Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2025
At AbroadAtlas, we take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
1. Data Controller
AbroadAtlas
Represented by: Pascal Hesselmeier
Herdweg 16, 71384 Weinstadt, Germany
2. Data Collection
Account Data
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Registration timestamp
Purpose: Providing and managing your account
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
Usage Data
- Saved countries (favorites)
- Country comparisons
- Quiz answers and results
Purpose: Personalizing your experience and saving your preferences
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
Technical Data
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and duration
Purpose: Security, error analysis, and website improvement
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
3. Data Storage
Your data is stored exclusively on servers within the European Union.
We use Supabase (EU region) for secure data storage.
All data is transmitted encrypted (TLS/SSL) and stored securely.
4. Data Retention
Your account data is stored as long as your account is active.
After 3 years of inactivity, we will contact you before deleting data.
Legal retention requirements remain unaffected.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request information about the data we process.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten').
- Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Contact to exercise your rights: hallo@abroadatlas.com
6. Cookies & Analytics
We only use essential cookies for website functionality (e.g., login status).
We use privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics without cross-site tracking.
No third-party tracking cookies are used.
7. Third-Party Services
Supabase (Database & Authentication)
We use Supabase for secure data storage. Servers are located in the EU.
Privacy Policy →Vercel (Hosting)
Our website is hosted on Vercel servers. Vercel collects minimal usage data.
Privacy Policy →8. Changes
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We will announce significant changes via email.
Privacy Questions?
For questions or concerns about privacy, contact us at hallo@abroadatlas.com