1. Responsible Party
Schwelm.Digital
Hauptstraße 35
58332 Schwelm
Germany
Contact:
Email: [Email Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
1.1 Server Hosting
This website is hosted by:
- Hosting Provider: Nerdscave-Hosting.de
- DDoS Protection: Tievolu GbR
- Server Location: Germany
- Data Protection: GDPR compliant
1.2 Data Security
- Encryption: All passwords are encrypted with SHA-256
- SSL/TLS: Secure data transmission
- Server Security: Regular updates and monitoring
- Backup: Regular data backup
2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
2.1 Automatic Data Collection
Every visit to our website automatically collects the following data:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the requested file
- Amount of data transferred
- Message about successful retrieval
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
2.2 Processing Purpose
This data is processed to ensure the functionality of the website and to improve our service.
2.3 Legal Basis
Processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).
3. Cookies and Tracking
3.1 Technically Necessary Cookies
We use technically necessary cookies for:
- Session management (login status)
- Cookie consent management
- Basic website functionality
3.2 Cookie Consent
You can change your cookie settings at any time. Technically necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
3.3 Third-Party Cookies
We currently do not use third-party cookies or tracking tools.
4. Upload Function
4.1 Uploaded Files
When using the upload function, the following data is processed:
- Uploaded BIOS files
- Entered metadata (brand, model, etc.)
- Uploader's IP address
- Upload timestamp
4.2 Processing Purpose
This data is used to provide the BIOS database and to categorize the files.
4.3 Storage Duration
Uploaded files and metadata are stored permanently as long as they are required for the operation of the database.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to Complain to the supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
6. Disclaimer for BIOS Files
Important legal notice: The BIOS files provided on this platform are not tested and are not professionally verified.
Disclaimer:
- No Liability: We assume no liability for damages caused by the use of our BIOS files
- Hardware Damage: BIOS updates can lead to permanent hardware damage
- Data Loss: BIOS repairs can lead to data loss
- Own Responsibility: Use is at your own risk
- Create Backup: Always create a backup before BIOS updates
- Professional Tools: For critical repairs, we recommend the LBE Master Kit with tested BIOS files