Privacy Policy
1. Privacy at a Glance
General Information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the following privacy policy.
Data Collection on This Website
When you visit this website, technical information is automatically collected (so-called server log files). This data is collected by the hosting provider Vercel. This includes browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, IP address (anonymized), and time of server request. This data is not merged with other data sources.
2. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
BeInOptions
E-Mail: info@beinoptions.com
Further contact details can be found in the imprint.
The data controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).
3. Data Collection and Legal Basis
Legal Bases
The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal bases pursuant to Art. 6(1) GDPR:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – If you have consented to processing (e.g. analytics cookies).
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – For the technical operation of the website, security, and content optimization.
- Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – Insofar as processing is necessary for the provision of our services.
What data do we collect?
- Technical access data (IP address, browser, operating system, timestamp)
- Page URLs and referrer URL
- Device type and screen resolution
- Browser language settings
4. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Vercel
We host our website with Vercel Inc., 340 S Lemon Ave #4133, Walnut, CA 91789, USA. Vercel automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files that your browser transmits when visiting the website.
Data Transfer to Third Countries
Since Vercel is based in the USA, data may be transferred to the USA. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR. Vercel has committed to compliance with EU data protection standards.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the browser of your device. They do not cause any damage and do not contain viruses.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the operation of the website. These include, for example, session cookies for language selection. They are set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Language preference | Session |
Analytics Cookies
We currently do not use any analytics cookies or third-party tracking services. Should this change, we will update this privacy policy accordingly and obtain consent where required.
6. Analytics Tools and Third-Party Services
Logo.dev
We use Logo.dev to load company logos on our broker comparison page. When accessing these pages, requests are sent to Logo.dev servers. Your IP address is transmitted to Logo.dev. This is done on the basis of our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in an appealing presentation of our content.
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights. You can exercise these at any time by contacting us by email at info@beinoptions.com. We will process your request within 30 days.
- Right of access (Art. 15 DSGVO) – Information about whether and which personal data we process about you.
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 DSGVO) – Correction of inaccurate or completion of incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 DSGVO) – Deletion of your data, provided no legal retention obligations prevent this.
- Right to restriction (Art. 18 DSGVO) – Restriction of processing under certain conditions.
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 DSGVO) – Receipt of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object (Art. 21 DSGVO) – Objection to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 Abs. 3 DSGVO) – You may withdraw any consent given at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right under Art. 77 GDPR to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. You can contact the supervisory authority of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.
A list of all German data protection supervisory authorities can be found at:
9. Data Sharing with Third Parties (Sub-processors)
We use the following third-party providers who may have access to personal data in the course of providing our website:
| Provider | Purpose | Location | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Inc. | Hosting, CDN | USA | SCCs (Art. 46 DSGVO) |
| Logo.dev | Company logos | USA | Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO |
10. Data Retention
Personal data is only stored for as long as is necessary for the respective processing purpose or as required by legal retention obligations.
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Server log files | Max. 30 days (Vercel) |
| Session cookies | Until browser is closed |
11. Contact
If you have any questions about data protection or would like to exercise your data subject rights, please contact us:
E-Mail: info@beinoptions.com
Last updated: March 2026