Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

1Introduction

Wasteer GmbH ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Wasteer Platform ("Platform"). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.

2Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and other information you provide when creating an account or contacting us.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Platform, such as IP address, device type, browser type, and pages visited.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., for cookies or marketing).
  • Contract: To fulfill our obligations under the Platform's terms or your account agreement.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve the Platform and ensure its security, provided your rights are not overridden.

4How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Platform.
  • Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates.
  • Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations under GDPR and other regulations.

5Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who assist with hosting, analytics, or customer support, bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards.

6Your GDPR Rights

As a user in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing.
  • Data portability to transfer your data to another provider.
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@wasteer.com. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

7Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, account data is retained while your account is active and may be archived thereafter in accordance with German law.

8Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your information in compliance with GDPR. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 16 years of age, per GDPR requirements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have such information, contact us immediately.

10International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to comply with GDPR.

11Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy in the Platform or via email.

12Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

  • support@wasteer.com
  • Berlinerstr. 80-82, 13189 Berlin, DE

13Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at support@wasteer.com.