Data privacy statement

Data Privacy Statement

The protection of your personal data is of particular concern to us. We process your data exclusively in accordance with legal regulations (GDPR, TKG 2021). This privacy policy statement informs you about the most important aspects of data processing within the scope of our website and services.

1. Contact with Us
If you contact us via the website’s form or by email, your provided data will be stored for six months for the purpose of processing the inquiry and any follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

2. Data Storage for Training Booking via the Website
For simplifying the booking process and subsequent contract processing by MDI, the IP data of the connection owner, along with the title, name, address, company name, email, and phone number of the booker, are stored within cookies. Additionally, we store the registration date, HR contact in the company (if available), title and topic of the attended seminar, date of the attended seminar, and billing address for contract processing.
The data you provide is required for the fulfillment of the contract or the implementation of pre-contractual measures. Without this data, we cannot conclude the contract with you. Data will not be transmitted to third parties except to our tax advisor to fulfill our tax-related obligations.
After canceling a booking process, the stored data will be deleted. In the case of a contract conclusion, all data from the contractual relationship will be stored until the end of the statutory retention period for tax purposes (7 years). The data of name, address, services used, and purchase date will be stored beyond this until the end of the product liability period (10 years).
Data processing is carried out in accordance with the legal provisions of § 96 para 3 TKG and/or Art 6 para 1 lit a (consent) and/or lit b (necessary for the performance of a contract) of the GDPR.

3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies, small text files stored on your device through your web browser. They do not cause any harm. We use cookies to make our offer user-friendly. Some cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them, enabling us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
We also use a cookie banner on our website to ensure that users can provide explicit consent for non-essential cookies, including analytics and tracking cookies. Users can adjust or withdraw their cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings accessible on our website.
If you do not wish to use cookies, you can set up your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and only allow this on a case-by-case basis. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of our website may be restricted.

4. Web Analysis
Our website uses functions from various web analytics service providers. Cookies are used for this purpose, enabling an analysis of website usage by its users. The information generated is transferred to the provider’s server and stored there. You can prevent this by setting up your browser so that no cookies are stored.
We have concluded contracts for order data processing with each provider. Your IP address is recorded but immediately pseudonymized, allowing only rough localization.

4.1 Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze website usage. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. Google uses this information to evaluate website usage, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, but this may restrict the full functionality of the website.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google as described. You can opt-out of data collection and storage at any time with future effect. Google’s use and sharing of information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site are restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by disabling cookies on your browser.

4.2 Facebook
This website uses plugins provided by Facebook.com, operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. Users are informed that a connection to Facebook is established when the plugin is activated, resulting in your browser sending information to Facebook. Data about your website visits is transmitted to Facebook servers, containing information about your visits. For logged-in Facebook users, this means that usage data is assigned to their personal Facebook account. When you actively use the Facebook plugin (e.g., by clicking the “Like” button or using the comment function), this data is transmitted to your Facebook account and published. You can prevent this by logging out of your Facebook account beforehand. Refer to Facebook’s Data Protection Policy for more information on data use by Facebook.

5. External Links
Our website provides links to other websites solely for informational purposes. These websites are not under our control and do not fall under this privacy policy. If you activate a link, the operator of that website may collect and process data about you in accordance with their own privacy policy, which may differ from ours.

6. Data Processing
Data processing is carried out in accordance with the legal regulations of § 174 TKG (consent) and/or (legitimate interest) of the GDPR. Our aim under the GDPR (legitimate interest) is to improve our offering and online presence. User data is pseudonymized and stored for a period of 38 months.

7. Use of Artificial Intelligence at MDI
At MDI, we use AI technologies to enhance our website and training services. These include tools like ChatGPT, Heygen, Segmind, PlayHT, TranslatePress, and SEOPress.

7.1 AI-Powered Features
AI-Generated Content: Tools like Heygen, Segmind, and PlayHT create avatars, images, and audio to enrich user experience.
SEO and Accessibility Enhancements: TranslatePress and SEOPress improve multilingual and SEO functionalities, ensuring content reaches a global audience.

7.2 Data Handling and Security
AI tools process data securely on their servers, adhering to stringent encryption standards.
Inputs are not stored by MDI unless explicitly stated, ensuring privacy protection.

7.3 User Responsibility
Participants must avoid inputting sensitive or personal data into AI tools. By using these tools, users agree to adhere to these guidelines.

8. MDI AI LAB Specific Privacy Policy
The MDI AI LAB explores cutting-edge AI technologies to provide dynamic learning experiences.

8.1 AI Features in the MDI AI LAB

Roleplay and Simulations: ChatGPT facilitates scenario-based learning for leadership training. Inputs are processed to simulate realistic interactions, and data is not stored unless anonymized for quality improvements.