Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 1, 2026
1. Introduction
comnect UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("we", "us", or "our") operates TapWater.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
2. Data Controller
comnect UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Immanuelkirchstraße 14a
10405 Berlin, Germany
Email: info@tapwater.org
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date and time of access
3.2 Data You Provide
We do not require registration or collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily contact us.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Provide and improve our water quality information service
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect data:
- Hosting: Vercel (for website hosting)
- Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics tools
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With service providers who assist our operations (under data processing agreements)
8. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for a maximum of 26 months. After this period, data is anonymized or deleted.
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@tapwater.org.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
11. International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
comnect UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Immanuelkirchstraße 14a
10405 Berlin, Germany
Email: info@tapwater.org
15. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. In Germany, you may contact:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Alt-Moabit 59-61
10555 Berlin, Germany