Privacy Policy

1. Scope and Data Controller

1.1. The subject matter of data protection is “personal data.”
The General Data Protection Regulation defines “personal data” as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”); a natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by association with an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more specific characteristics which reflect the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person. (Art. 4(1) GDPR)
You may use our website without providing any personal data. For the use of specific services on our website, different regulations may apply, which in such cases are explained separately below. We process your personal data (e.g., name, address, email, phone number, etc.) only in accordance with the provisions of German data protection law. Data is considered personal if it can be unambiguously attributed to a specific natural person. The legal basis for data protection can be found in the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the Telemedia Act (TMG), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which took effect on May 24, 2018 (GDPR),
which takes effect on May 24, 2018. The following provisions inform you regarding the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection, use, and processing of personal data by the provider.

1.2. Controller (Art. 4(7) GDPR)
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data in connection with the use of the website www.maifeldurlaub.de is the

Maifeld
Municipal Association Administration, Department 6
: Tourism/Culture
, Marktplatz 4-6
, 56751 Polch
, Phone: 02654/9402-0
, Fax: 02654/9402-48
, Email: info@maifeld.de
Data Protection Officer: Annika Schäfer

Please note that internet-based data transmission involves security risks, and therefore complete protection against access by third parties is impossible. To ensure the security of your personal data during transmission, we use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption.

2. Use of the Website

The following provisions inform you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection, use, and processing of personal data by the Maifeld Municipal Association:

2.1. Server Data
: Scope and Purpose of Data Processing
The legitimate interest of the data controller lies in providing a website to disseminate information and services on the Internet.  The purpose of the Maifeld Municipal Association (in this case, Tourism and Culture) is to promote regional tourism.
Providing your data is necessary to access the operator’s website. Failure to provide this data would result in the inability to access the website or use the services of the Maifeld Municipal Association’s Tourism Office, and the central objectives of the Maifeld Municipal Association’s Tourism Office could not be pursued.
For technical reasons, the following data—among other things—that your web browser transmits to us or to our web provider is collected (so-called server log files):

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Website from which you are visiting us (referrer URL)
  • Website you are visiting
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Your Internet Protocol (IP) address.

Legal basis
: Art. 6 GDPR (6) 1b:
“Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject’s request.”
In addition to this
, Art. 6 GDPR (6)(1)(f)
: “Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child.”

Retention
Period Your IP address will be deleted or anonymized
after you finish using the website. The log files are analyzed by the operator in anonymized form to further improve the website and make it more user-friendly.


2.2. Contact Form
:Scope and Purpose of Data Processing
If you wish to contact the Maifeld Municipal Administration, a contact form is available for this purpose. When filling out this form, you must provide the following information:

  • Last Name
  • Email address
  • Message

In addition, you may voluntarily provide the following information:

  • Title
  • First Name

The Maifeld Tourism Office uses your data to respond to your contact request and to provide you with any information you may have requested.

Legal basis
: Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR:
“Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject’s request.”

Retention
Period The processed personal data will be deleted after the statutory retention periods have expired and the purpose has been fulfilled, unless the controller has a legitimate interest in further retention.


2.3. Cookies
:Scope and Purpose of Data Processing
The Maifeld Municipal Association’s Tourism Office uses cookies to collect and store data. Cookies are small files that enable specific, device-related information to be stored on the user’s device (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.). On the one hand, they serve to enhance the website’s user-friendliness and thus benefit users (e.g., by storing login credentials). On the other hand, they are used to collect statistical data on website usage and to analyze this data in order to improve the website’s offerings. Users themselves can control the use of cookies. Most browsers have an option to restrict or completely prevent the storage of cookies. Please refer to your browser’s instructions. However, please note that the use of the website and the user experience will be limited without cookies.
You can manage many online advertising cookies from companies via the U.S. website http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU website http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices/.

Legal basis
: Art. 6 GDPR (6) 1b:
“Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject’s request.”
In addition
, Art. 6 GDPR (6)(1)(f)
: “Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child.”

