Introduction

We (“we,” “us,” “our”) take the protection of the data of the users (“User” or “you”) of our website and/or our mobile app (the “Website” and/or the “Mobile App”) very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of our website and/or our mobile app (together: “digital assets”). Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.
This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data through the use of our digital assets (the “Services”) when you access the Services via your devices.
Please read this privacy policy carefully and make sure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our Services. If you have read this policy, fully understand it, and do not agree with our approach, you must discontinue the use of 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 amendments thereto.

In this privacy policy you will learn:

• How we collect data

• What data we collect

• Why we collect these data

• To whom we disclose the data

• Where the data are stored

• How long the data are retained

• How we protect the data

• How we handle minors

• Updates or changes to the privacy policy
   

What data do we collect?
Category: Always
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 do not allow conclusions as to whom they were collected from. Non-personal data we collect consist mainly of technical and aggregated usage information.

• Individually identifiable information, i.e., any information by which you can be identified or could reasonably be identified (“personal data”). The personal data we collect through our Services may include information requested from time to time such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, as long as they remain combined, we treat them as personal data.
   

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

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

• We collect data that you provide to us yourself, 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 when you sign in to our Services through a third party such as Facebook or Google.
   

Why do we collect these data?
Category: Always
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 offer assistance;

• to analyze demand and usage patterns;

• for other internal, statistical, and research purposes;

• to improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;

• to investigate, detect, prevent, or address violations and to enforce our terms and policies, as well as to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental orders;

• to send you updates, news, promotional material, and other information related to our Services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them. If not, simply click the unsubscribe link in those emails.
   

To whom do we disclose these data?
Category: Always
We may share your data with our service providers in order to operate our Services (e.g., storing data via third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).
We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances:
(i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or address illegal activities or other misconduct;
(ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense;
(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 at our company or one of our affiliates (through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all assets, etc.);
(v) to collect, hold, and/or manage your data via authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) to the extent reasonably necessary for business purposes;
(vi) to work with third-party providers to improve your user experience.
For the avoidance of doubt, we may transfer, share, or otherwise use non-personal data at our own discretion.

Category: User has a blog or forum
Please note that our Services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly, and chatting with other users). We remind you that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise against posting or sharing information you do not wish to make public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise make it available in the course of using a Service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. You acknowledge and agree that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion on cached and archived pages or after a copy/storage of your content has been made by third parties.
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 enable third parties to automatically collect your data to enhance the navigation experience on our digital assets, improve their performance, and provide a tailored user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.
To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

Category: User is NOT connected to an advertising service
Without your consent, we will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks.

Category: User is connected to an advertising service, a campaign manager, or Facebook Ads

We may provide advertising via our Services and our digital assets (including websites and applications that use our Services) that may also be tailored to you, such as ads based on your recent browsing behavior on websites, devices, or browsers.
To provide these ads to you, 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 advertisements based on your website visits), to serve targeted ads. External ad network providers, 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 the effectiveness of their ads and to tailor advertising content to you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the respective third party and not to this one here.

Where do we store the data?
Category: Always
Non-personal data

Please note that our companies as well as our trusted partners and service providers are located around the world. For the purposes described in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in various jurisdictions.

Category: User collects personal data
Personal data

Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and in other jurisdictions as necessary for the proper provision of our Services and/or as required by law (as further explained below).

How long will the data be retained?
Category: Always

Please note that we will retain the collected data 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, complete, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our own discretion at any time.

How do we protect the data?
Category: Always

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can 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 offers secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.

Category: User accepts payments/eCom

All payment options offered by us and our hosting provider for our digital assets comply with the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) of the PCI Security Standards Council (Council for Security Standards of the Payment Card Industry), which is a joint effort of brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card data (including physical, electronic, and procedural measures) by our store and service providers.

Category: Always

Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and will not guarantee the absolute protection and security of the data you upload, post, or otherwise share with us or others.
For this reason, we ask you to set secure passwords and, if possible, not to provide us or others with confidential information whose disclosure you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm. Since email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we also ask you not to share confidential information via either of these communication channels.

How do we handle minors?
Category: User does NOT collect data from minors

The Services are not intended for users who have not yet reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not of legal age, you should not download or use the Services or provide us with any information.
We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time to verify that minors are not 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 we may delete any data stored by us about such user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided data to us, please contact us as described below.

Category: User collects data from minors

Children may use our Services. However, if they wish to access certain features, they may be required to provide certain information. The collection of some data (including data collected via cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may occur automatically. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data collected from a child, we will provide notice and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We do not make a child’s participation in an online activity contingent on providing more contact information than is reasonably necessary for participation in that activity. We use the data we collect only in connection with the Services requested by the child.
We may also use a parent’s contact information to communicate about the child’s activities in the Services. Parents can review the data we have collected from their child, prohibit us from collecting further data from their child, and request that all data we have collected be deleted from our records.
Please contact us to view, update, or delete your child’s data. To protect your child, we may ask you to provide proof of your identity. We may deny access to the data if we believe your identity is questionable. Please note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal obligations.

Category: Always
We use your personal data only for the purposes set forth in the privacy policy and only when we believe that:
 

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

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

• the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that such use is at all times proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

As an EU resident you may:

• request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed, and request access to your stored personal data as well as certain supplementary information;

• request to receive personal data 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 deletion 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.
   

Please note, however, 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 them, please contact us as indicated below.
In the course of providing the Services, we may transfer data cross-border to affiliated companies or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. 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 where we are satisfied that an adequate or comparable level of protection of personal data exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual arrangements 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 at all times in compliance with applicable laws.
Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
If you use the Services as a California resident, you may be entitled under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) to request access to and deletion of your data.
To exercise your right to access and deletion, please see below how to contact us.

Category: The website does not sell its users’ data

We do not sell users’ personal data for the purposes and intents of the CCPA.

Category: Websites with a blog or forum

Users of the Services who are California residents and under 18 years of age may request and obtain removal of their posted content by emailing us at the address listed in the “Contact” section below. All such requests must be labeled “California Removal Request.” All requests must provide a description of the content you wish to remove as well as sufficient information to enable us to locate the material. We do not accept notices that are not labeled or properly submitted, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not ensure that the material will be completely or comprehensively removed. For example, material you have posted may be republished or reposted by other users or third parties.
Updates or changes to the privacy policy

Category: Always

We may revise this privacy policy at our sole discretion from time to time; the version published on the website is always the current version (see “Effective Date”). We ask you to review this privacy policy regularly for any changes. In the event of material changes, we will post a notice thereof on our website. If you continue to use the Services after being notified of changes on our website, this will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the changes to the privacy policy and your consent to be bound by the terms of such changes.

Contact
Category: Always

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

Name: Green Industry GmbH
Address: Gewerbepark Hügelmühle 31, 91174 Spalt, Bavaria, Germany
Email address: info@greenindustry.de