Privacy Policy

Introduction

We take the protection of our website users’ data very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with their use of our website. We are also committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you use our digital assets (the “Services”) and access them through your devices.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and make sure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our Services. If you have read and fully understood this Privacy Policy and do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our digital assets and Services. By using our Services, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any amendments to it.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• How we collect data

• What data we collect

• Why we collect this data

• Who we share the data with

• Where the data is stored

• How long we retain the data

• How we protect the data

• How we handle data relating to minors

• Updates or changes to this Privacy Policy

What Data Do We Collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

• Non-personal data: Unidentified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through your use of our Services. Non-personal data does not allow us to determine who it was collected from. It primarily consists of technical and aggregated usage information.

• Personal data: Individually identifiable information, meaning information that can identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you. The personal data we collect through our Services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, postal addresses, telephone numbers, IP addresses, and more. If we combine personal data with non-personal data, we will treat the combined information as personal data for as long as it remains combined.

How Do We Collect Data?

Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

• We collect data when you use our Services. When you visit our digital assets and use our Services, we may collect, record, and store usage, session, and related information.

• We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us through an information channel such as email, including comments or feedback.

• We may collect data from third-party sources, as described below.

• We collect data that you provide to us when you sign in to our Services through a third-party provider such as Facebook or Google.

Why Do We Collect This Data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

• to provide and operate our Services;

• to develop, customize, and improve our Services;

• to respond to your feedback, inquiries, and requests and provide assistance;

• to analyze usage and request patterns;

• for internal, statistical, and research purposes;

• to improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;

• to investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, as well as to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and governmental orders;

• to send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our Services. In the case of promotional emails, you can choose whether you wish to continue receiving them. If you do not wish to receive them, simply click the unsubscribe link included in those emails.

Who Do We Share This Data With?

We may share your data with our service providers in order to operate our Services, such as storing data through third-party hosting services or providing technical support.

We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances:

• to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against unlawful activities or other misconduct;

• to establish or exercise our rights of defense;

• to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public;

• in the event of a change of control of our company or one of our affiliated companies, including through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of all or substantially all assets;

• to collect, retain, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers, such as cloud service providers, where reasonably necessary for business purposes;

• to work with third-party providers to improve your user experience.

For the avoidance of doubt, please note that we may transfer, disclose, or otherwise use non-personal data with third parties at our discretion.

Please note that our Services may enable social interactions. We advise you that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by other people. You use these features at your own risk.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit or access our Services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services (“Tracking Technologies”). These Tracking Technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data in order to improve the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, provide a tailored user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.

For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

We may provide advertising through our Services and digital assets that may be tailored to you, for example, based on your recent browsing behavior.

Where Do We Store the Data?

Non-Personal Data

Please note that our companies, trusted partners, and service providers are located around the world. For the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we store and process non-personal data in different jurisdictions.

Personal Data

Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and, where necessary for the proper provision of our Services and/or required by law, in other jurisdictions.

How Long Do We Retain the Data?

Please note that we retain the data we collect for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations towards you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We may correct, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our discretion.

How Do We Protect the Data?

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we offer our Services to you. Your data may be stored through the data storage, databases, and general applications of our hosting provider. The provider stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall and provides secure HTTPS access to most areas of its Services.

Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee absolute protection or security of any data that you upload, publish, or otherwise share with us or others. For this reason, we ask you to use secure passwords and avoid sending sensitive information through insecure channels such as email.

Data Relating to Minors

Children may use our Services. However, if they wish to access certain features, they may be required to provide certain information. Some data may also be collected automatically. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data from a child, we will comply with applicable law, provide appropriate notice, and obtain parental consent where required.

Parents may request access to data we have collected from their child, prohibit us from collecting additional data relating to their child, and request that all data we have collected be deleted from our records.

As an EU Resident, You May:

• request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;

• request to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;

• request correction of your personal data stored by us;

• request deletion of your personal data;

• object to the processing of your personal data by us;

• request restriction of the processing of your personal data; or

• lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our legitimate interests and regulatory requirements.

Contact

If you have general questions about the Services or about the data we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

MB Beratung und Beteiligung
Mag. Matthias Burtscher
Negrellistr. 8a
A-6830 Rankweil
Austria
Email: office@sunergy.info

Disclaimer

The information provided herein does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. To ensure that you fully comply with your legal obligations, we expressly recommend seeking professional legal advice.