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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

At Dekippenweg, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter: Your email address
Submit a contact form: Your name, email address, and message content
Interact with our website: Any information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Device information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website addresses, click patterns
Cookie data: Information stored by cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookies Policy for details)

1.3 Analytics Data

If you have consented to analytics cookies, we may collect aggregated and anonymized data about how visitors use our website to help us improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide our services: Display content, respond to your inquiries, and maintain website functionality
To send newsletters: If you have subscribed, we will send you gaming news, reviews, and updates (you can unsubscribe at any time)
To respond to communications: Reply to contact form submissions and answer your questions
To improve our website: Analyze usage patterns, identify technical issues, and enhance user experience
To ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
To comply with legal obligations: Fulfill legal requirements and respond to lawful requests from authorities

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept optional cookies, we rely on your explicit consent
Legitimate interest: We have a legitimate interest in analyzing website usage, ensuring security, and improving our services
Legal obligation: We may process data to comply with legal requirements
Contractual necessity: When responding to your contact form inquiries, processing is necessary to communicate with you

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to control them, please see our Cookies Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact form submissions: Up to 24 months after your last communication
Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
Cookie consent preferences: Stored locally in your browser until you clear your preferences or cookies

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as:

Web hosting providers
Email service providers (for newsletters)
Analytics platforms (if you have consented to analytics cookies)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Prevent fraud or security threats

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@dekippenweg.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data appropriately.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers (for material changes)

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: contact@dekippenweg.com

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 7 business days.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.