Privacy Policy

Introduction

LunarPath AG ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website lunarpath.world or use our services.

We are the data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. Our registered office is located at Friedrichstraße 13, 45302 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Data We Collect

The data collection we undertake includes various types of personal information that you provide to us directly or that we collect automatically when you use our services:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
• Professional background and qualifications
• Educational goals and objectives
• Financial information relevant to grant applications
• Communications with us (emails, phone calls, messages)
• Documentation and materials for grant applications

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Website usage patterns and analytics data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

How we use your data depends on the services you use and your relationship with us. We use of your data for the following purposes based on legitimate interests and, where required, your consent:

• Providing education grant application guidance and support services
• Communicating with you about our services and your applications
• Processing and managing your grant applications
• Improving our services and website functionality
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Protecting our business interests and preventing fraud
• Marketing communications (with your consent)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, and remarketing purposes, including Google Ads. These technologies help us measure campaign effectiveness, deliver relevant advertisements, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner.

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: To provide our services and fulfil our contractual obligations
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and protect our business
• Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With grant providers and educational institutions as necessary for your applications
• With service providers who assist us in delivering our services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)
• With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with our legal obligations. Specific data retention periods include:

• Client records: 7 years after the end of our service relationship
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
• Website analytics: Up to 26 months
• Legal documents: As required by applicable law

Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, your rights include:

• Right of access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the contact section below.

International Data Transfers

When we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved mechanisms under GDPR.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date.

Contact Information

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