Privacy Policy
1. Who we are
OÜ DarkStar HD (Estonian registry code 16989177), trading as Darkstar Coalition, is the data controller for the personal data processed through darkstar.ee and futurearmy.camp. We organise defence technology bootcamps and related events.
Contact: privacy@darkstar.ee
2. What this policy covers
This policy applies to personal data we collect from applicants to our bootcamp programmes (via futurearmy.camp and darkstar.ee), from visitors to our websites, and from individuals who contact us directly. It does not cover data processing by the startups, military units, investors, or other organisations participating in our events.
3. What data we collect
Bootcamp applicants
When you apply to a bootcamp via our Typeform application form, we collect the information you submit. This typically includes: your name, email address, phone number, company name and role, country of residence, a description of your product or technology, and any supporting materials you choose to upload (pitch decks, technical documentation, videos).
Website visitors
Our websites collect standard web analytics data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URL. futurearmy.camp is hosted on Framer, which uses cookies for analytics and performance. darkstar.ee is a static site hosted on AWS.
Direct communications
If you email us or contact us through other channels, we process the content of those communications and your contact details.
4. Why we process your data and on what legal basis
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate bootcamp applications | All applicant data submitted via Typeform | Legitimate interest | 2 years after the relevant bootcamp |
| Communicate with applicants about their application and event logistics | Name, email, phone | Legitimate interest / contract performance | 2 years after the relevant bootcamp |
| Improve our programmes and track ecosystem impact | Aggregated and anonymised application data | Legitimate interest | Indefinitely (anonymised) |
| Website analytics and performance | IP address, browser data, cookies | Legitimate interest / consent (cookies) | Up to 26 months |
| Respond to enquiries | Contact details, message content | Legitimate interest | 1 year after last contact |
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes unrelated to our bootcamp programmes unless you have given explicit consent.
5. Service providers (sub-processors)
We use a small number of third-party service providers to operate our programmes. Your personal data may be processed by the following providers, all of whom are bound by data processing agreements:
| Provider | What they do | Data involved | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typeform S.L. | Hosts our bootcamp application forms and collects applicant submissions | All applicant data entered into the form | EU (Spain) / US |
| Google LLC (Google Workspace) | Email (Gmail), internal documents and spreadsheets (Drive, Sheets) used to evaluate applications | Applicant data | EU / US |
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Hosts darkstar.ee; provides cloud infrastructure | IP addresses, web traffic logs | EU (Frankfurt) |
| Framer B.V. | Hosts futurearmy.camp; website builder and analytics | IP addresses, browser data, cookies | EU / US (via AWS) |
Note on Slack: We use Slack for internal team communication. Applicant personal data is not stored or processed in Slack. Application reviews are conducted via Google Workspace.
6. International data transfers
Some of our service providers process data in the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following safeguards:
- The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (for certified US providers)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
Google, Typeform, and Framer are all certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or rely on SCCs for transfers.
7. Data security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. These include: access controls limiting data access to authorised team members, encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest where supported by our providers, two-factor authentication on all accounts with access to applicant data, and regular review of access permissions.
Our full security practices are documented in our internal Security Policy, available on request.
8. Your rights
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Estonian data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — ask us to delete your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Restriction — ask us to limit how we process your data
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@darkstar.ee. We will respond within 30 days.
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon) at aki.ee, or with the supervisory authority in your country of residence.
9. Cookies
darkstar.ee is a static website and does not use tracking cookies. futurearmy.camp, hosted on Framer, uses essential and analytics cookies. Framer’s cookie practices are governed by their own privacy policy (framer.com/privacy). Where required, cookie consent is obtained before non-essential cookies are placed.
10. Children
Our services are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on darkstar.ee and futurearmy.camp. The effective date at the top of this document will be updated accordingly.
12. Contact
OÜ DarkStar HD
Email: privacy@darkstar.ee
Web: darkstar.ee