Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
1. Introduction
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with the best experience on our website. Some cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help us remember your preferences and optimize functionality.
You can choose to accept only essential cookies or allow all cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
We are committed to handling your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO) and Germany’s Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).
2. Who We Are
Pop Up Launchpad
Website: https://www.popuplaunchpad.com
Pop Up Launchpad is operated by:
Expanding Together GmbH
Schanzenstraße 119
20357 Hamburg, Germany
Email: info(at)expandingtogether.com
We are responsible for processing your personal data as described in this policy.
3. What Data We Collect and Why
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Server log files | Ensuring website functionality and security | Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO |
| Session management | Providing consistent navigation and user state | Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO |
| Language preferences | Remembering your language selection | Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO (Consent) |
| Time zone detection | Displaying content based on local time | Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO (Consent) |
Contact form / email | To respond to your request or message | Art. 6(1)(b) DSGVO (pre-contractual) |
We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to ensure the proper functionality and optimization of our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
On your first visit, our cookie banner allows you to:
- Accept only essential cookies (“Only essentials”)
- Accept all cookies (“I agree”)
You can adjust or revoke your consent at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer.
Cookies requiring consent are only activated after you’ve made a choice. Your consent is stored in accordance with Art. 7 DSGVO.
Non-essential cookies are only activated after you have given your consent via the cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | 7 days | Used to store a session identifier for consistent user experience. |
| frontend_lang | Functional | 1 year | Stores the user’s preferred language setting. |
| tz | Functional | Session | Stores the user’s local time zone. |
5. Contact Forms & Email Communication
If you contact us via form or email, the data you provide (e.g. name, email, message) will be stored and processed solely for the purpose of handling your request.
We do not share this information without your consent. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) DSGVO (pre-contractual communication).
6. External Links
This website may contain links to external sites. Please note that we have no control over the content or data protection practices of external providers. We recommend checking their privacy policies before submitting personal data.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We use Google Workspace (operated by Google Ireland Ltd.) for business communication, including the storage and processing of emails and contact form submissions.
Google acts as a data processor in compliance with GDPR under the terms of the Google Data Processing Agreement.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. If additional third-party services are introduced (e.g., analytics, CRM), this policy will be updated accordingly.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. These measures include:
- SSL encryption on our website to ensure secure data transmission
- Access controls for data stored in our Google Workspace environment
- Regular reviews of access permissions and account security settings
Your data is only accessible to authorized personnel and is handled in accordance with data protection laws.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data (Art. 15 DSGVO)
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 DSGVO)
- Request erasure (Art. 17 DSGVO)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18 DSGVO)
- Data portability (Art. 20 DSGVO)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 DSGVO)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 DSGVO)
To exercise these rights, email us at info(at)expandingtogether.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as legal or operational requirements change. The most current version will always be published on this page.
For any questions about this policy, please contact us at: info(at)expandingtogether.com