Privacy Policy
At Zukunft.Gründen, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.zukunftgruenden.io, use our services, or engage with us on social media platforms.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us through various platforms. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
2. Controller and Contact Information
Zukunft.Gründen is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at info@zukunftgruenden.io
3. Types of Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Information: Name, title, and date of birth.
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Professional Information: Job title, company name, and business contact details. If you are a startup we may ask you to share with us further information about the phase of your organization, founded year, investment rounds and revenues as well as to submit a pitch deck.
- Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type and version, time zone setting, location, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
- Marketing and Communication Data: Preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
- Social Media Data: Information provided through your interactions with us on social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, including your social media handle, profile details, comments, likes, shares, and any other publicly available information.
- Financial Data: Payment information, if applicable.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data in several ways:
- Direct Interactions: When you provide data directly by filling out forms, subscribing to our services, or contacting us.
- Automated Technologies: When you interact with our website, we collect data automatically using cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Social Media Platforms: When you engage with us on social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive data from analytics providers, advertising networks, and search information providers.
5. Use of Social Media Platforms and Tools
We use various social media platforms and tools to communicate with our audience, promote our services, and build our community. The following describes how each platform is used and what data we may collect:
We use Instagram to share updates, images, videos, and engage with users through comments, likes, direct messages, and stories. When you interact with us on Instagram, we may collect:
- Your username, profile picture, and any content or message you share publicly or send to us privately.
- Information about your interactions with our content (e.g., likes, comments, shares).
Instagram’s own privacy policy governs your use of this platform. You can find more information at Instagram Privacy Policy.
YouTube
We use YouTube to host and share video content, webinars. If you interact with our content on YouTube:
- We may collect your username, profile picture, and any comments you make publicly on our videos.
- We use this data to engage with our audience, respond to feedback, and improve our video content.
Your use of YouTube is governed by Google’s privacy policy, which you can view at Google Privacy Policy.
We use LinkedIn to share articles, company updates, and industry insights. When you interact with us on LinkedIn:
- We may collect your profile information, including your name, job title, and any comments or messages you send us.
- This data is used to enhance our professional network, respond to inquiries, and share relevant content.
LinkedIn’s privacy policy governs your use of the platform, which you can find at LinkedIn Privacy Policy.
6. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services: Registering you as a customer, managing your account, and processing your requests.
- To Improve Our Services: Enhancing our website’s performance and functionality.
- To Communicate with You: Sending administrative information, responding to inquiries, and providing customer support.
- For Marketing Purposes: Sending you promotional materials, updates, or newsletters if you have opted in to receive such communications.
- To Enhance Our Social Media Engagement: Analyzing interactions on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn to improve content, engagement, and advertising strategies.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting our legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations.
- To Prevent Fraud: Protecting our business and preventing fraud or other unauthorized activities.
7. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies who provide services such as payment processing, data analysis, and marketing support.
- Affiliates and Partners: To deliver our services or co-host events and marketing activities.
- Social Media Platforms: When you interact with us via social media (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), your data may be shared with the social media platform provider.
- Legal Authorities: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or requests from law enforcement.
- Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or any form of sale of some or all our assets.
8. Data Storage and Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers are lawful and that your data is kept secure in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
10. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your personal data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@zukunftgruenden.io.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide our services, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you disable cookies, you may still use our website, but your ability to use some features or areas may be limited.
13. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under this age. If you are aware of a child providing us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Zukunft.Gründen
Hechinger Str. 12/EG, 72622 Nürtingen
