Case Traders UG (hereinafter referred to as "Case Traders") appreciates your interest in our website. The protection and security of your personal data are of utmost importance to us. Accordingly, we would like to inform you below about the personal data collected during your visit to our website and the purposes for which such data is processed.

As legal requirements or internal company processes may change over time, it may become necessary to amend this Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you review this Privacy Policy regularly. The Privacy Policy can be accessed at any time under Privacy Policy, and may be saved and printed for your records.

The controller within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as the "GDPR"), as well as other applicable national data protection laws of the Member States and other data protection provisions, is:

Case Traders UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Kiem-Pauli-Str. 8
84036 Landshut
Germany

Email: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy applies to the online presence of Case Traders, which is accessible at https://case-traders.com and its associated subdomains (hereinafter collectively referred to as "our website").

Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, in particular, details such as your name, age, address, telephone number, date of birth, email address, IP address, or user behavior. Information that cannot be associated with your person, or can only be associated with disproportionate effort (for example, by means of anonymization), does not constitute personal data.

The processing of personal data, which includes, among other things, the collection, storage, use, transmission, or deletion of such data, shall always be carried out on the basis of a lawful legal ground as set out in the GDPR, or subject to your explicit consent.

Personal data processed by Case Traders will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled, provided that no statutory retention obligations apply.

Where we process your personal data in connection with specific services or offers, you will find detailed information below regarding the particular processing activities, including the scope and purpose of processing, the applicable legal basis, and the respective retention periods.

1. Website

1.1. Scope and Purpose of Processing

When you access and use our website, Case Traders collects only the personal data that your browser automatically transmits to our server. This information is temporarily stored in so-called log files. The following personal data are collected to the extent necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the website and to provide our content and services:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the accessed file
• Website from which the access originated (referrer URL)
• Browser used and, where applicable, the operating system of your device as well as the name of your access provider
• Subpages accessed on our website
• Internet service provider of the accessing system
• Other similar data and information necessary for the prevention and defense against attacks on our IT systems

1.2. Legal basis

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The collection of this data is required to provide our website and its functionalities and therefore serves the legitimate interest of Case Traders in ensuring the stability and security of its online services.

1.3. Storage Period

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. The collection of data for the operation of the website and the storage of data in log files are essential for the functioning of the website; consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user. Further storage may occur where required by law.

Your personal data will only be disclosed to third parties under the following circumstances:

• You have provided your explicit consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR;
• The disclosure is legally permissible and necessary for the performance or fulfillment of a contractual relationship with you pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR;
• A legal obligation exists requiring the disclosure of data pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) GDPR; or
• The disclosure is necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in the non-disclosure of your data.

1. General Information

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are transmitted to and stored on your device’s browser when you visit our website. Certain functions of our website cannot be provided without the use of technically necessary cookies. Other cookies enable us to perform analyses and improve the functionality and user experience of our online offering.

Cookies allow us, for example, to recognize your browser upon subsequent visits and to transmit various information to us. By using cookies, we can make our website more user-friendly and efficient, for instance by tracking user activity, storing preferred settings (such as language and region), and improving overall usability.

Where third parties set cookies to process data, such data is collected directly via your browser. Cookies do not harm your device, cannot execute programs, and do not contain viruses.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are data files placed on your device by providers other than Case Traders when you visit our website. These cookies are not managed by us directly but by third-party providers. Unlike first-party cookies, they can be read by the entity that set them. Third-party cookies are often used to collect information such as the number of page views, the duration of website visits, or the specific pages accessed.

Types of Cookies Used

Our website uses different categories of cookies, which are described in more detail below.

1.1. Transient Cookies

Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They allow session identification so that individual browser requests can be associated with a single session, enabling the recognition of your device during visits within a browsing session.

1.2. Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a specified period and transmit information to us each time you revisit our website. The storage duration depends on the individual cookie. You can delete persistent cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.

1.3 Required Cookies

These cookies are technically necessary for you to visit our website and use its essential functions, such as shopping cart functionality or language selection. They also ensure the secure and correct operation of the website.

1.4. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us analyze the use of our website and improve its performance and functionality. For example, they collect data on how visitors interact with the website, which pages are most frequently visited, and whether any error messages are encountered.

1.5. Marketing and Social Media Cookies

Advertising cookies (including those set by third-party providers) allow us to display offers and advertisements relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites and recognize you across different devices.

