Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

German Varsity ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (regardless of where you visit it from) and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. The Data We Collect

We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:

  • Identity Data: includes first name, last name, title, and institutional affiliation.
  • Contact Data: includes professional email address, telephone numbers, and location details.
  • Application Data: information submitted through our membership and university partnership forms.
  • Technical Data: includes internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

  • To process your membership or partnership application.
  • To manage our relationship with you, including notifying you about changes to our terms or privacy policy.
  • To connect you with GCS Germany regarding academic programs, if explicitly requested.
  • To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact forms or AI assistant.

4. Data Sharing & Security

We may share your personal data with our official entity, GCS Germany (German Centre for Advanced Studies), to facilitate academic and dual-degree inquiries. We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed.

5. Your Legal Rights

Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data, including the right to request access, correction, erasure, or restriction of processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@germanvarsity.com.