Privacy Policy

Courtesy translation — the German version is legally binding.

Controller: rubberduck software, Christian Möllerherm, 41747 Viersen, email: ahoi@kielwasser.blog

Principle

Kielwasser is ad-free. We do not sell data, use no tracking or advertising cookies, and collect only what is required to run the platform.

Hosting

This website is hosted by STRATO GmbH (Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin) in Germany. Technically necessary server logs (IP address, time, requested page, user agent) are processed (Art. 6 (1) f GDPR — secure operation). A data processing agreement with Strato is in place.

Cookies

Only technically necessary cookies are used: your language choice (kw_lang, 1 year) and — for logged-in users only — the WordPress login cookies. No consent-banner services.

Maps (OpenStreetMap)

Passage pages embed map tiles from the OpenStreetMap Foundation (Cambridge, UK). Your IP address is transmitted to their servers (Art. 6 (1) f GDPR — displaying the route). Details: OSMF Privacy Policy.

Ship’s log accounts

Upon registration we process your email address, chosen name and your content (reports, tracks, photos) to provide your ship’s log (Art. 6 (1) b GDPR). GPS metadata in uploaded photos is removed automatically. You can export your content at any time; on request we delete your log entirely.

Your rights

You have the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability and objection (Art. 15–21 GDPR), and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.