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Data Privacy

Information on how we handle your personal data in accordance with the EU GDPR.

1. Responsible Party

Before We Meet

Operated by Julia Antkowiak

Katharinenstr. 4

73262 Reichenbach an der Fils, Germany

Email: julia.antkowiak@gmail.com

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide the functionality of the Before We Meet web application.

Depending on how you use the app, this may include:

  • email address
  • account information
  • countdown titles and dates
  • selected languages
  • saved learning progress
  • technical usage data (such as browser type, device information, IP address and log files)

Users may also voluntarily provide additional personal content through app features such as feedback.

3. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is processed exclusively for the purpose of:

  • providing and maintaining the web application
  • saving learning progress and countdowns
  • personalizing the user experience
  • ensuring technical stability and security
  • responding to support enquiries

The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and reliable operation).

4. AI-powered Features

Some features may use AI-based technologies to generate or personalize learning content.

User inputs required for these features may be processed by external AI service providers solely for the purpose of providing the requested functionality.

We do not intentionally use personal user content for AI model training.

5. Hosting and Third-Party Services

To operate the web application securely and reliably, we may use third-party infrastructure and technical service providers.

These may include:

  • hosting providers
  • authentication services
  • database providers
  • analytics tools
  • AI providers

Personal data is shared only where technically necessary to provide the service.

6. Analytics and Cookies

This website may use technically necessary cookies to ensure functionality and security.

If analytics or tracking tools are enabled, users will be informed separately where legally required.

7. Sharing of Data

Personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties unless:

  • necessary to provide the service,
  • required by law,
  • or explicitly consented to by the user.

8. Storage Period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the service or fulfill legal obligations.

Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your stored personal data,
  • request correction of inaccurate data,
  • request deletion of your data,
  • restrict or object to processing,
  • and receive a copy of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact: julia.antkowiak@gmail.com

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority for data protection.

For Baden-Württemberg, Germany:

The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Baden-Württemberg https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de/

11. SSL Encryption

This website uses SSL encryption to protect confidential data transmissions.

You can recognise an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix and the lock symbol in your browser.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or product-related changes.

Date of latest update: May 2026

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