Privacy Policy

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1Protecting your privacy and personal data is very important to us. We therefore only use your personal data within the scope of legal regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the German Federal Data Protection Act ("BDSG"). This privacy policy provides you with information about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection and use of your personal data. You can access this information at any time on our [website](https://deepl.com/en/privacy).
1Protecting your privacy and personal data is very important to us. We therefore only use your personal data within the scope of legal regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the German Federal Data Protection Act ("BDSG"). With this privacy policy, we would like to inform you - regardless of whether you set up a DeepL Pro account, use our various apps or visit our website - about the nature, scope and purposes of the collection, use and processing of your personal data by DeepL GmbH.
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33## 1\. Data controller / Contact / Data protection officer
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55The data controller responsible for data processing pursuant to the GDPR, BDSG, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union, and other regulations relating to data protection is:
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77DeepL GmbH
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11If you have any questions or concerns about privacy, please contact datenschutz(at)dhpg.de.
11If you have any questions or concerns about privacy, please contact privacy(at)deepl.com.
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13In accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a) GDPR, data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntary consent. To process inquiries sent to this e-mail address, we use a ticketing system provided by Zendesk Inc. ("Zendesk"), 989 Market Street 300, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA. During this process, your data may also be transferred to the USA. We have concluded an agreement with Zendesk on the processing of such information which specifies that Zendesk may only process the data in accordance with our instructions and not for its own purposes. For more information on how personal data is handled by Zendesk and how Zendesk complies with the requirements of Art. 44 GDPR (particularly after the EU-US Privacy Shield has been declared invalid), please click [here](https://www.zendesk.com/company/privacy-and-data-protection/).
13In accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR, data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntary consent. To process inquiries sent to this e-mail address, we use a ticketing system provided by Zendesk Inc. ("Zendesk"), 989 Market Street 300, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA. During this process, your data may also be transferred to the USA. We have concluded an agreement with Zendesk on the processing of such information which specifies that Zendesk may only process the data in accordance with our instructions and not for its own purposes. For more information on how personal data is handled by Zendesk and how Zendesk complies with the requirements of Art. 44 GDPR (particularly after the EU-US Privacy Shield has been declared invalid), please click [here](https://www.zendesk.com/company/privacy-and-data-protection/).
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1515DeepL's corporate Data Protection Officer, Dr. Christian Lenz, can be contacted at the following address: dhpg IT-Services GmbH, Bunsenstr. 10a, 51647 Gummersbach, via e-mail to datenschutz(at)dhpg.de, or by telephone on +49 2261 8195 0.
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1717## 2\. Scope of data protection
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1919Data protection applies to personal data as defined by the GDPR, i.e. all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is deemed to be a natural person who can be identified directly or indirectly, in particular by means of assignment to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more specific attributes.
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2121## 3\. Texts and Translations - DeepL translator (free version)
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23When using our translation service, please only enter texts that you wish to transfer to our servers. This is necessary in order for us to produce the translation and offer you our service. The transfer of these texts is necessary for us to carry out the translation and offer you our service. We process your texts and the translation for a limited period of time to train and improve our neural networks and translation algorithms.
23When using our translation service, please only enter texts that you wish to transfer to our servers. The transmission of these texts is necessary in order for us to provide the translation and offer you our service. We process your texts, the documents you upload and their translations for a limited period of time to train and improve our neural networks and translation algorithms.
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2525If you make corrections to our proposed translations, these corrections are also forwarded to our servers to verify the accuracy of the corrections and, if necessary, to update the translated text to reflect your changes. We also store your corrections for a limited period of time to train and improve our translation algorithm.
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27Please note that our translation service may not be used for texts containing personal data of any kind.
27Please note that using our translation service for texts containing personal data of any kind is not allowed.
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2929## 4\. Texts and Translations - DeepL Pro
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3131When using DeepL Pro, the texts or documents you submit will not be permanently stored and will only be kept temporarily, to the extent necessary for the production and transmission of the translation. Once you have received the translation, all submitted texts or documents and their translations will be deleted. When using DeepL Pro, your texts will not be used to improve the quality of our services. For further information, please see our [DeepL Pro Terms and Conditions](https://deepl.com/en/pro-license/).
