Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 25, 2018
Since May 25, 2018, the uniform requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have applied throughout Europe. In the following privacy information, we inform you about the processing of personal data carried out by alphalist GmbH, Geranienweg 4, 24610 Trappenkamp ("alphalist" and/or "we" and/or "Controller") in accordance with the GDPR and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG 2018).
Please read our privacy information carefully. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at: info@codetalks.com
1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller
This privacy information applies to data processing by:
alphalist GmbH Geranienweg 4
24610 Trappenkamp
Germany
Phone: +49 171 8397371
Email: info@codetalks.com
Legal Representative: Sebastian Sachs
Website: alphalist.com / www.codetalks.de
2. Purposes, Legal Bases, and Legitimate Interests
2.1 Accessing our Websites and Applications
2.1.1 Log Files
Each time you access our website/application, information is sent by your terminal device's browser to our server and temporarily stored in log files. This includes:
Date and time of access
Name of the accessed page
IP address of the requesting device
Referrer URL (source URL)
Data volume transferred and loading time
Browser product/version and name of your access provider.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring a smooth connection, comfortable website use, and evaluating system security and stability. Data is automatically deleted once these purposes are fulfilled.
2.1.2 Cookies, Tracking, and Social Media Plugins
We use cookies and tracking tools to optimize our services. Detailed explanations of these processes follow in the sections below.
2.2 Contractual Performance
2.2.1 Data Processing upon Conclusion of Contract
If you purchase a ticket or enter into a contract, we process the necessary data:
Salutation, First/Last Name, Title
Billing and delivery address
Email address
Invoicing and payment data
Date of birth and Phone number
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) and (b) GDPR. Processing your email for order confirmation is also required by law (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR).
Storage Duration: Data is stored for the duration of the contract and until the expiry of warranty rights. Afterward, we archive information required by commercial and tax law for the statutory retention periods.
External Ticket Provider: Ticket purchases are handled exclusively by our partner doo GmbH, Hultschiner Strasse 8, 81677 Munich.
doo acts as an independent Controller for data entered during the purchase.
Privacy Policy of doo: https://www.doo.net/datenschutz
2.3 Advertising and Marketing
2.3.1 Newsletter
We use the Double-Opt-In (DOI) procedure for newsletter registrations. You will only receive newsletters after clicking a confirmation link sent to your email.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
Right of Withdrawal: You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the end of any newsletter or by emailing info@codetalks.com.
2.4 Website Optimization and Analysis
2.4.1 Cookies – General Information
We use "Session Cookies" (deleted after your visit) and "Persistent Cookies" (stored on your device to recognize you later).
How to Manage Cookies: You can configure your browser to reject cookies. However, this may limit website functionality.
Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy.
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > History > Custom Settings.
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
2.4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Google Inc.) based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR to analyze website usage through pseudonymized profiles.
Opt-Out: You can install the browser plugin here: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
2.4.3 Third-Party Cookies and Retargeting
We work with advertising partners to show you interest-based ads. No directly personal data is stored in these cookies.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) and (f) GDPR.
2.5 Social Media Plugins
We use plugins from Facebook and YouTube (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) to increase brand awareness.
Facebook: If you are logged into Facebook while visiting us, Facebook can associate the visit with your account. Privacy info: facebook.com/about/privacy.
YouTube: Watching embedded videos may transmit data to Google. Privacy info: google.com/policies/privacy.
2.6 Contacting Us
When you contact us (email/post), we use the data you voluntarily provide solely to process your inquiry.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (a), (b), (c), and (f) GDPR.
2.7 Payment Processing
2.7.1 PayPal
Payment data is forwarded to PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. PayPal may perform credit checks based on mathematical-statistical methods. Privacy info: paypal.com/privacy.
2.7.2 Sofortüberweisung (Klarna)
Direct bank transfers are processed via Sofort GmbH. You will need your online banking PIN/TAN. Privacy info: sofort.com/ger-DE/general/fuer-kaeufer/fragen-und-antworten/
3. Data Recipients Outside the EU
Data may be transferred to servers in the USA (e.g., tracking technologies). These transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses and the principles of the Privacy Shield (where applicable).
4. Your Rights
4.1 Overview
Access (Art. 15): Right to know what data we store.
Rectification (Art. 16): Right to correct inaccurate data.
Erasure (Art. 17): Right to be forgotten (subject to legal retention periods).
Restriction (Art. 18): Right to limit processing.
Data Portability (Art. 20): Right to receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Complaint: Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, contact info@codetalks.com. For rights regarding ticket purchases, contact doo at https://www.doo.net/kontakt.
4.2 Right to Object
If data is processed based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interests), you have the right to object for reasons arising from your particular situation.
4.3 Right of Withdrawal
You may withdraw any consent given at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
