Privacy Policy

1. Responsible Organization

Friends of CODE e.V.
c/o CODE Education GmbH
Donaustraße 44
12043 Berlin, Germany

Contact:
Email: info@friendsofcode.org
Phone: +49 157 32703514

2. Data Collection Overview

We collect personal data through:

• Direct submission (contact forms, registration)
• Automatic capture (technical information like browser type, IP address, operating system)

3. Legal Basis

Data processing is based on:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Contract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about your stored data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

5. Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission. Our website and systems employ technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation.

6. Third-Party Services

Hosting

Our website is hosted by Vercel Inc. Processing of data may occur on servers located in the United States and other countries. Vercel complies with GDPR requirements and has appropriate data protection measures in place.

YouTube

We embed YouTube videos using enhanced privacy mode. YouTube may store local storage elements and set cookies. For more information, see YouTube's privacy policy.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand website usage and improve our services. These tools collect anonymous usage data such as page views, session duration, and referral sources.

7. Cookies

Our website uses necessary cookies for functionality and security. These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. You can configure your browser to block cookies, but some features may not work correctly.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is stored until the processing purpose ends or you request deletion, subject to legal retention requirements. Technical data is typically deleted after the session ends or after a short retention period.

9. Contact Form and Email

When you contact us via email or contact form, we store your inquiry including contact data to process your request and for potential follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

10. Member Area

Our member area requires registration. We collect and process data necessary for membership management, including name, email, and profile information. This data is used exclusively for providing member services and is not shared with third parties without consent.

11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page periodically for the latest information.