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33Please note that DeepL Pro should only be used for texts containing personal data of any kind if you have concluded a data processing agreement with us (see section 8.1.3 of [DeepL Pro Terms and Conditions](https://deepl.com/pro-license.html)).
33Please note that using DeepL Pro for texts that contain personal data of any kind is only permitted if you have concluded a data processing agreement with us (see section 8.1.3 of [DeepL Pro Terms and Conditions](https://deepl.com/pro-license.html)).
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3535## 5\. Automatic Collection of Data via Website Access
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3737When you access our website www.deepl.com, for technical reasons your device will automatically transmit certain data. The following data is stored separately from all other data that you may send us:
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3939- Date and time of access
4444- Requested domain
4545- Notification of successful data retrieval
4646- Search term when using a web browser
4747- Abbreviated/anonymised IP
4848- Full IP address (for a maximum of 14 days).
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50Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data is stored for purely technical reasons and is not associated with a specific person. Website access data is used for error analysis, ensuring system security, logging access to paid services (e.g. DeepL Pro) and to improve our translation service. The storage of the full IP address for a maximum period of 14 days corresponds with our legitimate interest to achieve the listed purposes in accordance with Art. 6 Par. 1 S. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
50Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data is stored for purely technical reasons and is not associated with a specific person. Website access data is used for error analysis, ensuring system security, logging access to paid services (e.g. DeepL Pro) and to improve our translation service. Based on your IP address, we also use geolocation to determine the region from which you are visiting our website. We use this information to check whether we can offer you the DeepL Pro service in your region, which corresponds to our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR. The storage of the full IP address for a maximum period of 14 is also justified by our legitimate interest in achieving the listed purposes, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
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5252## 6\. Temporary Storage of Metadata when translating Documents
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5454When translating documents, particularly the following data is stored for each translation process:
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5656- Status / progress of the translation process
7373- Necessary: These cookies or web storage objects are necessary for our website to work properly, for you to be able to navigate smoothly, and for you to be able to use the most important functions. This includes security features, features that allow easy access, and settings such as the display language of the website and the translation language. We use these cookies or web storage objects on account of our legitimate interest in the presentation of our services and our company as a whole. Processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR.
7474- Performance: In order to continuously improve our website, we collect data for statistical and analytical purposes. We use these cookies or web storage objects to measure, for example, how often users return, and which features they use. In accordance with Art. 6 para 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR, we only use these cookies or web storage objects with your explicit consent.
7575- Comfort: We use these cookies or web storage objects to make using our website more comfortable for you. For example, we remember which areas of the website you have already visited and help you to use the website in the best possible way. In accordance with Art. 6 para 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR, we only use these cookies or web storage objects with your explicit consent.
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7777The following table lists the different types of cookies and web storage objects that may be used on our website. Our cookies or web storage objects are stored in your browser until they are deleted or, if it is a session cookie, until the session has expired. You can withdraw your consent for the use of cookies or web storage objects in the categories "Performance" and "Comfort" in each of these categories directly.
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79With the exception of the third-party cookies from our payment service provider Stripe (see explanatory notes, section 10), the customer support software from Zendesk (see explanatory notes, section 11) and the marketing software from HubSpot (see explanatory notes, section 12) the information generated by cookies and web storage objects, relating to the use of this website, is transmitted to our servers within the EU; this is the only place it is stored. This information is not disclosed to third parties.
79With the exception of the third-party cookies from our payment service provider Stripe (see explanatory notes, section 10), the customer support software from Zendesk and the marketing software from HubSpot (see explanatory notes, section 11) and the marketing software from HubSpot (see explanatory notes, section 12) the information generated by cookies and web storage objects, relating to the use of this website, is transmitted to our servers within the EU; this is the only place it is stored. This information is not disclosed to third parties.
