1. Data Controller
AI Act Compass ("we", "us", "our") operates the website aiactcompass.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU and German data protection laws.
Contact: hello@aiactcompass.com | Berlin, Germany
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data:
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, company, and message content when you contact us or use our Match Wizard
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps via server logs and analytics
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use essential cookies, analytics cookies (Google Analytics), and advertising cookies (Google AdSense) as described in our cookie policy
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on: (a) your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), (b) performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), and (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
4. How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your inquiries and provide our matching service
- To improve our website and services through analytics
- To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
- To send you newsletters and updates if you have opted in
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Data Sharing
We share data with: Google LLC (Analytics and AdSense), our hosting provider, and consultants you choose to contact through our platform. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and lead data for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained for 14 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to: access your data, rectification, erasure ("right to be forgotten"), restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@aiactcompass.com.
8. Cookies
Our site uses cookies for essential functionality, analytics (Google Analytics), and advertising (Google AdSense). You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on your first visit. For more information, see our cookie consent settings.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., Google) may process data outside the European Economic Area. Such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
10. Contact & Supervisory Authority
For privacy-related inquiries: hello@aiactcompass.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority (in Germany: the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information).