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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 August 2025

1. Who We Are

This website provides information about and access to the Driving in Germany – A Complete Course for Expats.

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: support@drivingingermany.com
Address: [To be added once available]

2. What Data We Collect

  • Contact Form Data: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and your message.
  • Account & Purchase Data (if applicable): Billing details, payment information (processed securely by payment providers), and login credentials.
  • Cookies & Tracking Data:
    • Essential cookies: required for website functionality.
    • Non-essential cookies (analytics, performance): stored only with your consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – to respond to inquiries or fulfill purchases.
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – with your consent (e.g., analytics cookies, marketing emails).
  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – to meet legal obligations (e.g., tax law).
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – for legitimate interests (e.g., IT security, fraud prevention).

4. Data Retention

  • Inquiry data: kept only as long as necessary to respond.
  • Customer data: kept while your account is active and as required by law.
  • Cookie data: stored based on your consent and browser settings.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers (hosting, payment processors, email delivery) who work under GDPR-compliant agreements.

6. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure protection through EU Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

7. Your Rights

You may at any time request:

  • Access to your data (Art. 15 GDPR).
  • Correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR).
  • Deletion (“right to be forgotten,” Art. 17 GDPR).
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR).
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
  • Objection to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR).
  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR).
  • To lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g., BfDI in Germany).

8. Cookies

Essential cookies are always active. Analytics/marketing cookies are off by default and only active if you consent. You may change your choice anytime in Cookie Settings.

9. Data Security

We use SSL encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access controls to protect your personal data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data. Please contact us if you believe we have.

11. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or service changes. A new “Last updated” date will always be shown.

12. Contact

To exercise your rights or ask questions:
Email: support@drivingingermany.com
Address: [To be added once available]

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