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8181The cookies set with the help of Zendesk are cookies that are technically necessary to ensure the functionality and security of the FAQ-section of our website and to protect the website from bot-controlled attacks. The data processing therefore corresponds to our legitimate interest, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR.
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8383Overview of the cookies and web storage objects used by DeepL:
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8585### Necessary
114114### Comfort
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116116| Context | ID | Description | Technology | Expiry | Owner |
117117| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
118118| Product information | IDapiDocsVisited | DescriptionStores whether API documentation has been visited to help users select the correct package at checkout. | TechnologyLocal Storage | ExpiryPersistent Data | OwnerDeepL |
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120## 8\. DeepL Apps
120## 8\. Registration and signing up for a DeepL Pro subscription
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122We offer text translation Apps for the Windows and Mac operating systems. These Apps use the same interfaces for creating translations as the web-based service. Therefore, sections 3, 4, 6, and 7 of this privacy policy also apply to the use of the Apps. If you translate texts with one of the apps, for technical reasons your device will automatically transmit certain data. The following data is stored separately from all other data you may transmit to us:
122### 8.1. Registration and login at DeepL
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124In order to sign up for and subsequently use your DeepL Pro subscription, you will need to register and create an account at DeepL. To ensure that you can log in, the following personal data will be stored:
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126- E-mail address
127- Password
128- IP address
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130If your company uses Single Sign-On (SSO) to log in to DeepL, there is no need for a separate registration. When you log in via Single Sign-On your company transmits your e-mail address as well as your first and last name directly to us.
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132### 8.2. Signing up for DeepL Pro
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134If you take out a DeepL Pro subscription after registering, the following personal data will also be collected and processed for the purposes of concluding and fulfilling the contract and preparing invoices:
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136- First name, surname, and where applicable, company name
137- Address
138- Payment details
139- Tax numbers (where applicable)
140- Selected subscription option
141- possibly other, additional data you provided during the registration process.
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143In order to process payments, we forward the necessary payment data to our authorized payment service provider Stripe Payments Europe Ltd, Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. Where necessary, Stripe will also transfer the data to Stripe, Inc., located in the USA. Further information on Stripe's data protection and compliance with the requirements of Art. 44 GDPR (particularly after the EU-US Privacy Shield has been declared invalid) can be found [here](https://stripe.com/de/privacy). We have concluded a data processing agreement with Stripe, which allows Stripe to process the data solely in accordance with our instructions and not for its own purposes.
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145We process the data specified in 8.1. and 8.2. in order to initiate or fulfil a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR. The processing and storage of the data specified above is necessary for the conclusion of the contract as well as its fulfillment. If an order is placed, we will store the data for the duration of the contract period and subsequently, if necessary, for the duration of statutory retention periods. If, following registration, no order is placed, we will store your data for one month, following which it will be deleted.
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147## 9\. DeepL Apps
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149In addition to the translation service on our website, we also offer apps for Windows and macOS operating systems, as well as a mobile app for iOS, through which you can also translate texts.
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151### 9.1. DeepL Windows and macOS Apps
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153The Windows and macOS apps use the same interfaces for creating translations as the web-based service. Therefore, sections 3, 4, 6, and 7 of this privacy policy also apply to the use of the Apps. When translating texts with the Windows or macOS app, for technical reasons your device will automatically transmit certain data. The following data is stored separately from all other data you may transmit to us:
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124155- Date and time of access
125156- Version of the App
126157- Operating system
127158- Volume of data transmitted
128159- Notification of successful data retrieval
129160- Abbreviated/anonymised IP
130161- Full IP address (for a maximum duration of 14 days)
131- Diagnostic information in event of errors.
162- Diagnostic information in the event of errors.
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133The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR. This data is stored solely for technical reasons and is not linked to a specific person. Data relating to access is used for error analysis, ensuring system security, logging access to paid services (e.g. DeepL Pro), and to improve our translation service. Due to a legitimate interest in achieving the listed purposes, the full IP address will be stored for a short period of time, not exceeding 14 days.
