Effective from: October 1, 2024
The protection of your personal data is a priority for us at Budt Group Germany. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, use, and protect personal data, particularly through the use of cookies, on our websites budt.org, buddytalk.org, budtgroup.com, and budtgroup.de.
1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data is Budt Group Germany.
Contact Information:
Budt Group International
Email: support@budtgroup.com
2. Collection and Use of Cookies
Our websites use cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience and to improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that collect information about your usage of our websites.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary to ensure the basic functions of our websites, such as navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain parts of our websites may not function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our websites. This information helps us continuously improve the user-friendliness of our sites.
- Authentication Cookies (only on buddytalk.org): On buddytalk.org, we use cookies to manage user login and authentication. These cookies are necessary to ensure that the user is securely and uniquely identified and can access the platform’s features.
3. Purpose of Data Collection through Cookies
The cookies we use serve the following purposes:
- User Authentication (buddytalk.org): The primary function of cookies on buddytalk.org is to securely authenticate the user and enable access to protected areas of the platform.
- Security Measures: Cookies help support security measures and ensure that our platforms are protected from unauthorized access.
- Improving User Experience: Analytics cookies help us analyze website usage, allowing us to optimize the functionalities and content of our sites.
- Personalization: Cookies allow us to store your preferences and settings to provide you with a more personalized user experience.
4. Data Sharing and Processing
Data collected through cookies is not shared with third parties unless legally required or necessary to enforce our rights. We ensure that your data is securely processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the GDPR.
5. Storage and Deletion of Cookies
Cookies remain on your device for a limited period, depending on the type of cookie:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are stored only for the duration of your visit to our websites and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain stored on your device even after your visit and allow us to recognize you during future visits.
You can prevent the storage of cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or deleting stored cookies. However, please note that this may impair the functionality of our websites.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your personal data stored by us, as well as the right to rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of such data. Additionally, you have the right to object to the processing of your data and to withdraw your consent at any time.
For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: support@budtgroup.com
7. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page. We encourage you to review this statement regularly to stay informed about any updates.
8. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you can reach us at any time at support@budtgroup.com.