1. Introduction and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy explains how univliver ("we", "us", "our"), operating under the domain univliver.com, collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or use our free online calculators.
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
univliver
Budapester Straße 38
56370 Oberfischbach
Germany
Email: info@univliver.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection law.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all personal data collected through the univliver.com website, including but not limited to the homepage, calculator pages, contact form, and all subpages. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our site.
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, our web server and analytics tools may automatically collect the following data:
- IP address (anonymised where technically possible)
- Browser type, version, and language
- Operating system and device type
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page
- Referring website (where you came from)
This data is collected to help us understand how our website is used and to improve it. It is not used to identify individual users.
3.2 Calculator Inputs
All calculations performed using our Admission Score Calculator and Accommodation Cost Calculator are processed entirely within your browser. The input values you enter (such as GPA, test scores, city selection) are not transmitted to our servers and are not stored by us.
3.3 Contact Form Data
If you choose to contact us using our contact form, we collect:
- Your first and last name
- Your email address
- The subject and content of your message
This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes.
3.4 Cookies and Local Storage
We use a small number of cookies and browser local storage for functional purposes. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:
- Article 6(1)(a) — Consent: For analytics cookies, where you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner.
- Article 6(1)(b) — Contract performance: When processing contact form enquiries to provide a response.
- Article 6(1)(f) — Legitimate interests: For basic server logging necessary for security and website operation.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and calculators
- To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns (anonymised)
- To detect and prevent technical issues or security threats
- To comply with our legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making, profiling, or direct marketing. We do not sell your data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
- Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes, then deleted.
- Contact form messages: Retained for up to 12 months, unless you request earlier deletion.
- Analytics data: Retained in aggregated, anonymised form for up to 24 months.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting providers) who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
- Legal obligation: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or competent authority.
- Business transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, data may be transferred to a successor, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
8. International Data Transfers
Our website and servers are located within the European Economic Area (EEA). If any service provider operates outside the EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR Chapter V (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15): You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification (Art. 16): You may request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure (Art. 17): You may request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restrict processing (Art. 18): You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability (Art. 20): You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object (Art. 21): You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@univliver.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. In Germany, this is the state data protection authority of Rhineland-Palatinate (Landesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz).
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
univliver
Budapester Straße 38
56370 Oberfischbach
Germany
info@univliver.com