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Privacy Policy

In the following, we inform you in accordance with the legal provisions of data protection law (in particular, in accordance with the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)) about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data by our company. This privacy policy also applies to our websites and social media profiles. Regarding the definition of terms such as "personal data" or "processing," we refer to Article 4 of the GDPR.

Name and Contact Details of the Responsible Person(s)
Our responsible person(s) (hereinafter referred to as "Responsible") in the sense of Article 4(7) GDPR is:

Ameliorate GmbH
Bodenstraße 7
8104 Weiningen, Switzerland
Managing Director: Melissa Schlimm
Email: melissa-schlimm@ameliorate.ch

Data Protection Officer
Melissa Schlimm
Bodenstraße 7
8104 Weiningen, Switzerland
Email: melissa-schlimm@ameliorate.ch

Types of Data, Purposes of Processing, and Categories of Data Subjects

In the following, we inform you about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection, processing, and use of data.

  1. Types of Data We Process
    Usage data (access times, visited websites, etc.)

  2. Purposes of Processing in Accordance with Article 13(1)(c) GDPR
    Technical and economic optimization of the website, optimization and statistical evaluation of our services, improvement of the user experience, user-friendly design of the website, commercial operation of advertising and the website, marketing/sales/advertising, creation of statistics, determination of the probability of text copying, prevention of SPAM and abuse, customer service and support, handling of contact requests, provision of functions and content for websites, security measures, and the trouble-free, secure operation of our website.

  3. Categories of Data Subjects in Accordance with Article 13(1)(e) GDPR
    The data subjects are collectively referred to as "Users."

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We inform you of the legal basis for processing personal data:

  • If we have obtained your consent for the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
  • If the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures at your request, Article 6(1)(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
  • If the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation we are subject to (e.g., statutory retention obligations), Article 6(1)(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
  • If the processing is necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Article 6(1)(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
  • If the processing is necessary to safeguard our legitimate interests or those of a third party, and your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms do not override, Article 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties and Processors

We generally do not transfer data to third parties without your consent. If data transfer occurs, it is based on the aforementioned legal grounds, e.g., in the case of transferring data to online payment providers for contract fulfillment, due to a court order, or due to a legal obligation to disclose data for law enforcement, hazard prevention, or enforcement of intellectual property rights.

We also use processors (external service providers, e.g., for hosting our websites and databases) to process your data. The transfer of data to processors takes place based on Article 28 GDPR. We select our processors carefully, monitor them regularly, and grant them authority regarding the data. Additionally, processors must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures and comply with data protection regulations.

Data Transfer to Third Countries

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes a uniform basis for data protection in Europe. Thus, your data is predominantly processed by companies governed by the GDPR. If processing occurs through services of third parties outside the European Union or European Economic Area, these must meet the specific requirements of Articles 44 ff. GDPR. This means that processing takes place based on special guarantees, such as an officially recognized determination of a data protection level equivalent to that of the EU by the EU Commission or adherence to officially recognized special contractual obligations, the so-called "Standard Contractual Clauses."

Deletion of Data and Storage Duration

Unless explicitly stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as your consent for processing is withdrawn, or the purpose of storage ceases to exist, and the data is no longer needed, unless further storage is required for evidence purposes or due to legal retention obligations. These include, for example, commercial law retention obligations for business letters according to Section 257(1) HGB (6 years) and tax law retention obligations for receipts according to Section 147(1) AO (10 years). After the retention period, the data is blocked or deleted, unless it is still needed to complete or fulfill a contract.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

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