Effective Date: Feb, 12th 2025

1. Introduction

At www.unfoldculture.com (“Website”), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the Telemedia Act (TMG), and other applicable laws. By accessing and using our Website and/or engaging our consulting services, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this Website is:
Name/Company: Unfold Culture
Email: hello@unfoldculture.com

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We process personal data only to the extent necessary for the purposes set out below:

Access and Use of the Website:
When you visit our Website, our servers automatically record technical data (such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of access, and the referring URL). This information is used for security purposes, statistical analyses, and to optimize our Website.

Contact and Communication:
If you contact us via email, contact forms, or other channels, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide in order to respond to your inquiry.

Consulting Services Engagement:
When you inquire about or engage our consulting services, we may collect additional information necessary to manage our business relationship and to provide you with professional advice. This may include your full name, business or company name, professional title, contact details, financial data, and other information relevant to your professional or corporate profile.
The processing of this data is necessary for:

Establishing and fulfilling consulting contracts;

Providing tailored consulting advice and services;

Administrative purposes such as invoicing and record keeping.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze usage patterns, and optimize our Website. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy {if applicable/link}.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR);

The performance of a contract or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR);

Compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR);

Our legitimate interests, provided that your interests and rights do not override these interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Purpose and Scope of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Website;

To respond to inquiries and provide customer support;

To facilitate and manage consulting service engagements;

For statistical and analytical purposes;

To comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. In the context of consulting engagements, data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and for any statutory retention periods thereafter.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

Third Parties:
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers solely for the purpose of operating our Website and fulfilling our consulting service obligations, under strict confidentiality agreements.

International Transfers:
If any personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with the GDPR.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal data.

Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

Restriction: Request restriction of processing.

Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service provider.

Objection: Object to processing on legitimate grounds.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data. However, no method of Internet transmission is entirely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before using them.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

11. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@unfoldculture.com