Storage
Duration Temporary cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). In contrast, persistent cookies have a maximum lifespan of up to 20 days. This type of cookie allows you to be recognized when you return to the website after leaving it.
 

2.4. Newsletter
:Scope and Purpose of Data Processing
Eifel Tourismus GmbH and the Maifeld Tourist Information Office provide an email newsletter with information about additional offers and news from the region. Providing your email address is required for this purpose. Additional information for personalizing the newsletter is optional.
The double opt-in procedure is used to send the newsletter.
You will only receive a newsletter via email once you have expressly confirmed that you wish to activate the newsletter service. After you have activated the service, you will receive a confirmation email containing an activation link. You will only begin receiving the actual newsletter once you click on this link.

Legal basis
: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR:
“The data subject has given consent to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for one or more specified purposes.”

Retention
Period: You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. To do so, please contact Eifel Tourismus GmbH / Tourist-Info Maifeld or use the unsubscribe link provided in every newsletter.
The personal data processed for the purpose of sending the newsletter will be deleted unless the controller has a legitimate interest in retaining it. In any case, only those data that are absolutely necessary to achieve the corresponding purpose will continue to be stored.
 

2.5. Bookings
You can book accommodations on the website. To do so, you must provide the following information:

  • Title
  • Middle name
  • Last Name
  • Street, house number
  • ZIP code, city
  • Country
  • Email Address

Your data will be used to process your booking and will be shared with the accommodation provider accordingly.

Legal basis
: Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR:
“Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for the implementation of precontractual measures taken at the data subject’s request.”

Retention
Period Personal data processed for the purpose of handling bookings and fulfilling contracts will be deleted upon expiration of the statutory retention periods, unless the data controller has a legitimate interest in further retention. In any case, only those data that are absolutely necessary to achieve the relevant purpose will continue to be stored.
 

2.6. Non-Binding Booking Inquiries
You may submit a non-binding booking inquiry to the operator via a special contact form. To do so, you must provide the following information:

  • First Name
  • Last name
  • Email address

Your data will be used to process the booking inquiry and prepare a quote.

Legal basis
: Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR:
“Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for the implementation of precontractual measures taken at the data subject’s request.”

Retention
Period Personal data processed for the purpose of handling a non-binding booking request will be deleted unless the data controller has a legitimate interest in retaining it. In any case, only those data that are absolutely necessary to achieve the corresponding purpose will continue to be stored.
 

2.7. Brochure
Order You have the option on the website to order various brochures. To do so, you must provide the following information:

  • Title
  • First Name
  • Last name
  • Street, house number
  • ZIP code, City
  • Country
  • Email

Your information will be used to send you the brochure you ordered.

Legal basis
: Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR:
“Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject’s request.”

Retention
Period: Personal data processed for the purpose of sending the brochure will be deleted unless the data controller has a legitimate interest in retaining it. In any case, only those data that are absolutely necessary to achieve the relevant purpose will continue to be stored.
 

3. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components from Facebook into this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is a social gathering place operated on the Internet—an online community that generally allows users to communicate with one another and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable the online community to share personal or business-related information. Among other things, Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect with others through friend requests.
Facebook is operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject resides outside the U.S. or Canada, the controller responsible for the processing of personal data is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook learns which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.
If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the data subject’s respective Facebook account. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website—such as the “Like” button—or posts a comment, Facebook associates this information with the data subject’s personal Facebook user account and stores this personal data.
Facebook receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time they access our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.
Facebook’s Privacy Policy, available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about Facebook’s collection, processing, and use of personal data. It also explains the settings options Facebook offers to protect the data subject’s privacy. In addition, various applications are available that allow users to prevent data from being transmitted to Facebook. The data subject may use such applications to prevent data from being transmitted to Facebook.

4. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google AdSense

The data controller has integrated Google AdSense into this website. Google AdSense is an online service that facilitates the display of advertisements on third-party websites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects the advertisements displayed on third-party websites to match the content of the respective third-party website. Google AdSense enables interest-based targeting of internet users, which is implemented by generating individual user profiles.
The operator of the Google AdSense component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
The purpose of the Google AdSense component is to integrate advertisements into our website. Google AdSense places a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By placing the cookie, Alphabet Inc. is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google AdSense component has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google AdSense component to to transmit data to Alphabet Inc. for the purposes of online advertising and commission billing. As part of this technical process, Alphabet Inc. obtains personal data, such as the data subject’s IP address, which Alphabet Inc. uses, among other things, to track the origin of visitors and clicks and, consequently, to facilitate commission settlements.
The data subject may, as described above, prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Adjusting the settings of the web browser used in this way would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. In addition, a cookie already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programs.
Google AdSense also uses so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in web pages to enable log file recording and analysis, which allows for statistical evaluation. Using the embedded web beacon, Alphabet Inc. can determine whether and when a web page was opened by a data subject and which links were clicked by the data subject. Among other things, web beacons are used to evaluate the traffic flow on a website.
Through Google AdSense, personal data and information—including the IP address, which is necessary for tracking and billing the displayed advertisements—are transferred to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. This personal data is stored and processed in the United States of America. Alphabet Inc. may, under certain circumstances, disclose this personal data—collected through technical means—to third parties.
Google AdSense is explained in more detail at this link: https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/.

5. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google Analytics 4 (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization feature) into this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics refers to the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data regarding the behavior of website visitors. Among other things, a web analytics service collects data on which website a data subject came from (known as a “referrer”), which subpages of the website were accessed, and how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform cost-benefit analyses of online advertising.   

The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.  

The data controller uses the "_gat._anonymizeIp" extension for web analytics via Google Analytics. This parameter causes Google to truncate and anonymize the IP address of the data subject’s Internet connection when accessing our website from a member state of the European Union or from another signatory state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.   

The anonymization of your IP address is already set as the default in Google Analytics. The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information collected, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us that show activity on our website, and to provide other services related to the use of our website. 

Google Analytics uses AI to predict the behavior of individual visitor groups. Changing customer needs are tracked, enabling forecasts of future usage patterns to be generated.   

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The placement of the cookie enables Google to analyze the use of our website. Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google obtains personal data, such as the data subject’s IP address, which Google uses, among other things, to track the origin of visitors and clicks and, consequently, to facilitate commission settlements.   

The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the time of access, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of the data subject’s visits to our website. Each time our website is visited, this personal data—including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject—is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, disclose this personal data—collected through technical means—to third parties.   

As described above, the data subject may prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the internet browser would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.   

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website, as well as the processing of such data by Google. To do so, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on uses JavaScript to instruct Google Analytics that no data or information regarding website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google considers the installation of the browser add-on to constitute an objection. If the data subject’s computer system is subsequently deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.   

Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and at www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

6. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords into this website. Google AdWords is an online advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads both in Google’s search engine results and on the Google Display Network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to specify certain keywords in advance, so that an ad is displayed in Google’s search engine results only when a user enters a search query containing those keywords. Within the Google Display Network, ads are distributed across thematically relevant websites using an automated algorithm and based on the previously specified keywords.
The operator of the Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-based advertisements on third-party websites and in Google’s search results, as well as by displaying third-party advertisements on our website.
If a data subject arrives at our website via a Google ad, Google places a so-called conversion cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie expires after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. Provided the cookie has not yet expired, the conversion cookie is used to track whether certain subpages—such as the shopping cart of an online store system—have been accessed on our website. The conversion cookie allows both us and Google to track whether a data subject who arrived at our website via an AdWords ad generated revenue—that is, whether they completed or abandoned a purchase.
The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to generate visitor statistics for our website. We, in turn, use these visitor statistics to determine the total number of users referred to us via AdWords ads—that is, to assess the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could be used to identify the data subject.
The conversion cookie is used to store personal information, such as the web pages visited by the data subject. Consequently, each time our website is visited, personal data—including the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection—is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, disclose this personal data—collected through technical means—to third parties.
As described above, the data subject can prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser being used and thereby permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the Internet browser would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to opt out of interest-based advertising by Google. To do so, the data subject must access the link https://www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the web browsers they use and configure the desired settings there.
Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

7. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Twitter

The data controller has integrated Twitter components into this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service on which users can publish and share so-called tweets—short messages limited to 280 characters. These short messages are accessible to everyone, including people who are not registered with Twitter. However, the tweets are also displayed to the respective user’s so-called followers. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user’s tweets. Furthermore, Twitter enables users to reach a broad audience through hashtags, links, or retweets.
Twitter is operated by Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.
Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s computer is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Further information about the Twitter buttons is available at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. As part of this technical process, Twitter learns which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to share the content of this website, to promote this website in the digital world, and to increase our visitor numbers.
If the data subject is logged into Twitter at the same time, Twitter recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned by Twitter to the data subject’s respective Twitter account. If the data subject clicks one of the Twitter buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted thereby are associated with the data subject’s personal Twitter user account and are stored and processed by Twitter.
Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Twitter at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Twitter, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Twitter account before visiting our website.
Twitter’s current privacy policy is available at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.


8. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service into this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and enables users to share photos and videos, as well as to repost such content on other social networks.
The operator of Instagram’s services is Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA. If a data subject resides outside the United States or Canada, the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbor, Dublin 2, Ireland. Each
time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s computer system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a display of the corresponding Instagram component. As part of this technical process, Instagram learns which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.
If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes which specific subpage the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the data subject’s respective Instagram account. If the data subject clicks one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted thereby are associated with the data subject’s personal Instagram user account and are stored and processed by Instagram.
Instagram always receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before visiting our website.
Further information and Instagram’s applicable privacy policy can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

9. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated YouTube components into this website. YouTube is an online video platform that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete movies and television programs, as well as music videos, trailers, and user-generated videos, are available via the website.
The service at de.youtube.com is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s computer is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube is available at www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google learn which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.
If the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting when a subpage containing a YouTube video is accessed. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and associated with the data subject’s respective YouTube account.
YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before visiting our website.
The privacy policy published by YouTube, available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

10. Use of Google Maps

We use the “Google Maps” component provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, hereinafter referred to as “Google,” on our website.
Each time the “Google Maps” component is accessed, Google sets a cookie to process user settings and data when the page on which the “Google Maps” component is integrated is displayed. This cookie is generally not deleted when you close your browser but expires after a certain period of time, unless you delete it manually beforehand.
If you do not consent to this processing of your data, you have the option to disable the “Google Maps” service and thereby prevent the transmission of data to Google. To do so, you must disable the JavaScript function in your browser. However, please note that in this case, you will not be able to use “Google Maps” at all or only to a limited extent.
The use of “Google Maps” and the information obtained through “Google Maps” is governed by Google’s Terms of Service http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/terms/regional.html as well as the additional terms and conditions for “Google Maps” https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html

11. Use of reCAPTCHA

To protect input forms on our site, we use the “reCAPTCHA” service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, hereinafter “Google.” This service helps distinguish whether an entry is made by a human user or is the result of abusive automated processing.
To the best of our knowledge, the referrer URL, IP address, user behavior on the website, information about the operating system, browser, and session duration, cookies, display instructions and scripts, the user’s input behavior, and mouse movements in the area of the “reCAPTCHA” checkbox are transmitted to “Google.”
Google uses the information obtained in this way, among other things, to digitize books and other printed materials and to optimize services such as Google Street View and Google Maps (e.g., recognition of house numbers and street names).
The IP address transmitted as part of “reCAPTCHA” is not combined with other Google data unless you are logged into your Google account at the time you use the “reCAPTCHA” plugin. If you wish to prevent “Google” from collecting and storing data about you and your behavior on our website, you must log out of your “Google” account before visiting our site or using the reCAPTCHA plugin.
The use of the “reCAPTCHA” service and the information collected through it is governed by Google’s Terms of Service: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/

12. Use of Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google to ensure consistent font display. The Google fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google’s servers is established. For more information about Google Web Fonts, visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de 

13. Use of Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager. Google Tag Manager is a solution that allows website tags to be managed via a user interface. Google Tag Manager itself, through which the tags are implemented, is a cookie-free domain and does not collect any personal data. The tool triggers other tags, which may in turn collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If a deactivation has been set at the domain or cookie level, it remains in effect for all tracking tags implemented using Google Tag Manager.

