Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Responsible Entity

Responsible for data processing on this website is:
mariulab GmbH
Werner-Haas-Straße 8
86153 Augsburg, Germany
Email: [email protected]

2. Data Collection and Use

a) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic on our website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that collects data such as your device's IP address, browser, and pages visited. This data helps us improve the usability of our website but is not linked to your personal identity.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data. You can disable cookies in your browser or change cookie preferences in the cookie banner displayed on our website. For more details on Google's privacy practices, please visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.

b) Django Login System

If you create an account or log in on our website, we collect the data you provide (such as your email address and username). This data is necessary to provide access to secured areas of our website, such as user dashboards. Your data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.

c) Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a certain period).

Cookies serve various purposes, including enabling core functionality such as the login system and remembering selected preferences. You can manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that rejecting cookies may affect the usability of certain features.

d) Freelancer Data

If you apply as a freelancer on our platform, we collect and store the following personal data provided by you: First name, last name, email address, phone number, skills, references, and social media links. This data will be processed exclusively for the purposes of reviewing your application and, if applicable, entering into a contract for freelance services with mariulab GmbH.

Your data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent unless required by legal obligations. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your data for these purposes.

The collected freelancer data will only be used for the purposes explicitly stated in this privacy policy. Any use beyond this scope will only occur with your explicit consent.

e) Retention and Legal Basis

The legal basis for processing freelancer data is your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and, where applicable, the necessity for the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Freelancer data will be stored for the duration of the application process and, unless the application is successful, for a maximum of 24 months to allow for potential future collaboration opportunities. If a contractual relationship is established, your data will be stored in accordance with statutory retention periods (e.g., 6 to 10 years for invoices and tax-related documentation).

Some of the data collected may be stored or processed outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), for example with external service providers. In such cases, we ensure that adequate data protection measures are in place to comply with GDPR requirements, e.g., through Standard Contractual Clauses.

We use DigitalOcean as our hosting provider. While data is stored on servers located in the EU, DigitalOcean is a US-based company. This implies that, under certain circumstances, data might be subject to access requests by US authorities in accordance with the US Cloud Act. To ensure compliance with GDPR, we have implemented Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with DigitalOcean and ensure the highest possible level of data protection.

We may contact you within the retention period for potential new projects or collaboration opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted, you can opt-out at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

If you no longer wish your data to be stored after the initial retention period, you can request its deletion at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

You have the right to withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data at any time. A withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out before the withdrawal. To withdraw your consent, please contact us at [email protected].

3. Data Security

We employ technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, and loss. This includes encrypted connections (SSL) and secure storage of user passwords.

4. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Obtain information about your stored data.
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request the deletion of your data unless legally required otherwise.
• Right to restrict processing: Limit the use of your data.
• Right to data portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
• Right to object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

5. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

Freelancers can request information on their stored data, request updates, or demand deletion of their data by contacting us at:
Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

6. Amendments to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as necessary. The latest version will always be available on this page.