Privacy Policy

We take the protection of user data very seriously and are committed to protecting the information users provide us with in connection with their use of our website. Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data through the use of our digital assets when you access the services via your devices.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure you fully understand our data practices before using our services. If you have read and fully understand this policy and do not agree with our practices, you must discontinue using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any amendments to it.

This Privacy Policy explains:
How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
Who we share the data with
Where the data is stored
How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
How we handle minors
Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy
What data do we collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

Non-identified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through your use of our services (“Non-Personal Data”). Non-Personal Data does not reveal who collected it. The Non-Personal Data we collect consists primarily of technical and aggregated usage information.

Individually identifiable information, i.e., any information that can be used to identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you (“Personal Data”). The personal data we collect through our services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, physical addresses, telephone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, we treat it as personal data for as long as it remains combined.

How we collect data?
Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

We collect data when you use our services. So, when you visit our digital assets and use our services, we may collect, record, and store usage data, sessions, and related information.

We collect data that you provide to us yourself, for example, when you contact us directly through a communication channel (such as an email with a comment or feedback).

We may collect data from third-party sources, as described below.

We collect data that you provide when you log in to our services through a third-party provider such as Facebook or Google.

Why do we collect this data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

to provide and operate our services;

to develop, customize, and improve our services;

to respond to your feedback, requests, and offers of assistance;

to analyze demand 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, as well as to comply with applicable law, regulations, and governmental orders;

To send you updates, news, promotional material, and other information related to our services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether you wish to continue receiving them. If not, simply click the unsubscribe link in those emails.

Who do we share this data with?

We may share your data 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 data in the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against unlawful activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control of us or one of our affiliated companies (through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all of our assets, among other things); (v) to collect, store, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers), to the extent appropriate for business purposes; (vi) to work with third-party providers to improve your user experience. For the avoidance of misunderstandings, we would like to point out that we may, at our sole discretion, transfer, disclose, or otherwise use non-personal data with third parties.

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 allow third parties to automatically collect your data to improve your browsing experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, and ensure a customized user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

We will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or networks without your consent.

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 described in this Privacy Policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in various jurisdictions.

Personal Data

Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and, to the extent necessary for the proper provision of our services and/or as required by law (as further explained below), in other jurisdictions.

How long will the data be retained?

Please note that we retain the collected data for as long as necessary to provide our services, to comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements.

We may correct, supplement, 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 offer you our services. Your data may be stored through our hosting provider's data storage, databases, and general applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall and offer secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.
... Payments/eCommerce
All payment options offered by us and our hosting provider for our digital assets comply with the PCI DSS (Credit Card Industry Data Security Standard) regulations of the PCI Security Standards Council. This is a collaboration of brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card data (including physical, electronic, and procedural measures) by our store and service providers.

Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and will not guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, publish, or otherwise share with us or others.

For this reason, we urge you to use strong passwords and, where possible, avoid sharing confidential information with us or others that you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm if disclosed. Since email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we also ask that you do not share any confidential information via these channels.

How do we handle minors?

The services are not intended for users who have not yet reached the age of legal majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not yet of legal age, 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 to verify whether minors are using our services. If we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit and block that user's access to our services and delete all data we hold about that user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has shared data with us, please contact us as explained below.

We use your personal data only for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy and only if we are satisfied that:
e of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves, customer service, or technical support);

the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with applicable 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 proportionate manner and respects your data protection rights).

As an EU resident, you can:

request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed, and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;

request to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;

request the rectification of your personal data stored by us;

request the erasure of your personal data;

object to the processing of your personal data by us;

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or

to 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 indicated below.

In providing the services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies 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 for personal data is ensured. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual agreements with our third parties to guarantee that appropriate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal information, and that these third parties act in accordance with applicable laws at all times.

Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act

If you are a California resident using the services, you may be entitled under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to request access to and deletion of your information.

To exercise your right to access and delete your information, please see below for information on how to contact us.

We do not sell users' personal information for the purposes of the CCPA.

Users of the services who are California residents and under the age of 18 may request and obtain the removal of their posted content by emailing the address listed below in the "Contact" section. All such requests must be marked "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to have removed, as well as sufficient information to allow us to locate the material. We will not accept any notifications that are not marked or not properly submitted, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not guarantee that the material will be completely or comprehensively removed. For example, material you have posted may be republished or reposted by other users or third parties.

pdates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion. The version published on the website is always the most current version (see the "Date" date). We encourage you to check this Privacy Policy regularly for changes. In the event of significant changes, we will post a notice on our website. If you continue to use the services after being notified of changes on our website, this constitutes your acceptance of 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 data we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

Name: Yvonne Neldel

Address: Skalitzer Strasse 18, 10999 Berlin, Germany

Email Address: yvonne.neldel@gmx.de