Data privacy information
How this website handles personal data, in line with the GDPR and UK GDPR.
Who is responsible
The data controller for this website is German Citizenship Guide. For any privacy question or request, contact info@germancitizenshipguide.org.
What we collect
We collect only what we need: information you send us (for example your name, email and message if you contact us), and standard technical data your browser sends (such as IP address and pages viewed) through server logs and analytics.
The free eligibility check
Our free eligibility check runs entirely in your browser and stores none of your ancestry or family answers. If you choose to have your results emailed to you, we collect only your name and email — to send the results and, if you wish, to follow up. You can ask us to delete these at any time.
Why, and the lawful basis
We use contact details to reply to you (to take steps at your request), and technical and analytics data to run and improve the site (our legitimate interest, or your consent where required).
Cookies and analytics
Essential cookies keep the site working. Analytics and any advertising cookies are used only where you consent — manage these under Privacy settings.
Third parties
We share data only with providers who help us run the site (for example hosting, analytics and, where used, advertising partners), under appropriate agreements. We do not sell your personal data.
How long we keep it
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, then delete it.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time and complain to your data protection authority (in the UK, the ICO). To exercise a right, contact info@germancitizenshipguide.org.