Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18.10.2024
At Mixopinions.com, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our platform. We are fully committed to ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in accordance with European data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on your interaction with Mixopinions.com:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any additional profile details you provide when registering. This information is essential for facilitating user matches and enabling discussions on our platform.
- Automatically Collected Data: As you navigate our website, we collect technical data such as your IP address, device type, browser type, and cookies. This data is automatically collected to help us improve the user experience and ensure the smooth functioning of the site.
- Discussion Data: As a platform that facilitates respectful conversations between users, we may collect information you voluntarily share during discussions. This data may be shared with matched users, as the purpose of Mixopinions.com is to create a space for thoughtful and meaningful discourse.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- User Matching: Your personal details, such as your profile information, will be used to match you with other users on the platform. To foster a productive conversation, certain personal data may be shared with the person you are matched with, in line with the website’s purpose.
- Improving User Experience: We use Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to track user interaction on our site. This helps us understand how users navigate our platform and allows us to make improvements based on these insights, ensuring you have the best possible experience.
- Communication and Updates: We may contact you using the email address provided to send updates on platform changes, improvements, or other relevant information. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
3. Where and How Your Data is Stored
All personal data collected on Mixopinions.com is securely stored on servers located in Germany, and we fully comply with European data protection laws. This means that your data is protected by some of the strictest privacy regulations in the world.
To ensure the security of your data, we implement industry-standard encryption and data protection measures. These safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure of your personal information.
4. Sharing Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal data to third parties. However, there are certain instances where data sharing may occur:
- Matched Users: As part of the platform’s core function, your personal data may be shared with other users with whom you are matched, enabling respectful discussions to take place. This is done only to enhance your experience and fulfill the purpose of the platform.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as to comply with a legal obligation, enforce our terms and conditions, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Mixopinions.com, our users, or others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our site. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
- Analyze how users interact with the platform.
- Improve the overall functionality of the website.
We use Matomo to analyze site traffic and user behavior without compromising your privacy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain functionalities of the website.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have several rights related to your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to your personal data that we hold.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: You can request limitations on how your data is processed.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at marco@startit.at.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you via email if the changes are significant.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: marco@startit.at
We are committed to addressing any privacy concerns you may have and ensuring that your experience on Mixopinions.com is safe and secure.