Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Protecting your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Data Controller

Company Name:

EMERGERS e.V.

Address:

Warschauer Straße 5 60327 Frankfurt am Main

Email:

info@emergers.de

Phone:

+49 152 5656 8754

3. Data We Collect

When you access our website, certain technical information is automatically transmitted by your browser and processed by our server to ensure the website functions correctly. This may include:

  • Date and time at the moment of access
  • Source from which you came to the page
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address used (if applicable: in anonymized form)

The processing of this data is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in maintaining the security, stability, and functionality of our website. The data is not shared with third parties or used for other purposes unless required by law or necessary to investigate suspected unlawful activity. We reserve the right to review server log data retrospectively if there are concrete indications of misuse or unauthorized access.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Providing and improving our services
  • Website analytics and usage measurement
  • Communication regarding your inquiries
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Security and fraud prevention

5. Tracking and Analytics (Umami)

Self-Hosted Umami Analytics

We use a self-hosted version of Umami Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website while respecting user privacy.

Collected data includes:

  • Page views
  • Referrer information
  • Aggregated browser and operating system information
  • Country and region based on anonymized IP information

IP addresses are anonymized and are not permanently stored. Our Umami Analytics instance is hosted on servers located in Germany.

6. Hosting and Storage

Hosting Provider: IONOS

Our website is hosted on servers provided by IONOS. The servers are located in Germany and are subject to German and European data protection regulations (GDPR).

[IONOS privacy policy: https://www.ionos.com/terms-gtc/privacy-policy/]

7. Forms and Data Collection (Tally)

Tally Forms

We use Tally to provide forms on our website and manage submitted inquiries.

Collected data through Tally may include:

  • Name, email address, and other information you voluntarily submit
  • Submission timestamps

Purpose: We use Tally to receive and manage inquiries submitted through our website.

Tally may process data on servers located outside the European Union. In such cases, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are used to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.

[Tally privacy policy: https://tally.so/help/privacy-policy]

8. Technologies and Frameworks

Our website uses the following technologies:

  • Next.js: React framework for web applications
  • React: JavaScript library for user interfaces
  • MongoDB: Database for secure data storage
  • Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework

These technologies are used solely to provide and improve our services.

9. Data Retention

Your data is stored only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing our services
  • Fulfilling legal obligations
  • Enforcing our policies and agreements

Analytics data is generally retained for 6–12 months.

10. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access
  • Right to Rectification
  • Right to Erasure
  • Right to Restriction
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object
  • Right to Withdraw Consent

11. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@emergers.de

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully.

13. Cookies

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential Cookies:Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies:Self-hosted Umami Analytics
  • Functional Cookies:Improve user experience

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

14. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

15. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • Secure server infrastructure hosted by IONOS
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated by updating the "Last Updated" date on this page.

17. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@emergers.de

Phone: +49 152 5656 8754

Last Updated: 16.04.2026

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