Last updated: February 2026
1. Overview
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website and your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
2. Data Controller
[Company Name]
[Street Address]
[Postal Code] [City], Germany
Email: hello@student-insurance.com
3. Data Collection on Our Website
3.1 Server Log Files
Our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address (anonymized)
This data cannot be attributed to specific persons. It is stored for security purposes and deleted after 14 days. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
3.2 SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix and the lock icon in your browser.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. These are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are technically necessary (essential), while others help us improve your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preference | 1 year | Essential |
| theme | Stores your dark/light mode preference | 1 year | Essential |
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest for essential cookies).
5. Analytics
We use [Plausible Analytics / Google Analytics — to be determined] to understand how visitors use our website. [Plausible Analytics is a privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. / If Google Analytics is used, details about data processing, IP anonymization, and opt-out will be provided here.]
6. Contact Form & Email
When you contact us via email or a contact form, the data you provide (name, email, message) will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry. We will not share this data without your consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Data is deleted once your inquiry has been fully resolved, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
7. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name. We use double opt-in to confirm your subscription. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
8. Insurance Applications
When you apply for insurance through our platform, we collect personal data necessary for the insurance contract (name, date of birth, address, university, etc.). This data is shared with the respective insurance provider for contract processing. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — Request information about your stored data
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — Correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) — Request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction (Art. 18 GDPR) — Restrict processing of your data
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) — Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) — Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@student-insurance.com.
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR). The competent authority is the data protection authority of the state where our company is registered.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page.