1. Information on the Collection of Personal Data and Controller Details

We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest.

On the following pages, we inform you about the handling of your personal data when using our website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified.

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Anna Kube
Falkstrasse 97
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Email: annakube@icloud.com

The controller is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix and the lock symbol in your browser.

2. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

If you use our website for informational purposes only (i.e. without registering or submitting information), we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called server log files).

When you access our website, we collect the following data:

• Visited website

• Date and time of access

• Amount of data sent in bytes

• Source/referral from which you accessed the page

• Browser used

• Operating system used

• IP address (possibly anonymized)

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide functionality, analyze usage, and improve your experience.

3.1 Categories of Cookies Used:

• Necessary Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website (e.g. session management, security). These cannot be disabled without affecting functionality. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering preferences. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website (provided via Squarespace Analytics). Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

3.2 Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent for non-essential cookies. You can change your settings at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser or via our cookie management tool.

3.3 Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by clearing cookies in your browser or using the cookie management tool on our website.

4. Contacting Us

When contacting us (e.g. via email or contact forms), personal data is collected.

This may include:

• name

• email address

• message content

This data is used solely for responding to your inquiry and for related technical administration.

Legal basis:

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (if related to a potential contract)

Your data will be deleted after your request has been fully processed, unless legal retention obligations apply.

5. Data Processing in the Context of A-Collective (Platform Use)

A-Collective operates as a curated platform connecting individuals with independent service providers.

When you submit inquiries or request services, your data may be used to:

• assess your request

• match you with relevant providers

• facilitate introductions

If a connection is established, your data may be shared with selected providers only to the extent necessary.

Once you engage directly with a provider, the respective provider becomes independently responsible for processing your data within their services.

6. Data Sharing

Personal data is only shared with third parties when:

• necessary to facilitate a requested service or connection

• required by law

• necessary for technical operation (e.g. hosting providers)

We do not sell your personal data.

7. Data Storage and Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by legal retention obligations.

8. Hosting via Squarespace

This website is hosted using Squarespace, Inc., 8 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014, USA.

Squarespace processes personal data (e.g. IP addresses, server log data) to provide hosting and technical infrastructure.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure website operation).

More information:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

9. Use of Calendly (Scheduling Tool)

We use Calendly to allow users to book discovery calls.

When booking a call, personal data such as name, email address, and appointment details may be processed.

Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA.

Legal basis:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures)

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (efficient scheduling)

More information:
https://calendly.com/privacy

10. Third-Party Content

This website may include content from third parties (e.g. images or embedded content).

When accessing such content, technical data (e.g. IP address) may be transmitted to the respective providers.

11. International Data Transfers

Some service providers used may be located outside the European Union (e.g. United States).

In such cases, data transfers are carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

12. Data Minimization & Platform Principle

We only collect and process personal data to the extent necessary to operate A-Collective as a curated platform.

Our approach is based on intentional, minimal, and purpose-driven data usage.

13. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

• restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact: annakube@icloud.com

14. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

15. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or functional changes.

The latest version will always be available on this website.