Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Munich Tech Sales Community. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our community platform and services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, job title, company name
• Profile Information: Professional background, skills, interests, profile picture
• Communication Data: Messages, posts, comments, and other content you share within the community
• Event Registration: Registration details for community events and meetups

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze platform usage

4. Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Contract: To provide our community services and fulfill our obligations to you
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure platform security, and send relevant community updates
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional data processing activities
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide access to the Munich Tech Sales Community platform and services
• Facilitate networking and professional connections within the community
• Organize and manage community events and meetups
• Send relevant updates about community activities and opportunities
• Improve and personalize your experience on our platform
• Ensure the security and integrity of our services
• Comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 Within the Community

Certain information in your profile may be visible to other community members to facilitate networking and collaboration. You can control your privacy settings to manage what information is shared.

6.2 Service Providers

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including:

• Email service providers
• Event management platforms
• Analytics services
• Cloud storage providers

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

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

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@techsales.community.

9. International Data Transfers

As we operate primarily in Munich and Germany, your data is primarily stored and processed within the European Union. If we transfer data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies required for platform functionality cannot be disabled.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

13. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:

16. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection laws. The relevant supervisory authority in Bavaria is: