ComeUnity – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At GOTO Sønderborg, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use the ComeUnity platform.

ComeUnity is a digital platform designed to connect people, communities, events, and job opportunities in Sønderborg.

By creating an account or using the platform, you agree to the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

GOTO Sønderborg A/S
Jyllandsgade 30
6400 Sønderborg
Denmark

Email: support@gotosonderborg.dk

3. Personal Data We Collect

When you use ComeUnity, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data.

Account Information

When creating an account we collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Password (encrypted)

  • Profile preferences

  • Selected interests or tags

Profile Information

Users may choose to provide additional profile information including:

  • profile picture

  • short biography

  • educational institution

  • social media links

  • interests and personal tags.

Professional Information (JobMatch)

If you use the JobMatch functionality, you may provide professional information including:

  • skills

  • work experience

  • education

  • career interests

  • “Open to” tags indicating job preferences.

This information helps companies identify potential candidates for job or internship opportunities.

Networking and Messaging

When using the buddy feature, we may process:

  • buddy connections

  • buddy requests

  • text messages exchanged between buddies.

Messages within ComeUnity support text only and do not allow file or image sharing.

Event Participation

When you register for events through the platform we may collect:

  • event registrations

  • participation history

  • ticket purchases.

Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers and is not stored by GOTO Sønderborg.

Technical and Usage Data

When using ComeUnity, we may collect technical information including:

  • device type

  • operating system

  • app usage data

  • log data required for security and system maintenance.

4. Profile Visibility and Data Sharing Between Users

ComeUnity allows users to connect through a buddy system.

The visibility of profile information depends on the relationship between users.

Non-connected users

Users who are not connected ("non-buddies") may only see limited profile information, such as:

  • name

  • profile picture (if provided)

  • school or educational institution.

Connected users (buddies)

Once users become buddies, additional profile information may become visible, including:

  • profile biography

  • skills from the JobMatch profile

  • “Open to” tags

  • social media links

  • event participation history.

Users can edit their profile information at any time.

5. JobMatch and Talent Discovery

ComeUnity includes functionality from GOTO JobMatch.

Companies participating in the JobMatch network may browse the talent database in order to identify potential candidates for job or internship opportunities.

Companies may view relevant professional profile information such as:

  • skills

  • education

  • work experience

  • career interests.

This allows companies to identify potential candidates before initiating contact.

Users control their profile information and may update or remove professional data at any time.

6. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data in order to:

  • create and manage user accounts

  • provide networking and messaging functionality

  • facilitate job and internship matching

  • allow companies to discover potential candidates

  • manage event registrations and participation

  • provide mentorship opportunities

  • improve the functionality and security of the platform

  • comply with legal obligations.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Consent
When users create an account and accept the Terms of Use.

Contractual necessity
To provide the services available through the platform.

Legitimate interests
To maintain and improve the platform, ensure security, and support networking and recruitment opportunities.

Legal obligations
Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

8. Sharing of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with the following parties when necessary.

Companies

If you use the JobMatch functionality, companies participating in the platform may view relevant professional profile information in order to identify potential candidates.

Event and Payment Providers

Event registrations and payments may involve third-party services including:

  • Vizgu – event management system

  • Stripe – payment processing provider.

These providers process data according to their own privacy policies.

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party providers assisting with:

  • platform hosting

  • technical infrastructure

  • communication services

  • analytics and system maintenance.

Public Authorities

Personal data may be disclosed to public authorities where required by law.

9. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to provide the services described in this policy.

If a user deletes their account:

  • their profile information will be deleted or anonymised

  • connections and platform activity will be removed where possible.

Certain information may be retained where required by law or for administrative purposes.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorized access

  • accidental loss

  • misuse

  • alteration.

Security measures include encrypted password storage and controlled access to systems.

11. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

  • access their personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request deletion of personal data

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • request data portability.

Users may also delete their account directly within the ComeUnity app.

Requests regarding personal data can be sent to:

info@gotosonderborg.dk

Users also have the right to file a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet).

12. Cookies and App Technologies

ComeUnity may use technical cookies or similar technologies necessary to ensure:

  • platform functionality

  • security

  • system performance.

These technologies are used solely to improve the user experience and maintain the platform.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

Significant changes will be communicated through:

  • email notifications

  • notifications within the platform.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

GOTO Sønderborg A/S
Jyllandsgade 30
6400 Sønderborg
Denmark

Email: support@gotosonderborg.dk