Privacy Policy

Controller

Join

Join
Joannis Ballos, Tim Thiele, Raphael Neuberger
Maximilian Str. 22
80539 Munich

Email: info@gruppe-854.developerakademie.net
Phone: +49 89 0000000
Imprint: Join Imprint

Overview of Processing

This Privacy Policy explains which personal data we collect, why we collect it and how we use and protect it when you use the Join product and related services. We only process personal data necessary for the specified purposes and in accordance with applicable law.

• Provision of the service and fulfillment of contractual or pre-contractual obligations.
• Handling contact requests, support and user communication.
• Security, fraud prevention, and protection of our systems.
• Improvement of the product through analytics and usage statistics.
• Optional marketing or newsletter communication, where you have given consent.

Types of Data We Collect

Depending on how you use Join, we may collect:

• Account data: name, email address, username (if you register).
• Content you provide: tasks, notes, files or other information you upload.
• Technical data: IP address, device and browser information, operating system, timestamps and log data.
• Usage data: pages visited, actions taken within the app, and anonymized analytics.
• Communication data: messages you send to our support or contact forms.

Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR when applicable:

• Performance of a contract: to provide the services you requested.
• Consent: where you have given consent (e.g., newsletters, certain cookies).
• Legitimate interests: for fraud prevention, security, and service improvement, balanced against your rights.
• Legal obligation: where the law requires us to retain or disclose information.

Use of Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable core functionality, improve performance, secure the service, and analyze usage. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the product to function. For non-essential cookies (analytics or marketing), we will request your consent where required. You may manage or withdraw cookie preferences via your browser settings or any consent tool presented on the site.

Third Parties and Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers and subprocessors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
• Other users, when you voluntarily share content or invite collaborators through the product.

We require partners and providers to process data according to our instructions and applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the service, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it in a secure manner.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request erasure (right to be forgotten) subject to certain legal limits.
• Request restriction of processing or object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Germany: your local Data Protection Authority).

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below. We may ask for information to confirm your identity before responding.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

International Transfers

Personal data may be processed by service providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where transfers occur, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable law.

Children

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the applicable age without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us to request deletion.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are significant, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you (for example, by posting a prominent notice or updating the effective date at the top). Continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance.