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1. Who We Are

Fast Track German (“Us”, “We”, or “Our”) operates the website https://fasttrackgerman.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Identification Data: name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.
  • Account Information: login credentials, account preferences.
  • Transaction Data: purchase history, payment details (processed securely via third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, ThriveCart).
  • Technical Data: browser type, operating system, IP address, device information.
  • Usage Data: site activity, referral sources, interactions with our services.
  • Cookies & Tracking: information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookies Policy).

You may browse our Site without providing personal data, but some services require registration or payment details.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under GDPR lawful bases:

  • Consent: for marketing communications, optional cookies, and non-essential processing.
  • Contract: to deliver services, fulfill orders, manage subscriptions, and provide customer support.
  • Legal Obligation: to comply with tax, accounting, or legal requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests: to improve services, prevent fraud, ensure network security, and personalize user experience.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your account.
  • Process purchases, payments, and refunds.
  • Deliver products, services, and digital subscriptions.
  • Communicate with you about orders, inquiries, and support.
  • Send marketing communications (if you opt in).
  • Analyze usage trends and improve our website.
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions.

5. How We Share Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: payment processors, hosting providers, analytics tools, email platforms, and other vendors acting on our behalf.
  • Business Partners: affiliates and marketing partners (only if you provide consent).
  • Legal Authorities: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect safety and security.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

6. International Transfers

Some third-party providers process data outside the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions) to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or as required by law. For example:

  • Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely unless deleted.
  • Account information: retained while active and deleted upon request (subject to legal retention obligations).
  • Transaction data: retained for tax and compliance purposes.

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access – obtain a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure – request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to Restrict Processing – limit how we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability – request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Right to Object – object to processing for marketing or based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw consent at any time.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint – with your local data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support[at]fasttrackgerman[dot]com. We respond to all valid requests within one month.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to personalize user experience, improve site performance, and provide analytics. Some cookies are essential for website functionality. Others require your consent. See our Cookies Policy for details.

10. Security of Your Data

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transfer.
  • Access restrictions to authorized staff only.
  • Regular audits and monitoring.

However, no system is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us immediately.

12. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our Site may include links or embedded content (e.g., videos, social media). These third-party websites may collect data independently. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.

13. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send promotional emails or messages. You may opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us at support[at]fasttrackgerman[dot]com.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. If material changes are made, we will notify you by email or site notice where required.

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may request details about how we share your data for marketing purposes, or request deletion of your data, under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise these rights, contact us at support[at]fasttrackgerman[dot]com.

16. Contact Us

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

Fast Track German
P.O. Box 339
Wanaka 9343, Otago
New Zealand
support[at]fasttrackgerman[dot]com

By using https://fasttrackgerman.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and processing of your data as described.