Valid from: July 15, 2025
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Cherry Communities GmbH (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information about users — as well as the choices users have regarding this information. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “information” or “personal data” means any data relating to an identified or identifiable individual. Aggregated or anonymized information that does not identify individuals is excluded.
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through our websites, emails, and other online services that reference this Privacy Policy (“Service”). It does not apply to information collected by third parties or in the context of an employment relationship with us. Use of our Service is subject to our Terms of Use.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information about you in various contexts, as described below:
a. Information You Provide
When you use our Service, you may be asked to provide information, such as when creating an account, requesting information, signing up for communications, participating in surveys or events, or submitting job applications. This may include the following data:
Contact Information: name, email address, mailing address, phone number
Financial Information: payment details and billing history (if applicable)
Professional Information: employment history, qualifications, and other relevant details
Communications: content of messages you send to us (e.g., feedback, inquiries, surveys)
b. Information from your browser or device
When you use our Service, we – along with third-party partners we work with – automatically collect information from your browser or device, including:
Device identifiers: IP address, unique device identifiers
Browsing data: Pages visited, interactions with content, referrer/exit pages
Technical data: Browser type, operating system, language settings
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
c. Information from Other Sources
We also receive information from:
Business partners providing joint services with us
Third-party providers in advertising, analytics, security, and fraud prevention
Public sources and social networks where users interact with our content
3. How we use information
We use the collected information for purposes including the following:
Providing services, managing accounts, handling user inquiries
Personalizing the user experience and improving our offerings
Communicating updates, security alerts, and promotional content
Conducting analytics and market research
Preventing fraud and ensuring compliance with legal requirements
Processing job applications and making hiring decisions
Conducting advertising and marketing activities, including targeted advertising
4. Disclosure of Information
We share your information, in accordance with this Privacy Policy, with the following recipients:
Service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing, support)
Business partners in the context of joint marketing campaigns or co-branded offerings
Affiliated companies within the Cherry Communities corporate group
Advertising networks for targeted advertising
Government authorities when required by law or to comply with security regulations
Buyers or partners in the event of corporate transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition)
We do not sell or share sensitive personal information for personalized advertising.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
Provide functionality and enhance the user experience
Analyze website performance
Deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have several options to control your data:
Communication: You can unsubscribe from marketing messages using a link in our emails.
Account settings: You can review and update your personal data.
Tracking technologies: You can disable cookies in your browser or use opt-out mechanisms.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no security measure can guarantee absolute protection.
8. Data Retention
We store your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy—including legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of contracts. In some cases, we anonymize data for statistical or research purposes.
9.International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries with different data protection standards. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with the updated date. For significant changes, we may notify you separately.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Cherry Communities GmbH
hello@cherrycommunities.com
