Privacy

 

Introduction
 
We take the privacy of our website users very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that you provide to us in connection with their use of our website. We are also committed to protecting and using your information in accordance with applicable law.
 
This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your information through the use of our website when you access the services through your devices.
 
Please read the privacy policy carefully and make sure that you fully understand our practices with respect to your information before using our services. If you have read this policy, fully understand it and do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our website. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. Your continued use of the services constitutes your acceptance of this privacy policy, including any subsequent changes to it.
 
This privacy policy informs you about:
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• 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 deal with minors

• Updates or changes to the privacy policy

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What data do we collect?
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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 does not allow us to identify who collected it. Non-personal data that we collect primarily comprises technical and aggregated usage information.

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• Individually identifiable information, i.e. any information through which you can be identified or could reasonably be identified ("personal data"). Personal data that we collect through our services may include information that is requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses and more. If we combine personal data with non-personal data, we will treat it as personal data for as long as it is combined

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How do we collect data? 
 
Below are the main methods that we use to collect data:
 

• We collect data when you use our services. So when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record and store usage, sessions and related information.

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

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

• We collect data that you provide to us when you log in to our services via a third-party provider such as Facebook or Google.

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Why do we collect this data?
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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, queries and requests and provide assistance;

• to analyze request and usage patterns;

• 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 law, regulation or governmental request;

• to provide you with updates, news, promotional materials and other information related to our services. For promotional emails, you can decide for yourself whether you wish to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.

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Who do we share this data with?
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We may share your data with our service providers to operate our services (e.g. storing data via third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).
 
We may also disclose your information under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities or other wrongdoing; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property or personal safety, or the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control of us or one of our affiliates (by way of merger, acquisition or purchase of (substantially) all of its assets, etc.); (v) to collect and/or manage your information through authorized third-party service providers (e.g. cloud service providers, as appropriate for business purposes); (vi) to share your information with authorized third-party service providers (e.g. cloud service providers, as etc.); (v) to collect, hold and/or manage your information using authorized third-party service providers (e.g. cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; and (vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience. For the avoidance of doubt, please note that we may transfer, disclose or otherwise use non-personal data to third parties at our discretion.
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What third-party websites is our website linked to?
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Our website includes links to Social Media (such as YouTube and Facebook).​​ The user is only forwarded to the respective external websites by clicking on the corresponding link or icon.​ After the customer has been forwarded, information about the user is recorded by these websites. This is initially data such as IP address, date, time and page visited. If the user is logged into his/her user account (of e.g. Facebook) at the same time, the respective external service can, if required, assign the information collected from the user’s specific visit to the user’s personal account. If the user wants to prevent the collected information from being directly assigned to his/her user account, the user must log out before clicking on the link or icon. It is also possible to configure the respective user account accordingly. Please check the privacy policies of the respective external services, in case you need more specific information. 
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Cookies and similar technologies 
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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 improve the browsing experience on our website, optimize its performance and ensure a tailored user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.
 
To find out more, please read our cookie policy.
 
We will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or advertising networks without your consent.
 
Where do we store the data?
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Please note that our companies, trusted partners and service providers are located around the world. We store and process any non-personal data that we collect in different jurisdictions for the purposes set out in this privacy policy.
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How long will the data be retained?
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Please note that we will retain the information 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.
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We may correct, amend or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our discretion at any time.
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How do we protect the data?
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The hosting service for our website provides us with the online platform through which we can offer you our services. Your data may be stored via 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.
 
Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee absolute protection and security of the data that you upload, publish or otherwise disclose to us or others.
 
For this reason, we encourage you to set strong passwords and, whenever possible, not to provide us or others with confidential information that you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm if disclosed. As email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we also ask that you do not disclose confidential information via either of these communication channels.
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How do we deal with minors?
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The services are not intended for users who have not yet reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect information from children. If you are under the age of majority, you should not download or use the services or provide us with any information.
 
We reserve the right to ask for proof of age at any time so that we can check whether minors are using our services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit and block such users from accessing our services and delete any information that we hold about that user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has disclosed data to us, please contact us as explained below.
 
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We will only use your personal data for the purposes set out in the privacy policy and only if we are satisfied 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, or customer 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 that this is done at all times in a way that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights).

 
As an EU resident, you may:
 

• request confirmation concerning whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed, and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;

• request to receive the personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;

• request the correction of your personal data stored by us;

• request the erasure 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 lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

 
However, 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 that we collect and how we use it, please contact us as set out below.
 
In the course of providing the services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliates or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to others around the world. By using the services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.
 
If you are located in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied that there is an adequate or equivalent level of protection of personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual arrangements in place with our third parties to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place so that the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss or theft of your personal data is minimized and that such third parties act in accordance with applicable laws at all times.
 
Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
 
If you are a California resident using the services, you may be entitled to request access to and deletion of your information under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").
 
To exercise your right to access and delete your information, please see below for how to contact us.
 
We do not sell users' personal information for the purposes of the CCPA.
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Updates or changes to the privacy policy
 
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion, and the version posted on the site will always be current (see the "Status" statement). We ask you to check this privacy policy regularly for changes. In the event of significant changes, we will publish a notice on our website. Your continued use of the services following the notification of changes on our website will constitute your acknowledgement and acceptance of the changes to the privacy policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of such changes.
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Contact us
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If you have general questions about the services or the information that we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at
 
Name: Reinhold Degenhart
Address: c/o Impressumservice Dein-Impressum, Stettiner Straße 41, 35410 Hungen, Germany
Email: info@culturalnotes.com

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