Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how personal data is handled on the familienbande-genealogie.de website and in the Familienbande genealogy software.

1. Controller and Contact Information

Stefan Mettenbrink
Further contact and provider information is available in the legal notice and on the support page.

2. Privacy in the Familienbande Application

Familienbande is used to record and manage genealogical personal data, family relationships, sources, and documents. This information is stored and processed exclusively on the user's computer. Familienbande does not automatically transmit genealogical data to the developer or to a server.

Data exchange, such as exporting and sharing GEDCOM files, takes place only when initiated by the user. Users are responsible for deciding which information they share with third parties.

Optional Version Check

Only when the relevant setting is enabled does Familienbande retrieve a file from this website to check the current software version. No genealogical data, sources, or documents are transmitted. Technical access data, such as the IP address and time of the request, may be processed by the hosting provider. See the section on server logs below.

3. Website Access and Server Logs

You can visit this website without providing your name. When you access web pages or the file used for the optional version check, the hosting provider WINT.global processes connection data required for technical operation. According to the information currently available, server logs may include:

• Host name of the accessing computer;
• IP address (previously described as anonymized);
• Date and time of access;
• Browser type and operating system; and
• Where applicable, the referring website (referrer).

This processing supports the technical operation, stability, and security of the website. Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests in secure website operation) may provide the legal basis. Note before publication: Please verify against the current hosting configuration whether IP addresses are anonymized when collected, which information is actually logged, and how long logs are retained.

4. Cookies, Advertising, and Analytics

According to the information available about the website's operation, it does not use cookies. No newsletters are sent, and no advertising or profiling services are used. This policy will be updated if the website's technical setup changes.

5. Contact Requests

If you contact us by email or through the contact options provided, the information you send will be processed to respond to your inquiry. Please do not submit genealogical information about third parties unless necessary for your inquiry. Depending on the purpose, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) or 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information is retained only for as long as needed to handle the inquiry or to meet legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

Subject to applicable legal requirements, you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and data portability. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. To exercise your rights, use the contact details provided in the legal notice.

Last updated: October 28, 2026