[Company Legal Name] (“Apply In Germany,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your data when you use our Website [www.applyingermany.com] or engage our consultancy Services.
• Identity & contact data — name, date of birth, nationality, passport details, phone number, email address, and postal address
• Academic & professional data — educational transcripts, degree certificates, employment history, CVs, and language test results
• Application documents — passport copies, photographs, financial statements, bank/blocked account proof, health insurance documents, and employment contracts
• Communication data — records of calls, emails, WhatsApp messages, and enquiry form submissions
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies collected through the Website
• Payment data — billing details related to our consultancy fees (processed via secure third-party payment providers; we do not store full card details)
• To assess your eligibility for visas, Ausbildung, EU Blue Card, or scholarship pathways
• To prepare and submit applications on your behalf, where authorized
• To communicate with you about your case, appointments, and required documents
• To process payments for our Services
• To improve our Website, Services, and client experience
• To comply with legal, regulatory, or immigration authority requirements
Where you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data on the basis of: your consent (for optional communications or marketing), the performance of a contract (to deliver the consultancy Services you've engaged us for), and our legitimate interests (such as improving our Services), or compliance with a legal obligation where applicable.
We may share your information with:
• German or European embassies, consulates, and immigration authorities, as required for your application
• Partner universities, training providers, or employers relevant to your case
• Language testing centers or credential evaluation bodies (e.g., ZAB, ANABIN), where applicable
• Third-party service providers who support our operations (e.g., payment processors, IT hosting), under confidentiality obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal or regulatory obligations, and resolve any disputes. Application-related documents are typically retained for [retention period, e.g., 5 years] after your case is closed, unless a longer period is required by law.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@applyingermany.com.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including restricted access to sensitive documents and secure storage systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
As our Services involve applications to Germany and other European countries, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including Germany and other EU member states. Where required, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Our Services are intended for individuals aged 18 and above. Where a minor's information is submitted (for example, in connection with certain Ausbildung or study pathways), it must be provided with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at info@applyingermany.com
