Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung) – SevysDaily.com

Last updated: 01 December 2025

1. Controller (Verantwortlicher)

Sevy’s Daily
Website: https://sevysdaily.com
Email: sevy@sevysdaily.com

According to Article 4(7) GDPR, the above contact is responsible for data processing on this website.

2. Overview

At SevysDaily.com, we take your privacy seriously.
We collect only the data necessary to operate this website, improve content, and allow optional features like comments and embedded media.

We do not sell your data.

3. Hosting by Vimexx (Netherlands)

Our website is hosted by Vimexx B.V., based in the Netherlands.

Vimexx automatically collects server log files such as:

  • IP address (anonymised depending on server configuration)

  • Date and time of access

  • Visited pages

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • HTTP status codes

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining secure hosting).
Log files are deleted according to Vimexx’s retention policy (usually 7–30 days).

4. Cookies & Consent with Complianz

We use Complianz as our cookie consent and privacy management tool.
On your first visit, Complianz will ask which cookies and services you allow.

Complianz stores:

  • Your consent decision

  • A unique identifier

  • Timestamp

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent for non-essential cookies)

5. Analytics: Independent Analytics

This website uses Independent Analytics, a privacy-friendly, cookie-less analytics tool installed directly on our website.

Independent Analytics does not:

  • Use cookies

  • Store personal data

  • Track users across websites

Collected data is aggregated and anonymous (e.g., number of page views, referrers, device type).

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in understanding site performance).

No personal data leaves the EU.

6. Email & Contact Form

If you contact us via email, we process your:

  • Email address

  • Name (if provided)

  • Content of your message

We store communications only as long as necessary to handle your request.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual communication), or

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding).

7. Comments

When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect:

  • Name or chosen username

  • Email address

  • Comment text

  • IP address (anti-spam and security)

  • Browser user agent (spam detection)

Comments are publicly visible until deleted.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (your voluntary submission)

  • IP address storage: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (security interest)

8. Affiliate Links (Amazon EU & Bol.com)

SevysDaily.com participates in the following affiliate programs:

  • Amazon EU Partner Programme

  • Bol.com Partnerprogramma

When you click an affiliate link, the provider may:

  • Store a tracking cookie

  • Record that you clicked from SevysDaily.com

We do not send personal data to Amazon or Bol.com ourselves.

Affiliate networks are independent controllers.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (your consent via Complianz).

9. Embedded Content (YouTube & Instagram)

Our site includes embedded content from:

  • YouTube (Google Ireland Ltd.)

  • Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.)

These services are only loaded after you click to activate them (“two-click solution”).
Once activated, these providers may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device data

  • Interaction data

  • Possibly location data depending on settings

Data may be processed outside the EU (including the USA) under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (your consent).

10. Payments, Donations & Memberships

We use external payment and support platforms:

  • Ko-fi

  • PayPal

  • Patreon

If you donate or subscribe, these providers process your payment data independently.
We only receive non-sensitive information such as:

  • Payment confirmation

  • Your display name (depending on your settings)

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of contract / voluntary donation).

For details, see each provider’s privacy policy.

11. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as needed for:

  • Processing comments

  • Security (e.g., IP logs)

  • Communication with you

  • Legal obligations (if applicable)

Server logs are deleted periodically by Vimexx.

12. Your Rights Under GDPR

You may request at any time:

  • Access to your data (Art. 15)

  • Rectification (Art. 16)

  • Erasure (Art. 17)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18)

  • Data portability (Art. 20)

  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7)

  • Objection to processing (Art. 21)

Contact: sevy@sevysdaily.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Data Security

We use the following measures:

  • SSL/TLS encryption

  • Secure hosting at Vimexx

  • Regular software updates

  • Minimal data collection

  • Restricted backend access

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or technical changes.
The latest version is always available on this page.