Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to BerlinHappens.
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.berlinhappens.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit BerlinHappens, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

This includes information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or contact details when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Comment on posts
Contact us directly through email or forms

b. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect data through cookies, analytics tools, and log files. This may include:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site

2. How We Use Your Information

BerlinHappens uses collected data to:

Improve website functionality and user experience
Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe)
Respond to user inquiries and feedback
Analyze traffic patterns and optimize content performance
Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BerlinHappens uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and remember preferences.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
However, disabling cookies may affect some site features and overall performance.

4. Data Protection and Security

We take your data privacy seriously.
BerlinHappens implements appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
While we use industry-standard protections, no system is completely secure. We encourage users to exercise caution when sharing personal information online.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or use third-party services, such as analytics tools or social media plugins.
These third-party platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for their data practices, and users should review those policies before engaging with third-party sites.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with GDPR standards.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access and request a copy of your data
The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to restrict or object to data processing
The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@berlinhappens.com. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with GDPR guidelines.

8. Children’s Privacy

BerlinHappens does not knowingly collect or store data from children under the age of 16.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, it will be deleted immediately.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.