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Privacy policy

Datenschutz

Da uns der Schutz der Privatsphäre und damit privater Daten wichtig ist, erläutert die nachfolgende Datenschutzerklärung über die Art, den Umfang und den Zweck der Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten (nachfolgend kurz "Daten" genannt) innerhalb unseres Onlineangebotes (d.h. aller unserer Websites, Inhalte und externen Onlinepräsenzen). Im Hinblick auf die verwendeten Begriffe wie "Verarbeitung" oder "Verantwortliche*r" verweisen wir auf die Definitionen in Art. 4 der GDPR.

Verantwortliche*r für die Datenverarbeitung

Trueffles GmbH, Spandauer Damm 5, 14059 Berlin Deutschland.
hello@trueffles.com
Da wir derzeit nur wenige Personen sind, gibt es noch keine*n Datenschutzbeauftragte*n.

Erhebung und Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten

Wir erheben, speichern und verarbeiten personenbezogene Daten, die du uns freiwillig zur Verfügung stellst. Diese Daten sind notwendig, um unsere Services anzubieten und dich über neue Entwicklungen auf dem Laufenden zu halten.

Folgende personenbezogene Daten werden verarbeitet:

Name, Vorname
E-Mail-Adresse
Profession
Webseite (falls angegeben)
Username (falls angegeben)
Region

Diese Daten werden erhoben, wenn du dich auf unserer Webseite für die Waitlist oder den Newsletter anmeldest oder du dich für ein Nutzerkonto registrierst. Deine Daten werden ausschließlich zur Verwaltung deines Accounts und zum Versand von Newslettern sowie für die Verwaltung unserer Warteliste genutzt.

Verarbeitung durch Dritte

Für den Versand unseres Newsletters und die Verwaltung der Warteliste verwenden wir den Dienst Brevo. Die von dir übermittelten Daten (z.B. E-Mail-Adresse und ggf. Name, Vorname) werden an Brevo übermittelt und dort verarbeitet.

Newsletterversand mit Brevo
Wir nutzen für den Versand unserer Newsletter den Dienst „Brevo“ (ehemals Sendinblue). Anbieter ist die Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin, Deutschland. Brevo ist ein Dienst, mit dem der Newsletterversand organisiert und analysiert werden kann.

Zum Zwecke des Newsletterbezugs verarbeiten wir die von Ihnen eingegebenen Daten (z. B. E‑Mail-Adresse, ggf. Name). Der Versand erfolgt nur nach Ihrer ausdrücklichen Einwilligung im Rahmen des Double‑Opt‑In‑Verfahrens (Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO). Die Einwilligung kann jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft widerrufen werden, z. B. über den Abmeldelink im Newsletter.

Brevo ermöglicht uns zudem, das Verhalten der Newsletterempfänger zu analysieren. Dabei kann u. a. ausgewertet werden, wie viele Empfänger den Newsletter geöffnet haben und wie oft welcher Link angeklickt wurde. Alle Daten werden ausschließlich auf Servern in der EU (Deutschland/Frankreich) gespeichert.

Mit Brevo haben wir einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag (Art. 28 DSGVO) abgeschlossen, in dem wir Brevo verpflichten, die Daten unserer Kunden zu schützen und sie nicht an Dritte weiterzugeben.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie in der Datenschutzerklärung von Brevo unter: https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/.

Für die Analyse der Webseite und des Klickverhaltens verwenden wir Google Analytics.


Einsatz von Google Analytics
Unsere Website nutzt den Webanalysedienst Google Analytics. Anbieter ist Google Ireland Limited („Google“), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland.

Google Analytics verwendet Cookies oder vergleichbare Technologien, um das Verhalten von Websitebesuchern zu analysieren. Erfasst werden u. a. Informationen über die Nutzung der Website (z. B. aufgerufene Seiten, Klickverhalten, Verweildauer), technische Daten Ihres Geräts (z. B. Browser, Betriebssystem, IP‑Adresse in gekürzter Form) sowie Herkunftsquellen des Besuchs. Diese Informationen werden in der Regel an Server von Google in den USA übertragen und dort gespeichert.

Wir nutzen Google Analytics ausschließlich mit IP‑Anonymisierung, sodass Ihre IP‑Adresse innerhalb der EU oder des EWR vor der Übertragung gekürzt wird. Die Verarbeitung erfolgt auf Grundlage Ihrer Einwilligung gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO. Sie können Ihre Einwilligung jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft widerrufen, z. B. über unser Cookie‑Banner oder die Cookie‑Einstellungen in Ihrem Browser.

