Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the Berlin Ramen Society website and entrusting us with your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website and services. By accessing or using the Berlin Ramen Society website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect:

We may collect various types of information when you visit our website or participate in our events:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide voluntarily during registration, ticket purchase, or when contacting us.
  • Payment Information: If you purchase tickets or products through our website, we collect payment information such as credit card details and billing address.
  • Usage Data: We collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and your IP address. We use cookies and similar technologies to track this information.
  • Communication Data: Any communication you send to us, whether through email, contact forms, or social media, will be stored.

2. How We Use Your Information:

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Event Participation: To manage your participation in the Berlin Ramen Society, including ticket sales, registration, and event updates.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide event information, and send important updates related to the festival.
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional emails about upcoming events, special offers, or relevant news.

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3. Data Sharing:

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and conducting other business functions.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

4. Your Rights:

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to your personal data if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

5. Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Links to Other Websites:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

7. Updates to Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website, and the "Effective Date" will reflect the date of the latest revision.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
By using the Berlin Ramen Society website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
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Privacy Policy – Newsletter (incl. Zapier & Mailjet)

1. Purpose of Data Processing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process the data you provide (e.g. your email address) in order to send you regular updates about our offers, events, and content.

Subscription takes place using a double opt-in procedure. After signing up, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription.

2. Service Providers Used

To manage and send our newsletter, we use the following external service providers:

  • Zapier (Zapier Inc., USA)
  • Mailjet (Mailjet GmbH / Sinch Mailjet, EU)

The data you enter into the newsletter form is first processed via Zapier and then transferred to Mailjet for the purpose of sending the newsletter.

3. Categories of Data Processed

The following data may be processed as part of the newsletter subscription:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Date and time of subscription
  • IP address at the time of subscription (for proof of consent)

4. Legal Basis

The processing of your data is based on your consent in accordance with
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future (e.g. via the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter).

5. Data Transfer to Third Countries

Due to the use of Zapier, personal data may be transferred to the United States.

Please note that the United States may not provide a level of data protection comparable to that of the European Union. However, Zapier implements appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR, to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

Mailjet typically processes data within the European Union.

6. Data Retention

Your data will be stored for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter.

After you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations require otherwise.

7. Withdrawal and Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link provided in every email.

Alternatively, you may contact us directly.

8. Data Processing Agreements

We have concluded data processing agreements (DPAs) with the above-mentioned service providers in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

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