Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how DT24 ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or use the Digitools24 Forum (the "Forum" or "Service").

The Forum is publicly viewable for guests. Downloading files and certain advanced features are available only to registered users. Registered users may upload file attachments to posts.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• When registering: username, email address, and password (stored hashed)

• Voluntary profile information (e.g. avatar, signature, “about me”)

• Forum posts, comments, private messages, and file attachments you upload

• Any other content you voluntarily share

Automatically collected information:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Date and time of visit

• Pages viewed and actions taken (e.g. downloads)

• Referral source

File uploads and downloads: When you upload files as attachments, we store the file, filename, file size, upload date, and link it to your user account. Uploaded files may be visible to other users or guests depending on the forum section. Downloads are restricted to registered and logged-in users.

2. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your data to:

• Provide, maintain, and secure the Forum

• Manage user accounts and authentication

• Display your posts, profile, and uploaded files

• Enable downloads for registered users

• Prevent abuse, spam, and illegal content

• Send important notifications (e.g. password reset, account information)

• Analyze usage with Google Analytics to improve the service

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

• Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – for using the Forum

• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – security, abuse prevention, service improvement

• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

4. Sharing of Data

We do not sell your personal data.

Data may be shared with:

• Our hosting provider and technical service providers (strictly necessary for operation)

• Google (for Google Analytics – see below)

• Authorities or law enforcement if legally required or to protect our rights

Google Analytics We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC) to analyze user behavior. We have activated IP anonymization. Google processes data on our behalf. You can prevent tracking by refusing the corresponding cookie or by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Further information: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Advertising (planned) We may integrate advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) in the future. In that case, additional data processing by the respective providers will be carried out and this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

5. Cookies

We use:

• Technically necessary cookies for core functionality (login session, security, basic preferences). These cannot be disabled.

• Optional cookies for comfort features and analytics (including Google Analytics). These are only set after your explicit consent via the cookie banner.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings or your browser.

6. Data Retention

• User account and posts: As long as the account exists or until you request deletion (subject to legal retention periods)

• Uploaded files: As long as they remain on the Forum or until deleted by you or us

• Log and access data (including IP addresses): Usually 7 to 30 days for security purposes

• Analytics data: As long as needed for evaluation (typically up to 14–26 months with Google Analytics)

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access, rectification, erasure, and restriction of your data

• Data portability

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@digitools24.com (or the email address you use for contact).

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The current version is always available on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact Information

Controller / Responsible Person: DT24 Schönefelder Straße 53 12355 Berlin Germany

Email: datenschutz@digitools24.com