1.6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, our website also uses Local Storage and similar technologies provided by your browser. These technologies allow information to be stored directly on your device without transferring it to our servers. We use Local Storage exclusively for technically necessary purposes, such as:

• saving your selected language or locale preferences,
• remembering your chosen display mode (e.g., dark or light mode), and
• storing configuration settings related to our wiki or website interface.

The data stored in Local Storage are not used for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes, and they remain solely on your device. They are retained until you delete them manually via your browser settings or they are automatically removed by your browser.

You can view and delete Local Storage data at any time in your browser’s privacy or developer settings. The legal basis for the use of these technologies is our legitimate interest in providing a technically functional and user-friendly website pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and, where applicable, § 25(2) TTDSG.

Cookies Used on Our Website

The following cookies are currently implemented on our website:

• None so far

2. Legal basis

The use of technically necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper operation and functionality of our website in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The use of non-essential or third-party cookies (e.g., for analytics, marketing, or personalization purposes) takes place exclusively on the basis of your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent is obtained through the cookie banner displayed upon your first visit to our website. You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect by adjusting your cookie preferences. As soon as the data transmitted through cookies is no longer required for the purposes described, it will be deleted, unless continued storage is required by law.

3. Storage Period

Cookies are stored for varying durations depending on their purpose and technical design. Data collected through cookies is deleted once it is no longer required for the specified purpose, unless legal retention obligations apply.

4. Browser Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences either through our website’s cookie banner or directly via your browser settings. Most browsers are configured to accept cookies by default; however, you can modify these settings to accept only certain types of cookies or to block them entirely. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website. You can also use your browser to delete cookies already stored or to receive notifications before a cookie is placed. Since configuration options vary by browser, we recommend consulting the help function of your browser for detailed instructions. For a comprehensive overview of third-party access to your browser and cookie activity, we recommend using specialized browser plug-ins designed for this purpose.

5. Refusal of Cookies

If you choose to decline the use of cookies that require your consent, this decision will be respected. However, please note that disabling cookies, either via browser settings or our website, may result in limited functionality. You may delete previously stored third-party cookies at any time through your browser settings.

We use tracking and analysis tools to ensure the continuous optimization, security, and user-oriented design of our website. These tools enable us to statistically record user behavior and interactions with our website, evaluate usage patterns, and further improve our online offering based on the insights gained.

The use of the tracking and analysis tools described below is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by adjusting your cookie preferences.

Below, we provide an overview of the tracking and analysis tool currently used on our website, including information on the scope and purpose of data processing, the type of data collected, and the applicable legal basis.

1. Matomo (Self-Hosted)

Our website uses Matomo, an open-source web analytics software provided by InnoCraft Ltd., 150 Willis Street, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand (“Matomo”), which we operate on our own servers located within the European Union. Matomo enables us to analyze user interactions and improve our website’s content and functionality. Cookies or comparable technologies may be used to collect the following data:

• IP address of the accessing device (immediately anonymized)
• Date and time of access
• Title and URL of visited pages
• Referrer URL (the previously visited website)
• Time spent on the page
• Files downloaded or clicked links
• Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
• Screen resolution
• Approximate geographic location (country only)

The data collected with Matomo are processed exclusively for statistical evaluation and website improvement.

IP Anonymization

Matomo is configured so that IP addresses are immediately anonymized after collection (“IP masking”), preventing any direct link to an individual user.

Data Storage and Transfer

All data collected through Matomo are stored exclusively on servers operated by Case Traders within the European Union. No data are transmitted to Matomo (InnoCraft) or any other third party, and no data transfer to third countries takes place.

Legal Basis

The processing of personal data by Matomo is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you grant via the cookie banner displayed on our website. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by adjusting your cookie settings. If Matomo is used without cookies (cookieless tracking), processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, namely the optimization of our online offering and the improvement of our website’s functionality.

Storage Period

Personal data collected via Matomo are anonymized immediately and stored only for as long as necessary to achieve the stated purposes. Further storage may occur where required by statutory retention obligations.

Opt-Out Option

You can prevent the collection of your data by Matomo at any time. In order to do so, please adjust your cookie preferences through our consent management tool.

Case Traders maintains an online presence on various social media platforms to communicate with customers, interested users, and partners, and to provide information about our company, our products, and our services. We currently operate official pages or channels on the following platforms:

• Discord
• Instagram
• X (formerly Twitter)
• TikTok
• YouTube
• Steam

Through these platforms, we share information about our offerings and activities. In addition, users may contact us via these platforms to obtain further information or make inquiries.

