We take data protection and data security very seriously. Please find below detailed information on what type of personal data we collect when you visit our website, and for what purpose.
This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions of Use and our Cookie Policy.

I. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a new version online. You should check this page occasionally to review any changes. If we make any material changes we will notify you by posting the revised Privacy Policy on our Website. This helps you to always be aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, it is disclosed.

II. Personal Data

Personal information can be anything that can be used to identify an individual, not limited to but including name, address, telephone number or e-mail address. Information that cannot to be used to identify a person is not personal data.

III. Purpose of Data Processing

In connection with the use of this site, we process your personal data for the following purposes, among others:

• Provision of services via user registration
• Conducting personal and anonymous analyses
• Statistical analyses
• to prevent misuse

IV. Data Collection and Data Processing

You can use a large part of our online offer without disclosing your identity. However, if you create an account on our website, we will request your e-mail address and a username.
It is up to you whether to submit this data or not. However, without this information, we cannot or not fully process your request in some cases and thus cannot provide you with the requested service.

V. Cookie Policy

Our Website uses cookies. By using our Website and agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of our cookie policy.

VI. Web Tracking (Google Analytics)

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are stored on your computer. This allows an analysis of your use of the website. The information that the cookie generates about your use of this website (including your IP-address) is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google-operated server in the USA. This website uses Google Analytics only with the "_anonymizeIp ()" extension for IP anonymization. Your IP address will be previously shortened within Member States of the European Union or in other States party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area; which prevents it being directly linked to any particular individual. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on the website activities for us and to provide additional services connected with the use of the website and the internet. You can prevent the installation of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly. Please note, however, that in this case you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. In addition, you can prevent the processing of the data generated by the cookie (including your IP address) and your use of the website, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the following browser plug-in:

http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

VII. YouTube

Plus Forward uses the YouTube video platform operated by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave. San Bruno, CA 94066 USA. YouTube is a platform that enables playback of audio and video files.
When you load a page on our website, the integrated YouTube player establishes a connection to YouTube in order to ensure the technical transmission of the video or audio file. When the connection to YouTube is established, data is transferred to YouTube.
For information about the scope and purpose of data collection, the further processing and use of the data by YouTube and your rights and the settings you can configure to protect your privacy, please refer to the YouTube Data Protection Notice.

VIII. Social Media Link / Share Buttons

Our website features only image links of social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc. These "Share" buttons are embedded in disabled form, so that there is no direct contact with the servers of the respective social networks. Only when you click on the "Share" button, will a new window open in which you must log on to the selected social network. The selected page can then be recommended or shared. At no time are data transmitted from our website to the respective operators of the social network without this being initiated by the user.

IX. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website features so-called hyperlinks to websites of other providers. When activating these links, you will be redirected from our website directly to the third-party website. You will recognise this by the URL change, among others.
We are not responsible for how these providers handle your data on these external websites, since we have no control over how these providers deal with your personal data. Please visit the websites of the respective providers directly for additional information.

X. Precautionary Measures

Within the framework of the technical administration of the website, we have implemented technical and measures to protect your data from intentional or accidental manipulation, access by unauthorised third parties, loss, destruction or modification.
Data transfer in this context is only via an SSL connection. We always update our firewall and allow only password-protected access to our databases and applications. We are constantly optimizing this protection in the context of technical progress.
We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) may be associated with security risks. The complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible. It is your responsibility as a user to protect the data sent by you through encryption or protect it from misuse by other means. We recommend sending confidential information only by regular post.

XI. Disclosure of Your Information

As a rule, we do not disclose your personally identifiable information to third parties with the exception of the cases presented here. Deviating hereof, however, we may be required in some cases to disclose your personal information to law enforcement agencies. This is for example the case if there is suspicion of a crime or misuse of our website.

XII. Information About Your Data

Upon your request, we will happily provide information about whether and what type of your data we have saved or stored. If our stored data should prove to be incorrect and/or outdated in spite of our efforts, we will correct this at your request and without delay. If you wish to have any of your stored data deleted, this will be done at your request in the context of the statutory provisions. If a deletion is not possible for legal reasons, the data will be blocked/deactivated instead. Please contact the Editors of the website.

XIII. Contact

Our Data Protection Officer is available at all times under the following contact data:
Richard "noctis" Gansterer
For logged in users we have a "request" feature to get in contact with admins: Request
Alternatively you can email us at noctis 'at' plusforward 'dot' net
or join our Discord Server