ThermaSim
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 3, 2025
Data Controller: Avinash Chikkadlur Ravi Shankar, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
1. Introduction

I, Avinash Chikkadlur Ravi Shankar, am developing ThermaSim, a heat pump simulator to help HVAC professionals and engineers design systems faster and more accurately. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you join the ThermaSim waitlist via my website. As an individual based in Germany, I comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

2. Data I Collect

I collect the following personal data via the waitlist form:

  • Email address (required)
  • Consent status (via checkbox)

I may also collect anonymized website analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics) that cannot identify you.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

I use your data to:

  • Send you updates about ThermaSim’s beta program and launch.
  • Respond to waitlist-related inquiries.
  • Improve the website based on anonymized analytics.

Data processing is based on your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).

4. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your data is not shared with third parties, except:

  • Formspark, a GDPR-compliant service provider for form management, under a data processing agreement.
  • Hosting providers (e.g., Vercel), which may process data in the United States. Data transfers outside the EEA are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, per GDPR Article 46.
  • If required by law to protect my legal rights.
5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using encrypted systems (e.g., HTTPS). Data may be stored in the EEA or the US, depending on the hosting provider. I retain data only until the beta program concludes or you unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data (Articles 15-17).
  • Restrict or object to processing (Articles 18, 21).
  • Data portability (Article 20).
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., by unsubscribing).

Contact me at avinash.ravishankar@outlook.com to exercise these rights. I’ll respond within one month, per GDPR.

7. Cookies

The website may use cookies for anonymized analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You can manage cookies via your browser settings. A cookie consent banner is provided, per GDPR.

8. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy as ThermaSim develops. Changes will be posted here, and significant updates will be emailed to waitlist members.

9. Contact

For questions or complaints, email me at avinash.ravishankar@outlook.com. You can also contact the supervisory authority, such as the Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen.