Last updated: July 31, 2025
Welcome to https://www.yob.at (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or register on our site.
1. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information You Provide
When you register on our site, post in our forums (powered by wpForo), or interact with other features, you may provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Username
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Profile information
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Any other data you choose to submit
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect some data, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referring website
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Pages visited and duration
This information helps us improve site performance and security.
2. Use of Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, maintain session info, and gather analytics via Google Kit and Facebook Login integration. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Provide and maintain our services, including user accounts and forums
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Communicate with you (account updates, newsletters, support)
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Prevent fraud and protect the website with Wordfence security
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Analyze usage and improve our website performance
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., WP Mail SMTP for email delivery)
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Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by law
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Third-party plugins only as necessary to operate the site (e.g., Facebook Login)
5. User Registration and Forum Participation
By registering on our site, you agree to share your username, email, and profile info with us. Your forum posts may be publicly visible depending on your privacy settings.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including Wordfence firewall and malware scanning to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at [admin@yob.at].
8. Data Retention
We keep your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services and comply with legal requirements.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: admin@yob.at