Privacy Policy

I WANT AN ELEPHANT UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
https://www.iwantanelephant.com

Last updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. It is I WANT AN ELEPHANT’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our websites and services:

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) in Germany, and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

Log Data

When you visit our websites, our servers may automatically log the standard data provided by your web browser. This data may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Time spent on each page
  • Referring site details (if applicable)

Device Data

We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, such as:

  • Device type and operating system
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Geo-location data (only if you have consented)

Personal Information

We may ask for personal information, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Social media profiles
  • Date of birth (where necessary)
  • Phone/mobile number
  • Mailing address
  • Work address
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

Payment Information

If you subscribe to our services, we collect and process payment information through our payment provider Stripe. We do not store payment details directly; all transactions are handled securely by Stripe.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as race, political opinions, or health data) unless explicitly required by law.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data only when we have a lawful basis, such as:

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations.
  • Legitimate interests: For business development, analytics, or legal claims.
  • Consent: When you explicitly opt-in (e.g., for marketing emails).
  • Legal obligation: When required by law (e.g., tax regulations).

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us via our contact form or by emailing support [at] iwantanelephant {dot}com.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for:

  • Providing and personalizing services
  • Processing transactions and customer support
  • Sending service-related and marketing communications (only with consent)
  • Analytics and business improvements
  • Legal compliance and security purposes

5. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., IT, hosting, payment processors)
  • Law enforcement (if required by law)
  • Marketing partners (only with consent)
  • Analytics providers

Google Analytics (Google LLC)

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google may use collected data for its own advertising purposes.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for our business operations and legal obligations.

  • We delete data upon request via our contact form or by emailing support [at] iwantanelephant {dot}com.
  • We automatically delete personal data two years after a user unsubscribes, except for information required for tax or legal purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

We process data in Germany and the United States. When transferring data outside the EEA, we ensure safeguards such as:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
  • Adequate protection agreements

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request data deletion.
  • Restrict processing: Limit data usage in certain cases.
  • Object to processing: Opt out of direct marketing.
  • Data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw consent: Change your preferences anytime.

To exercise your rights, contact us via our contact form or by emailing support [at] iwantanlephant {dot}com.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the German Data Protection Authority (BfDI):
https://www.bfdi.bund.de

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience.

  • Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
  • Performance Cookies – Help us analyze traffic.
  • Functional Cookies – Store your preferences.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies – Show relevant ads.

By using our site, you consent to cookies unless you disable them in your browser settings.

More details can be found in our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security Measures

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption for secure communication
  • Regular security audits
  • Access control and authentication

However, no system is 100% secure, so we encourage strong passwords and cautious sharing of personal information online.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Major changes will be announced via our website.

Latest Update: [Insert Date]

12. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Matthias Krause
Email: matthias [at] iwantanelephant [dot] com

Data Controller
Roman Mnich
Email: roman [at] iwantanelephant [dot] com