Privacy Policy

Introduction

German UDS Foundation ('we', 'us', or 'our') respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and use personal information when you visit our website or interact with us. We comply with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

What Data We Collect

We collect both personal and technical information when you interact with our website.

• Personal data (such as name, email address, and phone number) that you voluntarily provide when contacting us
• IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and date/time of access
• Device information such as type, model, and mobile network
• Location data, if explicitly enabled by the user

Hosting

We are hosting the website on GitHub Pages. GitHub Inc. may process technical data such as IP addresses and browser metadata in accordance with their own privacy policies. For more information, visit: GitHub Privacy Statement.

Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure website functionality, collect analytics, and enhance your user experience. These include session cookies, persistent cookies, and third-party cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the website.

How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain our website
• To respond to your questions and inquiries
• To send important notices, updates, and administrative messages

Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics) who process it under our instructions. Data may also be shared if required by law or necessary to protect legal interests.

Your Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten')
• Restrict processing under certain conditions
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Data Protection Officer

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business developments. The updated policy will be published on this page and becomes effective immediately upon posting.