II. Scope of data processing

Data protection is of a particularly high priority for us. We only  process personal data if this is necessary to provide a functional  website as well as our contents and services. If the processing of  personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from you.

III. Provision of the Website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Every time you visit our Website, our system automatically collects  following data and information from the computer system of the calling computer:

  • Information about the browser type and version used
  • The user's operating system
  • The user’s Internet Service Provider
  • The user’s IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Websites from which the user's system reaches our Website
  • Websites accessed by the user's system via our Website
  • Page viewed on our Website

The IP addresses are stored in our system. This does not apply to the other data which enable the assignment of the data to a user. These data are not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2. Purposes of data processing and legal basis

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the Website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this, the IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The personal data is stored to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves us to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context. Our legitimate interest in data processing lies in these purposes.

3. Period of storage

The personal data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the Website, the data will be deleted when the respective session has ended.

If the personal data is stored, it will be deleted after seven days at the latest. Further storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that the calling client can no longer be assigned.

IV. Use of Cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our Website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are automatically stored on the hard disk of your computer when you visit our website. The cookies do not pose any danger to the computer.

Our cookies can be either session cookies (temporary cookies that identify you as a user and track your progress within our Websites as long as your browser is open) or persistent cookies (cookies that allow our Websites to "remember" who you are and what your preferences are within our Websites and that remain on your computer or device even after you close your browser).

We use the following technically necessary cookies to increase the functionality and the user-friendliness of our Website:

  • Language settings
  • Log-in information

We also use the following cookies that are not technically necessary on our Website and which enable an analysis of the user's surfing behaviour.

  • Tracking cookies
  • Targeting cookies
  • Analysis cookies
  • Social media cookies

When accessing our Website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analytical purposes and his or her consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context is obtained. In this regard, reference is also made to this Privacy Policy.

2. Purpose of data processing and legal basis

The purpose of using the mentioned technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our Website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

We need cookies for the following applications:

  • Accepting language settings
  • Remembering log-in information

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.

Cookies that are not technically necessary are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. These cookies tell us how the Website is used, enable us to continually optimise our services and are used for marketing and sales purpose. We process your personal data collected by using technically unnecessary cookies based on your consent. Regarding the personal data collected by using technically necessary cookies we have a legitimate interest in the data processing within the purposes mentioned above.

3. Period of storage, possibility of objection and withdrawal

The session cookies are deleted after a short time, but at the latest when you close your browser. With persistent cookies, the website remembers your preferences and settings so that they are available the next time you visit the website. Permanent cookies are deleted after a certain period of time.

As a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our Website, it is possible that all functions of the website can no longer be used to their full extent.

V. Newsletter

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our Website. When  registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.

  • Name of the user
  • E-mail address of the user

In addition, the following data is collected upon registration:

  • IP address of the calling computer
  • Date and time of registration

During the registration process, your consent is obtained for the processing of the data and reference is made to this privacy policy. In order to send you the newsletter and store your details, we use the services of MailChimp, a US-based email service. In the process of working with Mailchimp your data may be transferred outside the EEA, to the US. Mailchimp is self-certified under Privacy Shield and lawfully transfers EU/EEA personal data to the US according to its Privacy Shield Certification.

2. Purpose of data processing and legal basis

The collection of the user's e-mail address serves to send the newsletter. The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or thee-mail address.

We process your personal data collected during registration for the newsletter based on your consent.

3. Period of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's e-mail address will therefore be stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active. The other personal data collected during the registration process will generally be deleted after a period of seven days.

4. Possibility of objection and withdrawal

The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled by affected user at any time. For this purpose there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. This also enables the withdrawal of the consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.

VI. Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing

There is a contact form on our Website which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this possibility, the following data entered in the contact form will be transmitted to us and will be stored:

  • First name and last name
  • E-mail address

At the time the message is sent, the following data is stored in addition:

  • The IP address of the user
  • Date and time of registration

Before sending the contact form we will refer to this privacy policy. In this context, the personal data will not be transmitted to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Purpose of data processing and legal basis

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the establishment of contact. The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. This is also our legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

If the purpose of establishing contact is to conclude a contract, data processing is also necessary for the purpose of implementing pre-contractual measures as well as for the fulfilment and execution of the contract

3. Period of storage

To offer a good user experience and to safeguard our ability to comply with our contractual obligations, we need to have access to all user communication. Consequently, the personal data from the contact form or the personal data that is sent by e-mail will be erased not earlier than after 10 years.

4. Possibility of objection and withdrawal

If data in the contact form is not clearly marked as voluntary and the processing is not carried out on the basis of a consent, we cannot provide our intended service if the consent for data processing is refused.

VII. Spaceminers Game Registration

On our Website and via our game “Spaceminers”, we offer users and players the opportunity to register a profile by providing their personal data. The user must accept the Terms and Conditions (hereafter “GT&C’s”) as part of the player registration process. The Terms and Conditions describe the requirements, the process of such a registration and the associated processing of personal data (description and scope of data processing, purpose of data processing and legal basis, period of storage, the possibility of objection and withdrawal, transfer of data to third parties respectively to third countries as well as the rights of the user). Accordingly, reference is made to the Terms and Conditions (https://www.spaceminers.xyz/terms-conditions/) with regard to the processing of personal data in connection with Spaceminers registration process.

VIII. Web analysis by Google Analytics

1. Scope of data processing

On our Website we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. ("Google"). Google uses persistent cookies (see above) to collect anonymous information, such as the number of visitors to the Website, from where they log on, which pages they view and how long they stay on our Website. If individual pages of our Website are accessed, the following data is stored:

  • The IP address of the user's calling system
  • The accessed website
  • The website from which the user has accessed the accessed website (referrer)
  • The sub-pages accessed from the accessed website
  • The time spent on the website
  • The frequency with which the website is accessed

The information generated by the cookies about your use of this Website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of our website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide us with other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

To ensure that any personal reference can be excluded when processing your IP address, we have activated the "_anonymizeIp()" function at Google Analytics. This means that IP addresses are shortened for further processing, which means that a personal reference can be ruled out. As far as the data collected about you is related to a person, this is immediately excluded and the personal data deleted immediately. The IP address of the user is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other EEA contracting states before the transmission. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. The IP address transmitted by the user's browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the GDPR for the use of Google Analytics.

2. Purpose of data processing and legal basis

The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. We are in a position to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website by evaluating the data obtained. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness. For these purposes, it is also in our legitimate interest to process the personal data. By anonymizing the IP address, users' interest in protecting their personal data is sufficiently taken into account.

3. Period of storage as well as objection and withdrawal possibility

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. As a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that all functions of the website can no longer be used to their full extent. Information from the third party provider Google: Address:

Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

User conditions:
https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/gb/

Overview of data protection:
http://www.google.com/intl/de/

as well as the privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en

X. Rights of the data subject

You have the right to information, correction, limitation of data processing, deletion of personal data, objection, revocation of the declaration of consent under data protection law for the future and data transferability within the framework of the data protection law applicable to you and to the extent provided for therein (such as in the case of the GDPR).

In addition, you have the right to assert your claims in court or to file a complaint with the responsible data protection authority. Switzerland's competent data protection authority is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner.

XI. Amendments to this Privacy Notice

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Notice at any time without notice. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website. If the Privacy Notice is part of an agreement with you, we will email you an updated Privacy Policy or otherwise provide you with appropriate information. Any changes we make will be effective from the date we post them on our Website.