Terms and Conditions (T&C)

1. Who We Are

StepBerlin offers relocation assistance and university admission services for students, professionals, and job seekers moving to Germany. We handle your data with care and in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, nationality, date of birth

  • Contact Details: Email address, phone number (collected via application forms)

  • Education & Career Info: Academic background, resume/CV, professional goals

  • Relocation Details: Arrival dates, accommodation preferences

  • Service Use Data: Package selection, service history

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and usage analytics

3. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and manage the services you request

  • To assist with university admissions and relocation logistics

  • To improve our services and user experience

  • To process payments (via secure third-party providers)

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

  • To send you updates or promotional materials (only with your prior consent)

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide the services you’ve requested

  • Consent – where applicable, such as for marketing communications

  • Legal obligation – when required to meet regulatory duties

  • Legitimate interests – to improve and protect our services

5. Data Sharing & Storage

  • We do not sell your data. We only share it with trusted partners (e.g., university admission consultants, payment processors) strictly as needed to deliver our services. All third-party providers are bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.

    Your data is securely stored on encrypted servers, and we take all reasonable measures to protect it against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please use the contact form available on our website.

7. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and collect anonymous usage statistics. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review it periodically to stay informed.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding these terms, you can contact us at:
Email: care@stepberlin.com
Phone: +49 176 84830871

StepBerlin

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Get In Touch

Email: care@stepberlin.com

Phone: +91 7736341008

             +49 17684830871

Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00AM – 11:00PM

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