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Privacy Policy

The protection of your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Second Life e.V. processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU Data Act, the Digital Services Act (DSA), and applicable national data protection laws, as of the legal state in 2026.

We process personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently, and only to the extent necessary for the operation of this website and our non-profit activities.

1. Controller

Controller pursuant to Art. 4(7) GDPR:

Second Life e.V.
Marktstrasse 46
88212 Ravensburg
Germany

Email: r.engelhard@secondlife.ngo

2. General Data Processing

We process personal data only where permitted by law. This includes processing based on:

  • your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

No automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR takes place.

3. Website Access Data

When visiting this website, technical access data may be processed, including:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • date and time of access
  • requested URL
  • browser and operating system information

This data is processed for technical security, stability and abuse prevention. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Contact Requests

If you contact us via email or contact forms, the data you provide will be processed solely for the purpose of handling your request.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Data will not be shared with third parties and will be deleted once no longer required.

5. Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising technologies by default.

If analytics or third-party services are introduced in the future, they will only be activated in compliance with GDPR and, where required, based on explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

6. Data Transfers

Personal data is not transferred to third countries outside the EU or EEA unless appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR are in place.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. Supervisory Authority

Responsible supervisory authority:

Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
Graurheindorfer Straße 108
53117 Bonn
Germany

10. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical or organizational changes. The current version is always available on this website.

Last updated: January 2026