Mit Google haben wir einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag abgeschlossen, um den Schutz Ihrer Daten sicherzustellen.

Weitere Informationen zum Datenschutz bei Google finden Sie unter: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de sowie zur Nutzung von Google Analytics unter: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Zwecke der Verarbeitung

Die erhobenen personenbezogenen Daten verwenden wir zu folgenden Zwecken:

– Verwaltung der Warteliste
– Versand von Newslettern und Informationen zu unserem Produkt und Unternehmen
– Personalisierung unserer Angebote und Inhalte

Rechtsgrundlagen der Verarbeitung

Die Verarbeitung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten erfolgt auf Basis der folgenden Rechtsgrundlagen:

Einwilligung (Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO): Deine Anmeldung zur Waitlist oder zum Newsletter stellt deine Einwilligung zur Verarbeitung der angegebenen Daten dar.

Berechtigtes Interesse (Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO): Wir haben ein berechtigtes Interesse daran, dich über Neuigkeiten rund um unsere Angebote zu informieren.

Speicherdauer

Wir speichern deine personenbezogenen Daten nur solange, wie es für den jeweiligen Zweck erforderlich ist:

Deine Daten werden so lange gespeichert, wie dz Nutzer*in auf unserer Platform oder auf der Waitlist oder im Newsletter-Verteiler bleiben möchten.
Du kannst deine Einwilligung jederzeit widerrufen und dich von unserem Newsletter, der Waitlist oder der Platform abmelden. Deine Daten werden dann umgehend gelöscht, es sei denn, gesetzliche Aufbewahrungsfristen stehen dem entgegen.

Weitergabe von Daten an Dritte

Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden ohne deine ausdrückliche Zustimmung nicht an Dritte weitergegeben, mit Ausnahme der Verarbeitung durch Brevo oder Google Analytics (siehe oben) und in den folgenden Fällen:
– wenn wir gesetzlich dazu verpflichtet sind,
– oder wenn dies zur Wahrung unserer Rechte, etwa zur Durchsetzung von Ansprüchen, erforderlich ist.

Deine Rechte

Du hast im Zusammenhang mit der Verarbeitung deiner personenbezogenen Daten die folgenden Rechte:

Recht auf Auskunft: Du kannst jederzeit eine Bestätigung darüber verlangen, ob personenbezogene Daten über dich verarbeitet werden.

Recht auf Berichtigung: Du hast das Recht, unrichtige Daten berichtigen zu lassen.

Recht auf Löschung: Du kannst die Löschung deiner personenbezogenen Daten verlangen.

Recht auf Einschränkung der Verarbeitung: Du kannst die Verarbeitung deiner Daten unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen einschränken lassen.

Recht auf Datenübertragbarkeit: Du hast das Recht, die von dir bereitgestellten Daten in einem strukturierten, gängigen und maschinenlesbaren Format zu erhalten.

Recht auf Widerruf der Einwilligung: Du kannst deine Einwilligung zur Verarbeitung jederzeit widerrufen.

Zur Ausübung deiner Rechte wende dich bitte an die oben genannten Kontaktinformationen.

Änderungen der Datenschutzerklärung

Wir behalten uns das Recht vor, diese Datenschutzerklärung bei Bedarf anzupassen, um den aktuellen rechtlichen Anforderungen zu entsprechen oder Änderungen unserer Dienstleistungen umzusetzen. Für deinen erneuten Besuch gilt dann die neue Datenschutzerklärung.

Privacy policy

Since privacy and therefore private data are important to us, the following data protection declaration explains the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as “data”) within our online offer (i.e. all of our websites, content and external online presences). With regard to the terms used, such as “processing” or “person responsible”, we refer to the definitions in Art. 4 of the GDPR.

Data controller

Trueffles GmbH, Spandauer Damm 5, 14059 Berlin, Germany.
hello@trueffles.com
Since we currently are only a few people, there is no data protection officer.

Collection and processing of personal data

We collect, store and process personal data that you provide to us voluntarily. This data is necessary to provide our services and to keep you up to date with new developments.

The following personal data is processed:

Name, first name
e-mail address
profession
Website (if specified)
Username (if specified)
Region

This data is collected when you register for the waitlist or newsletter on our website or when you register for a user account. Your data will only be used to manage your account and to send newsletters and to manage our waiting list.

Processing by third parties

We use the Brevo service to send our newsletter and manage the waiting list. The data you provide (e.g. email address and, if applicable, surname and first name) will be transmitted to Brevo and processed there.

Newsletter dispatch with Brevo

We use the ‘Brevo’ service (formerly Sendinblue) to send our newsletters. The provider is Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany. Brevo is a service that can be used to organise and analyse newsletter distribution.

For the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter, we process the data you enter (e.g. email address, surname if applicable). The newsletter will only be sent after you have given your express consent as part of the double opt-in procedure (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future, e.g. via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter.

Brevo also enables us to analyse the behaviour of newsletter recipients. Among other things, we can evaluate how many recipients opened the newsletter and how often which link was clicked. All data is stored exclusively on servers in the EU (Germany/France).

We have concluded a data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) with Brevo, in which we oblige Brevo to protect our customers' data and not to pass it on to third parties.

Further information can be found in Brevo's privacy policy at: https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/.

We use Google Analytics to analyse the website and click behaviour.

Use of Google Analytics

Our website uses the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (‘Google’), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses cookies or similar technologies to analyse the behaviour of website visitors. The information collected includes information about the use of the website (e.g. pages accessed, click behaviour, length of stay), technical data about your device (e.g. browser, operating system, IP address in abbreviated form) and the source of the visit. This information is usually transferred to Google servers in the USA and stored there.

We only use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation, so that your IP address is truncated within the EU or the EEA before transmission. Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with future effect, e.g. via our cookie banner or the cookie settings in your browser.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google to ensure the protection of your data.

Further information on data protection at Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and on the use of Google Analytics at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Processing purpose

We use the personal data collected for the following purposes:

– Management of the waiting list
– Sending newsletters and information about our product and company
– Personalization of our offers and content

Legal basis of the processing

The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal bases:

Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR): Your registration for the Waitlist or newsletter constitutes your consent to the processing of the data provided.

Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR): We have a legitimate interest in informing you about news relating to our offer.

Storage period

We only store your personal data for as long as is necessary for the respective purpose:

Your data will be stored for as long as you wish to remain a user on our platform or on the waitlist or newsletter mailing list. You can revoke your consent at any time and unsubscribe from our newsletter, the waitlist or the platform.
Your data will then be deleted immediately, unless statutory retention periods prevent this.

Disclosure of data to third parties

Your personal data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent, with the exception of processing by Brevo (see above) and in the following cases:
if we are legally obliged to do so, or if this is necessary to protect our rights, for example to enforce claims.

Your rights

You have the following rights in connection with the processing of your personal data:

Right of access: you can request confirmation at any time as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed.

Right to rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate data rectified.

Right to erasure: You can request the erasure of your personal data.

Right to restriction of processing: You can have the processing of your data restricted under certain conditions.

Right to data portability: You have the right to receive the data you have provided in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent to processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, please use the contact information above.

Changes to the privacy policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy if necessary in order to comply with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.

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Your Questions Answered

How is this different from Notion, Miro and Obsidian?

Notion is great for documents, Miro for whiteboards, and Obsidian for personal knowledge management. Trueffles is built for thinking. Instead of organizing information in pages, canvases, or folders, Trueffles helps you visually connect ideas, discover relationships, and develop thoughts as they evolve. It combines the clarity of mind mapping with AI-powered exploration, so you can go from a rough idea to a structured understanding in minutes. Think less "where should I store this?" and more "how does this connect?"

What can I actually use it for?

Trueffles helps you think through ideas, research topics, and turn scattered information into structured understanding. For everyone – Brainstorm ideas and projects – Explore complex topics visually – Organize knowledge and insights – Break down problems into manageable parts – Plan strategies, goals, and decisions For writers – Develop article and book outlines – Connect themes, arguments, and story ideas – Structure long-form content before writing – Overcome writer's block by exploring related concepts – Embed interactive maps alongside books or articles so readers can explore relationships and context For journalists – Research topics from multiple angles – Map connections between people, events, and sources – Organize interview notes and findings – Build clearer narratives from complex information – Embed interactive maps in articles to increase engagement and help readers explore complex stories For students – Understand difficult subjects faster – Create visual study maps for exams – Connect concepts across courses and disciplines – Turn notes into structured knowledge For researchers, founders, consultants, and curious minds – Explore new markets and opportunities – Structure research projects – Develop business strategies and roadmaps – Make sense of large amounts of information If you're trying to understand, develop, or communicate an idea, Trueffles can help.

Do I need any mind-mapping experience?

Not at all. Most people start using Trueffles without any prior experience with mind maps. Simply enter a topic, question, or idea, and start exploring. The visual structure emerges naturally as you add thoughts and connections. You don't need to learn a methodology first. Trueffles is designed to feel intuitive from the first minute, whether you're a writer, student, journalist, researcher, or simply a curious thinker.