164The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring and improving the stability and functionality of our services, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR. This data is stored solely for technical reasons and is not linked to a specific person. Data relating to access is used for error analysis, ensuring system security, logging access to paid services (e.g. DeepL Pro), and to improve our translation service. Due to a legitimate interest in achieving the listed purposes, the full IP address will be stored for a short period of time, not exceeding 14 days.
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135Your texts will be sent to DeepL for translation. This, however, only takes place when you explicitly request a translation in the App. This data is processed for the purpose of fulfilling the contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR.
166You can use the Windows and macOS app in both the free version and the paid Pro version. Section 3 of this privacy policy therefore also applies to the use of the apps in the free version.
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137## 9\. DeepL Free API
168If you use the Windows and macOS app while logged into your DeepL Pro account, the texts you submit will not be stored permanently and will only be kept temporarily to the extent necessary for the creation and transmission of the translation. Once you have received the translation, both the submitted texts or documents and their translations will be deleted (see also section 4).
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139In addition to the paid DeepL Pro API, we also offer a limited free version of our API (DeepL Free API). For further information, please see our [DeepL Pro Terms and Conditions](https://deepl.com/pro-license/) and section 3 (see above) on using the free version of DeepL.
170Your texts will be sent to DeepL for translation. This, however, only takes place when you explicitly request a translation in the App. This data is processed for the purpose of fulfilling the contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR.
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141In order to use the DeepL Free API, it is necessary to register with DeepL and create an account. For this purpose, your data will be processed in accordance with section 10, i.e., your e-mail address, the password you chose, and your IP address will be stored.
172### 9.2. DeepL iOS App
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143If you book the Free API option during the checkout process, further data, as specified in section 10, will be collected. Although no costs are incurred when using the DeepL Free API - subject to a (possible) upgrade - your payment data is collected in order to prevent improper use of the Free API. Solely for this purpose, payment information is also passed on, in accordance with section 10., to the payment service provider we have commissioned, Stripe Payments Europe Ltd.
174We offer the DeepL iOS app as a mobile app that you can download to your mobile device. The iOS app is only available in the free version of DeepL. Section 3 of this privacy policy therefore also applies to the use of this app. When you download our app from the Apple App Store, Apple collects, among other things, your hardware ID, your device's IP address, and your Apple ID. We have no influence on the collection of this data, therefore Apple's data protection conditions will apply, which can be accessed [here](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210584). When using the DeepL iOS app, we automatically collect the following data, all of which is technically necessary to provide you with all the functions of our app and to ensure its stability and security:
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145We process the data mentioned in sections 10. as part of the initiation or fulfillment of the free-of-charge usage contract concluded between you and us on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR. If no order is placed following registration, we will store your data for one month and then delete it.
176- Date and time of access
177- Version of the App
178- Operating system
179- Volume of data transmitted
180- Notification of successful data retrieval
181- Abbreviated/anonymized IP address
182- Full IP address (for a maximum duration of 14 days)
183- Diagnostic information in the event of errors.
184- Type of mobile device
185- Language in use
186- Time zone difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
187- Access status/HTTP status code
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147## 10\. Registering with DeepL
189This data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring the stability and functionality of our app, the security of our systems, and error analysis in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR. This data is stored for purely technical reasons and is not associated with a specific person. The full IP address is stored for the legitimate interest of achieving the listed purposes for a maximum period of 14 days.
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149You have the possibility to register with DeepL. In order to ensure that you can log in, the following personal data will be stored:
191No cookies are used in the iOS app. A unique user ID (no cross-device ID) however, is used, which allows us to track, for example, the source and target language settings, how many characters are translated, whether the copy button is used, and if so, how it is used. The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR) to better understand the needs of our users and to be able to adapt the app according to customer requirements.
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151- E-mail address
152- Password
153- IP address
193## 10\. DeepL Free API
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155If you entered the following data, this information will also be stored:
195In addition to the paid DeepL Pro API, we also offer a limited free version of our API (DeepL Free API). For further information, please see our [DeepL Pro Terms and Conditions](https://deepl.com/pro-license.html) and section 3 (see above) on using the free version of DeepL.
