1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the websites Iqudo.com, Innovatorshigh.com (and their associated mobile applications) as well as the separate website of the IQCI Analysis (https://www.IQudo.com/IQCI-Analysis/), all owned and operated by IQudo® Creativity Consultancy (collectively “we” or “us”). In this policy, we inform you about how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in connection with the use of these websites. The protection of your data is a top priority for us.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our websites.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the data processing in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws is:

IQudo® Creativity Consultancy
Robert Gerlach
Uferstraße 15 c
78343 Gaienhofen
Germany
Email: mail@iqudo.com
Website: www.iqudo.com

3. Data Protection Contact

If you have questions, concerns, complaints, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: mail@iqudo.com

4. Your Rights as a Data Subject

As a data subject, you have the right to assert the following rights at any time:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed, and if so, to obtain information about that data and other details.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can demand the immediate correction of inaccurate or completion of incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to demand the immediate erasure of your data if the processing is no longer necessary or other reasons apply.
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of the processing of your data if the accuracy of the data is contested or the processing is unlawful.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your data in a structured, common, and machine-readable format and to have it transmitted to another controller.
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): You have the right to withdraw any consent given for data processing at any time with future effect.
• Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. The authority responsible for us is: Landesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg.

To exercise your rights, you can contact our Data Protection Contact at the email address provided above at any time.

5. Data Processing in Detail

We process your data for various purposes. Below, we explain the type of data, the purpose, and the respective legal basis.

• 5.1 Website Visits and Log Files
  • Description: When you access our website, our system automatically collects data and information from your computer system. This includes: browser type, operating system, date and time of access, IP address, and the referring website.
  • Purpose: The temporary storage of the IP address is necessary to deliver the website to your computer. The data is used to ensure the functionality and security of our IT systems.
  • Legal Basis: Processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring the security and stability of the service.
  • Data Collection via Whoisvisiting.com: We use Whoisvisiting.com to identify company IP addresses visiting our website. Only static IP addresses, which are already in the public domain, are analyzed. No personal identification of individuals occurs.
  • Data Retention: Log files are deleted after [Insert log file retention period here, e.g., 7 days or 14 days].
• 5.2 Website Analytics with Google Analytics
  • Description: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. This service uses cookies to analyze how you use our website. The information generated by cookies (including your truncated IP address) is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization, which causes your IP address to be truncated by Google within member states of the EU or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
  • Purpose: Analyzing user behavior to optimize our website and services.
  • Legal Basis: The use of Google Analytics is based exclusively on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you have given through our Consent Management System.
  • Data Transfer to Third Countries: When transferring data to the USA, we rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• 5.3 Contact Forms and Email Communication
  • Description: If you use our contact form or email links, the data you enter (e.g., name, email address) will be transmitted to us.
  • Purpose: Processing your request and communicating with you.
  • Legal Basis: The processing serves the initiation or fulfillment of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Data Security: Data from contact forms is sent to us encrypted via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and is not stored in a website database. We note that email is generally considered an insecure medium, and sensitive information should be avoided.
  • Data Retention: Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose of the contact.
• 5.4 Newsletter
  • Description: If you sign up for our newsletter, the email address you submit will be forwarded to the service provider Mailchimp, which handles email delivery. Your email address will not be stored in our website’s own database or in any of our internal computer systems.
  • Purpose: Sending the newsletter.
  • Legal Basis: Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or by sending us an email.
  • Special Note for Minors: The use of our email services for users under the age of 16 is only permitted with the explicit consent of a parent or guardian.
  • Data Transfer to Third Countries: Mailchimp is a U.S. provider. The transfer of data to the USA is based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• 5.5 Blog Comments
  • Description: If you leave a comment on our blog “IQspirations”, we store your name, your email address, your IP address, and the time of the comment. Your name will be publicly displayed.
  • Purpose: Publication of the comment and protection against spam.
  • Legal Basis: Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
  • Note on Pseudonymization: The data is stored in a pseudonymized manner to make your direct identification more difficult.
  • Data Retention: Your comment and the associated data will be stored permanently until you request their deletion.
  • Special Note for Minors: Users under 16 require parental consent.
• 5.6 reCAPTCHA
  • Description: We use Google’s reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our website from abuse by automated programs (spam).
  • Purpose: Protecting forms from unauthorized use.
  • Legal Basis: The processing is our legitimate interest in preventing fraud and spam (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• 5.7 Online Advertising (Retargeting) & Affiliate Marketing
  • Description: We use cookies, to serve you with relevant ads for certain products or services on third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram).
  • Purpose: Marketing and advertising purposes.
  • Legal Basis: Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
  • Affiliate Marketing: Cookies are also used to track sales for affiliate partnerships. The legal basis is your consent.
• 5.8 Social Media Links
  • Description: Our website contains simple text or image links to our profiles on the social networks Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
  • Purpose: To provide information about our company and our services on these external platforms.
  • Note on Data Processing: When you click on these links, you will be redirected to the corresponding social media platform. From that point on, your data processing is subject to the privacy policies of the respective provider. There is no direct data exchange between our website and these social media services through simple links. If we embed social media content (e.g., YouTube videos) directly on our website, this will only be loaded after your consent.
• 5.9 IQCI Analysis (Questionnaire)
  • Description: On a separate, linked website you can participate in the IQCI Analysis. Your answers to the questions as well as metadata such as IP address, time of the test, and cookies are collected. You can optionally provide your email address at the end of the test to receive a personal evaluation. It is also possible to leave feedback. The evaluation of your answers is performed automatically by IQudo®.
  • Purpose: The data is collected for individual user analysis and the creation of your personal evaluation. In addition, we use the anonymized or pseudonymized data for scientific evaluations, product improvement, and for marketing purposes. Feedback is processed to improve the service.
  • Legal Basis: The processing of this data is based exclusively on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you give before participating in the test.
  • Hosting & Data Transfer: The data from the questionnaire is stored on servers of our hosting partner in Germany, [Insert name of the hosting partner here]. Since the hosting is in Germany, a data transfer to third countries is excluded.
  • Data Retention: The data is stored until consent is withdrawn or the purpose of processing is no longer applicable. Anonymized data may be stored for a longer period for statistical purposes.

6. Cookies and Consent Management

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We distinguish between technically necessary cookies and cookies for marketing and analytics purposes.

• Technically Necessary Cookies: These are required for the basic functionality of the website.
• Optional Cookies: These include cookies for analytics, marketing, and social media. They are only set if you provide your active consent through our Consent Management System (Cookie Banner).

You can change your cookie settings at any time via the link in the footer of our website.

7. Data Transfer to Third Parties and Third Countries

Your data is only passed on to third parties who have been carefully selected as processors and are contractually obligated to comply with data protection regulations.

We use the following processors:

• Google Ireland Limited (Analytics, reCAPTCHA): Based in the EU. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• Mailchimp (Newsletter): U.S. provider. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• Gravatar (Blog Avatars): U.S. provider. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• Hosting Partner for IQCI Analysis: [Insert name of the hosting partner here]

8. Data Security

We have implemented extensive technical and organizational measures to protect your data as effectively as possible. Our website servers are hosted in Germany (DomainFactory). Communication with our website is encrypted with TLS/SSL. Should an unlawful data breach occur, we will report it to the relevant persons and authorities within 72 hours if personal data stored in an identifiable manner has been stolen.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adapt this Privacy Policy as needed to align with the current legal situation or changes to our service offerings. The most current version can always be found on this page. We recommend that you check this page regularly for any updates.