Data protection

Introduction

We ("we", "us", "our") take the protection of the data of users ("users" or "you") of our website and/or our mobile app (the "website" or the "mobile app") very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide us in connection with the use of our website and/or our mobile app (collectively: "digital assets"). Furthermore, we are 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 through the use of our digital assets (the "services") when you access the services via your devices.

Please read this privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you have read this policy, fully understand it, and do not agree with our approach, you must discontinue the use of our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the services constitutes your agreement to this privacy policy and any changes to it.

In this privacy policy, you will learn:

How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
To whom we disclose the data
Where the data is stored How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
Updates or changes to the privacy policy

What data do we collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

Unidentified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data does not allow conclusions to be drawn about the identity of the person from whom it was collected. Non-personal data that we collect mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually identifiable information, i.e., any data that can identify you or that could reasonably be used to identify you ("personal data"). Personal data that we collect through our services may include, from time to time, requested information such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. If we combine personal data with non-personal data, we treat it as personal data as long as it remains in combination.

How do we collect data?

Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

We collect data through the use of our services. When you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, session, and related information.
We collect data that you provide to us yourself, for example, when you contact us directly through a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment 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 offer assistance;
To analyze request and usage patterns;
For other 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, or governmental orders;
To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.

To whom do we disclose this data?

We may share your data with our service providers to operate our services (e.g., storing data through third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).

We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or address unlawful activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control at our company or one of our affiliated companies (by way of merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all assets, etc.); (v) to collect, hold, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers), to the extent reasonable for business purposes; (vi) to work with third-party providers to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we would like to clarify that we may transfer, share, or otherwise use non-personal data at our sole discretion.

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 analytical services ("tracking technologies"). These tracking technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to improve navigation experiences on our digital assets, optimize performance, and ensure a personalized user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

To learn more, please read our cookie policy.

Without your consent, we will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks.

Where do we store the data?

Please note that our company, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located worldwide. For the purposes explained in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data that we collect in various jurisdictions.

How long is the data retained?

Please note that we retain the collected data as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

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. Your data may be stored through our hosting provider’s data storage, databases, and general applications. It stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall and provides secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.

Updates or changes to the privacy policy

We may revise this privacy policy at our sole discretion from time to time; the version published on the website is always current (see the "Last Updated" note). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for any changes. If significant changes are made, we will post a notice on our website. Your continued use of the services after notification of changes constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to the updated privacy policy and the terms contained therein.

Contact

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

Name: [anio:n] Corporate Finance GmbH & Co. KG Address: Bühlstraße 40, 37073 Göttingen Email: mail@anion-cf.de

DISCLAIMER

The information contained herein is not a substitute for legal advice and you should not rely on it alone. Specific requirements regarding legal terms and policies may differ from state to state and/or from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. As set forth in our Terms of Use, you are responsible for ensuring that your Services are permitted and comply with the law that applies to you.
To ensure that you fully comply with your legal obligations, we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice to better understand which requirements apply to you specifically.

May 15, 2022