FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to the questions we hear most often from prospective customers. Anything missing? Just write to us: mail@maingate.de

General

What is MainGate, and who is it for?

MainGate is a gate management system for companies with a staffed gate or reception: it digitally covers visitor, contractor and truck traffic, from pre-registration to evacuation in an emergency.

How long does the rollout take?

Rollout is possible within a few weeks and adapts to your situation – number of access points, modules needed, existing processes. After an initial conversation, we'll give you a concrete timeline.

Does the kiosk need a permanent internet connection?

Yes. MainGate is cloud-based (servers in Europe) – check-in, the safety briefing and name-badge printing are processed in real time and need an internet connection at the terminal.

Modules & licensing

What's included in the base module, what costs extra?

The base module covers pre-registration, evacuation management, retention periods, and roles & permissions. Kiosk self check-in (including the safety briefing), the truck kiosk and name-badge printing are add-on modules – see the Services page for details.

Can add-on modules be added later?

Yes, add-on modules can be booked at any time as the need arises.

Security & privacy

Where is the data processed?

Exclusively on European cloud infrastructure.

How long is visitor data stored, and can I set that myself?

Yes. You configure the retention periods for visitor data yourself in the admin area, matching your own data protection policies.

Is MainGate GDPR-compliant?

Yes. MainGate is built on data minimization: processing within the EU, encrypted transmission and storage, tenant-separated data, and supported data subject rights. We're happy to provide a detailed security and data protection sheet for your IT and privacy team on request.

Rollout & operations

Who supports us with questions or issues?

Our support is available every day and resolves issues right away.

Pricing

What does MainGate cost?

Pricing depends on the number of sites and the modules booked. We place great value on a very good price-performance ratio and are happy to put together an individual quote for you.

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