Privacy Policy (GDPR / DSGVO)

1. General Information

This website is a non-commercial community project providing information about the DayZ Afterlight game server. We do not sell personal data.
Personal data is only processed when necessary to provide the website or when voluntarily submitted by users.

2. Data We Process

  • IP address
  • Browser, device, and request information (for security and compatibility)
  • Access logs (for attack prevention and server stability)

If you actively submit a request via our Discord ticket system, your Discord username and message contents are processed only on Discord, not stored on this website.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

  • Deliver website content
  • Ensure server and website stability
  • Protect against attacks, bot traffic, and misuse
  • Improve gameplay balance and server performance

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Necessary processing for service delivery
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest (security, stability, community support)
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Only if consent is explicitly given (e.g., cookies via a consent banner)

5. Cookies & Consent

We don't use any Cookies.

6. Game Server Environment

  • Our DayZ game server uses community mods, including:
    CF (Community Framework) – supports core gameplay mechanics
    This mod operates exclusively on the game server and does not transmit personal data to this website.
  • We do not operate player accounts, an economy system, trader markets, or a currency system on this website.

7. Donations & Third-Party Services

  • We receive community donations via GoFundMe.
  • Donor and payment data is processed exclusively by GoFundMe under their own privacy policy.
  • This website does not store or process financial or payment information.
  • Other external platforms linked or used by us may include:
    • Discord – Community & Support (data handled only on Discord)
    • Server hosting providers – Infrastructure operation
    • Consent tools – Only if implemented, fully opt-in based

8. Data Retention

  • Access logs (including IP addresses) are automatically deleted within 7 days
  • Support messages exist only on Discord and follow Discord’s data retention rules
  • Cookies (if used) depend on user consent and service purpose

9. Your Rights

  • Request access to your data
  • Request deletion or correction
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • File a complaint with an EU/German supervisory authority

10. Privacy Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or data requests, contact us at:
Email: dayz.afterlight@gmail.com

11. Disclaimer

This website and the DayZ Afterlight game server are community-run fan projects and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Bohemia Interactive, Valve Corporation (Steam), or GoFundMe.

12. Additional Community & Donation Disclaimer

The DayZ Afterlight server and all related services are operated as a non-commercial hobby and fan-community initiative.

All donations are voluntary contributions to support infrastructure, server hosting, development, security systems, and community projects.

Supporter perks such as Discord roles or manual entry into priority queue lists are granted exclusively at our discretion, are not guaranteed services, and do not constitute contractual or paid support claims.

No donation or perk has any influence on gameplay, loot, spawn conditions, in-game economy, progression, map access, or survival balance.

This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated on behalf of Bohemia Interactive.

All monetization practices follow the official Bohemia Interactive DayZ server guidelines and fair-play principles.