1. Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide while visiting our website. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws, such as the Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, BDSG).
2. Data Collection and Usage
We do not collect personal data unless it is necessary to maintain a safe and respectful environment on our platform. The only time we collect data is in response to users posting inappropriate content, including, but not limited to:
- Angry or abusive comments
- Inappropriate or offensive material
- Defamation or malicious comments
- Verbal attacks or threats against other users
We collect data to ensure compliance with our platform’s terms of use and to take appropriate action when necessary.
3. Legal Basis for Data Collection
In accordance with the GDPR, the legal basis for collecting this data is legitimate interest. Our legitimate interest is to maintain a safe, respectful, and lawful environment for all users of our website. We only collect and process data in instances where it is necessary to protect our website and its users.
4. Data Retention
Personal data collected as a result of inappropriate user behavior will be retained only for as long as it is necessary to address the issue and ensure compliance with our legal obligations. Once the situation has been resolved, or the data is no longer required, we will securely delete it.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure. While we strive to use the highest standards of protection, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. International Data Transfers
All personal data is processed and stored within the European Union. We do not transfer data outside the EEA (European Economic Area), ensuring compliance with GDPR standards.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how your data is processed.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organization or directly to you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Germany, you can contact:
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)
Graurheindorfer Straße 153
53117 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228 997799-0
Email: [email protected]
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
9. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us.