Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ByteSmoke GmbH ("we," "our," or "us") operates the BuildCycle platform and website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for the processing of personal data is:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us using the contact information provided above.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Data

When you use our Service, we may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Email address, name, phone number (optional)
• Professional Information: Role, company name, company size
• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our Service, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages
• Technical Data: Browser language, timezone, and other technical information automatically collected when you visit our website

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Referral source (how you arrived at our website)
• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• Date and time of your visit

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Waitlist Management: To manage your position on our waitlist and communicate with you about early access opportunities
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and information about our Service
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and Service
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity

The legal basis for processing your personal data under GDPR includes:

• Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as improving our Service and preventing fraud
• Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and Service, subject to strict confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose data to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

6. Data Storage and 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 or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your data is stored on secure servers and is retained 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.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 2.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: