Welcome to Get2Germany, the platform dedicated to assisting foreign doctors in obtaining their German medical license. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our platform, you agree to the terms of this policy.
The responsible body within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is Get2Germany UG (haftungsbeschränkt).
Your data subject rights: You can exercise the following rights at any time using the contact details provided by our data protection officer:
If you have given us your consent, you can revoke it at any time with future effect. For any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]. We will strive to respond within 7 days. You can contact a supervisory authority at any time with a complaint, e.g., to the responsible supervisory authority in the federal state of your place of residence or to the authority responsible for us.
Collection of general information when you visit our website:
Type and purpose of processing: When you access our website, i.e., if you do not register or otherwise submit information, information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet service provider, your IP address, and similar. This is exclusively information that does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about you personally.
It is processed, in particular, for the following purposes:
We do not use your data to draw conclusions about you personally. We may evaluate this type of information statistically to optimize our website and the technology behind it.
Legal basis: Processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website.
Recipient: Recipients of the data may be technical service providers who act as contract processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
Storage period: The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose of collection. This is generally the case for the data used to provide the website when the respective session has ended.
Provision required or required: The provision of the aforementioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without the IP address, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, individual services may be unavailable or restricted.
2.1 Registration Information: When you register on Get2Germany, we collect personal data such as your name, address, photo, email address, phone number, professional experience, German language proficiency, and work preferences. This information is used for personalized content and services.
2.2 Additional Partners' Information: To enhance our platform, we integrate information from language schools, translators, and clinics. They are encouraged to create job and service listings, including addresses, prices, descriptions, and images.
Data Processing Purposes: Provision of our Platform (website / web platform / mobile applications): We process access data during your visit to our Platform to ensure its seamless operation, improve our offerings and services, optimize our websites, and ensure the security of our IT systems. The legal basis for this data processing is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary to guarantee the functionality of our Platform and deliver its contents correctly.
Contact: When you contact us via telephone, email, or online form, we process the data you provide based on Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. This processing is done to fulfill your request and to prove that you have contacted us in accordance with legal requirements. We do not share this data without your consent. Data sent to us via contact requests will be retained until you request its deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies.
Contract-related Data Processing: If you create an account and subscribe to our services through our web platform or mobile applications, we process your data based on Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR. This is necessary to establish and manage your account, fulfilling the contract of use or taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Customer Support and Service: During your subscription to our services, we may contact you via the provided contact data to make suggestions for optimizing your service or convey important information related to your subscription. The legal basis for such processing is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR. We may also use your data for service improvements and quality assurance.
Direct Advertising after Subscription: If you subscribe to our services, we may send information about similar services to your email address. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as advertising related products represents a legitimate interest for us. Direct advertising by email is additionally governed by the e-Privacy Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/2166). You can object to data processing for direct marketing at any time, and we will refrain from further processing for such purposes.
Marketing, Web Analytics, and Social Media: We use cookies and similar technologies for marketing and analysis to enhance your website experience and enable specific functions. The legal basis is your consent (Article 6 (1) (a), Article 7 GDPR) or the protection of our legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Detailed information on these technologies is available in our cookie consent tool.
Personalization: We use the information provided during registration to personalize content, job listings, and service offers, tailoring them to your preferences and needs.
Job and Service Applications: When you apply for jobs or services on Get2Germany, your contact details and resume are shared with the respective clinic or service provider (Third-Party) for application processing.
Use of Email Address: In compliance with our commitment to transparency and user control, we may use the email address provided by you during registration or account creation to send important updates, newsletters, and promotional offers. Furthermore, you can choose to unsubscribe from these communications at any time by contacting us via email at [email protected]. Simply send us a message, and we will promptly process your request to cease such communications.
Your data will only be transferred to our carefully selected service providers and partner companies who are contractually obligated to comply with requirements of Data Protection Law. Otherwise, your data will only be transmitted in the event of an existing legal obligation. In the following you will find information about the companies to which we transfer data.
Transfer within affiliated companies:
We may transfer your data to our affiliated companies for storage in central databases and for internal group billing and accounting purposes in connection with the conclusion and performance of the contract. The legal basis for this data processing is either Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR or Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Data shared with clinics and organizations:
We may share your data with our affiliated clinics or companies for the purposes of managing your relationship with these organizations. The data that will be shared will generally be first name, last name, birthday, nationality, language, address, e-mail address and potentially other data that is required by the affiliated organization and subject to your consent to provide this data to your club or federation. You may at any time withdraw your consent.
Transfer to service providers:
We use several service providers that are working on our behalf to operate and optimise our web platform, to perform contracts and to process payment transactions. This relates, for example, to the hosting of our platform, the placement of advertising, the processing of payment transactions, the sending of newsletters as well as customer service and support. We transfer data to these service providers to the extent necessary for the provision of our services and the performance of contracts or where it serves to protect our legitimate interests. The legal basis for this data processing operations is usually Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR or Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. These service providers mainly work for us as “processors” on our behalf and may therefore use the data provided exclusively in accordance with our instructions. We are legally responsible for appropriate data protection policies at the service providers which are processing data on our behalf and have agreed appropriate data protection and data security regimes with the service providers. Here you will find a list of our service providers:
"Bubble" is a service from Bubble Group, Inc
1811 Silverside Road, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware 19801. We use Bubble to design and develop different functionalities of our platform. Bubble is used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in a depiction of our platform that is as reliable as possible. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time.
More information on this topic can be found here: https://bubble.io/privacy
Storage Provider:Get2Germany utilizes bubble.io, a US-based company compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our platform, you acknowledge and agree to the storage of your data on bubble.io servers.
Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Get2Germany adheres to the principles of GDPR to ensure the lawful and transparent processing of personal data.
User Rights: Users have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of their personal data. Requests related to data protection can be sent to our designated Data Protection Officer.
Policy Changes: Get2Germany reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. Users will be notified of any significant changes via email or platform notifications.