Privacy Policy
Elvatis Community Forum
Last updated: March 21, 2026
1. Data Controller
Elvatis (Emre Kohler)
Email: emre.kohler@elvatis.com
2. Data We Collect
When you register and use this forum, we collect:
- Account data: Username, email address, password (hashed)
- Profile data: Avatar, bio (if provided)
- Content data: Posts, discussions, likes, mentions
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, timestamps
- Cookies: Session cookie (flarum_session) for authentication
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain the forum
- To authenticate your account
- To send email notifications (verification, password reset, mentions)
- To prevent spam and abuse
- To improve the platform
4. Data Storage
- Data is stored on servers located in Germany (EU)
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
- Database connections are local only (not exposed to the internet)
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- When required by law
- To protect our rights or safety
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact: emre.kohler@elvatis.com
7. Cookies
We use the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| flarum_session | Authentication session | 2 hours |
| flarum_remember | Remember me (optional) | 5 years |
No third-party tracking cookies are used.
8. Data Retention
- Account data is retained while your account is active
- Upon account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days
- Backup copies may persist for up to 7 days after deletion
9. Security
- Passwords hashed with bcrypt
- HTTPS with HSTS preload
- Rate limiting and brute-force protection
- Regular security updates
10. Changes
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: emre.kohler@elvatis.com
