Vogel Communications Group Data Privacy and Consent Policies

As of December 8, 2025, Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG (Vogel) prioritizes the responsible handling of personal data, processing it in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This article details the company’s policies regarding data privacy, consent for advertising purposes, and user rights.

Data Privacy Commitment

Vogel, located at Max-Planck-Str. 7-9, 97082 Würzburg, Germany, acts as the controller for the processing of personal data collected through its websites and services. For questions or concerns regarding data protection, individuals can contact Vogel’s privacy officer at datenschutz@vogel.de. Vogel’s full privacy policy provides detailed information on data processing practices.

Consent for Advertising Purposes

Vogel seeks explicit consent for the use of data for advertising purposes. By granting consent, users agree to allow Vogel Communications Group, including its affiliated companies (as defined by Sections 15 ff. AktG), to use their email address to send editorial newsletters. A list of associated companies can be found here.

Newsletter Content

These newsletters cover a range of products and services, including:

• Specialist magazines and books
• Events and trade fairs
• Event-related products and services
• Print and digital media offers
• Other editorial newsletters
• Competitions and lead campaigns
• Online and offline market research
• Specialist web portals
• E-learning offers

If a personal telephone number is collected, it may be used for offers related to the above products and services, as well as for market research.

Data Comparison for Marketing

Consent too extends to the processing of email addresses and telephone numbers for data comparison with selected advertising partners, such as LinkedIn, Google, and Meta. Vogel may transmit hashed data to these partners to determine if the user is a member of their respective portals. This process supports:

• Retargeting (upselling, crossselling, and customer loyalty)
• Generation of lookalike audiences for new customer acquisition
• Exclusion criteria for ongoing advertising campaigns

Further information on data comparison for marketing purposes is available in Vogel’s data protection declaration.

Access to Protected Content

Accessing protected content on Vogel Communications Group portals, including those of its affiliated companies, may require additional registration data. In exchange for free access to editorial content, this data may be used for the purposes outlined in the consent agreement, excluding data comparison for marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent given prior to the revocation. Consent can be revoked using the contact form. Users can also unsubscribe from individual newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link at the end of the email. Detailed information regarding the right of withdrawal and its exercise can be found in Vogel’s data protection declaration, in the editorial newsletter section.

Company Information

Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG is registered at the following addresses:

• Max-Planck-Str. 7/9, 97082 Würzburg
• Postadresse: 97064 Würzburg
• Registergericht Würzburg, HRA 245
• Umsatzsteueridentifikationsnummer: DE 169 343 403

The Komplementär GmbH is Vogel Communications Group Verwaltungs GmbH, registered at Registergericht Würzburg, HRB 10.

Geschäftsführer (Managing Directors): Matthias Bauer (Vorsitz), Dennis Hirthammer, Günter Schürger

For editorial content related to vogel-professional-education.de:

• Niels Bernau, Programmleiter Vogel Professional Education
• Julia Moßner, Leitung Aus- und Weiterbildungsmedien

Further information about Vogel Communications Group can be found at www.vogel.de.