Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller as per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

2. General Information on Data Processing

This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data within our online offer and the related websites, functions, and content.

3. Legal Basis of Processing

We process personal data only if there is a legal basis to do so:

• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR: Consent of the data subject
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR: Fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR: Fulfillment of a legal obligation
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR: Legitimate interests of the controller

4. Data Collection on the Website

4.1 Visiting the Website

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer:

• Information about the browser type and version used
• The user's operating system
• The user's IP address
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the user's system accesses our internet page

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests)
Purpose: Provision of the website, ensuring system security
Storage duration: 7 days

4.2 Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser. We use the following types of cookies:

• Technically necessary cookies: Required for the functionality of the website
• Functional cookies: Save your preferences (e.g., Dark Mode)
• Authentication cookies: Required for login

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent) or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests)
Storage duration: Varies by cookie type (7 days to 1 year)

5. Registration and User Account

5.1 Registration

For the use of certain functions, you can register on our website. The following data is collected:

• Username
• Email address
• Password (stored encrypted)
• Display name (optional)
• Registration date

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract fulfillment)
Purpose: Provision of user account functionality
Storage duration: Until deletion of the user account

5.2 Profile Information

Optionally, you can provide additional profile information:

• Biography
• Avatar URL
• Preferences (e.g., Dark Mode)
• Last login

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)
Purpose: Personalization of the user experience
Storage duration: Until deletion of the user account or withdrawal of consent

6. Discord Integration

Our website offers integration with Discord. The following data is processed when linked with Discord:

• Discord User ID
• Discord Username
• Verification status

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)
Purpose: Provision of Discord integration
Storage duration: Until unlinking of Discord

7. User-Generated Content

When you create content on our website (e.g., guides, comments), it is stored together with your username and creation date.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract fulfillment)
Purpose: Provision of community functions
Storage duration: Until deletion of the content

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• Password encryption
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security updates
• Access restrictions

9. Data Sharing

As a sole proprietor, your personal data will only be shared with third parties in the following cases:

• With your explicit consent
• To fulfill legal obligations
• To protect our rights and security
• To hosting service providers (only for technical provision)

Transfers to third countries outside the EU only occur with appropriate safeguards.

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about the personal data we process
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request the correction of incorrect data
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your data
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of processing
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can request the transfer of your data
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to data processing
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 GDPR): You can withdraw your consent at any time

11. Right to Complain

You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority. Your competent supervisory authority is determined based on your place of residence. A list of supervisory authorities can be found at:

12. Contact

If you have questions about privacy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us using the details above.

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy, to adapt it to changed legal situations or in the event of changes to services as well as data processing. However, this only applies with regard to declarations on data processing. If consents from users are required or if parts of the privacy policy contain regulations of the contractual relationship with users, the changes will only be made with user consent.