Privacy Policy

At Futury, the protection of your personal data is of particular importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection, use, and processing of personal data by Futury GmbH in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.  

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1. Definitions

This Privacy Policy is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy should be easy to read and understandable for the public, customers, and business partners. For this reason, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.  

a) Personal Data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, particularly by reference to:

• a name
• an identification number
• location data
• an online identifier
• one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

 

b) Data Subject

A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.  

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as:

• collection
• recording
• organization
• structuring
• storage
• adaptation or alteration
• retrieval
• consultation
• use
• disclosure by transmission
• dissemination
• restriction
• erasure
• destruction.

 

d) Restriction of Processing

Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.  

e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data used to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person.  

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization means processing personal data in such a way that the data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information.  

g) Controller

The controller is the natural or legal person that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.  

h) Processor

A processor is a natural or legal person that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.  

i) Recipient

A recipient is a natural or legal person or authority to whom personal data are disclosed.  

j) Third Party

A third party is any natural or legal person other than the data subject, controller, processor, or persons authorized to process the data.  

k) Consent

Consent means any freely given, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they signify agreement to the processing of personal data.  

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2. Name and Address of the Controller

Futury GmbH Am Steinernen Stock 1 60320 Frankfurt am Main Germany Phone: +49 69 – 348 750 53 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.futury.eu  

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3. Cookies

The websites of Futury GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files stored on a computer system via an internet browser. Many websites and servers use cookies. Numerous cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie and allows websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser in which the cookie was stored. By using cookies, we can provide more user-friendly services that would not be possible without cookie storage. You can prevent the setting of cookies through your browser settings at any time and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies already set may be deleted at any time via your internet browser or other software programs. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain areas of our website.  

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4. Collection of General Data and Information

Our website collects a series of general data and information whenever a data subject or automated system accesses the website. This data may include:

• browser types and versions
• operating system used
• referrer website
• accessed subpages
• date and time of access
• IP address
• internet service provider
• other similar data and information used for security purposes.

This information is needed to:

• deliver website content correctly
• optimize website content and advertising
• ensure the long-term viability of our IT systems
• provide law enforcement authorities with information necessary for prosecution in case of cyberattacks.

 

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5. Contact Possibility via the Website

If a data subject contacts us via email or contact form, the personal data transmitted voluntarily by the data subject are automatically stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. Such personal data will not be transferred to third parties.  

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6. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The controller processes and stores personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as required by applicable laws or regulations. If the storage purpose no longer applies or a prescribed retention period expires, personal data will be routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.  

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7. Rights of the Data Subject

 

a) Right of Confirmation

Every data subject has the right to obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed.  

b) Right of Access

Every data subject has the right to receive free information about their stored personal data and a copy of that information. This includes information about:

• processing purposes
• categories of personal data
• recipients or categories of recipients
• planned storage duration
• rights to rectification, erasure, restriction, or objection
• right to lodge a complaint
• origin of the data
• existence of automated decision-making including profiling.

 

c) Right to Rectification

Data subjects have the right to request the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete personal data.  

d) Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

Data subjects may request deletion of personal data if:

• the data are no longer necessary
• consent has been withdrawn
• the data subject objects to processing
• processing is unlawful
• deletion is required by law.

 

e) Right to Restriction of Processing

Data subjects may request restriction of processing under the conditions set out in Art. 18 GDPR.  

f) Right to Data Portability

Data subjects have the right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transfer those data to another controller.  

g) Right to Object

Data subjects may object at any time to processing based on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR.  

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Data subjects have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal effects concerning them.  

i) Right to Withdraw Consent

Data subjects may withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact: [email protected]  

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8. Data Protection in Applications and Recruitment Procedures

The controller collects and processes applicants’ personal data for the purpose of handling recruitment procedures. Applications may also be submitted electronically, for example via email or web forms. If no employment contract is concluded, application documents are automatically deleted two months after notification of rejection, unless legitimate interests prevent deletion.  

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9. Facebook

This website integrates components of Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy: Facebook Privacy Policy  

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10. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics with anonymization functionality. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on available here: Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on Further information: Google Privacy Policy  

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11. Instagram

This website integrates components of Instagram. Further information: Instagram Privacy Policy  

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12. LinkedIn

This website integrates components of LinkedIn. Further information: LinkedIn Privacy Policy LinkedIn Cookie Policy  

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13. Hotjar

We use Hotjar to better understand user needs and optimize our website experience. Hotjar may collect information such as:

• anonymized IP address
• device type
• browser information
• screen size
• geographic location (country only)
• preferred language.

You can opt out of Hotjar tracking here: Hotjar Opt-Out  

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14. YouTube

This website integrates components of YouTube. Further information: Google Privacy Policy  

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15. Legal Basis for Processing

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent
• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — Contract performance
• Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR — Legal obligation
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate interest

 

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16. Legitimate Interests

Where processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of all employees, shareholders, partners, and ecosystem participants.  

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17. Duration of Data Storage

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiry of that period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, provided they are no longer required for contract fulfillment or contract initiation.  

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18. Legal or Contractual Requirements

The provision of personal data may be partly required by law or contract. Failure to provide necessary personal data may result in contracts not being concluded. Before providing personal data, data subjects may contact our data protection officer for clarification regarding whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required.  

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19. Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, Futury GmbH does not use automated decision-making or profiling.