Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

BLW Tech Berlin Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Donaustrasse 44, c/o The Delta Campus
12043 Berlin
Germany

Contact:
Email: info@techeurope.io
Phone: +49 177 450 2020

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our site)

2.2 Data You Provide

We collect data that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
  • Name and contact information (when contacting us or registering for events)
  • Any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

  • Website operation and security: To ensure the proper functioning of our website and to protect against security threats (legal basis: legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Newsletter: To send you newsletters and updates about our events and services (legal basis: consent, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Event registration: To process your registration for hackathons and other events (legal basis: contract performance, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support (legal basis: legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services (legal basis: consent, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, where required)

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use only technically necessary cookies and similar technologies to operate this website and provide its basic functions. These may be required to:

  • enable basic website functionality
  • remember your settings (for example, language or cookie preferences)
  • ensure the security and stability of the website

We do not use cookies for analytics, marketing, or cross-site tracking purposes.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable all cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that process your data on our behalf, including:

  • Analytics services: To analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics)
  • Email services: To send newsletters and communications
  • Hosting providers: To host and operate our website
  • Form services: To process form submissions

These service providers are contractually bound to process your data only in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe
  • Event registration data: Until the event is completed and any follow-up communications are finished
  • Website analytics data: Typically up to 26 months
  • Contact inquiries: Until the inquiry is resolved and any follow-up is completed

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
  • Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
  • Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@techeurope.io.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular backups

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data to such providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

BLW Tech Berlin Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Donaustrasse 44, c/o The Delta Campus
12043 Berlin, Germany
Email: info@techeurope.io
Phone: +49 177 450 2020

You can also find more information in our Imprint.

Last updated: November 19, 2025