Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23.06.2025

Last Updated: 23.06.2025

Thank you for visiting UniGids. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our public website (https://unigids.com or its subdomains), without registering as a user.

1. Who We are

UniGids is a platform built to guide international students through the admissions and immigration process for studying in Germany.

Data Controller:

UniGids

PCAM UG

Based in Hamburg, Germany

📧 Email: unigids@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect the following data:

a.  Automatically Collected Data (via cookies and analytics):

• IP address 
• Device type and browser
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring websites
• General location (city/country level)
   

b. Voluntarily Provided Data:

• When you fill out contact forms or sign up for newsletters: 
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any message or inquiry you submit
     

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Analyze and improve our website performance 
• Respond to your contact inquiries
• Send updates or newsletters (only with your consent.
• Ensure website security and prevent misuse
   

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and collect analytics.

You will be presented with a cookie consent banner when you first visit our site, giving you the option to accept or customize your preferences.

5. Types of cookies we may use

• Essential cookies – for site functionality
• Analytics cookies – e.g., Google Analytics
• Marketing cookies – if applicable in future (Facebook Pixel, etc.)
  

6. Third-Party Services

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the site:

Services

• Google Analytics
• Netlify

These services are GDPR-compliant and process data only on our instructions.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

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

• Request access to your data
• Correct or delete your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
   

To exercise these rights, please contact us at 📧 unigids@gmail.com

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data collected through contact forms or cookies only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

You can delete cookies anytime via your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, firewall protections, and secure data storage.

10. International Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the EU unless necessary and with appropriate safeguards in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website with the effective date clearly listed.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding your data or this policy, reach out to:

📧 Email: unigids@gmail.com