paperboat.website

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-01-24

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website under Article 4(7) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Marvin Thiel
Weinbergstr. 2
04179 Leipzig
Germany
Email: mail@paperboat.website

2. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously.
This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how and why we process it, and what rights you have under the GDPR.

Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your email address or username.

3. Data We Collect and Why

a) Account Registration and Use

When you register on paperboat.website, we process the following personal data:

  • email address
  • username

Purpose:

  • creating and managing your account
  • authentication and login
  • sending account-related emails (e.g. email confirmation, password reset)
  • providing and maintaining the service

Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)

b) User-Generated Content and Support Requests

If you publish content on the website or contact us for support, we process the data you provide (e.g. text content, username, email address).

Purpose:

  • displaying user-generated content
  • responding to inquiries and providing support

Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) or
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication and support)

4. Cookies

We use only technically necessary cookies.

These cookies are required for the operation of the website and include:

  • session cookies to keep you logged in
  • a cookie to store your local timezone so content is displayed correctly

These cookies are:

  • not used for tracking
  • not used for analytics
  • automatically deleted when your session ends or after a short period

Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website)
Section 25(2) TTDSG

Because these cookies are strictly necessary, no consent banner is required.

5. Emails

We send system-related emails that are necessary for operating your account, including:

  • email confirmation links
  • password reset emails
  • essential service-related notifications

These emails are not marketing emails and cannot be unsubscribed from as long as an account exists.

Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)

6. Payments

Payments are not processed on this website.

If you choose to pay via PayPal or bank transfer:

  • payment processing takes place outside this website
  • payment data is processed exclusively by the respective payment provider
  • we do not receive or store payment details

Please refer to the privacy policy of the respective provider for more information.

7. Hosting and Data Processing by Third Parties

This website is hosted by:

netcup GmbH
Germany

netcup processes personal data on our behalf as a data processor pursuant to Article 28 GDPR for the purpose of providing hosting and technical infrastructure.
A data processing agreement is in place.

All servers are located in Germany.

8. Data Retention

We store personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • account data: for the duration of the account
  • user-generated content: until deletion by the user or account termination
  • support communications: until the request is resolved and no legal retention obligations apply

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

9. Disclosure of Data

We do not sell or share your personal data.

Personal data is disclosed only if:

  • we are legally required to do so
  • it is necessary to enforce our terms or protect our rights
  • it is required to prevent misuse, fraud, or security issues

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • right of access (Article 15)
  • right to rectification (Article 16)
  • right to erasure (Article 17)
  • right to restriction of processing (Article 18)
  • right to data portability (Article 20)
  • right to object to processing (Article 21)
  • right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

11. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time.
If changes are significant, we will inform users by email or via a notice on the website.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we process personal data, please contact:

Email: mail@paperboat.website