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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Protecting your personal data is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains which personal data we collect when you use siteface Bookmarking, how we process this data, for what purposes, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


1. Controller

siteface UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
57074 Siegen, Germany
Email: info@siteface.net
Phone: +49 (0)271 2503229

This Privacy Policy applies to all access methods and versions of siteface Bookmarking, including the web platform, mobile devices, apps and comparable internet-enabled services.

The German version of this Privacy Policy is legally binding. Translations are provided for convenience only.


2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data in accordance with the GDPR based on the following legal grounds:

  • Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – consent
  • Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract
  • Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests
  • Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR – legal obligations

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

3.1 Registration and Account Use

To use siteface Bookmarking, registration is required. The following data is processed:

  • Email address
  • Username

Providing additional information (e.g. profile picture or description) is voluntary.

Your data is used exclusively for providing and managing your user account and is not sold or disclosed to third parties without authorization.


4. User-Generated Content

Content created by users (e.g. bookmarks, collections, comments) is stored according to the visibility settings selected by the user.

Private content is only accessible to the respective user or explicitly authorized persons.


5. Paid Services and Payment Processing

If paid services are used, payment processing is carried out via external, certified payment service providers (e.g. PayPal).

Payment and credit card data are not stored on our servers.

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


6. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is used exclusively for sending information about siteface Bookmarking.

You may unsubscribe at any time:

  • via your profile settings, or
  • via the unsubscribe link included in each email

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


7. Access Data and Server Logs

When accessing our services, the following data is automatically collected:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Referrer URL

This data is processed solely to ensure technical stability, security, and to improve our services.

No personal profiling or merging with other data sources takes place.


8. Cookies and Consent Management

siteface Bookmarking uses cookies and similar technologies to provide core functionality and optimize the service.

Cookies are used either:

  • because they are technically necessary, or
  • based on your explicit consent

Consent preferences are managed via a dedicated consent management tool.


9. Data Security

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

User accounts are protected by passwords which are stored in encrypted form.

Our employees will never request your password.


10. Data Retention and Deletion

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

When a user deletes their account, all associated data and content is permanently and irreversibly deleted, unless legal obligations require continued storage.


11. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the right to:

  • Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

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


12. Contact for Data Protection

If you have questions regarding data protection, please contact:

Email: info@siteface.net


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or organizational changes.

The current version is always available on our website.

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