Privacy Policy / Imprint

1. Controller
   The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
   Christian Hintermeier
   Bottenäckerstr. 36
   71711 Murr
   Email: info@relicbrotherhood.eu
   This website is operated as a non-commercial hobby project.
2. Hosting
   This website is hosted by ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich.
   The servers are located in Germany.
   A Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded with the hosting provider.
   When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects server log data including:
   IP address
   Date and time of access
   Accessed page
   Browser type and version
   Operating system
   This data is processed to ensure technical stability and security.
   Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable website operation)
3. User Registration and Accounts
   Users may register on this website.
   The following data may be processed:
   Username
   Email address
   IP address at time of registration
   Voluntary profile information
   Personal data is stored as long as the user account exists.
   Upon deletion of the account, personal data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations apply.
   Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)
4. Forums and Community Features
   This website uses bbPress and BuddyPress to provide forum and community functions.
   Posts, comments, and profile information may be publicly visible.
   Publication occurs voluntarily by the user.
5. Image Uploads (Memorabilia)
   Users may upload images.
   Please note:
   Uploaded images may be publicly visible.
   Images may contain metadata (e.g., EXIF location data).
   Visitors may download images and extract metadata.
   Users are advised to remove location data before uploading images.
6. Spam Protection
   This website uses Antispam Bee to prevent spam.
   IP addresses may be processed to detect and prevent automated spam activity.
   Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in preventing abuse and spam)
7. Visitor Statistics (Jetpack)
   This website uses Jetpack for visitor statistics and traffic analysis.
   The following data may be processed:
   IP address (shortened/anonymized where possible)
   Visited pages
   Referrer (origin of visitors)
   Browser information
   The processing is used to analyze and improve the website.
   Legal basis:
   Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in analysis and optimization), or
   Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), where required.
   Where legally required, tracking will only occur after user consent.
8. Translation Function
   This website uses GTranslate to provide translations.
   The use of the translation function may result in the transmission of the user’s IP address to the provider’s servers.
9. Cookies
   This website uses technically necessary cookies for:
   Login functionality
   Session management
   Saving user preferences
   If tracking cookies are used, they are only activated after user consent, where legally required.
10. Data Retention
    Personal data is stored:
    Until the user account is deleted
    Or until a deletion request is made
    Server log data is automatically deleted in accordance with the hosting provider’s policies.
11. Data Subject Rights
    Under the GDPR, users have the right to:
    Access their personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
    Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
    Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
    Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
    Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
    Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
    Requests may be sent to the email address listed above.
    Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.