Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Adanos Software GmbH ("we", "us", "our") operates the Reddit Sentiment API service accessible at api.adanos.org (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Adanos Software GmbH
Käthe-Niederkirchner-Str. 30
10407 Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@adanos.org
Phone: +49-30-54906997

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When you register for an API key, we collect:

• Name: Your full name for account identification
• Email address: For account management and service communications
• Company name: Optional, for business accounts
• Purpose: How you intend to use the API

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our API, we automatically collect:

• API usage data: Request timestamps, endpoints accessed, response codes
• IP address: For rate limiting and security purposes
• User agent: Technical information about your client application

3.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect payment information, social media credentials, or any data from your Reddit account. Our Service analyzes publicly available Reddit data only.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR Article 6:

• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing necessary to provide the API service you requested
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the API service
• Authenticate API requests and enforce rate limits
• Send service-related communications (e.g., API changes, security alerts)
• Monitor and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations
• Generate anonymized, aggregated usage statistics

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our Service (hosting, analytics), bound by data processing agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Adanos Software, our users, or others
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with continued protection of your data

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Account data: Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request
• API logs: Retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes
• Aggregated statistics: Retained indefinitely in anonymized form

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest
• Secure API key generation and storage (hashed, not stored in plaintext)
• Access controls and authentication for internal systems
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Incident response procedures
• All data hosted securely in Germany (Hetzner Online GmbH) within the European Union

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15): Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing (Art. 18): Request limitation of data processing
• Right to data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@adanos.org. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in your member state of residence. Our supervisory authority is:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Alt-Moabit 59-61, 10555 Berlin, Germany

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored and processed exclusively within Germany at our hosting provider Hetzner Online GmbH. We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In the unlikely event that a transfer outside the EEA becomes necessary, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our API service does not use cookies. The website (adanos.org) uses only essential cookies required for functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

12. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with or link to third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
• Sending an email to registered users for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Adanos Software GmbH
Email: contact@adanos.org
Phone: +49-30-54906997
Address: Käthe-Niederkirchner-Str. 30, 10407 Berlin, Germany