Privacy Policy

Unreal Software ensures that as little data as possible is sent to third parties. Data-critical functions must be explicitly activated by the user before any data flows to third parties (see Third-Party Services).

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Peter Schauß. Full contact details can be found in the Impressum.

Last updated: September 2026

1. Log Files

When this website is accessed, log files are automatically created (in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR), which contain the following data:

This data is necessary for the operation and optimization of the website. Consequently, the user has no option to object. Log files are stored for 14 days.

2. User Accounts

Additional data is saved when a user account is registered:

Processing is carried out to provide and use the user account (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and for security and abuse prevention (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The data remains stored until the user removes it by editing their user account or the user account is deleted. For better traceability of malicious or harmful user behavior, copies of the data can be stored for up to 365 days after deletion of the original data. These copies are not publicly accessible.

3. User Generated Content And User Actions

Registered users can write forum posts, comments and private messages. They can also upload files, log in, download files, etc. This data is stored in the process:

Processing is carried out to provide the content and functions or to fulfil the usage contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and for security, moderation and abuse prevention (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). This data remains stored until it is manually deleted. Either at the request of the user or for legal or administrative reasons. For better traceability of malicious or harmful user behavior, copies of the data can be stored for up to 365 days after deletion of the original data.

4. Cookies And Local Storage

This website uses cookies to store settings, login data (if selected when logging in) and for sessions.

All of these cookies are technically necessary and therefore do not require the user's consent. A lifespan of 90 days is set for the cookies. If the user does not visit the site for 90 days, their browser automatically deletes the cookies.

In addition, the website uses the browser's local storage (localStorage) to cache unsent form drafts (e.g. forum posts, comments, file uploads and edits) so that they are not lost. These drafts are stored exclusively on the user's device and are not transmitted to Unreal Software until the form is submitted. The user can delete individual drafts at any time via the drafts overview or remove all data by clearing their browser data.

It is possible that third-party functions store additional cookies. These functions are marked accordingly and must be activated explicitly.

5. Encryption

To protect the data, it is sent via HTTPS with TLS encryption. Unreal Software uses certificates issued by Let's Encrypt for this purpose.

6. External Hosting

The site is hosted by the external service provider Strato AG. This means that all data is stored on the servers of this service provider. The servers are located in Germany. The data is stored in compliance with the GDPR. Hosting via a third-party provider with a secure data center is essential for secure and fast operation of the site (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). An order processing agreement with Strato AG is in place.

6.1. Backups

Backups are stored with the external service provider Backblaze, Inc.. The servers are located in the EU and all backups are stored with strong encryption in compliance with the GDPR. Backblaze does not have access to the keys and therefore cannot access the unencrypted data. Backblaze provides a public order processing agreement.

7. Third-Party Services

When using this site, data may be sent to the following third-party providers. Data is only sent with the explicit consent of the user. Data from the user account (e-mail, password, additional information) will not be passed on to third parties. Some providers (e.g. Google and PayPal) may transfer data to the USA. The transfer is based on the user's consent (Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) as well as the providers' standard contractual clauses and their certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Art. 46 GDPR).

7.1. Google

Google services are used. Please note the Google privacy policy.

Some pages contain a search function operated by Google. It has to be activated explicitly. As soon as the search function is activated, data is sent to Google. See Programmable Search Engine Terms of Service.

Some pages contain advertisements placed by Google AdSense. These must be explicitly activated. As soon as advertisments are activated, data is sent to Google and other third-party providers that belong to the AdSense network. Google and other third-party providers that are part of the AdSense network use cookies to serve personalized ads based on user behavior. Settings can be checked and made via Google Ads Settings and aboutads.info. Details on data protection at Google.

If you have already consented to the display of advertising, you can revoke your consent here

7.2. PayPal

PayPal services are used.

7.2.1. Donation Button

The donation page contains a donation button operated by PayPal. It has to be activated explicitly. As soon as the button is activated, data is sent to PayPal. See PayPal data protection information.

8. User Rights

Users have the following rights with regard to their personal data:

Consent given (e.g. for the display of advertising) can be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR). The lawfulness of the processing carried out until withdrawal remains unaffected.

To exercise these rights, a message to the contact details given above is sufficient.

In addition, there is a right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR). The competent authority is the Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 22, 20459 Hamburg, datenschutz-hamburg.de.