Privacy Policy

1. Introduction - Purpose and Controller

This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data by Vennie Tech UG, Waldstr. 8, 12487 Berlin (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "us"). We process personal data for marketing purposes on our website [www.vennie.tech]. The collection of this data is intended to optimize our marketing measures, display personalized advertisements to you, and improve the user experience on our website. If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or the exercise of your rights, you can contact us at any time at info@vennie.tech.

2. Data Processing

   
   

   2.1. Types of Data Collected For our marketing purposes, we collect the following personal data: IP addresses Email addresses Information about user behavior on our website Additional personal data to deliver targeted advertising and analyze user behavior. This includes, for example, your name, interests, preferences, and demographic information that you voluntarily provide to us or that is derived from your behavior on our website.

   
   

   2.2. Purposes of Use The collected data is used to: Target users with advertisements (ads) Track and analyze user behavior on our website.

   
   

   2.3. Legal Basis The processing of data for marketing purposes is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. We actively obtain your consent via our cookie banner on your first visit to our website or via an opt-in form when subscribing to our newsletter. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by using the unsubscribe link in our newsletters or by sending us an email at info@vennie.tech. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on consent prior to the withdrawal.

   
   

3. Data Sharing

   
   

   We only share your personal data with third parties if this is necessary for contract fulfillment, compliance with our legal obligations, or based on your consent.

   
   

   3.1. Sharing in Connection with Our Website

   
   

   Payment Providers: Stripe, Inc.

   Headquarters: 354 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA

   
   

   Marketing Platforms: Data is shared with the following providers to deliver targeted advertising and analyze user behavior on our website:

   
   

   Google Ads and Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC under Alphabet Inc.)

   Headquarters: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

   Facebook Ads (operated by Meta Platforms, Inc.)

   Headquarters: 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA

   Twitter Ads (operated by Twitter, Inc., now part of X Corp.)

   Headquarters: 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

   LinkedIn Ads (operated by LinkedIn Corporation, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation)

   Headquarters: 1000 West Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA

   Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC under Alphabet Inc.)

   Headquarters: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

   
   

   Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted by Framer B.V., Singel 258, 1016 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands. Framer uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its infrastructure provider. For more information on data security at Framer, please visit: www.framer.com.

   
   

   Amazon Web Services, Inc. Headquarters: 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

   
   

   3.2. Legal Basis for Sharing The sharing of data for marketing purposes is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. For sharing with payment providers (e.g., Stripe, Inc.), we rely on the legal basis of contract fulfillment pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, as this is necessary for processing your payments.

   
   

4. Data Transfer to Third Countries

   
   

   We transfer personal data to external service providers that partially operate their servers outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). This particularly applies to: Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA) Amazon Web Services, Inc. (USA, with possible server locations worldwide) Stripe, Inc. (USA) Twitter, Inc. / X Corp. (USA) LinkedIn Corporation (USA) Alphabet Inc. (via Google LLC, USA, including Google Cloud) The transfer takes place within the framework of the usage licenses and data protection measures of these service providers. We rely on their compliance with the GDPR, which is ensured through their data protection policies and mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), or other legally recognized instruments to ensure an adequate level of data protection. Please note that in countries such as the USA, there is no data protection level equivalent to that of the EU, which may entail risks such as access by U.S. authorities (e.g., under the Cloud Act). You have the right to obtain a copy of the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other appropriate safeguards used. Please contact us at info@vennie.tech for this purpose. Please note that we continuously monitor developments in data protection law, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), and adjust our transfer mechanisms accordingly to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

   
   

5. Cookies & Tracking

   
   

   5.1. Use of Tracking Technologies We use tracking pixels on our website for advertising purposes. This technology enables us to analyze user behavior on our website to optimize our advertising strategies and deliver targeted advertisements.

   
   

   Purpose of Use: The information collected through tracking pixels helps us measure and improve the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns by better understanding how visitors interact with our advertisements.

   
   

   Opt-Out Options: You have the option to object to the use of tracking technologies. If you do not want tracking pixels to be used during your visit to our website, you can decline this by making the appropriate selection on your first visit to the site. Your decision not to consent will be respected, and no tracking pixels will be loaded. Additionally, you can contact us directly at any time if you wish us to refrain from any tracking. Please send us an email at info@vennie.tech. We will then take all necessary measures to stop the use of tracking technologies for your data.