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157- First name, surname, and company name
158- Address
159- Tax numbers
160- Payment details
197In order to use the DeepL Free API, it is necessary to register with DeepL and create an account. For this purpose, your data will be processed in accordance with section 8.1, i.e., your e-mail address, the password you chose, and your IP address will be stored.
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162We process this data in order to initiate or fulfil a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR.
199If you book the Free API option during the checkout process, further data, as specified in section 8.2, will be collected. Although no costs are incurred when using the DeepL Free API - subject to a (possible) upgrade - your payment data is collected in order to prevent improper use of the Free API. Solely for this purpose, payment information is also passed on, in accordance with section 8.2., to the payment service provider we have commissioned, Stripe Payments Europe Ltd.
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164If, following registration, no order is placed, we will store your data for one month, following which it will be deleted. If an order is placed, we will store the data for the duration of the contract period and subsequently, if necessary, for the duration of any statutory retention periods.
201We process the data mentioned in sections 8.1. and 8.2. as part of the initiation or fulfillment of the free-of-charge usage contract concluded between you and us on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR. If no order is placed following registration, we will store your data for one month and then delete it.
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166## 11\. Processing of Payments for DeepL Pro Subscriptions
203## 11\. Contacting with our Sales or Support Team
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168When signing up for a DeepL Pro subscription, the following personal information is stored and processed for the purposes of billing and contract fulfilment:
205We offer you the possibility to contact our Sales or Support team via a form provided on the website or by e-mail. A valid e-mail address and your name are required so that we know who the enquiry comes from and can respond to it. Your telephone number and the company name can be provided voluntarily.
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170- E-mail address
171- First name, surname, and company name
172- Address
173- Tax numbers
174- Payment details
175- Password
176- Additional information you may provide during the registration process
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178In order to process payments, we forward the necessary payment data to our authorized payment service provider: Stripe Payments Europe Ltd, Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. Where necessary, Stripe will also transfer the data to Stripe, Inc. in the USA. Further information on Stripe's data protection and compliance with the requirements of Art. 44 GDPR (particularly after the EU-US Privacy Shield has been declared invalid) can be found [here](https://stripe.com/de/privacy). We have concluded a data processing agreement with Stripe, which allows Stripe to only process the data in accordance with our instructions and not for its own purposes.
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180We process this data for the purpose of contract fulfilment pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR. The data will be stored for the duration of the contract period and subsequently, if necessary, for the duration of any statutory retention periods.
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182## 12\. Contact with our Sales or Support Team
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184We offer you the possibility to contact our sales or support team via a form provided on the website or by e-mail. A valid e-mail address and your name are required so that we know who the enquiry comes from and can respond to it. Your telephone number and the company name can be provided voluntarily.
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186207We offer you the possibility to contact our Sales or Support team via a form provided on the website or by e-mail. A valid e-mail address and your name are required so that we know who the enquiry comes from and can respond to it. Your telephone number and the company name can be provided voluntarily.
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188If your request is related to the conclusion of a contract with us or concerns questions about the implementation of your contract (in particular, Support requests), Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing of your personal data, including any subsequent correspondence. Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 GDPR also provides justification for the processing of personal data that may be contained in documents sent to our Support team. We will store your data for the duration of our business relationship and subsequently for the duration of the legal retention periods. If you have contacted our Support team via the contact form, it is possible that we will subsequently inquire by e-mail about your satisfaction with our customer service. In this case, we will process your data on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR in order to determine customer satisfaction and to continuously improve our service.
209If your request is related to the conclusion of a contract with us or concerns questions about the implementation of your contract (in particular, Support requests), Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing of your personal data, including any subsequent correspondence. Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 GDPR also provides justification for the processing of personal data that may be contained in documents sent to our Support team. We will store your data for the duration of our business relationship and subsequently for the duration of the legal retention periods.
