PRIVACY POLICY
1. Controller / Person Responsible
The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Tayfun Kemerci
Paulinenstr. 23
74076 Heilbronn
Germany
2. Security and Protection of Your Personal Data
We consider it our primary responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of the personal data you provide and to protect it from unauthorized access. We use the latest security standards to ensure maximum protection of your personal data. As an operator subject to European law, we comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR ) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
3. Definitions
Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as name, address, e-mail address, IP address, or user behavior.
Processing means any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, recording, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
Controller means the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data — in this case, Tayfun Kemerci as stated above.
Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s agreement to the processing of their personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only where a legal basis exists under Art. 6 GDPR:
Legal Basis | Application |
Art. 6(1)(a) — Consent | Newsletter, marketing cookies, analytics |
Art. 6(1)(b) — Contract | Order processing, membership access, course delivery |
Art. 6(1)(c) — Legal obligation | Tax records, invoicing |
Art. 6(1)(f) — Legitimate interest | Website security, fraud prevention, basic analytics |
5. Data We Collect
5.1 When You Visit Our Website
When you access hackathoner.com, our servers automatically collect the following technical data:
•IP address (anonymized where possible)
•Date and time of the request
•Pages visited and content accessed
•Browser type and version
•Operating system
•Referring URL
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) to ensure the security and stability of our website. It is deleted after 7 days unless required for security investigations.
5.2 When You Create an Account or Purchase
When you register for a membership or purchase a course, we collect:
•Full name
•E-mail address
•Billing address
•Payment information (processed by our payment provider — we do not store card details)
•Purchase history and course progress
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) and Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation for invoicing).
5.3 When You Contact Us
When you contact us via e-mail or contact form, we store:
•Your name (if provided)
•Your e-mail address
•The content of your message
This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is deleted once the matter is resolved, unless statutory retention periods apply.
5.4 When You Subscribe to Our Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your e-mail address and, optionally, your name. We use the double opt-in procedure to confirm your subscription. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in every newsletter or by contacting us at support@hackathoner.com.
6. Cookies
6.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and analyze how our website is used.
6.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
Essential cookies | Login sessions, shopping cart, security | Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR |
Analytics cookies | Understanding visitor behavior (Google Analytics) | Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent |
Marketing cookies | Targeted advertising (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads) | Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent |
Preference cookies | Remembering your language and settings | Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR |
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner or your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services on our website. Each provider processes data according to their own privacy policy:
7.1 Payment Processing
We use Stripe and/or PayPal to process payments. Your payment data is transmitted directly to these providers and is not stored on our servers. Please refer to their privacy policies:
•Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
•PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
7.2 E-Mail Marketing
We use an e-mail marketing platform (e.g., ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, or similar ) to send newsletters and course-related communications. Your e-mail address is stored on their servers in the EU or under EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
7.3 Analytics
We use Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled) to analyze website traffic. Data is processed on the basis of your consent. You can opt out at any time via our cookie settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7.4 Membership Platform
Course content and membership access are delivered via our membership platform. Your account data, course progress, and login information are stored on secured servers.
7.5 Social Media Plugins
Our website may contain links to our social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (Twitter ). Clicking these links will take you to the respective platforms, which process data according to their own privacy policies. We do not receive personal data from these links unless you actively interact with our profiles.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:
Data Type | Retention Period |
Server logs | 7 days |
Contact inquiries | Until resolved, max. 3 years |
Customer/purchase data | 10 years (German tax law, § 147 AO) |
Newsletter subscriptions | Until unsubscription |
Cookie consent records | 3 years |
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): You may request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: support@hackathoner.com
We will respond within 30 days.
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that our processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority for our business is:
Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg
Lautenschlagerstraße 20
70173 Stuttgart
Germany
11. EU Dispute Resolution
The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR ):
Our e-mail address for this purpose: support@hackathoner.com
12. Data Transfers Outside the EU
Some of our service providers (e.g., Google, Stripe, social media platforms ) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
13. Educational Disclaimer
Hackathoner provides educational content and training. The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. Results and income figures mentioned are not typical and depend entirely on your own efforts, skills, and circumstances.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via e-mail or a prominent notice on our website. The date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated.
15. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: