Data Privacy
We take the protection of user data on our website very seriously and commit to safeguarding the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of our website. Furthermore, we pledge to protect and use your data in accordance with applicable laws.
This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when accessing our services through your devices.
Please read this 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 practices, you must discontinue the use of our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy and any changes to it.
What data do we collect?
Below is an overview of the data we may collect:
Non-identifiable and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data does not allow for the identification of the individual providing it. Non-personal data that we collect mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually identifiable information, meaning data by which you can be identified or reasonably identified ("personal data"). Personal data that 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. When we combine personal and non-personal data, they will be treated as personal data as long as they are in combination.
How do we collect data?
The following are the main methods we use to collect data:
We collect data when you use our services. When you visit our digital assets and use our services, we may collect, record, and store usage, sessions, and related information.
We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us directly through a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).
As described below, we may collect data from third-party sources.
We collect data that you provide when you sign up for our services through a third party like 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, inquiries, and requests and offer assistance.
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To analyze request and usage patterns.
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For other internal, statistical, and research purposes.
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To enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities.
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To investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, as well as to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental orders.
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To provide updates, news, promotional materials, 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 these emails.
Whom do we share this data with?
We may share your data with our service providers to operate our services (e.g., data storage through third-party hosting services, 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 assert 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 at our company or one of our affiliated companies (such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets, among others); (v) to collect, retain, and/or manage your data by authorized third-party providers for business purposes, such as cloud service providers, as appropriate; (vi) to work collaboratively with third parties to enhance your user experience. To avoid any misunderstanding, we would like to clarify that we may transmit or disclose non-personal data to third parties at our discretion.
Blog or Forum
Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly and chatting with other users). You should be aware that all content or data you provide in these areas can be read, collected, and used by other individuals. We advise against posting or sharing information that you do not wish to make public. When you upload content to our digital assets or provide it in the course of using a service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public with access to your data or content. You acknowledge and confirm that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion on cached and archived pages or due to the creation of a copy/storage of your content by 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 can automatically collect your data to enhance the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, provide a customized user experience, and serve security and fraud prevention purposes.
To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.
Advertising
We may provide advertising through our services and digital assets (including websites and applications that use our services), which may be tailored to you based on your recent browsing behavior on websites, devices, or browsers.
To deliver these ads to you, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons and/or HTML5 local storage and/or other technologies. We may also use third parties, such as ad networks, to serve targeted ads. External providers of ad networks, advertisers, sponsors, and/or website traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and customize advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the respective third party, not this one.
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 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, as required for the proper provision of our services and/or legally mandated (as further explained below), in other jurisdictions.
How long do we retain the data?
Please note that we retain collected data for as long as it is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We may correct, supplement, or delete incorrect or incomplete data at our discretion.
How do we protect the data?
The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform that enables us to offer our services. Your data may be stored on secure servers behind a firewall and secure HTTPS access is provided to most areas of their services.
Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, post, or otherwise share with us or others.
For this reason, we kindly ask you not to transmit confidential information that could significantly or sustainably harm you if disclosed. As email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we also ask that you do not disclose confidential information via these communication channels.
How do we handle minors?
Children can use our services
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We may use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities in the services. Parents can view data we have collected from their child, prohibit further data collection from their child, and request the deletion of all data collected from their child.
Please contact us to view, update, or delete your child's data. To protect your child, we may request proof of your identity. We may deny you access to the data if we have concerns about your identity. Please note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal obligations.
Personal Data
We only use your personal data for the purposes set forth in this privacy policy and only if we are convinced that:
The use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with services, customer support, or technical support).
The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations.
The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is always done in a way that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights).
If you are an EU resident, you can:
Request confirmation whether personal data concerning you is processed and access your stored personal data and certain additional information.
Request the receipt of personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Request the correction of your personal data stored by us.
Request the deletion of your personal data.
Object to the processing of your personal data by us.
Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
Submit a complaint to a supervisory authority.
Please note 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 the course of 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 of the EEA.
If you are located in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside of the EEA when we are convinced that an adequate or equivalent level of personal data protection exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual agreements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data and that these third parties act in compliance with applicable laws.
Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you use the services as a California resident, you may have the right to access and delete your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please see below for how to contact us.
Blog or Forum
Users of the services who are California residents and under 18 years of age may request and obtain the removal of their posted content by emailing us at the address provided in the "Contact" section below. These requests must be marked as "California Removal Request." All requests must provide a description of the content you wish to be removed, as well as sufficient information to identify the material. We do not accept requests that are not marked or are not properly submitted and may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not guarantee the complete removal of the material. Material you post may be re-published or re-posted by other users or third parties.
Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may revise this privacy policy at our discretion from time to time, and the version posted on the website is always current . We ask that you regularly check this privacy policy for changes. If you continue to use the services after the changes on our website, it will be considered as your confirmation and agreement to the changes in the privacy policy and your consent to be bound by the terms of these changes.
Contact
If you have general questions about the services or the data we collect about you and its use, please contact us at [Provide contact information here]."
Please replace "[Provide contact information here]" with your actual contact details, such as your email address or a contact form link, to ensure users can reach out to you with questions or concerns regarding their data and privacy.
Name: Lea Schäfer
Anschrift: Töpferstraße, 63674 Altenstadt
E-Mail-Adresse: saraswati.palmleaf@gmail.com