Privacy policy

Last updated: April 7, 2025
Please read this privacy policy carefully before using our service.

Privacy Policy

We at BrainCore Solutions GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "absentify") are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, process, and use it. This privacy policy applies to the use of our website https://absentify.com and our SaaS application absentify.

1. General Information

Who is responsible for data processing?
BrainCore Solutions GmbH
Panoramaweg 1
8274 Tägerwilen, Switzerland
Phone: +49 251 9811573777
Email: support@absentify.com

Our representative in the EU under Art. 27 GDPR:
MPH-GL GmbH
Reichenaustrasse 11a
78467 Konstanz, Germany

Our Data Protection Officer:
BrainCore Solutions GmbH – Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@absentify.com

2. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process your data in the following ways:

  • Information you provide: e.g., through forms, emails, registrations, and support messages.
  • Technical data collected automatically: such as browser type, operating system, IP address, time of access.
  • Via Microsoft Login: If you register using your Microsoft account, we receive basic profile data like your name and email address.
  • Usage data: During your use of absentify, we may collect interaction data for support and product improvement purposes.

Purpose Legal Basis Providing access to the application Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR Ensuring functionality and security Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR Support and customer service Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR Newsletter (with consent) Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR Analytics and product improvements Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

4. Subprocessors and Hosting

We only work with subprocessors located within the EU or in countries recognized by the EU as offering an adequate level of data protection.

Current subprocessors:

Provider Purpose Location Microsoft Azure Hosting, emails, and databases Ireland & Denmark Sendinblue GmbH Email newsletter and marketing Berlin, Germany Paddle.com Market Ltd. Payment and contract processing (only for subscriptions) London, UK Crisp IM S.A.S. Customer support (live chat/helpdesk) Nantes, France Amplitude Analytics GmbH Product analytics and user behavior tracking Frankfurt am Main, Germany

All subprocessors operate under Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in compliance with GDPR.
You can find an up-to-date list at: https://absentify.com/en/subprocessors

5. International Data Transfers

All personal data is processed within the EU or in countries with an adequate level of data protection (e.g., the United Kingdom).
However, in some technical cases – such as when using global content delivery networks (CDNs) or embedded services – your data may be transmitted to countries outside the EU.

In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Technical and organizational security measures
  • Minimal and purpose-limited data transfer

You may request a copy of these safeguards at 📧 privacy@absentify.com.

6. Your Rights under the GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at 📧 privacy@absentify.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal requirements.
Backups may be retained for a maximum of 14 days before being permanently deleted.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website and application use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential functionality (based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Analytics and optimization (only with your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

You can manage your preferences through the cookie settings or your browser.

We use tools including Amplitude Analytics GmbH for anonymized user behavior analysis, with all data processed exclusively within the European Union.

9. Security and Certifications

We take data protection seriously and have implemented a wide range of technical and organizational measures.
Our infrastructure is ISO 27001 certified, and we continuously monitor and enhance our security measures.

10. Contact and Questions

For questions or concerns regarding data protection or this privacy policy, please contact:
📧 privacy@absentify.com
📞 +49 251 9811573777