PRIVACY POLICY
PREAMBLE
For us, a trusting partnership begins with the little things. Naturally, this also includes protecting your data from the very beginning. With this Privacy Policy, we therefore wish to inform you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of your personal data that arises from your visit to our website and is used by us, in part, to make our services as convenient as possible for our customers.
We adhere to the provisions of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter: GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (hereinafter: BDSG), and the German Telemedia Act (hereinafter: TMG).

1. PRIVACY AT A GLANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following information provides a brief overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy listed below this text.

DATA COLLECTION & USE ON THIS WEBSITE

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact information in the “Information on the Data Controller” section of this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected, on the one hand, when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily consists of technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website functions properly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to receive information, free of charge, regarding the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with future effect. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us at any time regarding this matter or any other questions about data protection.

ANALYSIS TOOLS AND THIRD-PARTY TOOLS

When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed for statistical purposes. This is primarily done using so-called analytics tools.
You can find detailed information about these analytics tools in the following privacy policy.

2. HOSTING NETCUP

We host our website with Netcup. The provider is netcup GmbH, Daimlerstraße 25, 76185 Karlsruhe (hereinafter “Netcup”).
For details, please refer to Netcup’s privacy policy: https://www.netcup.de/kontakt/datenschutzerklaerung.php.
The use of Netcup is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is displayed as reliably as possible. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data Processing We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the aforementioned provider. This is a contract required under data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. GENERAL NOTES AND MANDATORY INFORMATION
PRIVACY POLICY

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, various types of personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.

NOTE REGARDING THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:

BLT FeWo GmbH
Reedestraße 73
D-26757 Borkum
represented by Burkhard Walter and Thorben Mangold
Tel.: +49 4922 92390100
Email: urlaub@leuchtfeuer-touristik.de

The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

RETENTION PERIOD

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this Privacy Policy, we will retain your personal data until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you submit a valid request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, the data will be deleted once these grounds no longer apply.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING ON THIS WEBSITE

If you have consented to the processing of your data, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, provided that special categories of data as defined in Article 9(1) of the GDPR are processed. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) of the GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) of the German Teleservices Data Protection Act (TTDSG). You may revoke your consent at any time. If your data is necessary for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of precontractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data, to the extent that it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The applicable legal bases in each individual case are described in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.

NOTICE REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF DATA TO THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER THIRD COUNTRIES

Among other things, we use tools from companies based in the United States or other third countries that do not provide a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these third countries and processed there. Please note that these countries cannot guarantee a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. For example, U.S. companies are required to disclose personal data to law enforcement agencies, and you, as the data subject, would have no legal recourse against this. It therefore cannot be ruled out that U.S. authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and permanently store your data located on U.S. servers for surveillance purposes. We have no influence over these processing activities.

WITHDRAWAL OF YOUR CONSENT TO DATA PROCESSING

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may revoke any consent you have already given at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out prior to the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
RIGHT TO OBJECT TO DATA COLLECTION IN SPECIFIC CASES AND TO DIRECT MARKETING (ART. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) E OR F OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME, FOR REASONS RELATED TO YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION, TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE SPECIFIC LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) OF THE GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING, TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) of the GDPR).
RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COMPETENT SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY

You have the right to have data that we process automatically—based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract—provided to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another data controller, this will only be done to the extent that it is technically feasible.
SSL OR TLS ENCRYPTION
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content—such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the website operator—this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser’s address bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

ENCRYPTED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS ON THIS WEBSITE

If, after entering into a paid contract, you are required to provide us with your payment information (e.g., account number for direct debit authorization), this information is necessary for processing the payment.
Payment transactions using standard payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are processed exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser’s address bar.
With encrypted communication, the payment data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

ACCESS, DELETION, AND CORRECTION

Under applicable law, you have the right at any time to receive, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its source and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, as well as the right to have this data corrected or deleted, if applicable. You may contact us at any time regarding this matter or any other questions you may have about personal data.

