Privacy Policy

Introduction
At Before Social, we prioritize the protection and respect of your privacy. This privacy policy outlines how and why we, as the data controller, collect, store, and process personal data through our services, referred to as “Before.” Personal data includes information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, payment details, and details about your interactions with our website(s) or mobile app.
We are committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully, and transparently. This policy explains the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. We may update this policy, and we will notify you of any significant changes.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at hello@before.social.

Who We Are
Before Social, operating as Before, is headquartered at Moosdorfstrasse 7-9, 12435 Berlin. For more details about our company and services, please visit our website at https://www.before.social.

Your Rights and Our Commitment to You
You have several rights under data privacy legislation, and we are committed to ensuring you can freely exercise these rights. You have the right to be informed, access, rectify, erase, request data portability, request restriction of processing, object to automated decision-making, withdraw consent, and complain to the relevant supervisory authority.
To manage your preferences and exercise your rights, you can use the Before Privacy Centre. For specific inquiries or concerns, contact us at hello@before.social.

Cookies Preferences
You can manage cookies through the Privacy Centre or by adjusting your web browser controls. Refer to our Cookie Policy for details on cookie usage.

The Personal Data We Collect
Personal data includes information that identifies an individual. Depending on your engagement with us, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

1. From the Services: Information you provide directly, such as ID, name, email address, and transactional details.
2. From our Website(s) or Mobile App: Information you submit on forms or through correspondence.
3. Information We Automatically Collect:
   
   • Usage information: Tracking user activity related to the types of services used.
   • Log information: Logging details when using our services, including IP address.
   • Cookies and similar technologies: Collecting information through cookies on users’ computers.

How We Collect Your Data
We may collect your personal data when you:

• Visit our website or mobile app
• Create an account
• Engage with us on social media
• Contact us with queries
• Review our services
• Apply for an employment vacancy with Before Social

Data and Deleting Your Account
To log out of your account or delete it, go to Settings via your profile on the app or website. You can also request a copy of your data through the Privacy Centre.

Data from Third Parties
We may receive personal data from third parties, including technical data from analytics providers, identity and contact data from social media platforms, and contact, financial, and transaction data from service providers.

How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data based on legal grounds such as consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, or legal obligations. The purposes include ID verification, account setup, providing and maintaining services, transaction processing, customer support, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

How We Share Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including website hosts, ID verification providers, and advertising partners. In specific cases, we may share data with government bodies, law enforcement, and professional advisers. For details on third-party data sharing, contact us at hello@before.social.

Marketing Preferences, Adverts, and Cookies
Marketing – Your Preferences: We may send marketing communications based on your preferences. You can unsubscribe or manage preferences through the Before Privacy Centre or by contacting us.

Cookies: Our website(s) use cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookies through the Privacy Centre or browser controls. Refer to our Cookie Policy for details.

Analytics and Targeted Advertising: We use tools like Google Analytics for targeted content and advertising. Opt-out via the Before Privacy Centre.

Links to Other Websites and Third Parties
Our website(s) may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Check their policies before submitting personal data.

Transferring Your Data
Your data may be transferred and stored outside of Germany and EEA. We ensure lawful data transfer mechanisms and data protection compliance. For more information, contact us at hello@before.social.

Storing, Securing, and Retaining Your Data
We retain personal data for legal obligations, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention. Security measures are in place, and we notify you of any data breaches. Data is retained as long as necessary for service provision and legal compliance.

Children
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If you suspect a child under 18 provided us data, contact us at hello@before.social.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The CCPA provides specific rights regarding Personal Information. Contact us at hello@before.social for access or deletion requests. We do not discriminate for exercising CCPA rights.

Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this notice, and significant changes will be communicated through our website(s) or email.

How to Contact Us
For feedback or questions about your data, contact us at hello@before.social.

This notice was most recently updated: January 18th, 2024.