OGGM Hubs Privacy Statement#

Last updated: 09.03.2026

Welcome to the privacy statement for OGGM Hub and OGGM Classroom. This document explains how personal data is processed when you use the OGGM Hubs.

“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.


Scope#

This Privacy Statement applies to the services:

These services are operated by OGGM e.V., which acts as the Data Controller for personal data processed through the OGGM Hubs.

Technical infrastructure for the hubs is hosted on servers operated by the University of Bremen, which provides infrastructure and system administration.

For privacy information related to other OGGM websites and services, please refer to the general OGGM privacy notice: OGGM Privacy Statement.


Intended use#

OGGM Hub and OGGM Classroom are provided for research and teaching purposes related to OGGM.

The hubs are shared computing environments and are not intended for the storage or processing of sensitive or confidential data.

OGGM e.V. reserves the right to suspend or terminate access in cases of misuse or activities that threaten the stability, security, or intended purpose of the service.


Personal data processed#

When using the OGGM Hubs, the following types of personal data may be processed.

Account information#

  • username

  • encrypted password

Technical logs#

System logs generated by the hub infrastructure may contain:

  • IP address

  • timestamps of user actions

  • authentication events

  • system activity related to the operation of the service

These logs are used solely for the operation, maintenance, and security of the service.



Data storage and retention#

User account information is stored for as long as an account remains active.

Users may request deletion of their account at any time by contacting:

info@oggm.org

System logs that may contain IP addresses are retained for up to 90 days and are automatically deleted thereafter.

User files and data stored within the computing environment remain under the responsibility of the user.


Administrative access#

Administrators of the OGGM Hubs may access system information necessary for operating and maintaining the service. This may include:

  • viewing which accounts are active

  • reviewing system logs

  • accessing user storage when required for technical maintenance or security investigations

Administrative access is limited to operational purposes and is not used for routine monitoring of user activity.


Analytics#

The OGGM Hubs use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service.

Plausible Analytics:

  • does not use cookies

  • does not track users across websites

  • does not collect personally identifiable information

It provides aggregated statistics that help improve documentation and services.

More information: https://plausible.io/data-policy


Cookies#

The OGGM Hubs do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

Some technical components of the authentication system may use temporary session cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the service.

These cookies are required for login and security functionality.


Responsibility for data and backups#

The OGGM Hubs are provided free of charge as a service to the community.

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain the infrastructure, OGGM e.V. cannot guarantee data persistence or service availability.

Users are responsible for maintaining backups of their own work and should not store sensitive or irreplaceable data on the hubs.


Your rights#

Under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users have rights regarding their personal data, including the right to:

  • request access to personal data

  • request correction or deletion

  • object to certain types of processing

Requests may be sent to:

info@oggm.org


Changes to this statement#

This privacy statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the operation of the OGGM Hubs or applicable regulations.

The most recent version will always be available on this page.