Privacy Policy

Introduction

At SlateHub, operated by Seceda GmbH, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

We comply with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.

What Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide our services:

Account Information

Your name, email address, username, and password (encrypted)

Profile Information

Professional details you choose to share: skills, experience, portfolio, location, and bio

Content You Create

Projects, productions, equipment listings, and other content you post on SlateHub

Usage Information

Basic analytics about how you use our platform to improve our services

Communication Data

Messages and communications within the platform

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Enable you to create and share professional content
• Connect you with other industry professionals
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Improve and develop our platform
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third- party marketers or advertisers.

We only share your information with:

Other Users

Only the profile information you choose to make public

Service Providers

Essential services like hosting and security (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Legal Authorities

Only when required by law or to protect rights and safety

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures:

• All passwords are encrypted using strong hashing algorithms
• Data transmission is protected with SSL/TLS encryption
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Data is stored within the European Union

Your Rights

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

Right to Access

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

Right to Correction

Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Deletion

You can request complete deletion of all your data at any time

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object

Object to certain types of processing of your data

Right to Restriction

Request limited processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Deletion

You have full control over your data and can delete it completely at any time.

You can delete your data by:

• Using the account deletion feature in your account settings
• Contacting us directly to request data deletion

When you request deletion:

• We will permanently delete all your personal data within 30 days
• This includes your account, profile, content, and all associated data
• Some anonymized data may be retained for legal or statistical purposes
• We will confirm deletion completion via email

Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure security of your session

We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

SlateHub is available to users 13 years of age and older. Users between 13 and 17 may need parental consent where required by local law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.

For users aged 13-17:

• We encourage parental involvement in young users' online activities
• Parents may request access to their child's data where legally permitted
• We do not share minors' data with third parties for marketing
• Enhanced privacy protections are applied to accounts of users under 18

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or platform notification.

The "Last updated" date at the top shows when this policy was last revised.

Data Protection Officer

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer:

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. As we are based in Germany, the relevant authority is: