diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 60d86fe..29805da 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -54,3 +54,6 @@ next-env.d.ts
 # seeded DB — can carry HR data or use SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY; never commit)
 .scratch_*
 /.scratch_shots/
+
+# Datenbank-Sicherungen (enthalten Personendaten) – nie committen.
+.backups/