Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2025

Table of Contents

Controller

Daniel Becker

c/o IP-Management #5887
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 18
20459 Hamburg
Germany

Email: administration@darkvoidstudios.com
Legal Notice: Legal Notice

Overview of Processing

Types of Data Processed:

  • User and account data
  • Location data
  • Contact information
  • Content data
  • Usage data
  • Communication and metadata
  • Log data

Categories of Data Subjects:

  • Communication partners
  • Users

Purposes of Processing:

  • Fulfillment of contractual obligations
  • Communication
  • Security
  • Analytics and audience measurement
  • Marketing and feedback
  • Technical infrastructure

Processing is based on:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

National Laws (Germany): Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) also applies.

Swiss Users: Terms align with Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures aligned with the risk involved, including SSL/TLS encryption to secure transmitted data (HTTPS). Servers, infrastructure, and data flows are continuously monitored and protected.

Hosting and Server Log Files

We collect access data (e.g., IP address, timestamps, browser types) via server log files for operational and security purposes. These logs are stored for 30 days.

Hosting Provider: Hetzner Online GmbH (Privacy Policy)

Cookies

Cookies are used for functionality, security, and analytics. Users are informed and can consent, reject, or revoke consent at any time.

Cookie Types:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when browser is closed
  • Persistent cookies: Stored up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

User Registration and Accounts

User data (email, password, IP address) is collected during registration. Data is retained until account deletion.

Features:

  • Pseudonymous accounts allowed
  • Two-factor authentication supported

Single Sign-On (SSO)

SSO services allow login using third-party providers (e.g., Google). Data such as usernames and email addresses may be shared, but not passwords.

Users can revoke access via the SSO provider.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Blog and Publications

If users comment or contribute content, personal data such as name and contact info may be collected and stored as part of the publishing workflow.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Contact and Inquiries

If you contact us, your message and details (name, email, etc.) will be stored and processed to handle your inquiry.

Legal basis: Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Social Media Presence

We maintain profiles on platforms like YouTube. Data may be processed outside the EU. Users are encouraged to contact platforms directly to exercise data rights.

Example Platform:

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Third-Party Content

Content like videos, fonts, or maps may be embedded from third-party services (e.g., Google Fonts, YouTube). These providers may collect usage data and IP addresses.

Examples:

  • Google Fonts – for fast and uniform rendering of typefaces
  • Google Maps – to display location-based content
  • YouTube – to show video content

Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interests.