Provider: Supaku UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Ebrach 34a, 83539 Pfaffing, Germany
Email: datenschutz@matchapply.com
Website: matchapply.com
MatchApply ("we," "us," or "our") operates the matchapply.com website. We are strongly committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website.
Our website can be used without providing any personal data. However, when you use certain features or services, we may need to collect and process some of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
The protection of your personal data is important to us. We process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
We process your personal data only when we have a valid legal basis to do so, as required by the GDPR. Our legal bases for processing include:
We only process data where we have identified a lawful basis. Where we rely on legitimate interests, we carefully balance those interests against your privacy rights and the impact on you.
To understand this Privacy Policy better, we explain key terms from the GDPR:
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, cookies, and identification numbers.
Data Subject: The individual to whom the personal data relates. As a user of our website, you are the data subject.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, use, transmission, erasure, or destruction.
Restriction of Processing: Marking personal data to limit its future processing. Restricted data can still be stored but not actively used except with your consent or for specified limited purposes.
Profiling: Any form of automated processing of personal data intended to evaluate certain personal aspects about you, such as predicting your preferences or interests.
Pseudonymization: The processing of personal data in such a way that the data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without using additional information, provided that this additional information is kept separately.
Controller: The natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. MatchApply acts as the controller for your data.
Processor: A natural or legal person who processes personal data on behalf of the controller, following their instructions.
Recipient: A natural or legal person to whom personal data is disclosed.
Third Party: A natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons authorized to process the data.
Consent: Any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of your wishes by which you signify agreement to the processing of personal data. Consent must be given by clear affirmative action.
MatchApply is provided by:
Supaku UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Ebrach 34a
83539 Pfaffing
Germany
Contact: datenschutz@matchapply.com
As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data. We are responsible for ensuring that our processing complies with applicable data protection laws.
We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
While we strive to protect your data with industry-standard security measures, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. There are two main types of cookies:
We use cookies for several purposes:
You have full control over cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. To manage cookies:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use certain features. Some essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information about your visit. This data is collected by our web server logs and does not identify you personally but provides us with insights about how our website is used:
This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, identify technical issues, and improve our services. We retain this data for a limited period, typically 30 days, unless we have a specific reason to keep it longer.
If you create an account with MatchApply, we ask you to provide certain personal information. This may include:
The information you provide during registration is used solely for internal purposes, including:
Your registration data is treated confidentially and is not shared with third parties unless you have explicitly consented or as required by law.
You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates about MatchApply, new features, tips, and industry news. To ensure we have your genuine consent, we use a double opt-in process:
The data you provide for newsletter subscription (primarily your email address) is used exclusively to send you our newsletter. We will not use this information for any other purpose without your explicit consent. Your data is stored separately and securely.
Our newsletter includes tracking pixels (small transparent images) that allow us to measure and analyze newsletter performance. These tracking mechanisms help us understand:
This tracking data is used only for statistical analysis to improve our newsletter content and delivery. It is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
If you contact us through our website contact form or email, we collect and store the information you voluntarily provide, which typically includes:
We use this information solely to process your inquiry, respond to your questions, and improve our services. Your contact data will be stored for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no longer than 90 days unless you request further assistance.
If you contact us regarding a support issue or business inquiry that requires longer-term retention, we will keep your data only as long as needed to resolve the matter.
The GDPR grants you several important rights regarding your personal data. You can exercise any of these rights by contacting us at datenschutz@matchapply.com with a clear request.
You have the right to request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data. If we are, you have the right to access this data at no cost. We will provide you with a copy of your personal data.
If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or complete it. We will make necessary updates promptly.
You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions, including when:
Please note that erasure requests may not be possible if we have a legal obligation to retain your data, such as for accounting or tax purposes.
You can request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you believe the data is inaccurate or when you object to processing but want your data to be retained rather than deleted.
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another controller without hindrance.
You can object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes or where processing is based on legitimate interests. We will stop processing your data for these purposes unless we have compelling legitimate reasons to continue.
If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.
You have rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling. You can request manual review of decisions based solely on automated processing that significantly affects you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us with your request:
Email: datenschutz@matchapply.com
Include your name, email address, and a clear description of your request. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by law. If your request is complex, we may need additional time, and we will inform you of any extension.
Our website uses several third-party services and integrations to enhance functionality and provide better services. When you interact with these services, your data may be shared with these providers. Here are the third-party services we use:
We use Facebook for social login and analytics. If you choose to log in using your Facebook account, Facebook receives information about your authentication. Facebook processes data according to its own Privacy Policy.
We participate in the Amazon Associates affiliate program. When you click on affiliate links, Amazon tracks your activity to determine eligible purchases for commission. Amazon processes this data according to its Privacy Policy.
We use Google AdSense to display targeted advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and tracking technologies to deliver personalized ads based on your interests. You can control these ads through Google's Ad Settings.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and tracking technologies. Important: We have implemented anonymization features to protect your privacy. Your IP address is anonymized, and we do not allow Google to track your activity across other websites.
We may display Instagram content on our website. Instagram may collect data about your interactions with this content according to its Privacy Policy.
We use Pinterest integration for content sharing and analytics. Pinterest processes data about your interactions according to its Privacy Policy.
We may use Xing for professional networking features. When you interact with Xing features, Xing may collect data according to its Privacy Policy.
If we process payments, we use PayPal as a payment processor. PayPal handles all payment information securely and processes data according to its Privacy Policy. We do not store your credit card information directly.
While we require all third-party service providers to process data securely and in compliance with applicable laws, we are not fully responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties directly. You can opt out of many third-party tracking services:
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. The storage duration varies by data type:
| Data Type | Storage Duration | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| General website logs (IP, browser, OS) | 30 days | Security and performance analysis |
| Account registration data | For account duration | Account management and user service |
| Newsletter subscriber data | Until unsubscription | Newsletter delivery |
| Contact form submissions | 90 days or until inquiry resolved | Responding to inquiries |
| Cookies (session) | During browsing session | Session management |
| Cookies (persistent) | As specified in cookie notice | Preference storage |
| Analytics data | 24 months | Website performance analysis |
After the storage period expires, we routinely delete or anonymize your data. In some cases, we may be required by law to retain data for longer periods, such as for tax or legal purposes.
We want to be transparent about our use of automated decision-making and profiling:
If we do use automated decision-making that significantly affects you, you have the right to:
We have established procedures for the routine deletion and blocking of personal data:
Personal data is automatically deleted after the storage periods specified above have elapsed, unless:
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. We will process your request promptly and in compliance with the GDPR.
If you wish to restrict our use of your data without complete deletion, you can request that we block it. Blocked data will not be actively processed but may be stored for legal compliance purposes.
Providing certain personal data is essential for using our services:
To create an account and use MatchApply, you must provide:
Additional information such as name, phone number, and professional details are optional but enhance your experience and help us serve you better.
If you do not provide required data, we cannot create your account or provide certain services. Optional data does not need to be provided to use basic website features.
In some cases, we may be required by law or court order to disclose your personal data. We will:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the bottom of this policy and, if necessary, by prominent notice on our website.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Data Protection Contact:
Email: datenschutz@matchapply.com
Company:
Supaku UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Ebrach 34a
83539 Pfaffing
Germany
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Additionally, you can contact us to discuss your concerns, and we will work to resolve them promptly.