Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains which of your data is collected on my website or by my hosting provider and how it is processed. Privacy is an important matter, and while I use a casual tone here, I take data protection seriously. My goal is to provide all the information you need without unnecessary legalese.
For details about the applicable regulations and definitions, please refer to the text of the GDPR.

As my website integrates services like PayPal or YouTube, certain data is collected, stored, or processed to enable these functionalities. Please read on to understand what this entails and how your data is handled. Please note: This privacy policy may change if I make updates to my website – feel free to check back from time to time.

1. Data Collected When Visiting My Website

My hosting provider (Ionos) uses a system to log access to my website. No cookies are used, and your IP address is stored only in anonymised form. The following data is automatically collected:

• Referrer (previously visited website)
• Requested page or file
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type
• Time of access
• IP address in anonymised form (used only to determine the location of the access)

This data is used exclusively for statistical analysis and technical optimization of the website. For more details, see the Ionos Privacy FAQs (German language only, sorry).

2. Embedded Content from YouTube and Twitch

My website includes embedded videos from YouTube and possibly Twitch. These videos are embedded in a way that no data is transferred to the respective platforms until you actively click on the content.
When you start a video, a connection to YouTube or Twitch servers is established, which may involve transferring data such as your IP address and possibly cookies. For more details, please refer to YouTube’s Privacy Policy and Twitch’s Privacy Policy.

3. Use of PayPal for Purchases

When you purchase games through my website, payment processing is handled via PayPal. Data such as your email address and payment information will be transferred directly to PayPal. For details on PayPal’s data processing, see their Privacy Policy.
I do not store any payment data on my website.

4. Mailing List Subscription

Data Processing for Mailing List

When you sign up for my mailing list, I store your email address to send newsletters or other updates.

Double-Opt-In Procedure

Signing up involves a double-opt-in process: You will receive a confirmation email to verify your subscription. Without this confirmation, your email address will not be added to the mailing list.

Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Each newsletter contains an unsubscribe link. After unsubscribing, your email address will be permanently deleted from my records.

5. Your Rights as a User

You have the right to:

• Request information about the data I have stored about you.
• Have incorrect data corrected.
• Object to the processing of your data or request its deletion.
• File a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

6. Links to External Sites

My website includes links to external platforms such as social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitch, or YouTube, among others). These are simple links that do not transfer any data unless clicked. Please consult the respective platforms’ privacy policies when visiting their sites.