Impressum (Legal Notice)
Information according to § 5 TMG (German Telemedia Act):
Academic Use: This website is operated for educational and research purposes within the context of academic teaching and research.
Disclaimer: Despite careful content control, we assume no liability for the content of external links. The operators of linked pages are solely responsible for their content.
Cookie Policy
What cookies do we use?
This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality:
- Session cookies - To maintain your login state and exercise progress
- Security cookies - To protect against malicious attacks (CSRF protection)
- Preference cookies - To remember your language and basic settings
Why do we use cookies?
We only use cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These include:
- Keeping you logged in during your session
- Protecting the website and your data from security threats
- Ensuring the exercise functions correctly
No tracking: We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. We do not share data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your rights
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may prevent the website from functioning properly. Since we only use essential cookies, no consent is required under GDPR Article 6(1)(f).
Privacy Policy (Data Protection)
What data do we collect?
- Email addresses - For participant identification and preventing duplicate submissions
- Class codes - To group participants by class/session
- Ranking decisions - Your anonymous responses to the decision-making exercise
- Timestamps - When you submitted your responses
- Technical data - IP address in server logs (automatically deleted after 7 days)
Why do we collect this data?
- Educational purpose - To conduct the academic exercise and generate class analytics
- Research - For anonymous academic research on decision-making patterns
- Technical operation - To ensure the website functions properly and securely
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(f) legitimate interest for academic research and education.
How do we protect your data?
- Data is stored securely on servers in Germany
- Access is restricted to authorized educators only
- All data transmission is encrypted (HTTPS)
- No data is shared with third parties
- After finishing a class session, educators are requested to anonymize the data - deleting your email address, but keeping the rankings
Your rights under GDPR
Access
Request a copy of your data
Correction
Correct inaccurate data
Deletion
Request deletion of your data
Portability
Receive your data in a standard format
Objection
Object to processing based on legitimate interest
Data retention: After finishing a class session, educators are requested (and able) to anonymize the data - deleting your email address, but keeping the rankings for aggregate analysis over multiple classes.
Contact for data protection matters
For any questions about your data or to exercise your rights, contact:
admin(at)layoff-exercise.org
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
Terms of Use
Permitted use
- This website is for educational use by students and educators
- Participants must provide accurate information
- Each participant may only submit once per round
- Misuse of the system is prohibited
Intellectual property
The Layoff Exercise concept, website design, and educational materials are protected by copyright. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited without permission.
Limitation of liability
This website is provided "as is" for educational purposes. We make no warranties about availability, accuracy, or fitness for purpose beyond educational use.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms occasionally. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.