MAUD DATA MONETIZATION TERMS
(EU & Global – GDPR-Aligned)
Effective Date: April 2026
1. Provider and Scope
These Data Monetization Terms (“DMT”) govern the use of the data monetization features of the MAUD platform by users.
The contracting entity is:
MyAutoData GmbH
These Terms supplement the MAUD Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
2. Core Principle: User-Controlled Data Economy
(1) MAUD enables users to:
- control access to their data
- selectively share their data
- participate in the economic value generated from their data
(2) MAUD acts as:
- platform operator
- data intermediary
- technical data trustee
Important:
MAUD does not “sell” data. Instead, it enables controlled, permission-based data access.
3. Types of Monetization
3.1 Data Access
Users may consent to allow:
- anonymized or pseudonymized data
- structured data fields, such as driving behavior and vehicle data
Access is:
- selective
- purpose-limited
- time-bound
3.2 Offer-Based Monetization
Partners may:
- generate personalized offers
- contact users based on approved data access
Users decide:
- whether to receive offers
- whether to engage
3.3 Rewards & Incentives
Users may receive:
- financial compensation
- vouchers
- discounts
4. Consent (GDPR Core Requirement)
(1) All data monetization activities are based on explicit user consent in accordance with Article 6 GDPR.
(2) Consent is:
- granular, per use case
- freely given
- revocable at any time
(3) No monetization occurs without consent.
5. Data Types and Safeguards
(1) MAUD ensures:
- data minimization
- purpose limitation
- restricted access
(2) Data is processed, where possible, in:
- anonymized form
- pseudonymized form
(3) Direct identification occurs only with additional explicit consent.
6. Compensation Model
(1) Revenue may be generated through:
- data access
- lead generation
- completed transactions
(2) MAUD may receive a platform fee, such as a commission.
(3) Users may participate in the economic value generated from their data.
Important:
- no guarantee of earnings
- no entitlement to specific compensation
7. Role of MAUD
MAUD:
- operates the platform
- facilitates controlled data access
- processes data on a technical basis
MAUD is not a purchaser of user data.
8. Third-Party Partners
(1) Partners receive access only:
- within the scope of user consent
- for defined purposes
(2) Partners act as independent controllers regarding:
- their own data processing
- their own services and offers
(3) MAUD is not responsible for:
- partner conduct
- economic outcomes
9. Withdrawal and Termination
(1) Users may:
- withdraw consent at any time
- disable data monetization features
(2) Upon withdrawal:
- no further data access will occur
(3) Prior data use remains lawful.
10. Transparency
MAUD provides users with information regarding:
- types of data usage
- categories of partners
- benefits received
11. Limitations
(1) Data monetization may be limited due to:
- regulatory requirements
- market conditions
- technical constraints
(2) MAUD may modify or discontinue features.
12. Liability
- no guarantee of earnings
- no liability for indirect damages
- no liability for third-party services
13. Relationship to Other Terms
These Terms:
- supplement the MAUD Terms & Conditions
- supplement the Privacy Policy
In case of conflict, the Privacy Policy prevails regarding data processing matters.