Privacy Policy

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

The following types of personal data may be processed:

• •Basic and contact data (e.g. name, email address) when users get in touch or create an account.
• •Usage data (e.g. visited pages, access times, browser type and version, operating system, shortened IP address, referrer URL).
• •Content data (e.g. comments or messages, if such features are provided).

Data is processed for the following purposes:

• •Providing the website, its content, and its features.
• •Responding to user requests via contact forms or email.
• •Operating an optional user area (sign-in) and managing user accounts.
• •Measuring reach, improving the service, and performing basic statistical evaluations.
• •Managing and sending a newsletter once this feature is activated.

Processing of personal data is carried out on the basis of the GDPR, in particular:

• •Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) for the use of registered areas and the handling of user requests.
• •Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) for sending newsletters and, where applicable, for optional cookies/tracking, if consent is obtained.
• •Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests) for the technical provision and security of the website and for basic reach measurement without profiling.

When the website is accessed, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files. This may include:

• •IP address (shortened where possible), date and time of access.
• •URL of the accessed page, referrer URL.
• •Browser type and version, operating system.

This data is used to ensure the smooth operation of the website, to maintain IT security, and, if necessary, to analyze errors, and is deleted after appropriate retention periods.

Cookies or similar technologies may be used on the website to:

• •Provide essential functions (e.g. login status, session management).
• •Carry out anonymous reach measurements.
• •Enable convenience features of the website.

Where such technologies are not strictly necessary, they are only used with the user's consent (e.g. via a cookie banner). Users can withdraw their consent at any time with effect for the future, for example by changing their browser settings or using provided opt-out options.

If users can register or log in to DevBlog Pro, the following data is processed as part of registration and use:

• •Login data (e.g. email address, password stored in encrypted form).
• •Profile data, to the extent provided by the user.
• •Usage data required to provide the account and protect against misuse.

Processing is carried out to provide user accounts and is therefore based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).

Once the newsletter feature is activated, the email addresses provided by users and, if applicable, their names and preferences will be processed for sending the newsletter. Where possible, a double opt-in procedure will be used to verify the email address.

• •Legal basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
• •Withdrawal: Users can withdraw their consent at any time via an unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by contacting the controller.

When contacting DevBlog Pro (e.g. via contact form or email), the information provided by users is processed in order to handle the request.

The legal basis is generally Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries).

Personal data is only transmitted to third parties if:

• •This is necessary to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.
• •Consent has been given.
• •There is a legitimate interest and no overriding interests of the data subject conflict with this.

Service providers acting on behalf of DevBlog Pro (e.g. hosting, email, or newsletter providers) are engaged as processors in accordance with Article 28 GDPR and process data exclusively on instructions and under a corresponding contract.

If services are used whose providers are located outside the EU/EEA, personal data is only transferred in compliance with legal requirements, in particular:

• •On the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission, or
• •Using EU standard contractual clauses, or
• •With the explicit consent of the data subjects.

Personal data is only stored for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by law. After expiry of the retention periods, the data is deleted or anonymized.

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• •Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)
• •Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
• •Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
• •Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
• •Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
• •Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)
• •Right to withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future (Article 7(3) GDPR)
• •Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR)

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The current version can always be found on this page.

Last updated: January 2025