14. Use of Yumpu

We use https://www.yumpu.com/ from i-magazine AG (Gewerbestrasse 3, 9444 Diepoldsau, CH) on our website to display flipbooks. Yumpu provides a digital platform for publishing magazines, brochures, or catalogs.
To provide this service, your web browser retrieves the content directly from Yumpu. For more information, please visit the Yumpu website:
Yumpu Privacy Policy: https://www.yumpu.com/de/info/privacy_policy
Yumpu Cookie Policy: https://www.yumpu.com/de/info/cookie_policy

15. Visitor Analysis Using Emetriq

Subject to your consent, we use a script provided by emetriq GmbH, Vorsetzen 35, 20459 Hamburg, to determine whether certain cookies are transmitted when you visit our website. From these cookies, we extract certain statistical characteristics—such as age, geographic information, and household size—which we use to analyze which user groups visit our website. The data is pseudonymized in your browser by discarding the IP address immediately after data collection—it is not stored—and is only then transmitted to emetriq GmbH. The data is stored using an automatically and randomly generated cookie ID, IDFA, or AdID, which do not allow for personal identification. The characteristics extracted have no specific reference to an individual person. No analysis of your usage behavior on our website takes place.

In addition to the option to change your cookie settings, you can also disable data processing via an opt-out cookie at https://www.emetriq.com/opt-out. Further information on data protection for emetriq GmbH can also be found at: https://www.emetriq.com/datenschutz

LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING: Data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6(1
)(a) of the GDPR

PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING: We process the data to determine the demographic composition of users visiting our website and, based on
this, to define target audience segments for optimized communication via our website.

RETENTION PERIOD: emetriq GmbH deletes the data collected via the script no later than 180 days after collection.

16. Recipients

The data collected through your use of the website and the information you provide are transmitted to the operator’s server and stored there. Furthermore, your data may be forwarded to the following recipients: 

  • Processors (e.g., advertising agencies, service providers (IT), direct mail companies, providers of tracking tools, software providers, shopping partners, etc.)
  • Internal departments involved in the processing of your personal data (e.g., accounting, marketing department, partners)
  • Service providers and partners for the booked services (e.g., hotels, event organizers)
     

17. Rights of the Data Subject

17.1. Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right, granted by European directives and regulations, to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

17.2. Right of Access
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to receive from the data controller, free of charge, information at any time regarding the personal data stored about them and a copy of such information. Furthermore, the European legislative and regulatory authorities have granted the data subject the right to receive the following information:

  • the purposes of the processing
  • the categories of personal data being processed
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
  • if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration
  • the existence of a right to have personal data concerning them rectified or erased, or to have processing restricted by the controller, or a right to object to such processing
  • the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • if the personal data are not collected from the data subject: all available information regarding the origin of the data
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and—at least in such cases—meaningful information regarding the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to receive information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, he or she may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

17.3. Right to Rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purpose of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data—including by means of a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

17.4. Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to request that the controller erase personal data concerning them without delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
  • The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
  • The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
  • The erasure of the personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
  • The personal data was collected in connection with information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

If any of the above reasons apply and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by the Maifeld Municipal Association, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time. The employee of the Maifeld Municipal Association will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without delay.
If the personal data has been made public by the Maifeld Municipal Association and our company, as the controller pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, is obligated to erase the personal data, the Maifeld Association of Municipalities shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account available technology and implementation costs, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested that these other data controllers delete all links to this personal data or any copies or replicas of this personal data, provided that the processing is not necessary. The employee of the Maifeld Municipal Association will take the necessary steps on a case-by-case basis.

