Effective Date: June 2026
We at YouLikeFans.com ("YouLikeFans", "we", "us", or "our") respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws (including the BDSG and TDDDG).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data on this website within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR is:
Markus Lüdemann
Süchtelnerstr 282
47804 Krefeld
Germany
If you have any questions or concerns regarding data protection, please contact us at the address provided above.
2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, our content, and our services.
2.1 Server Log Files
When you visit our website, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends. This data includes:
• IP address
• Date and time of the request
• Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• Content of the request (specific page)
• Access status/HTTP status code
• Amount of data transferred
• Website from which the request comes (Referrer URL)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and its interface
Legal Basis: The temporary storage of this data and the log files is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality and security of our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
2.2 Registration and User Account
To use our community exchange services, you must register for an account. During registration, we collect:
• Username
• Email address
• Password (stored in hashed format)
• Social media profiles you connect for promotion
Legal Basis: The processing of this data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
2.3 Payment Processing
If you purchase credits or premium services, we process payment information. Payments are handled securely via third-party providers (PayPal, Stripe, Klarna, Credit Card). We do not collect or store full credit card numbers or bank account details on our servers.
Legal Basis: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and for compliance with legal accounting obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).
2.4 Contacting Us
When you contact us (e.g., via email or support ticket), the data you provide (email address, name, and the content of your request) will be stored to process your inquiry.
Legal Basis: The processing is based on our legitimate interest in responding to user inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or, if the contact aims at concluding a contract, on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our website and to improve your user experience.
• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are required for the technical operation of the website (e.g., session cookies for login and shopping cart functions). Pursuant to § 25(2) TDDDG, no consent is required for these cookies.
• Optional Cookies: For any cookies used for analytics, tracking, or marketing, we will ask for your explicit consent via our cookie consent banner before they are set, in accordance with § 25(1) TDDDG and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our consent management tool.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We treat your personal data confidentially and do not sell it to third parties. We only share your data with third parties if:
• You have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• It is necessary for the performance of a contract, such as sharing payment data with payment processors (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• We are legally obligated to do so (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).
• It is necessary to protect our legitimate interests or those of a third party, and there is no reason to assume you have an overriding interest in not sharing your data (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
We may use external service providers (data processors) for hosting, technical support, and payment processing. These providers are bound by strict data processing agreements (AVV) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to ensure the secure transmission of confidential content, such as payment details and login credentials.
6. Data Retention
We process and store your personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by European or national legislators in laws or regulations to which we are subject (e.g., commercial and tax retention periods, which can be up to 10 years in Germany). Once the purpose ceases to apply or the legal retention period expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, if so, to access this data.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
• Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): If you have given consent to the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time with future effect.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided in Section 1.
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR), in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on our website.