Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what happens to your personal data when you visit Academind.com, subscribe to updates, contact us, or use our course and subscription offering on pro.academind.com. Personal data means any data that can be used to personally identify you.

1. Controller

2. Overview Of Data Processing

We collect data when you provide it to us directly and when your browser automatically transmits technical information while loading our website. This includes, in particular, browser and device information, timestamps, IP addresses, and the HTTP request data needed to deliver the website securely.

We process personal data in particular to:

• Provide this website and its content reliably and securely.
• Respond to support, business, and general contact requests.
• Deliver newsletters and related email communications.
• Operate and improve embedded media and other website functionality.
• Support course sales, subscriptions, and student administration on pro.academind.com.

3. Hosting And Content Delivery

We host the content of this website with Netlify, Inc., 512 2nd Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Netlify is used to serve this website and its resources.

We use Netlify on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR because we have a legitimate interest in providing a dependable website. If consent is required, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG / TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Netlify where legally required. This agreement ensures that personal data of website visitors is processed only in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection law.

4. Legal Bases

Depending on the specific processing activity, we rely on one or more of the following:

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR for consent-based processing.
• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for contract performance and pre-contractual measures.
• Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR for compliance with legal obligations.
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for legitimate interests such as security and service operation.
• Section 25(1) TTDSG / TDDDG where storing or accessing device information requires consent.

5. International Data Transfers

Some service providers we use process data in the USA or other non-EU countries. In such cases, personal data may be transferred to countries where an EU-equivalent level of data protection cannot always be guaranteed. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections.

6. Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this Privacy Policy, your personal data remains with us only for as long as the purpose for which it was collected continues to apply. If you request deletion or revoke consent, your data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations or other legally permissible reasons require longer storage.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request, at any time:

• Access to the personal data we store about you.
• Rectification of inaccurate data.
• Erasure of data where the legal requirements are met.
• Restriction of processing under the conditions of Art. 18 GDPR.
• Data portability where processing is based on consent or contract.
• Withdrawal of consent with effect for the future.
• Objection to processing based on legitimate interests under Art. 21 GDPR.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

8. Main Site Data Processing On Academind.com

Newsletter Data

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address and the data required to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. We use this data only for newsletter delivery and related consent management.

We use a double opt-in procedure. Newsletter emails are sent via AWS SES (Amazon Web Services, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, USA) through EmailOctopus (Three Hearts Digital Ltd, 86-90 Paul Street, London, United Kingdom). We have concluded the required data processing agreements where applicable.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email.

Cookies And Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some of them are technically required to provide core website functionality. Others may be used only if you provide consent, for example for analytics, embedded media, or similar optional features.

You can configure your browser to inform you about cookie placement, allow cookies only in specific cases, exclude them entirely, or delete them automatically when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Browser LocalStorage

We use the browser feature localStorage to save consent decisions relating to cookies, third-party embeds, and similar technologies. This information remains in your browser and is not shared with third parties.

Server Log Files

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing computer, time of the server request, and IP address.

All log data is stored for security, stability, and troubleshooting purposes and is automatically erased after 7 days. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Requests By E-mail Or Telephone

If you contact us by email or telephone, your request, including all resulting personal data such as your name and message, will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your inquiry. We do not pass this data on without your consent unless required by law.

YouTube Embedding

We embed YouTube videos from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The videos are embedded in a way that does not automatically establish a connection to YouTube. Only after your confirmation and interaction will a connection to YouTube servers be established and YouTube may process usage data, cookies, or comparable recognition technologies.

Podigee Podcast Player

We use the Podigee player from Podigee GmbH, Schlesische Straße 20, 10997 Berlin. The player does not establish a connection by default. It is only loaded after explicit user consent and may then process usage-related data such as IP address, referrer URL, device information, and the podcast accessed.

Google Web Fonts (Local Embedding)

This website uses Google Web Fonts by local embedding. The fonts are installed locally so that no connection to Google servers is established when the site is loaded.

SSL / TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the switch from http:// to https:// in your browser address bar and by the lock icon in your browser.

Rejection Of Unsolicited E-mails

We object to the use of contact data published in connection with mandatory legal notices for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. We expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional information, such as spam emails.

9. Pro Platform, Course Purchases, And Subscriptions

pro.academind.com is our course and subscription platform. That site, and all pages under the pro.academind.com domain, are hosted, provided, and served by Teachable, Inc., 470 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10016, USA.

Academind uses Teachable as the underlying course platform and hosting provider. Teachable's Privacy Policy therefore also applies on pro.academind.com. The following section describes which data we receive from Teachable and how we use that data for student administration and customer communication.

Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from students in a variety of ways, including when students enroll in the school or a course, subscribe to a newsletter, or interact with other activities, services, features, or resources made available in the school.

Students may visit the school anonymously. We collect personal identification information only if it is voluntarily submitted. Refusing to provide such information may prevent a user from engaging in certain school-related activities.

How We Use Information Received Via Teachable

• To improve customer service and respond to support requests efficiently.
• To personalize the user experience and understand aggregate usage patterns.
• To send periodic emails related to orders, accounts, inquiries, or other requests.

Sharing Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent student personal identification information to others.

Third-Party Websites

Students may find links to third-party websites and services in our school. We do not control the content or practices of these websites. Browsing and interaction on any other website is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage students and website visitors to review this page regularly to stay informed about changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data protection rights, contact us at [email protected].