The English version of this text is intended to assist the reader’s understanding, but is not legally binding. The official German version takes precedence in all matters.
The University of Stuttgart uses the messaging service WhatsApp via an official WhatsApp Business account
Provider
WhatsApp Ireland Limited
Attn: Privacy Policy
Merrion Road
Dublin 4
D04 X2K5
Ireland
WhatsApp is part of the Meta Platforms group.
Please note that the use of the University of Stuttgart’s WhatsApp channel is at your own risk. Alternatively, you can also access information at the website of the University of Stuttgart.
Data processed by WhatsApp
Information about what data WhatsApp processes and for what purposes can be found in WhatsApp's privacy policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea
WhatsApp can process usage, device, and metadata, among other things, and link this data to other Meta Group services (e.g., Facebook, Instagram). The University of Stuttgart has no influence on the nature, scope, or purpose of this data processing.
If you have any questions about this, please contact WhatsApp support: https://www.whatsapp.com/contact/
Data processed by the University of Stuttgart
The University of Stuttgart does not collect or process any personal data of users via its WhatsApp channel. Since this is a channel and not a group, the phone numbers and profiles of other subscribers are not visible. Direct communication is not possible Messages do not contain sensitive data and are regularly checked and deleted.
Purpose and type of use
The WhatsApp channel complements the University of Stuttgart’s existing communication channels and is used to share up-to-date information about studying and campus life. The channel is used solely by the University of Stuttgart and is intended for informational purposes only. The service is operated via a dedicated university service mobile phone that is used exclusively for this channel.
Consent and unsubscribing
You will be informed about data processing before joining the channel. Registration is voluntary and can be completed via a landing page or QR code. You can leave the channel at any time via WhatsApp.
Responsible authorities
Imprint:
University of Stuttgart
Keplerstraße 7
70174 Stuttgart
Telefon: +49 711 685-0
Email
Editorial content:
University of Stuttgart
University Communications
Keplerstraße 7
70174 Stuttgart
Email
Data protection:
University of Stuttgart
Data Protection Officer
Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 24b
70174 Stuttgart
Tel: +49 711 685-83687
Email
Data subject rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict the processing of, and object to the processing of your personal data.
Since WhatsApp processes the data independently, these rights must be exercised directly with WhatsApp Ireland Limited. https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea
Evaluation
Provided that the aforementioned measures are observed (one-way communication, use of WhatsApp Business, dedicated device, and no personal content), the operation of the University of Stuttgart’s WhatsApp channel is compliant with data protection law. Usage is evaluated regularly and adjusted as necessary.