Privacy
Note: This is a courtesy translation. The binding version is the German Datenschutzerklärung.
Last updated: January 18, 2026
Privacy Notice
The protection of your personal data is important to us. Below we inform you about which personal data we process when you use Betterplan and for what purpose.
1. Controller
Irländer Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt) Rostocker Str. 8c 49090 Osnabrück hello@irlaender-software.com
(hereinafter referred to as “Betterplan” or “we”)
2. General information on data processing
We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.
Personal data are processed only to the extent necessary for the provision of our website, our software, or the performance of a contract.
3. Use of the website
3.1 Server log files
When you access our website, the following information is automatically collected:
- IP address
- Date and time of the request
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
Processing is carried out to ensure technical operation and for error analysis.
Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest)
4. Registration and use of the software
4.1 Data processed
When using Betterplan, we process in particular:
- Name
- Email address
- Roles / functions
- Content entered by users themselves (e.g. descriptions, comments, planning content)
Betterplan provides free-text fields. Responsibility for the type of personal data entered there lies with the user or customer.
4.2 Purpose of processing
Processing is carried out for the purpose of:
- Providing the software
- Managing user accounts
- Collaboration within projects
Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (performance of a contract)
5. Data processing on behalf (B2B)
Where Betterplan processes personal data on behalf of customers, this is done on the basis of a separate data processing agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 DSGVO.
6. Payment processing
For the processing of payments we use the payment service provider Stripe.
Stripe processes payment data as an independent controller within the meaning of the GDPR. Betterplan does not have access to complete payment data (e.g. credit card numbers or bank account details).
Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (performance of a contract)
For more information on data protection at Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
7. Website analytics (landing page)
7.1 Anonymized usage statistics
On our landing page (www.yourbetterplan.com) we use PostHog Analytics in cookieless mode to understand how visitors use our website and to continuously improve it.
Important: In cookieless mode, no cookies are set and no personal data are stored.
Data collected (fully anonymized):
- Page views and clicks
- Referrer (source page)
- Approximate location (country/city, based on anonymized IP)
- Device type and browser
- Scroll depth
Privacy:
- No cookies
- No persistent user IDs or tracking identifiers
- No session tracking across visits
- IP addresses are anonymized
- Data processing takes place exclusively on EU servers (PostHog EU Cloud)
- No sharing with third parties
The data are anonymized to such a degree that they cannot be attributed to any individual and therefore do not constitute personal data within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 1 DSGVO (cf. Recital 26 DSGVO).
Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest in improving our website)
Provider: PostHog Inc., EU servers Retention period: 90 days (server-side only, no local cookies)
Further information: https://posthog.com/privacy
8. Usage analysis within the application (PostHog)
Within the Betterplan application (after login) we use PostHog to analyze usage and to improve features in a targeted manner.
Processing takes place exclusively following prior consent from users.
Data are processed on servers in the EU (Frankfurt).
Depending on the consent granted, the following data are collected:
Usage analysis:
- Usage events (e.g. clicks, page views, feature calls)
- Technical metadata (e.g. timestamps, device type, browser)
Session recordings:
- Anonymized screen recordings for analyzing user flows
- Input in form fields is masked
Personalization:
- Email address for associating usage data
- Feature flags and A/B tests for feature optimization
Content from input fields is not analyzed or stored.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time within the application under “Profile → Privacy”.
Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO (consent)
9. Error tracking and technical stability (Sentry)
To monitor technical stability and for error resolution we use the service Sentry.
Only technical information necessary for analyzing and resolving errors is processed, e.g.:
- Time of error
- Device type and operating system
- Browser used
- Technical error details (stack traces)
Content, text input, or sensitive data are not evaluated.
Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest in secure and stable operation)
10. Email communication and mailing list
For sending emails and information we use ConvertKit.
Subscription to a mailing list is voluntary. Processing takes place exclusively following consent.
Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO (consent)
11. Hosting and infrastructure
Our infrastructure is operated by the following service providers:
- Hetzner Online GmbH – Hosting
- Supabase – Database and authentication
Processing takes place exclusively on servers within the European Union.
12. Data deletion
Users can export and delete their project data themselves.
The complete deletion of a user account is carried out on request by email and is processed manually. Automatic deletion after termination of contract does not take place.
13. Your rights
You have the right at any time to:
- Access to your stored data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure of your data
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of granted consents
Please direct requests to the contact address given above.
14. Changes to this privacy notice
We reserve the right to update this privacy notice as may be required due to technical or legal developments.
Do you have questions about this Privacy Notice? No problem — we are happy to help. Simply send an email to privacy@yourbetterplan.com