Privacy Policy

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1. Who we are

This website is operated by BDSD.

 
For questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us via the contact form on the website.

2. What personal data we collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect:
  • the data entered in the comment form
  • the visitor’s IP address
  • browser user agent information
This information is used to help detect spam.

Media

If you upload images to the website, we recommend avoiding images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors may be able to download and extract this data from images published on the site.

Account data (if applicable)

If you register on this website, we store the personal information provided in your user profile.
You can view, edit, or delete your personal data at any time (except your username). Website administrators can also access and modify this information.

3. Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.
Detailed information about the use of cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.

4. Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party websites may:
  • collect data about you
  • use cookies
  • implement additional tracking
  • monitor your interaction with their content

5. How we use your data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:
  • managing and moderating comments
  • ensuring website security and preventing spam
  • managing user accounts (if applicable)
  • improving website functionality

6. Legal basis for processing

Your data is processed based on:
  • your consent (e.g. submitting a comment)
  • legitimate interest (e.g. security and spam prevention)
  • legal obligations where applicable

7. Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data.
Your data may be shared with:
  • service providers involved in website hosting and maintenance
  • spam detection services
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

8. Data retention

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to allow automatic recognition of follow-up comments.
  • User account data is retained as long as the account exists.
  • Other data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless legally required otherwise.

9. Your rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
  • access your personal data
  • correct inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data
  • restrict or object to processing
  • request a copy (data export)
  • withdraw your consent at any time
Requests can be submitted via the contact form on the website.

10. Where your data is processed

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
This may involve processing data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

11. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

12. Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page.