DATA PROTECTION
Introduction
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We take the protection of our website users' data very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information that users provide to us in connection with their use of our website. 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 use our digital assets and access 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. Continued use of the services constitutes your agreement to this privacy policy and any amendments thereto.
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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
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What Data Do We Collect ?
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Below is an overview of the data we may collect:
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Non-identified 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 us to identify who it was collected from. Non-personal data we collect mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
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Individually identifiable information, i.e., information that can identify you or can be identified with reasonable effort ("personal data"). The personal data we collect through our services may include information 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 will treat the combined data as personal data as long as it remains combined.
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How Do We Collect Data ?
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Below are the main methods we use to collect data:
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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.
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We collect data that you provide to us voluntarily, for example, when you contact us directly through any 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 register for our services via a third-party provider like Facebook or Google.
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Why Do We Collect This Data ?
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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 provide assistance;
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To analyze demand 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 policies, as well as comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requests;
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To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in those emails.
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To Whom Do We Disclose This Data ?
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We may share your data with our service providers to operate our services (e.g., storing data 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 take action against illegal activities or other wrongdoing; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety and that of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change in control at our company or any of our affiliates (via merger, acquisition, or purchase of substantially all assets, etc.); (v) to collect, hold, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; (vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience. For clarity, we may transfer or share non-personal data at our discretion.
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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, improve their performance, and customize your user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.
To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.
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We will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks without your consent.
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Where Do We Store the Data ?
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Non-personal Data
Please note that our businesses and trusted partners and service providers are located around the world. For the purposes explained in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in various jurisdictions.
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Personal Data
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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 delivery of our services and/or as required by law (as further detailed below).
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How Long Is the Data Retained ?
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Please note that we retain the collected data 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 rectify, replenish, or remove incomplete or inaccurate data at any time and at our own discretion.
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How Do We Protect the Data ?
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The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we offer our services. Your data may be stored via our hosting provider's data storage, databases, and general applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall and provide secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.
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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, publish, or otherwise share with us or others.
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For this reason, we encourage you to set strong passwords and avoid sharing any sensitive information with us or others that you believe could cause substantial or lasting harm if disclosed. Since email and instant messaging are not recognized as secure communication forms, we request that you do not share any confidential information through these communication channels.
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How Do We Handle Minors ?
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The services are not intended for users under the legal age of majority. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not of legal age, you should not download or use the services and should not provide us with any information.
We reserve the right to request proof of age at any stage to verify that minors are not using our services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit and block such users from accessing our services and will make all efforts to promptly delete any data stored with us regarding such users. If you believe that a minor has provided us with data, please contact us as explained below.
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We use your personal data only for the purposes outlined in the privacy policy and only if we believe that:
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The use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer support or technical support);
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The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations; or
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The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is always done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).
Your Rights as an EU Resident​
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As an EU resident, you can:
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Request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed or not, and access your stored personal data along with certain supplementary information;
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Request receipt of the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;
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Request the rectification of your personal data that is stored with us;
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Request the erasure 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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Lodge a complaint with 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 outlined below.
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In the course of providing the services, we may transfer data cross-border to affiliated entities 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.
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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 data protection exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have proper 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 at all times in compliance with applicable laws.
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
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If you use the services as a California resident, you may be entitled, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), to request access to and deletion of your data.
To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please read below on how to contact us.
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We do not sell users' personal data for the purposes and intents of the CCPA.
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Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy
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We may revise this privacy policy at our sole discretion from time to time, and the most current version will always be posted on our website (see "Last Updated" date). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for any changes. If there are material changes, we will post a notice on our website. Your continued use of the services after notification of changes on our website will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to be bound by the terms of such changes.
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Contact
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If you have any general questions about the services or the data we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:
KUBUS Projektbau II GmbH
Behrensstraße 2
50374 Erftstadt