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190We use the ticket system of the provider Zendesk Inc. for the processing of your enquiries and the satisfaction survey. ("Zendesk"), 1019 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. This may also involve the transfer of your data to the USA. We have entered into a data processing agreement with Zendesk and Zendesk may therefore only process the data in accordance with our instructions and not for its own purposes. For further information on how Zendesk handles personal data and how Zendesk complies with the requirements of Art. 44 GDPR (particularly after the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield has been declared invalid), please click [here](https://www.zendesk.com/company/privacy-and-data-protection/) and [here](https://www.zendesk.com/blog/update-privacy-shield-invalidation-european-court-justice/).
211If you have contacted our Support team via the contact form, it is possible that we will subsequently inquire by e-mail about your satisfaction with our customer service. In this case, we will process your data on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR in order to determine customer satisfaction and to continuously improve our service.
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192## 13\. E-mail Marketing
213We use the ticket system of the provider Zendesk Inc. for the processing of your enquiries and the satisfaction survey. ("Zendesk"), 1019 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. This may also involve the transfer of your data to the USA. We have entered into a data processing agreement with Zendesk and Zendesk may therefore only process the data in accordance with our instructions and not for its own purposes. For further information on how Zendesk handles personal data and how Zendesk complies with the requirements of Art. 44 GDPR (particularly after the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield has been declared invalid), please click [here](https://www.zendesk.com/company/privacy-and-data-protection/).
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215## 12\. E-mail Marketing
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194217We process your data, provided that you have given your consent to do so, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR. We have concluded a data processing agreement with HubSpot and therefore HubSpot may only process the data under our instructions and not for its own purposes. For more information on how personal data is handled at HubSpot and how HubSpot complies with the requirements of Art. 44 GDPR (particularly after the EU-US Privacy Shield has been declared invalid), please click [here](https://legal.hubspot.com/product-privacy-policy).
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196Under the legal requirements of section 7 para. 3 UWG (German Act against Unfair Competition), we are authorized to use the e-mail address you provided when signing up for a DeepL Pro subscription for direct advertising for our own similar goods or services. In such cases, we process your data on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR.
219Under the legal requirements of section 7 para. 3 UWG (German Act against Unfair Competition), we are authorized to use the e-mail address you provided when signing up for a DeepL Pro subscription for direct advertising for our own similar goods or services. In such cases, we process your data on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR. If you do not wish us to send you such recommendations by e-mail, you can object to the use of your address for this purpose at any time, without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs specified in the basic tariffs. A message in text form is sufficient for this purpose. Each e-mail will of course always contain an unsubscribe link.
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198If you do not wish us to send you such recommendations by e-mail, you can object to the use of your address for this purpose at any time, without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs specified in the basic tariffs. A message in text form is sufficient for this purpose. Each e-mail will of course always contain an unsubscribe link.
221## 13\. Job Applications
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200## 14\. Job Applications
223We offer you the opportunity to apply for a position at DeepL via our career page the integrated career portal, or by e-mail. This digital recruitment process means that in order complete the application procedure, your application data (usually name, contact information, cover letter, resume, as well as other supporting documents and credentials) is collected and processed electronically. The personal data you provide will be used exclusively for processing your job application. Your personal data will only be passed on or otherwise transferred to persons involved in the recruitment process. The legal basis for the processing of your applicant data is Art. 88 para. 1 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 para. 1, 8 sentence 2 BDSG ("Bundesdatenschutzgesetz": German Federal Data Protection Act).
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202We offer you the opportunity to apply for a position at DeepL via our career page, the integrated career portal, or by e-mail. This digital recruitment process means that in order complete the application procedure, your application data is collected and processed electronically. The personal data you provide will be used exclusively for processing your job application. Your personal data will only be passed on or otherwise transferred to persons involved in the recruitment process.
225If, following the recruitment process, an employment contract is concluded, we will store your personal data as part of your personnel file for the purpose of standard organizational and administrative procedures, in compliance with the more extensive legal obligations. In this case, the legal basis for the processing of your data is Art. 88 para. 1 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 para. 1 BDSG ("Bundesdatenschutzgesetz": German Federal Data Protection Act).
