We (Plantforge UG (limited liability)) take the protection of the data of users of our website “Plantforge.de” very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with their use of our website. Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

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This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data through your use of our digital assets (the “Services”) when you access the Services from your devices.

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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 cease 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 changes to it.

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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 the data is retained

• How we protect the data

• How we handle minors

• Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy

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What data do we collect?
Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

• 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 cannot be used to identify the individual from whom it was collected. The non-personal data we collect mainly consists of technical information and aggregated usage data.

• Individually identifiable information, meaning any information by which you can be identified or could reasonably be identified (“personal data”). Personal data we collect through our Services may include, from time to time, information such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, the combined data will be treated 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 our Services, we may record, collect, and store usage, sessions, and related information.

• We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us via a communication channel (such as sending an email with a comment or feedback).

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

• We collect data that you provide when you log in to our Services via a third-party provider 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 your feedback, requests, and inquiries, and to provide support

• To analyze usage patterns and requests

• For other internal, statistical, and research purposes

• To improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities

• To investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, and to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requests

• To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our Services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them; if you no longer wish to, simply click the unsubscribe link in those emails.

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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 through 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 legal rights;
(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 in our company or one of our affiliates (through merger, acquisition, or the purchase of substantially all assets, among others);
(v) to collect, hold, and/or manage your data via authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) as reasonably necessary for business purposes;
(vi) to work jointly with third parties to improve your user experience.

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For clarity, we reserve the right to transfer and/or share non-personal data with third parties at our sole discretion.

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User has a blog or forum

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Please note that our Services may include social features (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly, and chatting with other users). Be aware that any content or data you share in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise you not to post or share information you do not want made public.

If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise make it available through a Service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who gain access to your data or content. You acknowledge and agree that copies of your data may remain viewable in cached and archived pages, or after third parties have made copies or stored your content, even after deletion.

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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, improve performance, provide a tailored user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.

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To learn more, please see our Cookie Policy.

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User is connected with an advertising service, campaign manager, or Facebook Ads
We may display advertising through our Services and digital assets (including websites and applications that use our Services), which may also be tailored to you — for example, ads based on your recent browsing behavior across websites, devices, or browsers.

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To deliver these ads, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or HTML5 local storage and/or other technologies. We may also use third parties such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties that display ads based on your web activity) to serve targeted ads. External ad networks, advertisers, sponsors, and/or traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure ad effectiveness and tailor ad content to you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the relevant third party, not this one.

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Where do we store the data?

 

Non-personal data

Please note that our company and our trusted partners and service providers are located worldwide. For the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in various jurisdictions.

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Personal data

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 provision of our Services and/or as required by law (as further described below).

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How long is the data retained?

Please note that we will retain the data we collect 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, amend, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our sole discretion.

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How do we protect the data?

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform that enables us to offer you our Services. Your data may be stored through our hosting provider’s data storage, databases, and general applications. It stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall and provides 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, publish, or otherwise share with us or others.

For this reason, we ask you to set secure passwords and, where possible, to refrain from sharing with us or others any confidential information that you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm if disclosed. Since email and instant messaging are not considered secure communication channels, we also ask you not to share confidential information via either of these channels.

We will only use your personal data for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy and only when we believe that:

• The use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (for example, to provide you with the Services themselves, customer service, or technical support);

• The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations; or

• The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided this is done at all times in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

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As an EU resident, you may:

• Request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed and, if so, request access to your stored personal data along with certain supplementary information;

• Request receipt of the 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 our processing of your personal data;

• Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data; or

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

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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 indicated below.

As part of providing the Services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies or other third parties from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. 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 where we believe there is an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have suitable contractual arrangements with our third parties to guarantee that relevant safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unauthorized use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data, and to ensure that these third parties act at all times in compliance with applicable laws.

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Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you use the Services as a California resident, you may be entitled under the CCPA to request access to and deletion of your data.

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

The website does not sell user data
We do not sell the personal data of our users for the purposes and intent of the CCPA.

Websites with a blog or forum
California residents under the age of 18 who are users of the Services may request and obtain removal of their posted content by emailing us at the address provided in the “Contact” section below. All such requests must be marked with the subject line “California Removal Request.” All requests must include a description of the content you wish to have removed and information sufficient to enable us to locate the material. We do 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 complete or comprehensive removal of the material. For example, content you have posted 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 sole discretion; the version posted on the website is always the current one (see “Effective Date”). 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. Your continued use of the Services after being notified of changes to our website will be deemed as your acknowledgment and agreement to the amended Privacy Policy and your consent to be bound by its terms.

Contact
If you have general questions about the Services or the data we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

 

Name: Florian Eickhoff

Address: 

EnergieEffizienzZentrum Bochum
Lothringer Allee 2

44805 Bochum

E-Mail Address: info@plantforge.de

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