Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

12BRAVE ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and participate in our entrepreneurship program.

2. Data Controller

12BRAVE

Victoria Sheer
Talstraße 79
Düsseldorf, 40217
Email: sheer.victoria@gmail.com
Phone: +4917683395550

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

3.1 Information you provide directly:

• Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, WhatsApp number
• Professional Information: LinkedIn profile URL
• Program Application Data: Responses about your motivation and goals
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, support requests via forms and WhatsApp
• Side Business Finder Responses: The answers you type into our Side Business Finder quiz — your motivation, goals, skills, reputation, professional advantages, and any LinkedIn "About" text you choose to paste — together with the business formats the tool suggested to you. The quiz asks for no name, email, or contact details, and we do not attempt to identify who completed it. We keep these answers to understand what people are trying to build and to improve the tool.

3.2 Information collected automatically:

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy below

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you sign up for our program or newsletter
• Contract Performance: To deliver our services and process payments
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, send relevant communications
• Legal Obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and deliver our entrepreneurship program services
• Communicate with you about the program, updates, and related opportunities
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our website and services through analytics
• Send program-related communications
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

6.1 Service Providers:

• Website Platform: Webflow for website hosting and form processing
• Communication Tools: WhatsApp for program delivery and community
• Analytics: Google Analytics for website improvement
• Social Media: LinkedIn, YouTube for our business profiles

6.2 Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your data if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

6.3 Business Transfers:

In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations (typically 7 years for financial records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Program Participants: Data retained for 3 years after program completion
Inquiries and Contacts: Data retained for 2 years unless you request deletion
Website Visitors: Analytics data for 26 months (Google Analytics default)

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

9.1 Access

Request a copy of personal data we hold about you

9.2 Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data

9.3 Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances

9.4 Restriction

Limit how we use your personal data

9.5 Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

9.6 Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

9.7 Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

9.8 Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: team@12brave.com

10. Cookies Policy

10.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

10.2 Types of Cookies We Use:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

10.3 Cookie Consent

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

10.4 Third-Party Cookies:

• Google Analytics

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Staff training on data protection

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

13. WhatsApp Community

By providing your WhatsApp number and joining our community, you consent to:

• Receiving program-related messages and updates
• Group communication with mentors and other participants
• Sharing your phone number within the community group
• Communication outside of EU/EEA (WhatsApp servers)

You can leave the WhatsApp group and stop receiving messages at any time by contacting us or leaving the group directly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email notification to program participants
• Providing notice through our services

15. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

Email: team@12brave.com
Phone: +4917683395550
Mail: Talstraße 79, Düsseldorf, 40217

16. Supervisory Authority

If you're not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

For EU residents: Find your local authority at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/members_en