What are T.A.I. Credits?

T.A.I. stands for Trueffles AI – the magic that turns your scattered thoughts into visual maps. Every time you ask Trueffles to generate, expand, or refine a map, it uses a handful of credits. Think of them as the fuel for your AI-powered explorations. A simple map costs around 15 credits; a large, complex one can use up to 90. The richer the map, the more thinking the AI does – so your credits stretch further on focused topics than on sprawling ones.

What happens when I run out of credits?

For now, nothing dramatic – your existing maps stay exactly where they are, and you can keep editing them by hand. You just won't be able to generate new AI maps until your monthly pool resets (or you upgrade). If you're stuck mid-project and really need a few more, just drop us a line at support@trueffles.com – we're real humans, and we'd rather help than watch you stop mapping.

Can I buy extra credits on top of my plan?

Not at the moment – your monthly credit pool is what's included in your plan. Credit top-ups are on our roadmap, and if that's something you'd love to see sooner, tell us at support@trueffles.com.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Of course – anytime. Your plan stays active until the end of your current billing period (month or year), and then you automatically drop back to Free.

Will my yearly subscription renew automatically?

Yes. Your yearly plan renews on the same date each year so you don't lose access mid-project. You can cancel anytime from your account if you'd rather not continue. No surprise charges.

What happens to my Spaces if I downgrade?

Nothing gets deleted. If you move back to Free, you'll keep access to your three most recent Spaces. The rest stay safely tucked away in your account, untouched. The moment you upgrade again, all of them come right back, exactly as you left them. Your work is yours – we're just holding it for you.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all of your (and our) data is safely stored on EU servers.

Your Questions Answered

How is this different from Notion, Miro and Obsidian?

Notion is great for documents, Miro for whiteboards, and Obsidian for personal knowledge management. Trueffles is built for thinking. Instead of organizing information in pages, canvases, or folders, Trueffles helps you visually connect ideas, discover relationships, and develop thoughts as they evolve. It combines the clarity of mind mapping with AI-powered exploration, so you can go from a rough idea to a structured understanding in minutes. Think less "where should I store this?" and more "how does this connect?"

What can I actually use it for?

Trueffles helps you think through ideas, research topics, and turn scattered information into structured understanding. For everyone – Brainstorm ideas and projects – Explore complex topics visually – Organize knowledge and insights – Break down problems into manageable parts – Plan strategies, goals, and decisions For writers – Develop article and book outlines – Connect themes, arguments, and story ideas – Structure long-form content before writing – Overcome writer's block by exploring related concepts – Embed interactive maps alongside books or articles so readers can explore relationships and context For journalists – Research topics from multiple angles – Map connections between people, events, and sources – Organize interview notes and findings – Build clearer narratives from complex information – Embed interactive maps in articles to increase engagement and help readers explore complex stories For students – Understand difficult subjects faster – Create visual study maps for exams – Connect concepts across courses and disciplines – Turn notes into structured knowledge For researchers, founders, consultants, and curious minds – Explore new markets and opportunities – Structure research projects – Develop business strategies and roadmaps – Make sense of large amounts of information If you're trying to understand, develop, or communicate an idea, Trueffles can help.

Do I need any mind-mapping experience?

Not at all. Most people start using Trueffles without any prior experience with mind maps. Simply enter a topic, question, or idea, and start exploring. The visual structure emerges naturally as you add thoughts and connections. You don't need to learn a methodology first. Trueffles is designed to feel intuitive from the first minute, whether you're a writer, student, journalist, researcher, or simply a curious thinker.

What are T.A.I. Credits?

T.A.I. stands for Trueffles AI – the magic that turns your scattered thoughts into visual maps. Every time you ask Trueffles to generate, expand, or refine a map, it uses a handful of credits. Think of them as the fuel for your AI-powered explorations. A simple map costs around 15 credits; a large, complex one can use up to 90. The richer the map, the more thinking the AI does – so your credits stretch further on focused topics than on sprawling ones.

What happens when I run out of credits?

For now, nothing dramatic – your existing maps stay exactly where they are, and you can keep editing them by hand. You just won't be able to generate new AI maps until your monthly pool resets (or you upgrade). If you're stuck mid-project and really need a few more, just drop us a line at support@trueffles.com – we're real humans, and we'd rather help than watch you stop mapping.

Can I buy extra credits on top of my plan?

