Privacy Policy
The protection of your data is of particular importance to us. This privacy policy explains which personal data we collect and how we use it. We are committed to treating your data confidentially and to complying with all applicable data protection regulations.
Data collection, use and sharing
Control over data
We only collect personal data such as name, email address and telephone number if you provide it to us voluntarily. This data will only be used for the purpose for which you gave it to me. Your data will not be passed on to third parties unless this is required by law or you have expressly consented.
Data security
You have the right to obtain information about your stored personal data, to change it or to delete it at any time. Please contact us by email or telephone. If you believe that we are processing your personal data in an unlawful manner, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Data security
We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss or misuse. Your data is stored on secure servers. Data transmission is encrypted and therefore complies with the highest security standards.
If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data, please contact us at any time by email or telephone. You can also find further information in our privacy policy:
Privacy Policy
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Effective Date: 22.02.2024
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Introduction We take the protection of users' data on our website very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information users provide to us 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 when you use our digital assets (the “Services”) through your devices.
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Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our Services. If you have read and fully understood this policy and do not agree with our approach, you must stop using our digital assets and Services. By using our Services, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any changes made to it.
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In this Privacy Policy, you will learn:
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How we collect data
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What data we collect
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Why we collect this data
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To whom we disclose the data
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Where the data is stored
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How long the data is retained
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How we protect the data
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How we handle minors
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Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy
What data do we collect?
Below is an overview of the data we may collect:
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Non-identifiable and non-identifying information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our Services (“non-personal data”). Non-personal data cannot be used to identify who collected it. Non-personal data we collect primarily consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
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Individually identifiable information, i.e., any data that can identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you (“personal data”). The personal data we collect through our Services may include information that is requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. If we combine personal data with non-personal data, the combined data will be treated as personal data for as long as it is combined.
How do we collect data?
Below are the primary methods we use to collect data:
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We collect data through your use of our Services. When you visit our digital assets and use the Services, we may collect, record, and store information regarding usage and sessions.
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We collect data that you provide to us directly, such as when you contact us via a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).
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We may collect data from third-party sources as described below.
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We collect data that you provide to us when you log in to our Services through a third party such as Facebook or Google.
Why do we collect this data?
We may use your data for the following purposes:
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To provide and operate our Services;
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To develop, customize, and improve our Services;
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To respond to your feedback, requests, and inquiries and offer assistance;
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To analyze patterns of usage and demand;
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For internal, statistical, and research purposes;
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To enhance our security capabilities and fraud prevention;
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To investigate violations and enforce our policies and terms, and to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or government orders;
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To send you updates, promotional content, and other information related to our Services. You can choose to stop receiving promotional emails by clicking on the unsubscribe link in these emails.
To whom do we disclose this data?
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 under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or address illegal activities or other wrongdoing; (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 control change in our company or one of our affiliates (e.g., through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of substantially all assets, etc.); (v) to collect, store, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) for business purposes; (vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience. To avoid any misunderstandings, we wish to clarify that we may transfer or share non-personal data at our discretion with third parties.
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Blog
Please note that our Services may enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly and chatting with other users). We caution you that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise against posting or sharing information that you do not want to be publicly available. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise provide it in the course of using any Service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who may access your data or content. You acknowledge and agree that copies of your data may remain accessible even after you delete it, either in cached or archived pages, or through copies stored by third parties.
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Cookies and similar technologies
When you visit or access our Services, we may 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 the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, ensure a tailored user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.
For more information, 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 businesses and trusted partners and service providers are located worldwide. For the purposes explained 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 other jurisdictions as necessary for the proper provision of our Services and/or as required by law.
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How long do we retain the data?
Please note that we will retain the data we collect for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may rectify, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our discretion.
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How do we protect the data?
Our digital assets’ hosting service provides us with the online platform that allows us to offer our Services. Your data may be stored via the 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.
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Payments/eCommerce
All payment options provided by us and our hosting provider for our digital assets comply with the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which includes brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
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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 we and our hosting provider have taken, we cannot and will 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 set secure passwords and, where possible, refrain from sharing any sensitive information with us or others that, in your opinion, could cause significant or lasting harm if disclosed. Since email and instant messaging are not considered secure communication methods, we also ask that you avoid sharing sensitive information via these channels.
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How do we handle minors?
The services are not intended for users who have not reached the legal age of majority. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are underage, 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 such users from accessing our services and delete any data stored about them. If you have reason to believe that a minor has shared data with us, please contact us as explained below.
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We will only use your personal data for the purposes outlined in the privacy policy and only when we believe that:
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The use of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer support/technical assistance);
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The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations; or
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The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided this is done in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights at all times).
As an EU resident, you may:
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Request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed or not, and access your stored personal data as well as certain supplementary information;
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Request to receive personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;
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Request the correction of your personal data that we store;
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Request the deletion of your personal data;
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Object to the processing of your personal data by us;
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Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data; or
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File 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 around the world. By using the services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.
If you are a resident of the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we believe that there is an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have suitable contractual arrangements in place with our third parties to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unauthorized use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data, and that these third parties always act in accordance with applicable laws.
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Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
If you use the services as a California resident, you may be entitled to request access to and deletion of your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please see how to contact us below.
We do not sell the personal data of users for the purposes and intentions of the CCPA.
Users of the services who reside in California and are under the age of 18 may request and obtain the deletion of content they have posted by emailing us at the address provided below in the "Contact" section. These requests must be labeled as "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to have deleted and sufficient information to enable us to locate the material. We do not accept communications that are not properly labeled or submitted, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not guarantee complete or comprehensive removal of the material. For example, material you posted may have been reposted or republished by other users or third parties.
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Updates or changes to the privacy policy
We may revise this privacy policy at our sole discretion from time to time, and the version posted on the website is always current (see the "Effective Date" section). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for any changes. If we make significant changes, we will post a notice to that effect on our website. Your continued use of the services after being notified of changes on our website will be deemed your acknowledgment and acceptance of those changes and your agreement to be bound by the terms of the changes.
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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:
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Rosemarie Thiedmann
or by using the contact form.
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