Privacy Policy

Who is responsible for this forum?

The controller responsible for data processing on this forum is:

Bunde Wischen eG
Königswiller Weg 13
24837 Schleswig
Germany

Email: bunde_wischen@conservationgrazinghub.eu

What information do we collect?

We collect information when you register and when you use the forum.

To create an account, you must provide:

  • a username

  • a valid email address

Creating an account is required to post content and participate in discussions. You may visit the forum without registering.

When you use the forum, we collect:

  • content you create (such as posts and comments)

  • timestamps and interactions (e.g. likes)

  • technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and access times

We may also store server logs containing IP addresses for security purposes.

You may optionally provide additional profile information, such as:

  • your professional background

  • your country of residence

Providing this information is voluntary and not required to use the forum.

What do we use your information for?

We use your information to:

  • provide and operate the forum

  • enable communication between users

  • maintain the security and stability of the system

  • respond to inquiries and support requests

  • send notifications you request

We may also use content created by users to communicate about the forum, the community, or related projects (such as Erasmus activities), including on external channels such as social media.

When doing so, we aim to avoid including personal data wherever reasonably possible. In particular, we may use excerpts of content and remove or anonymise identifying details.

Content shared outside the forum may still include user-generated information that could relate to individuals.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (provision of the service)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests such as security and communication)

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent for optional data)

How do we protect your information?

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

What is your data retention policy?

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • user accounts: until they are deleted

  • forum content: retained or anonymised after account deletion

  • server logs: up to 30 days

Do we use cookies?

Yes. We use cookies that are necessary for the operation of the forum, such as authentication and session cookies.

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

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • hosting providers and technical service providers

  • authorities where required by law

Hosting and international data transfers

This forum is hosted using Discourse, a service provided by Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc. (USA).

Although hosting may take place within the European Union, some processing operations may involve service providers located outside the European Union (for example, content delivery networks, email services, or infrastructure providers).

Where personal data is transferred to third countries (in particular the United States), this is done in accordance with Art. 44 et seq. GDPR.

We rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission

Please note that data transfers to third countries may involve risks, in particular due to possible access by public authorities without a level of protection equivalent to that within the European Union.

What are your rights?

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • correct inaccurate data

  • request deletion

  • restrict processing

  • receive your data in a portable format

  • object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact: bunde_wischen@conservationgrazinghub.eu

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

Is providing data mandatory?

Providing a username and email address is required to create an account and use core features of the forum.

Providing additional profile information is voluntary and can be changed or deleted at any time.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.