Privacy Policy

28 June 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how TypeFox GmbH (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal data when you use the Open Collaboration Tools service on this website (the “Service”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

TypeFox GmbH, Am Germaniahafen 1, 24143 Kiel, Germany

Authorized to represent: Dr. Miro Spönemann and Daniel Dietrich

2. Personal Data Collection and Processing

2.1. Types of Personal Data Collected

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

User Information: When you register for or use the Service, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Service, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, dates and times of access, and features of the Service you use.

The aforementioned data collection statements do not apply to the mere browsing of this website.

2.2. Shared Content

During collaboration sessions, participants share content including text selections, cursor positions, and proposed changes (collectively, “Shared Content”). This Shared Content is transmitted between participants but is not stored on our servers or elsewhere by us.

2.3. Cookies

The website content does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies, except where it may be necessary to store login information.

3. Use of Personal Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
To improve the Service.
To ensure the security and integrity of the Service.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your personal data with:

Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and maintaining the Service, are given access to your personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their services.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage data is retained for internal analysis purposes and is generally retained for a shorter period, except when used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Changes and Contact

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 date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

TypeFox GmbH, Am Germaniahafen 1, 24143 Kiel

Email: contact@typefox.io

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described herein.