Privacy Policy
In accordance with GDPR and BDSG
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is the operator named in the Imprint.
2. Data Collected
We collect and process the following personal data:
- Registration: Username and email address
- VM Reports: Technical details about game compatibility (VM type, operating system, hardware)
- Anonymous usage: IP address (for votes without a login)
- Server logs: IP address, browser type, access time (technically necessary)
3. Purpose of Processing
- Providing and operating the VMDB platform
- Managing user accounts and contributions
- Preventing abuse (duplicate votes)
- Technical security and stability of the service
4. Legal Basis
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) for user accounts, and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests) for the secure operation of the platform.
5. Retention Period
Personal data is deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected. Account data is removed upon account deletion. Server logs are deleted after a maximum of 30 days.
6. Third-Party Services
When adding games, the public Steam Store API is queried. Requests are routed through our server — no personal data is transmitted to Steam.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@vmdb.it
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.