Privacy Notice

Data Protection Information

1. Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

[Your Name/Organization]

[Your Street Address]

[Your Postal Code, City]

[Your Country]

Email: [privacy@example.com]

2. Types of Data We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Username
  • Email address
  • First and last name
  • Membership tier selection
  • Encrypted password

2.2 Session Data

To improve your experience, we store temporary session data including:

  • Your timezone identifier (e.g., "America/New_York", "Europe/London")
  • Session ID for authentication
  • Log In status

Timezone Storage Details

When you access our Zoom meeting schedule, we detect your device's timezone to convert CET/CEST meeting times to your local time. This is stored in your session and expires when you close your browser.

  • Purpose: Display relevant local meeting times
  • Storage: Server-side session (not cookies)
  • Duration: Until browser close or logout
  • Third parties: None
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest (service functionality)

2.3 Payment Information

For paid memberships, we process payment information through PayPal. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. We only store:

  • PayPal subscription ID
  • Payment status
  • Membership tier

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Providing access to user accounts and protected content
  • Processing payments and managing subscriptions
  • Converting meeting times to your local timezone
  • Sending password reset emails
  • Improving our services

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

  • Account data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
  • Session data: Until you close your browser or log out
  • Payment records: As required by tax law (typically 7-10 years)

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [privacy@example.com].

6. Data Security

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

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
  • Regular security updates
  • Access controls and authentication

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • PayPal: Payment processing (subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy)
  • Zoom: Video conferencing (subject to Zoom's Privacy Policy)

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [privacy@example.com]

Address: [Your Address]

9. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Notice on this page and updating the effective date.

Effective Date: April 18, 2026