1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
VireXbuster
Website: https://virexbuster.de
2. General Information on Data Processing
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to your data.
3. Data Collection on Our Website
3.1 Server Log Files
When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits to us automatically. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing device
- Date and time of the server request
- IP address
This data cannot be attributed to any specific individual. It is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).
3.2 Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that do not cause any harm. We use cookies to make our website function properly and to improve your browsing experience.
Some cookies remain on your device until you delete them (persistent cookies), while others are automatically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). You can configure your browser to inform you about cookies, to allow them only in certain cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, or to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed.
Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website. Where cookies are used on the basis of consent, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Where cookies are necessary for legitimate interests, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
3.3 Contact Form
If you submit inquiries via our contact form, your data entered in the form, including any contact details you provide, will be stored for the purpose of handling your request and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.
The data entered in the contact form is processed solely based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time. The legality of the data processing operations carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory statutory provisions remain unaffected.
3.4 Registration and Customer Accounts
If you register on our website or create a customer account (e.g., through our WooCommerce shop), we process the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, postal address) for the purpose of fulfilling the contract or pre-contractual measures. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
4. E-Commerce and Payment Processing
If you place an order in our online shop, we collect the personal data necessary to process your order. This includes your name, billing and delivery address, email address, phone number, and payment details. This data is processed solely for the purpose of fulfilling your order.
The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract). Payment data is transmitted securely via encrypted connections. We do not store full payment card data on our servers.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Analytics Tools
We may use analytics services to analyse the use of our website. These tools collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages they visit, how long they stay, and from where they accessed the page. This data is used to improve user experience. Analytics tools are used only with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5.2 Jetpack (Automattic)
This website uses Jetpack, a WordPress plugin provided by Automattic Inc. Jetpack provides website security, performance, and analytics features. For more information, please refer to Automattic’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
5.3 WPForms
We use WPForms to handle contact and inquiry forms on our website. Data submitted through these forms is stored in our database and may be sent via email. Data is processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or to respond to your inquiry (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
6. SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar and by the “https://” prefix in the URL. When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access (Article 15 GDPR): You have the right to request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
- Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR): You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object (Article 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to withdraw consent (Article 7(3) GDPR): Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Imprint (Impressum) of this website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
8. Data Retention
We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Order and transaction data may be retained for up to 10 years in accordance with German commercial and tax law requirements (HGB, AO).
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These include SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security updates.
10. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external third-party websites. We have no control over the content and privacy practices of those websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data processing practices. The current version is always available on this page.
Last updated: June 2026