Not at the moment – your monthly credit pool is what's included in your plan. Credit top-ups are on our roadmap, and if that's something you'd love to see sooner, tell us at support@trueffles.com.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Of course – anytime. Your plan stays active until the end of your current billing period (month or year), and then you automatically drop back to Free.

Will my yearly subscription renew automatically?

Yes. Your yearly plan renews on the same date each year so you don't lose access mid-project. You can cancel anytime from your account if you'd rather not continue. No surprise charges.

What happens to my Spaces if I downgrade?

Nothing gets deleted. If you move back to Free, you'll keep access to your three most recent Spaces. The rest stay safely tucked away in your account, untouched. The moment you upgrade again, all of them come right back, exactly as you left them. Your work is yours – we're just holding it for you.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all of your (and our) data is safely stored on EU servers.

Your Questions Answered

How is this different from Notion, Miro and Obsidian?

Notion is great for documents, Miro for whiteboards, and Obsidian for personal knowledge management. Trueffles is built for thinking. Instead of organizing information in pages, canvases, or folders, Trueffles helps you visually connect ideas, discover relationships, and develop thoughts as they evolve. It combines the clarity of mind mapping with AI-powered exploration, so you can go from a rough idea to a structured understanding in minutes. Think less "where should I store this?" and more "how does this connect?"

What can I actually use it for?

Trueffles helps you think through ideas, research topics, and turn scattered information into structured understanding. For everyone – Brainstorm ideas and projects – Explore complex topics visually – Organize knowledge and insights – Break down problems into manageable parts – Plan strategies, goals, and decisions For writers – Develop article and book outlines – Connect themes, arguments, and story ideas – Structure long-form content before writing – Overcome writer's block by exploring related concepts – Embed interactive maps alongside books or articles so readers can explore relationships and context For journalists – Research topics from multiple angles – Map connections between people, events, and sources – Organize interview notes and findings – Build clearer narratives from complex information – Embed interactive maps in articles to increase engagement and help readers explore complex stories For students – Understand difficult subjects faster – Create visual study maps for exams – Connect concepts across courses and disciplines – Turn notes into structured knowledge For researchers, founders, consultants, and curious minds – Explore new markets and opportunities – Structure research projects – Develop business strategies and roadmaps – Make sense of large amounts of information If you're trying to understand, develop, or communicate an idea, Trueffles can help.

Do I need any mind-mapping experience?

Not at all. Most people start using Trueffles without any prior experience with mind maps. Simply enter a topic, question, or idea, and start exploring. The visual structure emerges naturally as you add thoughts and connections. You don't need to learn a methodology first. Trueffles is designed to feel intuitive from the first minute, whether you're a writer, student, journalist, researcher, or simply a curious thinker.

What are T.A.I. Credits?

T.A.I. stands for Trueffles AI – the magic that turns your scattered thoughts into visual maps. Every time you ask Trueffles to generate, expand, or refine a map, it uses a handful of credits. Think of them as the fuel for your AI-powered explorations. A simple map costs around 15 credits; a large, complex one can use up to 90. The richer the map, the more thinking the AI does – so your credits stretch further on focused topics than on sprawling ones.

What happens when I run out of credits?

For now, nothing dramatic – your existing maps stay exactly where they are, and you can keep editing them by hand. You just won't be able to generate new AI maps until your monthly pool resets (or you upgrade). If you're stuck mid-project and really need a few more, just drop us a line at support@trueffles.com – we're real humans, and we'd rather help than watch you stop mapping.

Can I buy extra credits on top of my plan?

Not at the moment – your monthly credit pool is what's included in your plan. Credit top-ups are on our roadmap, and if that's something you'd love to see sooner, tell us at support@trueffles.com.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Of course – anytime. Your plan stays active until the end of your current billing period (month or year), and then you automatically drop back to Free.

Will my yearly subscription renew automatically?

Yes. Your yearly plan renews on the same date each year so you don't lose access mid-project. You can cancel anytime from your account if you'd rather not continue. No surprise charges.

What happens to my Spaces if I downgrade?

Nothing gets deleted. If you move back to Free, you'll keep access to your three most recent Spaces. The rest stay safely tucked away in your account, untouched. The moment you upgrade again, all of them come right back, exactly as you left them. Your work is yours – we're just holding it for you.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all of your (and our) data is safely stored on EU servers.

Trueffles is the visual knowledge workspace that helps individuals and teams organize, research and share complex information – with depth, structure and clarity.

Trueffles is the visual knowledge workspace that helps individuals and teams organize, research and share complex information – with depth, structure and clarity.

Trueffles is the visual knowledge workspace that helps individuals and teams organize, research and share complex information – with depth, structure and clarity.