Last updated: 13 April 2025

At CoLecture, operated by ajato GmbH (Maiengrün 3, 6206 Neuenkirch, Switzerland), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or use our services.

 

1. Who We Are

CoLecture is a digital education service supporting lecturers with AI-powered slide generation, event planning, and expert consulting. The data controller responsible for your information is:

ajato GmbH
Maiengrün 3
6206 Neuenkirch
Switzerland
Email: admin@colecture.com

 

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact details: Name, email address, institution, etc.

• Order details: Deck preferences, templates, language, revision requests

• Event-related data: Names, roles, institutional affiliations for event planning

• Payment data: Invoicing information (note: we do not store credit card details)

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device info, and usage statistics (via cookies and analytics tools)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided with consent.

 

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and manage the services you request

• Communicate with you about your order or inquiry

• Deliver invoices and process payments

• Improve our services and website functionality

• Send occasional service-related updates or offers (you may opt out)

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contractual necessity (e.g., for service delivery)

• Your consent (e.g., for optional communications)

• Legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax compliance)

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)

 

5. Data Storage and Security

We store your data on secure servers located in Switzerland or the EU. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only. We use technical and organizational measures such as:

• SSL encryption

• Access controls

• Regular backups and updates

Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.

 

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with:

• Hosting and email service providers (e.g., for website and communication tools)

• Payment processors and invoicing services

• Legal or tax advisors (only as required)

All third-party providers comply with Swiss/EU data protection laws and are contractually bound to keep your data confidential.

 

7. Your Rights

Under applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to or restrict processing

• Receive your data in a portable format

• Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or your local supervisory authority (EU)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@colecture.com.

 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to analyze traffic and enhance user experience. You can opt out or adjust cookie preferences via your browser settings. Our site may use:

• Essential cookies (required for functionality)

• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Preference cookies (e.g., language choice)

For more details, see our Cookie Notice.

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements to our services. The most current version will always be available on our website. We will notify users of significant changes.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please reach out:

CoLecture / ajato GmbH
Email: admin@colecture.com