Joint Responsibility

In accordance with Article 4 No. 7 GDPR, Case Traders, together with the respective operator of the social network, acts as a joint controller for the processing of personal data taking place in connection with our fan pages or profiles. When you visit one of our social media pages, personal data may be processed by both the respective platform operator and by us. As joint controllers, we have concluded agreements with the respective platform operators that regulate, among other things, the conditions for the operation and use of the social media pages. The respective terms of use and the data protection provisions of each platform are decisive for this purpose.

Use of Insights and Cookies

Depending on the platform, we use the Insights or Analytics functions provided by the social media operator to obtain anonymized statistical information about visitors to our fan pages. For this purpose, the social media operator typically places a cookie or similar tracking technology on the end device of the user visiting our page. These technologies contain a unique user code that can be linked to the data of users who are registered on the respective platform. The information generated is collected, stored, and processed by the social media operator. This processing may also occur when users access services of other entities within the same corporate group or third parties using the operator’s services. Other partners or advertising providers on the platforms may also use cookies for advertising or analytics purposes. For more detailed information, please refer to the respective platform’s cookie policy.

Purpose of Processing

The processing of user information serves several purposes:

• It enables the social media operators to improve their advertising systems and display targeted content.
• It allows Case Traders, as operator of its own fan pages, to receive anonymized statistics (e.g., visitor numbers, demographic data, and interactions) prepared by the platform operators.
• These statistics help us evaluate the reach and effectiveness of our content and marketing activities, adapt our communication strategy, and present relevant information to users.

Demographic and geographic analyses may be provided to us based on aggregated data, enabling us to design interest-based communication without directly identifying individual users. The visitor statistics and analytical data are transmitted to us exclusively in anonymized form. We do not have access to the underlying personal data.

Legal Basis and Legitimate Interests

We operate our social media pages to present Case Traders publicly and to communicate with users and interested parties. The processing of users’ personal data in this context is based on our legitimate interest in an optimized company presentation and effective external communication pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Data Transfers to Third Countries

The information collected by the respective social media platforms is frequently processed on servers located in the United States or other third countries. The responsibility for such processing lies solely with the respective platform operator. We draw attention to the fact that adequate safeguards within the meaning of Chapter V GDPR may not currently exist for data transfers to the USA. Consequently, U.S. authorities may have access to such transferred data, and as a data subject you may not have enforceable legal remedies against this access.

Options for Objection and Settings

Users of social media platforms can usually control the extent to which their behavior is tracked or analyzed through the privacy or advertising settings of the respective platform. The processing of information by cookies used by social media operators can also be restricted by configuring your browser or device settings to block third-party cookies or cookies from these platforms.

Nature of Shared Responsibility

Under the agreements on joint controllership with the respective social media operators, it is generally most effective for data subject requests (e.g., access, rectification, deletion, or objection) to be submitted directly to the social media platforms. As providers of the technical infrastructure, they have direct access to the relevant data and can implement the necessary measures. Nevertheless, you may contact Case Traders at any time regarding the exercise of your rights; we will coordinate with the platform operator as necessary.

Further Information

For detailed information on how the respective social media providers process personal data and on available privacy settings, please refer to their privacy policies:

• Discord
• Instagram
• X (formerly Twitter)
• TikTok
• YouTube
• Steam

Our website may contain hyperlinks to external websites operated by third parties. When you activate these links, you will be redirected to the respective third-party website, which can be identified by the change in the URL. Please note that these external websites are governed by their own privacy policies. Case Traders has no influence over the content or data processing practices of such third-party providers and therefore assumes no responsibility or liability for their handling of personal data.

We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policies of the respective websites before submitting any personal data or using their services.

If your personal data are processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As such, you have the following rights in relation to the processing of your personal data:

Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to obtain confirmation from Case Traders as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed. Where this is the case, you have the right to access such personal data and to receive information regarding:

• the purposes of processing,
• the categories of personal data concerned,
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed,
• the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored,
• the existence of the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, or objection,
• the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority,
• the origin of your data if they were not collected from you,
• and, where applicable, the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about the logic involved.

Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You have the right to obtain without undue delay the correction of inaccurate personal data concerning you and the completion of incomplete personal data stored by us.

Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right to freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data where one of the following applies:

• you contest the accuracy of the personal data;
• the processing is unlawful, but you oppose the erasure of the data;
• we no longer need the personal data for processing purposes, but you require them for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims; or
• you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, pending verification of whether our legitimate grounds override yours.

Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive the personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit those data to another controller, where technically feasible.

Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to its withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or our company headquarters, if you consider that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR.