Privacy Policy
The Optcl platform is operated by Optcl UG (limited liability), Wahnerstraße 1A, 50679 Cologne. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and comply with the applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Controller
The controller responsible for data processing is:
Optcl UG (limited liability)
Wahnerstraße 1A
50679 Cologne
Email: info@optcl.de
Contact details of the Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Officer:
Lasse Welz
Email: Lasse@optcl.de
Purposes and Legal Bases of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- For the fulfillment and execution of contracts (Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR)
- For the analysis, optimization, and further development of our offering (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR)
- For compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR)
- For marketing purposes and to improve user experience based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR)
Categories of Data Processed
We particularly process the following data:
- Name, email address, company name
- Industry, field of activity, company size, location/region, growth phase, revenue potential
- Previous purchases, abandoned purchases, average order values, subscription details
- Usage data (e.g., website visits, conversion rates, ad engagement, click-through rates, email engagement, social media interactions, participation in surveys)
- Content uploaded by you (images, texts)
When visiting our website, certain information from your device (e.g., browser, IP address, time zone, cookies) is also automatically collected.
Processing of Images and Texts
As part of our services, you can upload images and texts, which will be processed by us and our service providers. For the processing of images, we obtain your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Recipients of Data / Data Transfer to Third Countries
We use the following service providers who may have access to your data:
| Recipient | Purpose | Location | Safeguard |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | AI-supported processing | Ireland/USA | Standard Contractual Clauses |
| Runway | AI-supported processing | USA | Standard Contractual Clauses |
When using the OpenAI API and Runway, personal data may be transferred to the USA. The transfer is based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. There is a risk that US authorities may access the data without you having effective legal remedies.
Storage Duration
Your data will only be stored as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention periods.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Information about your stored data
- Rectification of incorrect data
- Deletion of your data, provided there are no statutory retention obligations
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent with effect for the future
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Obligation to Provide Data
The provision of certain personal data is necessary for the use of our platform. Without this data, use may not be possible or only possible to a limited extent.
Automated Decision-Making/Profiling
Automated decision-making or profiling does not take place unless explicitly stated.
Updates to the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is regularly updated. The current version is always available on our website.
Contact:
If you have any questions about data protection, please contact Lasse Welz, Lasse@optcl.de.
Note:
For the use of OpenAI and Runway, their own privacy policies also apply. Further information can be found at:
OpenAI: https://openai.com/de-DE/policies/row-privacy-policy/
Runway: https://runwayml.com/privacy-policy