Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you use our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the Federal Republic of Germany.

2. Data We Collect

User Registration Data

When you register on our website, we collect basic, non-sensitive personal information, including:

• Username

• Email address

• Date and time of registration

This information is required to manage your account, provide access to member-only features, and to ensure compliance with our forum rules.

IP Addresses and System Data

We store the IP addresses of registered users. This data is used exclusively for legitimate purposes such as:

• Preventing spam and abusive behavior

• Detecting the use of multiple or fraudulent accounts

• Assisting moderators with enforcing community standards

This data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized administrators and moderators.

3. Data Deletion and Account Removal

You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time. Upon receiving such a request, a site administrator will:

• Permanently delete your user account

• Remove all personally identifiable information from our system

To request deletion, please contact the site administration using the contact methods provided in our Impressum / Legal Notice.

4. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help enhance your experience on our website. Cookies we use do not contain any personally identifiable information.

Cookies are used for the following purposes:

• Storing recently viewed topic IDs to enhance navigation

• Remembering login sessions via a secure, anonymized hash if "Remember Me" is selected during login

Consent to the use of cookies is obtained via:

• Interacting with the cookie notice on your first visit (e.g., closing or accepting it)

• Registering or logging into the website

You may configure your browser settings at any time to disable or delete cookies. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification – You may request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.

• Right to Erasure – You may request deletion of your data (the “right to be forgotten”).

• Right to Restriction of Processing – You may request limited use of your data.

• Right to Data Portability – You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Right to Object – You may object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in our Impressum.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to your data is strictly limited to personnel who require it for the performance of their duties.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Users will be informed of significant updates, but it is your responsibility to review the latest version regularly.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please refer to our Impressum / Legal Notice for contact information or reach out to the site administration directly.