terms of use of the corresponding providers.<br \/>You can find more information about the Shariff solution here.<\/p>\n<p>We have integrated social media buttons from the following companies on our website:<\/p>\n<p><strong>X Corp.<\/strong><br \/>865 FM 1209, Building 2<br \/>Bastrop, TX 78602<br \/>United States of America<\/p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><br \/>LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company<br \/>Wilton Place<br \/>Dublin 2<br \/>Ireland<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meta Platforms, Inc.<\/strong><br \/>1 Meta Way, Menlo Park,<br \/>CA 94025<br \/>United States of America<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">15. Links to other websites<\/span><br \/><\/strong>Our website contains links to other websites that we believe may be of interest to our website visitors. These other websites are neither operated by us, DFS Aviation Services, nor are we responsible for their content or data protection compliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">16. Changes to our privacy policy<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/strong>We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g., when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your subsequent visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">17. Withdrawal of Consent<\/span><br \/><\/strong>You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. Such withdrawal will apply only to future processing and will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before your withdrawal. Under the data protection laws of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, we will cease processing your data once we have received and confirmed your withdrawal, except where further processing is legally required.<\/p>\n<p>To withdraw your consent, please contact us at: datenschutzkoordination(a)dfs-as.aero<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">18. Right of access, rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/strong>You have the right at any time to obtain information about the personal data we have stored about you and, where applicable, the right to rectification or restriction of processing.<\/p>\n<p>You also have the right to the erasure of your personal data, provided this does not conflict with statutory requirements or the fulfillment of contracts. In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (the supervisory authority responsible for DAS is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, <strong>BfDI<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>You can withdraw consent with effect for the future by notifying us accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0a3c87;\">19. Questions about data protection<\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span>If you have any questions about data protection, please contact our Data Protection Officer named above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_alternate\" id=\"privacy-information-applicants\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><span style=\"color: #062c64;\">Privacy Information for Applicants<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>The data requested in the application form are strictly necessary for processing your application. If you do not agree to the collection and storage of your data, we unfortunately cannot accept your application. Below we explain how we handle your data and the underlying legal provisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #062c64;\">1. Who is the controller?<br \/><\/span><\/strong>The controller within the meaning of Art. 4(7) GDPR is <strong>DFS Aviation Services GmbH<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Managing Directors:<\/strong> Andreas P\u00f6tzsch, Pierre Hermann<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group Data Protection Officer:<\/strong><br \/>Email: datenschutzbeauftragter@dfs.de<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong>2. Purpose of processing<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Your data will be used exclusively to process your application and to conduct the corresponding selection procedures. Any other use of your data is excluded.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong>3. Legal basis<br \/><\/strong><\/span>The legal basis for processing personal data in the application procedure is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.<br \/>Where special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9(1) GDPR (e.g., health data or ethnic origin) are requested from applicants as part of the procedure, processing is based on Art. 9(2)(b) and (h) GDPR. In the case of voluntary disclosure of special categories of personal data, processing is based on Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong>4. Recipients<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Access to your data is generally restricted to employees of DFS Aviation Services\u2019 HR management.<br \/>In the context of administering our HR IT systems, system administrators also have access to data.<br \/>Application data are shared with the hiring manager responsible for the vacancy and, in the event of employment, with the competent works council.<\/p>\n<p>Disclosure of data to other functions within the company, to third parties, or to third countries generally does not take place.<\/p>\n<p>For applications for air traffic controller training, applicant data are forwarded to external service providers (currently Eurocontrol) as part of the aptitude assessment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong>5. Data deletion\/anonymization<br \/><\/strong><\/span>In accordance with Art. 17(1)(a) GDPR, data are generally deleted automatically <strong>six (6) months<\/strong> after the selection process has been completed; i.e., the data no longer allow any inference about the applicant\u2019s identity.<br \/>For applications for air traffic controller training, detailed application documents (attachments) are retained to handle follow-up queries for up to <strong>six (6) months<\/strong> after the end of the application process and then deleted.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #062c64;\"><strong>6. Your rights<br \/><\/strong><\/span>You may exercise your rights of access, erasure, rectification, restriction of processing, and data portability\u2014provided the respective requirements of the GDPR are met. If you believe your rights regarding the processing of your data have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All about Data Protection &amp; Privacy Overview page content: Privacy Statement of DFS Aviation Services Privacy Information for Applicants Privacy Statement of DFS Aviation Services Controller within the meaning of the data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is: DFS Aviation Services GmbHHeinrich-Hertz-Stra\u00dfe 2663225 LangenGermanyPhone: +49 6103 3748-001Fax: +49 6103...","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10680","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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