   
   

   5.2. Cookies and Similar Technologies Non-essential cookies, such as marketing and analytics cookies, are only set with your explicit consent (opt-in). Essential cookies, which are necessary for the operation of the website, are set without consent based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

   
   

   Types of Cookies: We use both session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Persistent cookies help us recognize you as a returning visitor.

   
   

   Purpose of Cookies: Cookies are used to manage your session information, provide personalized content, and analyze and improve our website and services.

   
   

   Cookie Management: You can adjust your cookie settings at any time by visiting the cookie settings on our website. There, you will find options to accept or decline certain types of cookies.

   
   

6. Storage & Deletion

   
   

   6.1. Storage Duration Marketing data is stored for 12 months unless legal retention obligations (e.g., tax records under § 147 AO: 10 years) require longer storage. Upon withdrawal of your consent, we will delete your marketing data immediately, unless legal retention obligations require longer storage.

   
   

   6.2. Criteria for Determining Storage Periods The determination of storage periods is based on the need to keep the data available for the duration of the intended processing purposes. After this period expires or the purpose of processing no longer applies, the data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations require longer storage.

   
   

   6.3. Deletion Options You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data at any time. If you wish for your data to be deleted before the normal storage period expires, please send an email to info@vennie.tech. We will then promptly review your data and proceed in accordance with legal requirements. After the period expires, data will be automatically deleted unless a manual request has been made. Upon successful deletion of your data, we will inform you via email, provided you have given us your email address for this purpose.

   
   

7. User Rights

   
   

   As a user of our website, you have various rights regarding the processing of your personal data, which are guaranteed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

   
   

   Right to Access: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed; if so, you have the right to access this data and further information pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR.

   
   

   Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, you also have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data.

   
   

   Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your personal data, particularly if the data is no longer needed for the original purposes or consent for processing has been withdrawn, provided no other legal retention obligations exist.

   
   

   Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from us.

   
   

   Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, particularly if you contest the accuracy of the data or the processing is unlawful, pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR.

   
   

   Right to Object: You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you, which is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR.

   
   

   Exercising Your Rights: To exercise these rights, you can contact us at any time using the contact information provided in the "Contact Information" section. We are obliged to respond to your requests within one month unless special circumstances require an extension of this period. To verify your identity for access requests, we ask you to provide your full name, email address, and, if necessary, a copy of your ID (with sensitive data redacted).

   
   

8. Data Security

   
   

   8.1. Technical and Organizational Measures We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. For our website, we employ proven security practices to ensure the security and integrity of our online services. This includes encryption during data transmission and strict access controls on information systems. We are committed to continuously improving our security procedures and adapting them to the latest security technologies and methods. Our technical measures include encryption of data transmissions using SSL/TLS, the use of firewalls, and the implementation of two-factor authentication for system access. Organizational measures include regular data protection training for our employees and restricting access to personal data to authorized persons.

   
   

   8.2. Handling Data Breaches In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to ensure that such incidents are promptly identified and addressed. We are committed to informing both you and the relevant authorities in accordance with legal requirements in the event of a data breach that jeopardizes the security of your personal data. In case of breaches, we will inform affected individuals and the Berlin Data Protection Authority within 72 hours pursuant to Art. 33 GDPR. Affected users will be informed via email or through a prominent notice on our website, provided we have your contact information and the data breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms.

   
   

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

   Complaint Procedure: If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The contact details of the competent authority can be found here: https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de/. Alternatively, you can contact the data protection authority in your country of residence if it is more accessible for you. A list of all EU data protection authorities can be found at [https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_de].

   
   

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    
    

    We reserve the right to update or amend this privacy policy at any time. Changes to this privacy policy may be necessary to respond to legal requirements or reflect changes in our data processing practices. We recommend that you visit this page regularly to stay informed about changes. Significant changes will, if possible, be announced on our website or through direct communication with you before they take effect. If you no longer have active consent, we will inform you of significant changes through a prominent notice on your next visit to our website.

    
    

11. Contact Information

    
    

    If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, you can contact us as follows:

    
    

    Email: info@vennie.tech

    Postal Address: Vennie Tech UG, Waldstr. 8, 12487 Berlin

    
    

    We are committed to processing requests regarding your personal data promptly and in accordance with legal requirements.