Data protection
Introduction
We ("we", "us", "our") take the privacy of users ("users" or "you") of our website and/or mobile application (the "Website" or "Mobile Application") very seriously and are committed to protecting the information users provide to us in connection with their use of our website and/or mobile application (collectively, "Digital Assets"). We are also committed to protecting and using your information in accordance with applicable law.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your information through the use of our digital assets (the "Services") when you access the Services through your devices.
Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and make sure you fully understand our practices with respect to your information before using our Services. If you have read this Policy, fully understand it, and do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our Digital Assets and Services. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any changes to it.
This Privacy Policy tells you:
How we collect information
What information we collect
Why we collect this information
Who we share the information with
Where the information is stored
How long the information is retained
How we protect the information
How we deal with minors
Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy
What information do we collect?
Below is an overview of the information we may collect:
Unidentified and non-identifiable information you provide during the registration process or that is collected through your use of our Services (“Non-Personal Information”). Non-Personal Information does not identify who collected it. Non-Personal Information that we collect consists primarily of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually identifiable information, which is anything that can be used to identify you or could be used to identify you with reasonable effort (“Personal Information”). The personal information we collect through our Services may include information requested from time to time such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal information with non-personal information, as long as it is combined, we treat it as personal information.
How do we collect information?
Below are the main methods we use to collect information:
We collect information when you use our Services. So, when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, sessions, and related information.
We collect information you provide to us yourself, such as when you contact us directly through a communication channel (such as an email with a comment or feedback).
We may collect information from third-party sources, as described below.
We collect information you provide to us when you log into our Services through a third-party service provider such as Facebook or Google.
Why do we collect this information?
We may use your information for the following purposes:
to provide and operate our Services;
to develop, customize, and improve our Services;
to respond to your feedback, requests, and requests, and to provide assistance;
to analyze request and usage patterns;
for other internal, statistical, and research purposes;
to improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;
to investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, and to comply with applicable law, regulation, or government requests;
to send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our Services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether you want to continue receiving them. If not, simply click the unsubscribe link in those emails.
Who do we share this information with?
We may share your information with our service providers to operate our Services (e.g. storing data through third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.)
We may also disclose your information in the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or other wrongdoing; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, or the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control of us or one of our affiliates (through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all assets, or otherwise); (v) to collect, retain, and/or manage your information through authorized third parties (e.g., cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; (vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience. For the avoidance of doubt, we may transfer, share, or otherwise use non-personal information to third parties at our sole discretion.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
When you visit or access our Services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services ("Tracking Technologies"). These Tracking Technologies may enable third parties to automatically collect your information to improve the browsing experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, provide a customized user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.
To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.
Where do we store the data?
Non-Personal Data
Please note that our companies, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located around the world. For the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy, we store and process any Non-Personal Data we collect in different jurisdictions.
How long is the data retained?
Please note that we retain the data we collect for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We may correct, amend, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our sole discretion.
How do we protect the data?
The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can provide our services to you. Your data may be stored through our hosting provider's data storage, databases, and general applications. It stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall, and it provides secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.
Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, post, or otherwise share with us or others.
For this reason, we ask that you use strong passwords and that you refrain from sending us or others any confidential information that you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm if disclosed. Additionally, because email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we ask that you do not send any confidential information through any of these communication channels.
How do we deal with minors?
The Services are not intended for users who are under the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect information from children. If you are under the age of majority, you should not download or use the Services or provide us with any information.
We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time so that we can verify that minors are not using our Services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our Services, we may prohibit and block such user from accessing our Services and we may delete all data we have stored about such user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided information to us, please contact us as explained below.
We will only use your personal information for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy and only if we are satisfied that:
the use of your personal information is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (for example, to provide you with the Services themselves or customer or technical support);
the use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (for example, to provide you with the Services themselves or customer or technical support);
the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations, or
the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is always done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights).
As an EU resident, you can:
request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;
request to receive personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;
request the rectification of your personal data held by us;
request the erasure of your personal data;
object to our processing of your personal data;
request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or
lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and how we use it, please contact us as set out below.
In the course of providing the Services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliates or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.
If you are located in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied that an adequate or comparable level of protection of personal data exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual arrangements in place with our third parties to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss or theft of your personal information and that such third parties act in compliance with applicable law at all times.
California Consumer Privacy Act Rights
If you are a California resident using the Services, you may have the right to request access to and deletion of your information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
To exercise your right to access and delete your information, please see how to contact us below.
We do not sell users’ personal information for the purposes and intent of the CCPA.
Privacy Policy Updates or Changes
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our discretion, and the version posted on the Site will always be the most current (see “Effective Date” notice). We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for changes. If any changes are material, we will post a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Services after we have posted notice of changes to our website will constitute your acknowledgement and agreement to the changes to the Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of those changes.
Contact
If you have general questions about the Services or the information we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:
Name: Flora Müller
Address: DreiRaum; Dresdener Str. 117; 10999 Berlin
Email address: flora.mueller@gmail.com
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein is not a substitute for legal advice and you should not rely on it alone. Specific requirements regarding legal terms and policies may vary from state to state and/or jurisdiction to jurisdiction. As set out in our Terms of Use, you are responsible for ensuring that your Services are permitted under the law that applies to you and that you comply with it.
To ensure that you fully comply with your legal obligations, we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice to better understand which requirements apply to you specifically.