Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to elNino0916! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, in accordance with applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR).

2. Data Collection

When you access our website, the following data may be collected automatically:

• Technical log data (e.g., IP address, browser type, date/time of access)
• Server interaction data necessary to provide the service

This data is used exclusively to ensure the proper functioning, security, and optimization of our website.

3. Server Locations

Your data may be processed on the following servers:

• Cloudflare Pages (Global Anycast) – Used exclusively for hosting static parts of the website. No personal data is actively processed by us on Cloudflare Pages; Cloudflare may, however, collect technical data (such as IP addresses) for security and operational purposes in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.
• Private Server (near Koblenz, Germany) – Operated by elNino0916. This server processes technical and potentially personal data, including IP addresses, geolocation data derived from IP, and browser user agents. These data are generally not stored or logged permanently. However, for security monitoring, troubleshooting, or to ensure the stability of the service, such data may be stored temporarily for up to 14 days before being automatically deleted.
• Hetzner Online GmbH (Nuremberg or Falkenstein/Vogtl., Germany) – Currently not in active use anymore, but may be used in the future again for hosting APIs or backend services. In that case, data processing takes place under GDPR compliance with a Data Processing Agreement.

All active servers are located within the European Union and therefore subject to the GDPR.

4. Data Retention

We retain collected data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. After the retention period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Data may only be disclosed to trusted service providers (such as hosting companies) strictly for the purpose of ensuring the functionality of the website. These providers are contractually bound to comply with data protection laws.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Request restriction of processing or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. Updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@elnino0916.de.