privacy policy

Introduction

We ("we," "us," "our") take the protection of users' data ("users" or "you") of our website and/or mobile app (the "website" or "mobile app") very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information users provide to us in connection with the use of our website and/or mobile app (together: "digital assets"). Furthermore, we are committed to using your data in compliance with applicable laws.

This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you access our digital assets (the "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 understand this policy but disagree 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 acceptance of this privacy policy and any amendments.

In this privacy policy, you will learn:

  • How we collect data

  • What data we collect

  • Why we collect this data

  • Who we share the data with

  • Where the data is stored

  • How long we retain the data

  • How we protect the data

  • How we handle minors

  • Updates or changes to the privacy policy

What Data Do We Collect?

Below is an overview of the types of data we may collect:

  • Non-identifiable and non-identifiable information, which you provide during the registration process or which is collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data does not allow us to identify the individual from whom it was collected. Such data mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.

  • Individually identifiable information, i.e., information that can identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you ("personal data"). The personal data we collect through our services may include 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 for as long as they remain combined.

How Do We Collect Data?

We collect data through the following methods:

  • Usage data: We collect data when you visit our digital assets and use our services. This includes session information and related activity.

  • Data you provide: We collect data that you provide when you directly communicate with us (e.g., via email with comments or feedback).

  • Third-party sources: We may collect data from third-party sources as described below.

  • Third-party login: We collect data when you log into our services via third-party providers such as 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 feedback, inquiries, and requests, and to provide assistance

  • To analyze usage patterns

  • For internal research and statistical purposes

  • To enhance data security and fraud prevention

  • To investigate policy violations and comply with legal obligations

  • To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other service-related information (you may opt-out of promotional emails via the unsubscribe link in such emails)

Who Do We Share This Data With?

We may share your data with our service providers in order 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 address illegal activities or other wrongdoing; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights in 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 in control of our company or any of our affiliated companies (through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of substantially all assets, among others); (v) to collect, store, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) as reasonably necessary for business purposes; (vi) to collaborate with third parties in order to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we would like to clarify that we may share or otherwise use non-personal data at our discretion.

Blog or Forum

Please note that our services allow for social interactions (e.g., publicly posting content, information, and comments, as well as chatting with other users). We caution you that any content or data you share in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise against posting or sharing any information that you do not wish to make public.

If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise provide it while using any of 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 confirm that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion - whether through cached or archived pages or copies stored 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 may enable third parties to automatically collect your data in order to enhance your navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize performance, and provide a personalized user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

This website uses cookies. In the integrated cookie view of your browser, you can check which cookies are used on this website and by any company solution, third-party app, or third-party integration. In Chrome's Incognito mode, click on the security icon next to the URL bar and select "Cookies."

You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly. However, please note that if you do so, you may not be able to fully utilize all the features of our website.

To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

Users are NOT connected to an advertising service

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

Where Do We Store the Data?

None-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 different jurisdictions.

Personal data

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

How long will the data be retained?

Please note that we will retain the collected data for as long as it is necessary to provide our services, to comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, to resolve disputes, and to 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 can offer you our services. Your data may be stored through the data storage, databases, and general applications of our hosting provider. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall and offer secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.

Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and will not 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 to set secure passwords and refrain from transmitting confidential information to us or others that you believe could significantly or permanently harm you if disclosed. Since email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we also ask that you do not share confidential information through these channels.

How do we handle minors?

The services are not intended for users who have not yet reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not of legal age, you should not download or use the services or provide us with any information.

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time to verify whether minors are using our services. If we learn that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit access to our services and block the user, and we may delete all data we have stored about that user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided us with data, please contact us as explained below.

We only use your personal data for the purposes outlined in the privacy policy and only when we are convinced 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 or 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 this is always done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights).

As an EU resident, you may:

  • request confirmation of whether personal data concerning you is being processed, and request access to 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 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.

However, please note that these rights are not unlimited and may be subject to our 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 detailed 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 the EEA.

If you are based 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 exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual agreements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place, minimizing the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data, and that these third parties always act in accordance with applicable laws.

Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you use the services as a resident of California, 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.

The website does not sell its users' data
We do not sell personal data of users for the purposes and intents of the CCPA.

Websites with a blog or forum
Users of the services who are California residents and under 18 years of age can request the deletion of their posted content by email at the address provided below in the "Contact" section. These requests must be labeled with "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to have removed, along with sufficient information to help us locate the material. We do not accept requests 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 guarantee that the material will be fully or completely deleted. Content posted by you may be republished or reposted 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. The version published on the website is always the current one (see the "Last Updated" statement). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for any changes. For 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, this will be considered as your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes to the privacy policy 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: Ines Currie

Address: Samariterstraße 14, 10247 Berlin, Germany

E-Mail: ines@insynqrecruitment.com