FutureMittelstand

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 18, 2025

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and protected when you use this website and its associated services (the 'System').

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data through the System is:

[Legal Entity Name]

[Registered Address]

[Contact Email]

3. What Personal Data Is Collected

The System may collect the following types of personal data:

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    Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number.
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    Business Information: Business name, type, stage, summary, location, and other details you provide through the eligibility questionnaire.
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    Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, language preferences.
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    Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the website and chatbot (e.g., pages visited, quiz completion status).

4. How Personal Data Is Collected

Personal data is collected directly from you when you:

  • •Visit and navigate the website.
  • •Provide information through the chatbot questionnaire.
  • •Consent to cookies and analytics tools.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

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Provide the eligibility quiz and display funding recommendationsConsent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Operate and secure the System (e.g., session management, fraud prevention)Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Perform basic analytics to improve the System (using only anonymized or aggregated data where possible)Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

6. How Long Data Is Stored

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. Session data and quiz submissions will be stored securely and deleted once no longer needed.

7. Cookies

The System uses cookies to ensure secure operation, remember preferences, and, if consented, to analyze usage patterns. For more details, please see the Cookie Policy

8. Who May Access Personal Data

Personal data may be accessed by:

  • •Authorized internal personnel responsible for evaluating eligibility and processing funding suggestions.
  • •Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, security, analytics) who process data on behalf of the controller under strict agreements.
  • •Public authorities if legally required.

9. Where Data Is Processed

Personal data is stored and processed within the European Union. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your data.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • •Request access to your personal data.
  • •Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • •Request erasure ('right to be forgotten') under certain conditions.
  • •Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
  • •Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing).
  • •Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

For Germany, you can contact: https://www.bfdi.bund.de

11. Security Measures

Appropriate security measures are applied to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in applicable laws or System operations. The current version will always be published on this page.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights, please contact:

[Contact Email]

[Registered Address]