GENERAL

The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy found below.

DATA COLLECTION ON OUR WEBSITE

Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the website’s required legal notice.

How do we collect your data?

Some data are collected when you provide it to us. This could, for example, be data you enter on a contact form.

Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These data are primarily technical data such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page. These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of its collection at no charge. You also have the right to request that it be corrected, blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in the legal notice if you have further questions about the issue of privacy and data protection. You may also, of course, file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.

ANALYTICS AND THIRD-PARTY TOOLS

When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your surfing behavior. This happens primarily using cookies and analytics. The analysis of your surfing behavior is usually anonymous, i.e. we will not be able to identify you from this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.

You can object to this analysis. We will inform you below about how to exercise your options in this regard.

DATA PROTECTION

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

If you use this website, various pieces of personal data will be collected. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g. via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.

NOTICE CONCERNING THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS WEBSITE

The party responsible for processing data on this website is:

Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)
Charlottenplatz 17
D-70173 Stuttgart
Phone +49.711.2225-0
Fax +49.711.2264346
info(at)ifa.de
http://www.ifa.de

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (names, email addresses, etc.).

REVOCATION OF YOUR CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

RIGHT TO FILE COMPLAINTS WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

If there has been a breach of data protection legislation, the person affected may file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities. The competent regulatory authority for matters related to data protection legislation is the data protection officer of the German state in which our company is headquartered. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY

You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you require the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.

SSL OR TLS ENCRYPTION

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser’s address line when it changes from “http://” to “https://” and the lock icon is displayed in your browser’s address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.

INFORMATION, BLOCKING, DELETION

As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with information free of charge about any of your personal data that is stored as well as its origin, the recipient and the purpose for which it has been processed. You also have the right to have this data corrected, blocked or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in our legal notice if you have further questions on the topic of personal data.

COOKIES

Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device’s memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies which are necessary to allow electronic communications or to provide certain functions you wish to use (such as the shopping cart) are stored pursuant to Art. 6 paragraph 1, letter f of DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure an optimized service provided free of technical errors. If other cookies (such as those used to analyze your surfing behavior) are also stored, they will be treated separately in this privacy policy.

SERVER LOG FILES

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in “server log files”. These are:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

These data will not be combined with data from other sources.

The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for measures preliminary to a contract.

MATOMO

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LEAVING COMMENTS ON THIS WEBSITE

If you use the comment function on this site, the time at which you created the comment and your email address will be stored along with your comment, as well as your username, unless you are posting anonymously.

How long comments are stored

The comments and the associated data (e.g. IP address) are stored and remain on our website until the content commented upon has been completely deleted or the comments are required to be removed for legal reasons (slander, etc.).

Legal basis

The comments are stored based on your consent per Art. 6 (1) (a) DSGVO. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

INSTAGRAM PLUGIN

The website includes features of the Instagram service. These features are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

If logged into an Instagram account, Instagram may associate the visit to this website with the user profile. Personal data may also be transferred to Meta’s servers in the United States. We have no control over the scope and content of the data collected by Instagram through these features. Please note that the processing of personal data via social media plugins may involve transfers to third countries, such as the United States. The respective providers act as independent data controllers or processors for the data collected through their services.

For more information about how Instagram processes personal data, please refer to Meta’s privacy policy:

Policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

We use Google Analytics to analyze the usage of our website. The data collected is used to optimize both our website and our advertising measures.

Google Analytics is provided to us by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google processes the website usage data on our behalf and is contractually obliged to implement measures ensuring the security and confidentiality of the data processed.

During your visit to our website, the following data, among others, is transmitted to Google:

• Pages visited
• Achievement of "website goals" (e.g., newsletter sign-ups)
• Your behavior on the pages (e.g., time spent, clicks, scroll depth)
• Your approximate location (country and city)
• Your internet address (IP address)
• Technical information such as browser, internet provider, device, and screen resolution
• The source of your visit (i.e., from which website or advertisement you came to us)
• A randomly generated user ID

No personal data such as name, address, or contact information is transmitted to Google Analytics.

These data are transmitted to Google servers in the United States. Please note that the United States does not guarantee the same level of data protection as within the EU.

Google Analytics stores cookies in your web browser for two years from your last visit. These cookies contain a randomly generated user ID, which allows you to be recognized during future visits to the website. You can prevent these cookies being stored by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we wish to point out that doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of this website.

The recorded data is stored together with the randomly generated user ID, which enables the evaluation of pseudonymous user profiles. These user-related data are automatically deleted after 14 months. Other data remain stored indefinitely in aggregated form.

