Privacy policy

1. CONTROLLER UNDER THE GDPR:

Startup Events GmbH Rumfordstrasse 15, 80469 MünchenE-Mail: hello@bitsandpretzels.comUntil the data transfer is completed, Startup Events GmbH remains the data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. RECIPIENT AND NEW CONTROLLER:

health.tech events GmbH c/o VISCHER AGAeschenvorstadt 44051 Basel Switzerland Email: datenschutz@healthtech-events.chAs part of a strategic jointventure, health.tech events AG will assume full responsibility for organizing the Healthtech trade fair and will receive a license to use specific personal data sets for this purpose.‍

3. PURPOSE OF THE DATA TRANSFER:

The data will be transferred to:- ensure the continuation of the established Healthtech trade fair by the new organizer,- maintain existing communication channels with past participants, exhibitors, and partners,- enable organizational and commercial continuity in line with stakeholders' expectations.‍

4. LEGAL BASIS OF THE PROCESSING:

The legal basis for the transfer of your personal data is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).Both Startup Events GmbH andhealth.tech events GmbH have a legitimate interest in:- transferring intangible business assets as part of the founding of a joint venture,- facilitating the transition of the organizer’s role,- ensuring continued communication and business relationships with the event community,- preventing disruption and maintaining trust among stakeholders. This interest is not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms, as:- the data was originally collected in the context of existing business relationships,- the intended future use remains within the scope of your reasonable expectations,- the data recipient is located in Switzerland, a country recognized by the EUCommission as providing an adequate level of data protection (Art. 45 GDPR),- you have an effective right to object to the processing at any time (Art. 21GDPR).‍

5. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA TRANSFERRED:

- Title

- Academic Title

- Employer URL

- Position / Job-Title

- Billing Contact

- First and last name

- Business address

- Employer

- Phone number

- Email address

- Social media profiles (if provided)

- Participation history in previous trade fairs‍

6. THIRD COUNTRY TRANSFER AND SAFEGUARDS:

The recipient is based in Switzerland, which is recognized by the European Commission as offering adequate data protection pursuant to Art. 45 GDPR. Therefore, no additional safeguards are required.‍

7. RETENTION PERIOD:

Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or where legal retention obligations apply. After that, it will be erased or anonymized.‍

8. YOUR RIGHTS:

You have the following rights under the GDPR:- Right of access (Art. 15)- Right to rectification (Art. 16)- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)- Right to object (Art. 21)- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority‍

9. RIGHT TO OBJECT:

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you that is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If you object, your data will no longer be processed unless compelling legitimate grounds override your interests, rights, and freedoms.