17.5. Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation (directives and regulations), to request that the controller restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

  • The data subject disputes the accuracy of the personal data, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful, the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data, and instead requests the restriction of the use of the personal data.
  • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
  • The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) of the GDPR, and it has not yet been determined whether the controller’s legitimate grounds override those of the data subject.

If any of the above conditions are met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by the Maifeld Municipal Association, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time. The employee of the Maifeld Municipal Association will arrange for the restriction of processing.

17.6. Right to Data Portability
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, as granted by European legislation (directives and regulations), to receive the personal data concerning them—which the data subject has provided to a controller—in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability under Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, provided this is technically feasible and does not infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others.
To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact a staff member of the Maifeld Municipal Association at any time.

17.7. Right to Object
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them that is carried out pursuant to Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
In the event of an objection, the Maifeld Association of Municipalities will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
If the Maifeld Municipal Association processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing purposes. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to the Maifeld Municipal Association regarding processing for the purpose of direct marketing, the Maifeld Municipal Association will no longer process the personal data for this purpose.
In addition, the data subject has the right, for reasons arising from his or her particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning him or her that is carried out by the Maifeld Municipal Association for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of the Maifeld Municipal Association or another staff member directly. The data subject is also free, in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by means of automated procedures that utilize technical specifications.

17.8. Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing—including profiling — that produces legal effects concerning the data subject or similarly significantly affects the data subject, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and such law provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms as well as legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is made with the data subject’s explicit consent, the Maifeld Association of Municipalities shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject, including at a minimum the right to request human intervention by the controller, to express the data subject’s own point of view, and to contest the decision.
If the data subject wishes to exercise rights relating to automated decisions, he or she may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

17.9. Right to Withdraw Consent
Under Data Protection Law Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislative and regulatory authorities, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time: info@maifeld.de

18. PayPal 

When paying via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or—if offered—“purchase on account” or “installment payments” via PayPal, we will disclose your payment information to PayPal (Europe) S.a.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter “PayPal”). 

This transfer is made in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR and only to the extent necessary for payment processing. 

For the payment methods “Credit Card via PayPal,” “Direct Debit via PayPal,” or—if offered—“Purchase on Account” or “Installment Payment” via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to conduct a credit check. For this purpose, your payment data may be disclosed to credit bureaus in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on PayPal’s legitimate interest in determining your creditworthiness. PayPal uses the result of the credit check—specifically the statistical probability of default—to determine whether to make the respective payment method available. The credit report may contain probability values (so-called “score values”). To the extent that score values are included in the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical method. The calculation of the score values includes, among other things but not exclusively, address data. For further information regarding data protection, including details on the credit reporting agencies used, please refer to PayPal’s Privacy Policy: www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
You may object to this processing of your data at any time by sending a message to PayPal. However, PayPal may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for the contractual processing of payments. 

19. Regiondo Ticket Shop 

The Eifel-Tourismus GmbH website incorporates iframe components from Regiondo GmbH, Grafinger Straße 6, 81671 Munich (Regiondo). Regiondo acts as a tourism service provider for the sale of guided tours and other tourism offerings. 

The privacy policy published by Regiondo, which is available at https://www.regiondo.de/datenschutz, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Regiondo GmbH. There you will also find information about the nature of data processing, retention periods, your rights, and the transfer of data to third parties—for example, for payment processing when using services such as PayPal, Klarna, and others. 

All data entered by customers during the order processing are stored. The specific data collected is determined by the form fields. This includes: 

• Last name, first name•

Payment information• Email address

Data that is absolutely necessary for delivery or order processing is transferred to third parties (such as service providers). Once the booking has been fully processed and the event date has passed, the data will no longer be used. To the extent that a retention period applies pursuant to Section 14b(1) of the German Value-Added Tax Act (UStG), the data may be stored for up to 10 years.  

This Privacy Policy was partially generated using the Privacy Policy Generator from DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH and the Data Protection Generator from the law firm Weiß & Partner.
Effective as of: July 25, 2023

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