Data collected via Google Analytics 4 may also be transferred to servers in the United States. In such cases, Google ensures an adequate level of data protection through mechanisms such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

IP anonymization

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) does not log or store individual IP addresses. For EU-based traffic, IP address data is used solely for geolocation data derivation before being immediately discarded. It is not logged, accessible, or used for any additional use cases.

Browser Opt-out for Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to this website by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and gtag.js) not to send information to Google Analytics.

The add-on is available for most browsers and can be installed here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Please note that if you disable Google Analytics via this add-on, some features of this website may not function properly.

Outsourced Data Processing

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Google to outsource our data processing activities. This agreement ensures compliance with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

MATOMO ANALYTICS

We use Matomo, an open-source web analytics platform, to better understand how visitors engage with our website and to continuously improve our content and user experience. Matomo operates in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

All data collected through Matomo is stored on our own servers. No information is shared with third parties. The data helps us analyze website traffic, such as which pages are visited most frequently, how users navigate through the site, and where visitors come from.

Matomo uses technologies such as cookies or device fingerprinting to recognize returning visitors and to analyze usage patterns. All IP addresses are anonymized before storage, ensuring that no personally identifiable information is collected.

The processing of data through Matomo is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the optimization of our website and communication efforts. If you consent to the use of cookies, the processing is additionally based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time or opt out of tracking via your browser settings.

For more information about Matomo’s approach to data protection, please visit Matomo’s official Privacy Policy.

NEWSLETTER DATA

If you would like to receive our newsletter, we require a valid email address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address and that you agree to receive this newsletter. No additional data is collected or is only collected on a voluntary basis. We only use this data to send the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

We will, therefore, process any data you enter onto the contact form only with your consent per Art. 6 (1) (a) DSGVO. You can revoke consent to the storage of your data and email address as well as their use for sending the newsletter at any time, e.g. through the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be used to distribute the newsletter until you cancel your subscription when said data will be deleted. Data we have stored for other purposes (e.g. email addresses for the members area) remain unaffected.

BREVO ( formerly Send in blue): C&: https://www.brevo.com/gdpr/

MAILCHIMP C&AL: https://mailchimp.com/help/about-the-general-data-protection-regulation/

BREVO ( formerly Send in blue):

This website uses Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) to manage and send newsletters. Brevo is operated by the Brevo Group and provides email marketing and communication services.

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect and process personal data such as your name, email address, and IP address. These data are used solely for sending the newsletter and for analyzing its usage, including open and click rates. The newsletter may include tracking pixels, which help us measure how recipients interact with the emails. This information is pseudonymized or anonymized whenever possible and is used only to improve the newsletter content and delivery.

The processing of your personal data is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you provide when subscribing to the newsletter. You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing via the link in any newsletter email. Data processed before your withdrawal may still be legally processed. We store your data only as long as your subscription is active and delete it upon unsubscription or upon request.

Brevo may process and store your data in the EU or other countries. When data is transferred to third countries, Brevo ensures GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. We have also concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Brevo, ensuring that your data is processed solely on our instructions.

For more information about how Brevo processes data and your rights, see Brevo’s Privacy Policy: https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/

MAILCHIMP

This website uses Mailchimp, a service provided by Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA, to manage and send newsletters. Mailchimp helps us organize and analyze the distribution of our newsletter campaigns.

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect and process personal data such as your name, email address, and IP address. These data are used solely for sending the newsletter and for analyzing its usage, including open and click rates. Tracking technologies, such as pixels embedded in the emails, allow us to see whether and when a message is opened and which links are clicked. This information is pseudonymized and used exclusively for statistical purposes to improve our newsletter content.

The processing of your personal data is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you provide when subscribing to the newsletter. You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter, for example via the link provided in every newsletter email. Data processed before the withdrawal of consent may still be legally processed.

Mailchimp may transfer your data to servers in the United States. The company is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, as well as the UK and Swiss extensions, ensuring an adequate level of data protection. We have also concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Mailchimp in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR, guaranteeing that your data is processed only on our instructions and for the purposes specified.

For more information on how Mailchimp handles personal data and your rights, please refer to Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy at https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/.

SOUNDCLOUD

The website integrates audio content from SoundCloud Limited, Rheinsberger Str. 76/77, 10115 Berlin, Germany. When you visit a page on our website that contains an embedded SoundCloud player, a direct connection to SoundCloud’s servers may be established. In this process, data such as your IP address and information about which page you are visiting may be transmitted to SoundCloud. If you are logged into your SoundCloud account, SoundCloud may associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your SoundCloud account before visiting our website.

To protect your privacy, SoundCloud content on our website is only activated after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie consent tool. Until you provide consent, no connection to SoundCloud’s servers will be established and no data will be transmitted.

The use of SoundCloud is based on our legitimate interest in providing an appealing and media-rich online experience according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and—where required—on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Further information on how SoundCloud processes user data can be found in the SoundCloud Privacy Policy: https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy

KOALENDAR (C& Nairobi officebooking system)

This website uses Koalendar to manage online bookings for office space at the C& Nairobi office. The booking tool is publicly accessible and may be used by anyone who wishes to reserve workspace in the Nairobi office. The service is provided by Koalendar, Inc.

When a booking is made through the online calendar, the personal data provided – such as your name, email address, and any optional message – will be collected and processed for the purpose of managing and confirming the booking.

Koalendar acts as a data processor on our behalf. The data entered is transmitted to and processed by Koalendar’s servers in order to schedule appointments and send confirmation emails. We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Koalendar in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR to ensure that your data is processed securely and only for the intended purpose.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) and, where applicable, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in efficient management of office space).

Koalendar may process data on servers located outside the EU/EEA. Where such transfers occur, Koalendar ensures appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or participation in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

For more information on how Koalendar processes personal data, please refer to their Privacy Policy:
https://koalendar.com/privacy

YOUTUBE

Our website integrates videos using plugins from YouTube, a service operated by Google. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit a page on our website that includes a YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers may be established. This connection transmits at least your IP address and information about which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube or Google account, this information may be linked directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your account before visiting our site.

We use YouTube in privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com), which means that cookies and tracking technologies are only activated once you actively start the video. However, this mode does not automatically guarantee full GDPR compliance. Therefore, YouTube videos on our website are only loaded after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie consent tool.

The use of YouTube is based on our legitimate interest in providing an attractive and user-friendly online experience in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, and—where required—on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Further information on how YouTube and Google handle user data can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy at: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/

VIMEO

Our website uses features provided by the Vimeo video portal (“Vimeo”). The service is operated by Vimeo, LLC / Vimeo Inc., based in the USA.

When you visit one of our pages that includes a Vimeo embed (video player), your browser establishes a connection to Vimeo’s servers. During this process, Vimeo receives information such as which of our pages you have visited and your IP address. This occurs even if you are not logged in to Vimeo or do not have a Vimeo account. The transferred data may be stored on servers in the United States or other countries.

If you are logged in to your Vimeo account, Vimeo may link this browsing data directly to your personal profile. You can avoid this by logging out of Vimeo before using our site.

As a privacy-enhancing measure, we may append the dnt=1 (Do Not Track) parameter to Vimeo embed requests, which reduces tracking behavior. However, this does not fully prevent all cookies or data processing by Vimeo.

To comply with GDPR and data protection principles, the Vimeo embed on our site is only activated after you have given your express consent via our cookie consent tool or content-blocking mechanism. Until then, no connection to Vimeo servers is made, and no personal data is transferred.

The use of Vimeo is based on our legitimate interest in providing rich media content (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and, where required, your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Vimeo is a participant in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which provides one mechanism for legal data transfers from the EU to the U.S. help.vimeo.com

Vimeo acts as a data controller for the personal data collected in connection with its services. You may enter into standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or other safeguards with Vimeo to regulate data transfers. help.vimeo.com+2Vimeo+2

For more details on Vimeo’s data processing, privacy practices, and your rights, refer to Vimeo’s Privacy Policy (last updated September 19, 2025):
https://vimeo.com/privacy

FONTS

This website uses custom typefaces as part of the C& visual identity:

• Gotham, provided by Hoefler & Co. and served via their Cloud.typography service (https://typography.com).
• Favorit, provided by ABC Dinamo and hosted locally on our own servers.

When using Gotham, your browser connects to Hoefler & Co.’s Cloud.typography servers to load the font. This connection may result in the transfer of personal data, such as your IP address, to Hoefler & Co. in the United States. The provider is responsible for the processing of this data.
For more information, please refer to Hoefler & Co.’s privacy policy: https://typography.com/user-guide/included.

The Favorit font is hosted locally on our server. This means that no connection to third-party servers is established when the font is loaded and no personal data is transmitted to external providers.

Fonts. :

• No Google fonts on new site.
• New site uses private foundry fonts:
  • Gotham : https://www.myfonts.com/
  • Favorit : abcdinamo.com