Privacy Policy

1. Controller (Verantwortlicher)
BRICKS

Phone: +49 151 68837193 / +49 151 29102008
Email: niclas@bricks-global.com / yannik@bricks-global.com
Website: [insert website URL]

Represented by: Niclas Höppner & Yannik Rosenlehner

2. Data Protection Officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter)
A Data Protection Officer has not been appointed, as the legal requirements for mandatory appointment are not met.

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data
We collect and process personal data when you:

• Visit our website (IP address, date/time, browser type, operating system).

• Register for the BRICKS Bike & Run Event (name, address, email, phone, emergency contact, payment data).

• Contact us by email, phone, or via contact form.

• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable).

4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Event registration and participation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) – performance of contract).

• Payment processing (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).

• Communication with participants (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) and (f)).

• Fulfillment of legal obligations (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)).

• Marketing and information about future events (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) – with your consent).

• Website functionality and security (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).

5. Data Sharing with Third Parties
We only share your personal data when necessary for the above purposes:

• Payment providers: e.g. Stripe, PayPal

• Event service providers: e.g. timing service, medical service, volunteers

• IT/Hosting provider: GoDaddy

• Authorities: if legally required

Your data will not be sold to third parties.

6. Data Storage Duration
We store personal data only as long as necessary:

• Registration data: until completion of the event and any statutory retention periods (usually 10 years for tax purposes)

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

• Log files: insert duration, e.g. 14 days

7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

• Essential cookies are necessary for operation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).

• Analytics/Marketing cookies (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) are only used with your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

Details can be found in our Cookie Policy

8. Social Media & Third-Party Content
If you integrate external services, e.g.:

• Social media links/plugins (Instagram, Strava – insert as applicable)

• Embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps)

When visiting these services, the providers may collect data under their own responsibility.

9. Photography and Media
During the BRICKS Bike & Run Event, photos and videos will be taken. These may be published on our website, social media, and in marketing materials.

By participating, you agree that such recordings may be used by BRICKS for documentation and promotional purposes. If you object, please inform us in writing before the event.

10. Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR).

• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR).

• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR).

• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR).

• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).

• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR).

• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR).

To exercise these rights, contact us at niclas@bricks-global.com

11. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular at your place of residence or the place of the alleged infringement.

Competent authority for BRICKS: Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit

12. Security

We use technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

13. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on our website.