1) Who we are

    This website is provided by JoinFS (“JoinFS”, “we”, “us”).
    If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact: info@joinfs.net.

    2) What data we collect

    Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:

    • Contact data: email address (e.g., newsletter sign-up), and any information you submit in messages or forms.
    • Usage data: pages visited, approximate location (city/region), device/browser information, referring pages, timestamps, and similar diagnostics.
    • Technical data: IP address, log files, and security-related events.
    • Cookie data: data collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy).

    We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, biometrics). Please avoid sharing sensitive information through forms.

    3) Why we use your data (purposes)

    We process personal data to:

    • Provide and operate the website (e.g., loading pages, delivering content).
    • Respond to requests (e.g., support inquiries, messages).
    • Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe).
    • Improve and secure the service (analytics, debugging, preventing abuse/fraud).
    • Meet legal obligations where applicable.

    4) Legal bases (GDPR)

    Where the GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of these legal bases:

    • Consent (e.g., marketing emails; non-essential cookies).
    • Contract / pre-contractual steps (e.g., providing something you request).
    • Legitimate interests (e.g., security, service improvement, basic analytics), balanced against your rights.
    • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance requests).

    You can withdraw consent at any time (see section 8).

    5) How we share data

    We may share data with service providers that help us run the website (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics, security). They act on our instructions and only for the purposes described above.

    We do not sell your personal data.

    We may disclose information if required to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect rights, safety, and security.

    6) International transfers

    Some service providers may process data outside your country. If transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards where required (e.g., contractual protections).

    7) Data retention

    We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

    • Newsletter email: until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it.
    • Messages/support: for the time needed to handle the request and for reasonable record-keeping.
    • Logs/security: for a limited period for security and troubleshooting.
    • Cookies: retained according to their duration (see Cookie Policy).

    8) Your rights

    If the GDPR or similar laws apply, you may have rights to:

    • Access your data
    • Correct inaccurate data
    • Delete your data
    • Restrict or object to processing
    • Data portability
    • Withdraw consent (for consent-based processing)
    • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

    To exercise rights, email info@joinfs.net. We may ask for information to verify your identity.

    9) Marketing emails

    If you subscribe, we may send occasional updates. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in the email or by contacting info@joinfs.net.

    10) Security

    We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

    11) Children

    This website is not intended for children under 16. If you believe a child provided personal data, contact info@joinfs.net.

    12) Changes to this policy

    We may update this policy to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date will show the latest version.