# Privacy Policy ## 1\. Data Protection at a Glance ### General Information The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. ### Data Collection on This Website The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details in the Legal Notice (Imprint) of this website. --- ## 2\. Hosting and Server Log Files ### External Hosting Our website is hosted by the provider **Domainpark (domainpark.center)**. The servers are located in Germany. Personal data collected on this website is stored on the host's servers. This includes, but is not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, website access, and other data generated via a website. The use of this host is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and fast provision of our online services). ### Server Log Files The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are: - Browser type and version - Operating system used - Referrer URL - Host name of the accessing computer - Time of the server request - IP address This data is stored in accordance with applicable German law and is not merged with other data sources. --- ## 3\. Registration and User Profiles ### Registration You can register on our platform. We use the data entered during registration (email address and name/pseudonym) solely for the purpose of using the respective offer or service. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. ### User Content (Profiles, Images, Biographies) Users have the option to upload profile pictures, user banners, and biographies. This data is stored on our servers and is visible to other users of the platform (depending on the privacy settings of the respective space). ### IP Storage for Posts and Contributions To prevent abuse and ensure the security of the community, IP addresses are stored on the server side in encrypted form along with your contributions (wiki entries, posts, comments). The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. --- ## 4\. Cookies and Local Storage We use technologies to store information on your terminal device. ### Technically Necessary Services In accordance with Section 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG (German Telecommunications-Digital Services Data Protection Act), we do not require consent for services that are strictly necessary to provide the service expressly requested by you. These include: - **Login Status:** Storage of a session ID to keep you logged in during your visit. - **Accessibility Settings:** Storage of your chosen settings (e.g., contrast, font size) so that they are maintained when you change pages or visit again. --- ## 5\. Third-Party Services ### Gravatar We integrate the Gravatar service (Automattic Inc.). If you use an email address that is registered with Gravatar, your profile picture stored there will automatically be displayed on our platform. An anonymized checksum (hash) of your email address is transmitted to Gravatar for this purpose. Details can be found in Automattic's privacy policy: [https://automattic.com/privacy/](https://automattic.com/privacy/). ### Embedded Content (Social Media) In contributions, content from third-party providers (e.g., YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram, etc.) can be embedded. When you access pages with such embeddings, data (at least the IP address) is transmitted to the respective providers. We strive for privacy-friendly solutions, but point out that we have no influence on the data processing by these providers. ### Security (Custom Captcha) To prevent bots and spam, we use a self-operated captcha system. No data is transmitted to external third-party providers (such as Google reCAPTCHA) during this process. --- ## 6\. Communication There is no dedicated contact form on this website. However, users can contact the administration directly via **private message** within the platform. The data transmitted in this process will be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry. --- ## 7\. Your Rights You have the right at any time to: - Receive information about your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR). - Demand the correction of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR). - Demand the erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR). - Object to the processing of your data (Art. 21 GDPR). To do so, please contact the administration via private message or use the contact details provided in the Legal Notice (Imprint).