Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Imprint

We at Sigma Squared Society respect your privacy, and therefore, when it comes to your personal information, we believe in transparency. That is why we have set out here what personal information we collect, what we do with it and your choices and rights ("Privacy Policy").

Privacy Policy

The Sigma Squared Members Area Service (members.sigma-squared.org) is part of Sigma Squared Society. This privacy policy will explain how our organization uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

Topics:

  • What data do we collect?
  • How do we collect your data?
  • How will we use your data?
  • How do we store your data?
  • What are your data protection rights?
  • What are cookies?
  • How do we use cookies?
  • What types of cookies do we use?
  • How to manage your cookies
  • Privacy policies of other websites
  • Changes to our privacy policy
  • How to contact us
  • How to contact the appropriate authorities

What data do we collect?

The Sigma Squared Member Area Service collects the following data:

  • Personal identification information (Name, Email address, Phone Number, Slack User Identifier).
  • Information related to your Role in the Sigma Squared Society (You home chapter, volunteer roles you've taken on).
  • Information you share about yourself (Your bio, about your venture, interests, skills).
  • Your usage of the Sigma Squared Member Area Service (Logging of all actions performed while logging in, server log).

How do we collect your data?

You directly provide the Sigma Squared Member Area Service with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:

  • Register online.
  • Voluntarily complete a survey or provide feedback online or via email.
  • Use or view our website while logged in.

How will we use your data?

The Sigma Squared Member Area Service collects your data so that we can:

  • Share it with other members of the community.
  • Share it with partners of Sigma Squared Society.
  • Compile aggregated and anonymized reports about all members for sharing publicly.
  • Connect you with other members and partners based on your interests.
  • Contact you with benefits and offers regarding your interests.
  • Increase service quality.

How do we store your data?

The Sigma Squared Member Area Service securely stores your data in a database hosted by Amazon Web Services in Frankfurt.

We will keep your data until you request deletion or terminate your membership. Server logs are retained for six months.

What are your data protection rights?

The Sigma Squared Member Area Service would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request the Sigma Squared Member Area Service for copies of your personal data.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that the Sigma Squared Member Area Service correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request the Sigma Squared Member Area Service to complete the information you believe is incomplete.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that the Sigma Squared Member Area Service erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that the Sigma Squared Member Area Service restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to the Sigma Squared Member Area Service processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request tha the Sigma Squared Member Area Service transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: membership-area@sigma-squared.org.

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

  • Keeping you signed in.
  • Understanding how you use our website.

What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

Functionality – Our Company uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

Privacy policies of other websites

The Sigma Squared Member Area Service contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy

Our Company keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 3rd of February 2021.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about Our Company’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: emanuel.joebstl@gmail.com

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that Our Company has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Terms of Use

Disclaimer

The operators make any information available without guarantee. Sigma Squared Society assumes no liability, neither for the accuracy, reliability and legality of the information, nor for the complete data security or for the uninterrupted and error-free functioning of the platform.

No liability for links

References and links to third-party websites are outside our area of responsibility. Any responsibility for such websites is rejected. Access to and use of such websites is at the user's own risk.

No liability for User Created Content

References and links to third-party websites are outside our area of responsibility. Any responsibility for such websites is rejected. Access to and use of such websites is at the user's own risk.

Imprint

Sigma Squared Society e.V.

Rheinsberger Straße 76/77

10115 Berlin

hello@sigma-squared.org