Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Date]

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:
8up Ventures GmbH
[Address]
[Postal Code, City]
Germany
Email: office@8up.io

2. Types of Data Collected

When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of data:

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, pages visited, date and time of access
  • Contact data: Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us (name, email address, message content)
  • Cookie data: Information stored through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent: Where you have given consent for specific processing activities
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as website operation and security

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Server log files are typically deleted after [14/30] days.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts for consistent typography. When you access our site, your browser connects to Google servers to load font files. Google's privacy policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Tailwind CSS CDN: We load CSS framework files from a content delivery network. This may transmit your IP address to the CDN provider.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. Non-essential cookies are only set with your consent.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., cookie consent preferences)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (only with your consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — You can request information about the data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — You can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) — You can request deletion of your data
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) — You can request limitation of processing
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) — You can request your data in a portable format
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) — You can object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) — You can withdraw consent at any time

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority is the data protection authority of the German federal state in which our company is registered.

10. Contact for Data Protection Inquiries

For questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: office@8up.io