Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15th October 2024
1. Introduction
PlatCo GmbH ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website, platformcon.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the Site.
2. Data Controller
PlatCo GmbH
Wöhlertstraße 12/13
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email: info@platco.de
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, PlatCo GmbH is the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through the Site.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- Contact Information: When you contact us via email, sign up for on of our events our , our newsletter, or submit inquiries, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Content Submissions: If you participate in discussions, forums, or submit content, we may collect any personal information you include in your submissions.
b. Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our Site. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your settings at any time through our Cookie Settings.
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and enhance the Site and our services.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries and send you updates, newsletters, and other information you have requested.
- For Analytics and Site Performance: We use usage data and cookies to analyze Site performance and improve user experience.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process your information to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., responding to your inquiries).
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your rights do not override those interests (e.g., improving Site functionality).
- Legal Obligation: When we are required to process your data to comply with legal obligations.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with Site operations, analytics, or communications. These providers are obligated to protect your data and only process it in accordance with our instructions.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers: If PlatCo GmbH is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
- Event Organizers: If you register for or participate in specific events through our Site, we may share your information with the event organizers. However, this will only occur with your additional opt-in consent on an event-by-event basis. You will be informed and given the option to consent before your information is shared with any event organizer.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@platco.de.
10. Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page, and the revised policy will be effective when posted. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
PlatCo GmbH
Wöhlertstraße 12/13
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email: info@platco.de
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 15th October 2024.