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204If, following the recruitment process, an employment contract is concluded, we will store your personal data as part of your personnel file for the purpose of standard organizational and administrative procedures, in compliance with the more extensive legal obligations.
227In the event of a rejection on your part or ours, we will retain the data submitted to us for up to a maximum of six months following notification of the rejection. We will subsequently delete the data unless legal regulations require us to store the data for a longer period.
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206In the event that we reject an application, we will automatically delete the data transmitted to us six months after notification of rejection. The data will not be deleted, however, if legal regulations require that the data is stored for a longer period.
229If you expressly agree to a longer storage period of your data, e.g. for your inclusion in our internal applicant pool, the data will be further processed based on your consent and in accordance with Art. 6. para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR. Your data will then be stored in our pool of applicants for 1000 days. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.
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208Your applicant data is processed in accordance with Art. 88 para. 1 GDPR in conjunction with section https://legal.hubspot.com/product-privacy-policy 26 para. 1, 8 p. 2 BDSG.
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210If you expressly agree to a longer storage of your data, e.g. for your inclusion in our internal applicant pool, the data will be further processed based on your consent. The legal basis in this case is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit a) GDPR. You can, of course, let us know that you would like to revoke your consent at any time, with effect for the future.
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212231In order to process the applicant and application data, your data will be forwarded to the service provider Recruitee B.V., Keizersgracht 313, 1016 EE Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which operates the application system. Further information on data protection at Recruitee can be found [here](https://recruitee.com/en/privacy). We have concluded a data processing agreement with Recruitee, which means that Recruitee may only process the data in accordance with our instructions and not for its own purposes.
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214## 15\. Data Security
233## 14\. Data Security
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216Your connections to our website are protected with encryption techniques in line with the current state of the art. The level of protection also depends on which encryption your Internet browser supports. You can tell whether an individual page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form by looking at the closed key or lock symbol in the status bar of your browser. We also use suitable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
235Your connections to our website and our apps are protected with encryption techniques in line with the current state of the art. The level of protection also depends on which encryption your Internet browser and/or mobile device supports. You can tell whether an individual page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form by looking at the closed key or lock symbol in the status bar of your browser. We also use suitable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
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218## 16\. Your Rights
237## 15\. Your Rights
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220239The following rights are granted by European Union directives and regulations. If you wish to exercise any of the rights listed below, please contact us at the above address.
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222241- Right to confirmation and right of access - We will gladly confirm whether we are processing any of your personal data, which data we are processing, and for what purpose we are processing it.
223242- Right to rectification - If any of the data we have stored is incorrect, we would certainly be happy to correct it.
224- Right to erasure - Should you wish your personal data to be deleted, we will comply with your request as far as legally possible. If data must be stored for legal reasons, it will be blocked. The data is then no longer available for further use.
243- Right to erasure - Should you wish your personal data to be deleted, we will comply with your request as far as legally possible.
225244- Right to restriction of processing - Should you wish to restrict use, we will comply with your request as far as legally possible.
226245- Right of revocation - Should you wish to revoke any previously granted consent, we will comply with your request. Revocation does not affect the permissibility of the processing of your data up to now.
227246- Right to object - If your personal data is being processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data if there are reasons for doing so arising from your particular situation or if the objection is directed against direct marketing, pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR. If the latter is the case, you have the general right to object, which we will implement without any further specification of a specific situation.
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229248You also have the right to lodge a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data with a supervisory authority, such as the data protection supervisory authority responsible for us:
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231Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen, Kavalleriestraße 2 - 4, 40213 Düsseldorf, E-Mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de.
250Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen, Kavalleriestraße 2 - 4, 40213 Düsseldorf, e-mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de.
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233## 17\. Changes to the privacy policy
252## 16\. Changes to the privacy policy
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235254We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy. The current version of the privacy policy can be accessed at any time on our [website](https://deepl.com/privacy.html).
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237256Last update: April 2021