INFORMATION ON THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Version date: October 29, 2020

We take the protection of the data of users of our website and/or our mobile app (the “Website” or the “Mobile App”) very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with their use of our Website and/or Mobile App (together: “digital assets”). Furthermore, we commit 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 access the services via your devices by using our digital assets (the “Services”).

Please read this privacy policy carefully and make sure you fully understand our practices concerning your data before using our Services. If, after reading and fully understanding this policy, you do not agree with our practices, 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 consent to this privacy policy and any changes made to it.

This privacy policy explains:

• How we collect data

• What data we collect

• Why we collect this data

• To whom we disclose the data

• 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

Overview of Data We May Collect:

• Non-identifiable and non-personal data provided during the registration process or collected during the use of our services (“non-personal data”). Non-personal data does not allow conclusions about who provided it. This mainly includes technical and aggregated usage information.

• Personally identifiable information, i.e., data that can identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you (“personal data”). Personal data collected may include information requested from time to time such as names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, we treat the combined data as personal data.

How Do We Collect Data?

The main methods we use to collect data include:

• Collecting data when you use our services. When you visit our digital assets and use the services, we may collect, record, and store usage and session data.

• Collecting data you provide directly, e.g., when you contact us via communication channels (such as emails with comments or feedback).

• Collecting data from third-party sources as described below.

• Collecting data you provide when logging in to our services via third-party providers such as Facebook or Google.

Why Do We Collect This Data?

We may use your data for purposes including:

• Providing and operating our services

• Developing, customizing, and improving our services

• Responding to your feedback, requests, and inquiries and offering assistance

• Analyzing usage patterns

• Internal, statistical, and research purposes

• Enhancing data security and fraud prevention

• Investigating violations and enforcing our terms, policies, and complying with applicable laws and regulatory orders

• Sending updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link.

To Whom Do We Disclose This Data?

We may share your data with our service providers to operate our services (e.g., third-party hosting providers, technical support).

We may also disclose your data in circumstances such as:

• To investigate, detect, prevent, or respond to illegal activities or misconduct

• To establish or exercise legal rights or defend against claims

• To protect rights, property, personal safety of ourselves, users, or the public

• In case of a change of control of our company or affiliates (e.g., merger or acquisition)

• To authorized third-party providers for business purposes (e.g., cloud service providers)

• To collaborate with third parties to improve your user experience

We may, at our discretion, share non-personal data with third parties or use it ourselves.

Registration on Our Website

When registering for specific offers, we may request personal data such as name, address, contact details, phone number, or email. Registered users can access additional services and can change or delete their personal data at any time. You may request access to your stored data at any time. Data can be modified or deleted unless legally required to be retained. Please contact us via our contact page.

Blog / Forum

Our services may allow social interactions (posting content, information, comments publicly, chatting). Please be aware that any information you share in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise against sharing information you don’t want to be public. Uploading content to our digital assets is at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users who have access to your data or content. Copies of your data may remain accessible on cached or archived pages even after deletion.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other tracking technologies to automatically collect data to improve navigation, performance, personalize your experience, and for security and fraud prevention.

Cookies do not start programs or transmit viruses. The information collected by cookies helps optimize website display and ease navigation. We never share data collected by cookies with third parties without your consent or link it to personal data. You can prevent cookies via browser settings, but some site functions may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Without your consent, we do not share your email or personal data with advertisers or ad networks.

We may provide personalized advertising based on your recent browsing behavior using cookies, JavaScript, web beacons, and other technologies, and work with third-party ad networks for targeted ads. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.

Where Do We Store the Data?

Non-personal data
Our companies and trusted partners and service providers are located worldwide. We store and process all non-personal data we collect in different jurisdictions.

Personal data
Personal data may be processed and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and other jurisdictions as required for proper service provision or by law.

How Long Do We Retain Data?

We retain collected data as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We may correct, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our discretion.

How Do We Protect Data?

Our hosting provider supplies the online platform for our digital assets, storing your data on secure servers behind firewalls with secure HTTPS access.

All payment methods comply with PCI-DSS standards for secure handling of credit card data.

Despite our and our hosting provider’s efforts, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Please use strong passwords and avoid sharing confidential information with us or others via email or instant messaging, which are not considered secure communication channels.

How Do We Handle Minors?

Our services are not intended for users under the legal age of majority. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Minors should not use our services or provide us with information.

We reserve the right to verify age and block or delete data if we learn that minors use our services. If you believe a minor has submitted data, please contact us.

Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data only for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy and only when we believe that:

• Use is necessary to fulfill a contract (e.g., provide services or support)

• Use is required by legal or regulatory obligations

• Use supports our legitimate business interests proportionately and respecting your privacy rights

Your Rights (EU Residents)

If you are in the EU, you have rights to:

• Confirm if your personal data is processed and access it along with additional info

• Receive your personal data in a structured, common, machine-readable format

• Request correction of your personal data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Object to processing

• Request restriction of processing

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

These rights are subject to limitations and legal requirements. For questions about your personal data, please contact us.

Cross-Border Data Transfer

We may transfer data across borders within our affiliated companies or third parties worldwide. By using the services, you consent to such transfers.

For EEA residents, transfers outside the EEA occur only if adequate data protection is ensured. We take contractual and technical steps to safeguard your data with third parties.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under CCPA to access and delete your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us as detailed below.

We do not sell personal data under CCPA.

California residents under 18 may request deletion of their published content via email marked “California Removal Request.” Requests must include descriptions and sufficient info to locate the content. We cannot guarantee complete deletion as others may repost content.

Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy at our discretion. The version on the website is always current (see “Version date”). Please review regularly. Significant changes will be announced on our website. Continued use after notification constitutes consent to changes.

Contact

If you have questions about the services or your data, please contact:

Cerstin Dolke
Via Pozzoni, 20
54021 Giulianova (TE)
deutschkurse.online@gmail.com

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