Privacy

Introduction

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Nikolai Kolodziej, Berliner Allee 207, 13088 Berlin, Germany

nikolai [at] proofpop.io

2. Data Collection

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Usage Data: Information on how the Social Proof Widget is used, including validated purchases and visitor counts.
  • Contact Information: Email addresses and other contact details provided during sign-up or support requests.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To display real-time social proof on your website.
  • To provide customer support and communicate with you.
  • To improve our services and develop new features.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary to provide our services as agreed in our terms of service.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and ensuring security.
  • Consent: Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before processing your data.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To protect our rights and interests.
  • With service providers who assist us in operating our services (these providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection laws).

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers comply with data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: You can request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: You can request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the address provided below.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of significant changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

Nikolai Kolodziej, Berliner Allee 207, 13088 Berlin, Germany

privacy [at] proofpop.io

12. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU Member State where you reside, work, or where the alleged infringement occurred.


Last updated: May 18, 2024