Privacy Policy

SkiIIs2evoIve is a project of Inicheativ GmbH, located in Munich, Germany. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

Contact Information:

• Company: Inicheativ GmbH
• Project: SkiIIs2evoIve
• Location: Munich, Germany
• Data Protection Contact: support@skiIIs2evoIve.com

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Registration Data: Name, email address, contact details
• Profile Information: Educational background, professional information, learning preferences
• Course Data: Course enrollment, progress, completion status, assignments, grades
• Communication Data: Messages, support requests, feedback
• Payment Information: Billing details (payment processing handled by third parties)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, course interactions
• Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookie Policy for detailed information

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: To provide educational services you've registered for
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, conduct analytics, and ensure security
• Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies (where applicable)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 Educational Services

• Delivering online courses and educational content
• Tracking learning progress and providing personalized recommendations
• Issuing certificates and maintaining academic records
• Providing technical support and customer service

4.2 Service Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Conducting research to improve educational methodologies
• Developing new features and services

4.3 Communication

• Sending course-related notifications and updates
• Marketing communications (with your consent)
• Administrative communications about your account

4.4 Legal and Security

• Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting our rights and interests

We use the following third-party services that may process your personal data:

5.1 Analytics and Tracking

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Cookies: Performance, functionality, and analytics cookies

5.2 Email Marketing

• EngageBay: Email marketing, automation, and customer relationship management

5.3 Payment Processing

• PayPal: Payment processing for course purchases
• Stripe: Secure payment processing and subscription management
• Other Payment Processors: As needed for different payment methods

5.4 Learning Management

• Moodie: Learning management system for course delivery and student tracking

5.5 Social Media Integration

• Linkedln: Professional networking integration and sharing
• Facebook: Social media sharing and marketing
• X (Twitter): Social media sharing and engagement

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy and data protection measures. We ensure all partners meet adequate data protection standards.

6.1 When We Share Data

We may share your personal data in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in delivering our services
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With your explicit consent

6.2 International Transfers

• We do not actively transfer data outside the European Union
• Some third-party services may process data outside the EU using appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions)
• Users from outside the EU may register for our services, which is permitted under GDPR

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

• Account and Profile Data: Until account deletion or 3 years after last activity
• Course Records and Certificates: 6 years for educational and verification purposes
• Marketing Communications: 3 years from last engagement or until you unsubscribe
• Payment Records: 10 years for tax and financial compliance requirements
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
• Support Communications: 2 years from last contact

Data is automatically deleted after these periods unless longer retention is required by law.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

8.1 Access Right

Request access to your personal data and information about how it's processed.

8.2 Rectification Right

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

8.3 Erasure Right (“Right to be Forgotten“)

Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

8.4 Restriction Right

Request limitation of processing under specific conditions.

8.5 Portability Right

Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

8.6 Objection Right

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.

8.7 Withdrawal of Consent

Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@skiIIs2evoIve.com. We will respond within one month.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Ensure proper website functionality
• Remember your preferences and login status
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Some cookies are essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

German Data Protection Authority (Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit)

• Website: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/
• Email: poststelle@bfdi.bund.de

You may also contact your local data protection authority in your EU member state.

For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: contact@inicheativ.com
• Address: Inicheativ GmbH, Munich, Germany
• Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry - SkiIIs2evoIve