Data Protection

Stand: 21.07.2023

Introduction

We (“we,” “us,” “our”) take the protection of the data of the users (“Users” or “you”) of our website (the “Website”) very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of our website (“digital assets”). 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 (the “Services”) when you access the services via your devices.

Please read the privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices concerning your data before using our services. If you have read, fully understood, and do not agree with our practices, you must discontinue 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 amendments to it.

In this privacy policy, you will learn:

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' data
Updates or changes to the privacy policy

What Data Do We Collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

Unidentified 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 any conclusions to be drawn about the individual from whom it was collected. The non-personal data we collect primarily consists of technical and aggregated usage information.

Individually identifiable information, meaning all 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, we treat the combined data as personal data for as long as they remain combined.

How Do We Collect Data?

Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

We collect data when you use our services. For example, when you visit our digital assets and use the services, we may collect, record, and store information about usage, sessions, and related details.
We collect data that you provide to us directly, such as when you contact us via a communication channel (e.g., an email with comments or feedback).
We may collect data from third-party sources as described below.
We collect data that you provide when you sign in to our services via a third-party provider like 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, inquiries, and requests, and to offer support.
To analyze demand and usage patterns.
For other internal, statistical, and research purposes.
To enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities.
To investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, and to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal orders.
To send you updates, notifications, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them by clicking 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., data storage via 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 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 over us or any of our affiliates (through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of all or substantially all assets, etc.); (v) to process, store, and/or manage your data with authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers), as necessary for business purposes; (vi) to collaborate with third parties to enhance your user experience. For clarity, please note that we may also transmit or otherwise use non-personal data at our discretion.

Please be aware that our services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly and chatting with other users). We would like to remind you that any content or data you provide in these areas can be read, collected, and used by others. We advise against posting or sharing information that you do not wish to be public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise make it available through our services, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. You acknowledge and agree that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion on cached and archived pages or after third parties have created copies or stored your content.

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 enhance your navigation 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 about this, please read our Cookie Policy.

Without your consent, we will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks.

Non-Personal Data

Please note that our companies, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are based around the world. For the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in various jurisdictions.

Category: User Collected Personal Data

Personal Data

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

How long is the data retained?

Please note that we retain the collected data 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, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our discretion at any time.

How do we protect the data?

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we offer our services. Your data may be stored through the data storage, databases, and general applications of our hosting provider. It stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall and offers secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.

Despite 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 advise you to set secure passwords and avoid sharing confidential information with us or others that you believe could significantly or adversely affect you if disclosed. Since email and instant messaging are not considered secure communication methods, we also ask that you do not share confidential information through these channels.

How do we handle minors?

Children can use our services. However, if they wish to access certain features, they may need to provide certain information. The collection of some data (including data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may occur automatically. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data from a child, we will notify and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We do not condition a child's participation in an online activity on the child providing more contact information than is reasonably necessary for participation in that activity. We use the data we collect only in connection with the services requested by the child.

We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities in our services. Parents can view the data we have collected from their child, prohibit us from collecting further data about their child, and request that all data we have collected be deleted from our records.

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 access to the data if we believe your identity is in question. Please note that certain data may not be deleted due to other legal obligations.

We use your personal data only for the purposes specified in the Privacy Policy and only if we believe that:

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 and technical assistance);
The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations; or
The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

As an EU resident, you can:

Request confirmation of whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed, and access your stored personal data as well as 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 correction of your personal data that is stored with 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; or
File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and how it is used, please contact us as indicated below.

In the course of providing the services, we may transfer data cross-border 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 convinced that an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data is maintained. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual arrangements 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 data, and that these third parties act in accordance with applicable laws at all times.

Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act

If you use the services as a resident of California, you may have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to request access to and deletion of your data.

To exercise your rights to access and delete your data, please see below for how to contact us.

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

Users of the services who are residents of California and under 18 years old can request the deletion of their published content via email to the address provided in the "Contact" section below. These requests must be labeled with "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to be deleted and sufficient information to help us locate the material. We will not accept notices 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 ensure that the material will be completely or comprehensively deleted. For example, material you have published may be republished or reposted by other users or third parties.

Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our discretion, with the version published on the website being the most current (see the "Effective Date" section). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any 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 to our Privacy Policy on our website, this will be considered your confirmation and acceptance of the changes 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 it is used, please contact us at:

Name: Sandra Küst
Address: Mutzenbecherweg 14d, 22529 Hamburg
Email Address: sandra.kuest@daidalus.eu

DISCLAIMER

The information contained here does not constitute legal advice, and you should not rely on it solely for that purpose. Specific requirements regarding legal terms and policies may vary from state to state and/or from one legal system to another. As outlined in our Terms of Service, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of the services complies with applicable laws and regulations.

To ensure full compliance with your legal obligations, we strongly recommend seeking professional advice to better understand the specific requirements that apply to you.

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