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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Algrid Technologies ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable German and European data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Algrid Technologies
Email: contact@algrid.tech

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Data You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out contact forms on our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Register for our services
  • Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization name
  • Phone number
  • Professional information
  • Any other information you choose to provide

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of access

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): When you have given explicit consent for specific processing purposes
  • Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): When processing is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations
  • Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): When we must process data to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override these interests

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
  • To communicate with you about products, services, and events
  • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • To comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or in response to valid legal processes
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred
  • With Your Consent: We may share data with third parties when you have given explicit consent

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request access to your personal data
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request restriction of processing under certain conditions
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@algrid.tech. We will respond to your request within one month.

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Germany, you can contact your local data protection authority (Landesdatenschutzbehörde).

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

11.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

11.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences.

  • Cookie Name: algrid_cookie_consent
  • Purpose: Stores your cookie preferences
  • Duration: 365 days
  • Provider: Algrid Technologies (First-party)

Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

  • Provider: Google Analytics (Third-party)
  • Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
  • Data Collected: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device information, anonymized IP addresses
  • Cookies Set: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

External Content (Optional - Requires Consent)

We use Google Fonts to display custom typography on our website. When fonts are loaded, Google may receive your IP address and technical information about your browser.

  • Provider: Google Fonts (Third-party)
  • Purpose: Display custom fonts
  • Data Collected: IP address, browser type, font requests
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

11.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline cookies through our cookie banner
  • Cookie Settings: Click "Cookie Settings" in our banner to customize which cookies you allow
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings
  • Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting our site

11.4 Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 365 days) or until you delete them

11.5 Legal Basis

Essential cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). All optional cookies (analytics and external content) require your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) in compliance with the ePrivacy Directive and German TTDSG.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Algrid Technologies
Email: contact@algrid.tech