1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Larpbook (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our platform, accessible at larpbook.org and larpbook.de (“Platform”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws (BDSG, TMG).
2. Data Controller and Contact Information
The Platform is operated by: Joschka Krüger
Address: Jakoberstr. 50, 86152 Augsburg
Email:
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at .
3. What Data We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Account Information: Name, email address, username, password.
Profile Information: Optional profile details, images, and other content you choose to provide.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with the Platform.
Transaction Data: If you use the marketplace, we collect payment and order information.
Communication Data: Messages you send through the Platform and inquiries to our support team.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Information about your device and browsing behavior.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you register, submit content, or agree to receive communications.
Contractual Necessity: When data is required to provide our services.
Legitimate Interest: For security, fraud prevention, and service improvements.
Legal Obligation: When required by applicable law or to comply with legal requests.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform.
Manage user accounts and facilitate interactions between users.
Process transactions and provide customer support.
Improve the Platform, analyze trends, and prevent fraudulent activities.
Send important notifications about changes, security updates, or service improvements.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:
Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting services, and analytics providers.
Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service.
Other Users: When you voluntarily share information publicly (e.g., in your profile or forum posts).
The following external providers may process data on our behalf:
Hosting Provider: webgo GmbH – Germany
Payment Processors: PayPal
Analytics Services: Google Analytics
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or via our Cookie Consent Tool.
Types of cookies used:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functions (e.g., login, security).
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior (requires consent).
Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and personalization (requires consent).
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. In general:
Account data: Stored until account deletion.
Transaction data: Stored for 10 years (as required by tax laws).
Marketing data: Stored until consent is withdrawn.
Cookies and analytics data: Stored based on browser settings or user preferences.
You may request the deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting .
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restriction: Request limits on how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe we are processing your data unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Supervisory Authority in Germany: Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)
Graurheindorfer Str. 153, 53117 Bonn, Germany
Website: https://www.bfdi.bund.de
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at .
10. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Security measures include:
Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., passwords, transactions).
Access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
However, no online service is entirely secure, and we encourage users to take precautions.
11. International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data to service providers outside the EU/EEA (e.g., USA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
Adequacy Decisions where applicable.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the Platform or via email. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: Email: