BürgerQuizLegal Information
Privacy and Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how buergerquiz.de ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects personal data, and how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website. We process data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable German law.
Table of Contents
1. Data Controller
The data controller is:
buergerquiz.de (Individual Activity)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.buergerquiz.de
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Account information (name, email, password)
- Payment information (via Stripe – we do not store card details)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device) for essential cookies only
- Cookie preferences (see Section 5)
- Marketing preferences (if you consent to receive marketing emails)
3. Purpose for Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage your account
- To process payments and subscriptions
- To communicate and provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations (accounting and taxation)
- For marketing communications
4. Marketing Communications
If you consent, we may send marketing emails about new services or features. You can withdraw your consent anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" or contacting [email protected]. We do not share your contact details with third parties for marketing without consent.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when visiting our website. They help us ensure proper functionality, analyze performance, and personalize user experience. This section explains how we use cookies, including third-party tools.
5.1 Types of Cookies Used
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality and security (e.g., login sessions, payment processing via Stripe).
- Analytics cookies: Used to analyze website traffic and understand user behavior (Google Analytics).
5.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information about:
- Number and sequence of pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Browser type and device
- Geographic location (country/city)
- Referral source (how you arrived at the website)
Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect anonymous IP addresses. This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.
For more information: Google Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-out
5.3 Stripe Cookies
We use Stripe to securely process payments. Stripe uses cookies to prevent fraud, remember session preferences, and ensure secure payment handling.
For more information, see Stripe's Cookie Policy
5.4 Cookie Consent and Management
When you first visit buergerquiz.de, a cookie banner informs you about cookie usage. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the site to function. You can disable analytics cookies (Google Analytics) through your browser settings or by using the Google Analytics opt-out tool.
5.5 Cookie Retention
Session cookies expire after you close your browser. Persistent cookies may remain for up to 24 months unless deleted earlier.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary or required by law:
- User account data: while the account is active or up to 2 years of inactivity
- Payment and billing data: up to 10 years (legal requirement)
- Marketing data: until consent withdrawal
- Audit logs: up to 1 year
- Webhook logs: up to 90 days
7. Data Sharing
We may share data with:
- Payment processors (Stripe)
- Email service providers (Resend)
- Hosting providers
- Authentication providers (Google OAuth – email and name only)
All third parties are bound by data protection obligations.
8. International Transfers
Personal data is primarily processed within the EEA. Transfers outside the EEA are made only where adequate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent anytime
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
10. Data Security
We apply technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access or loss. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
11. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically. Updates take effect upon publication. Registered users may be notified by email about material changes.
12. Contact Information
For questions or data protection inquiries, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.buergerquiz.de