RIGHT TO RESTRICTION OF PROCESSING

You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. You may contact us at any time to do so. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of this verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of erasure.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, a balancing of your interests against ours must be carried out. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data may—apart from its storage—be processed only with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercise, or defend legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of a substantial public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

OBJECTION TO ADVERTISING E-MAILS

We hereby object to the use of contact information published in accordance with the legal requirement to provide an imprint for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited transmission of advertising information, such as through spam emails.

4. DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE
COOKIES

Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser deletes them automatically.
In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you visit our site (third-party cookies). These enable us or you to use certain services provided by the third-party company (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website features would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart feature or the display of videos). Other cookies are used to analyze user behavior or display advertisements.
Cookies that are necessary to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide specific functions you have requested (e.g., the shopping cart feature), or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web traffic) (necessary cookies), are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and similar tracking technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG); consent may be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to block the acceptance of cookies in specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
If cookies are used by third parties or for analytical purposes, we will inform you separately about this within the scope of this Privacy Policy and, if necessary, request your consent.

CONTACT FORM

If you submit inquiries to us via the contact form, we will store the information you provide in the inquiry form—including the contact information you provide there—for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) if such consent was requested; you may revoke your consent at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular retention periods—remain unaffected.

INQUIRIES BY E-MAIL, PHONE, OR FAX

If you contact us by email, phone, or fax, your inquiry—including all personal data contained therein (name, inquiry)—will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not disclose this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided that your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) if such consent was requested; you may revoke your consent at any time.
The data you send us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.

5. ANALYTICS TOOLS AND ADVERTISING
GOOGLE TAG MANAGER

We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or analytics tools and other technologies into our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform any independent analyses. It is used solely to manage and deploy the tools integrated through it. However, Google Tag Manager collects your IP address, which may also be transferred to Google’s parent company in the United States.
The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and straightforward integration and management of various tools on its website. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. In doing so, the website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user’s location. This data is aggregated into a user ID and assigned to the website visitor’s respective device.
Furthermore, Google Analytics allows us to track, among other things, your mouse and scroll movements and clicks. Google Analytics also uses various modeling approaches to supplement the collected data sets and employs machine learning technologies in its data analysis.
Google Analytics uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google regarding the use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there.
The use of this analytics tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.
Data Processing
We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities regarding the use of Google Analytics.
Google Analytics E-Commerce Tracking
This website uses the “E-Commerce Tracking” feature of Google Analytics. With the help of E-Commerce Measurement, the website operator can analyze the purchasing behavior of website visitors to improve its online marketing campaigns. This involves collecting information such as orders placed, average order values, shipping costs, and the time elapsed from viewing a product to purchasing it. Google may aggregate this data under a transaction ID that is assigned to the respective user or their device.

GOOGLE ADS

The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Ads enables us to display ads in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when users enter specific search terms into Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, targeted ads can be displayed based on user data available to Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). As the website operator, we can evaluate this data quantitatively by, for example, analyzing which search terms led to the display of our ads and how many ads resulted in corresponding clicks.
The use of Google Ads is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in marketing its services and products as effectively as possible.
Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

GOOGLE REMARKETING

This website uses Google Analytics Remarketing features. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Remarketing analyzes your user behavior on our website (e.g., clicking on specific products) to categorize you into specific advertising audiences and subsequently display relevant ads to you when you visit other online sites (remarketing or retargeting).
Furthermore, the advertising audiences created with Google Remarketing can be linked to Google’s cross-device features. This allows interest-based, personalized advertising messages—which have been tailored to you based on your previous usage and browsing behavior on one device (e.g., a cell phone)—to also be displayed on another of your devices (e.g., a tablet or PC).
If you have a Google account, you can opt out of personalized advertising by clicking the following link: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/.
The use of Google Remarketing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in marketing its products as effectively as possible. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
Further information and the privacy policy can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=de.

GOOGLE CONVERSION TRACKING

This website uses Google Conversion Tracking. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Conversion Tracking allows Google and us to determine whether a user has performed certain actions. For example, we can analyze which buttons on our website are clicked and how often, as well as which products were viewed or purchased particularly frequently. This information is used to generate conversion statistics. We learn the total number of users who clicked on our ads and what actions they took. We do not receive any information that would allow us to personally identify the user. Google itself uses cookies or similar recognition technologies for identification purposes.
The use of Google Conversion Tracking is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
For more information on Google Conversion Tracking, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

FACEBOOK PIXEL

This website uses Facebook’s visitor action pixels to measure conversions. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. However, according to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the United States and other third countries.
This allows the behavior of website visitors to be tracked after they have been redirected to the provider’s website by clicking on a Facebook ad. This enables the effectiveness of Facebook ads to be evaluated for statistical and market research purposes and helps optimize future advertising campaigns.
The data collected is anonymous to us as the operator of this website; we cannot draw any conclusions about the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook, allowing a link to the respective user profile and enabling Facebook to use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with the Facebook Data Use Policy. This enables Facebook to display ads both on Facebook and outside of Facebook. As the website operator, we have no control over this use of the data.
The use of Facebook Pixel is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures, including those on social media. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.
To the extent that personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing carried out by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. The obligations incumbent upon us jointly have been set forth in a joint processing agreement. The text of the agreement can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing privacy notices when using the Facebook tool and for ensuring the tool is implemented on our website in compliance with data protection laws. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook products. You can exercise your rights as a data subject (e.g., requests for access) regarding the data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you exercise your rights as a data subject with us, we are required to forward them to Facebook.
You can find more information about the protection of your privacy in Facebook’s Privacy Policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
You can also disable the “Custom Audiences” remarketing feature in the ad settings section at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen. To do this, you must be logged into Facebook.
If you do not have a Facebook account, you can disable usage-based advertising from Facebook on the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/.

6. NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we need your email address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. No other data is collected, or is collected only on a voluntary basis. To manage the newsletter, we use newsletter service providers described below.
RAPIDMAIL
This website uses Rapidmail to send newsletters. The provider is rapidmail GmbH, Augustinerplatz 2, 79098 Freiburg i.Br., Germany.
Rapidmail is a service that, among other things, allows for the organization and analysis of newsletter distribution. The data you enter for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter is stored on Rapidmail’s servers in Germany.
Data Analysis by Rapidmail
For analysis purposes, emails sent via Rapidmail contain a so-called “tracking pixel,” which connects to Rapidmail’s servers when the email is opened. This allows us to determine whether a newsletter message has been opened.
Furthermore, with the help of Rapidmail, we can determine whether and which links in the newsletter message are clicked. All links in the email are so-called tracking links, which allow us to count your clicks. If you do not want Rapidmail to analyze your data, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a link for this purpose in every newsletter.
For more information on Rapidmail’s analytics features, please visit the following link: https://de.rapidmail.wiki/kategorien/statistiken/.
Legal Basis
Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw this consent at any time. The lawfulness of data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by the withdrawal of consent.
RETENTION PERIOD
The data you have provided to us for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter, at which point it will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list. Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.
After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us or the newsletter service provider on a blacklist, if necessary, to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not combined with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). There is no time limit on storage in the blacklist. You may object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
For more details, please refer to Rapidmail’s data security guidelines at: https://www.rapidmail.de/datensicherheit.

CONTRACT MANUFACTURING

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This is a contract required under data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

7. PLUGINS AND TOOLS
GOOGLE WEB FONTS (LOCAL HOSTING)

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.

GOOGLE MAPS

This site uses the Google Maps mapping service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
To use the features of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence over this data transfer. When Google Maps is enabled, Google may use Google Web Fonts to ensure consistent font rendering. When you access Google Maps, your browser loads the necessary web fonts into its cache to display text and fonts correctly.
The use of Google Maps serves the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing manner and making it easy to locate the places we specify on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If consent has been obtained, processing is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.
For more information on how user data is handled, please see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

8. E-COMMERCE AND PAYMENT PROVIDERS
DATA PROCESSING (CUSTOMER AND CONTRACT DATA)

We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for the establishment, substance, or modification of the legal relationship (master data). This is done on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. We collect, process, and use personal data regarding the use of this website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to use the service or to bill for it.
The collected customer data will be deleted upon completion of the order or termination of the business relationship. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

DATA TRANSFER UPON CONCLUSION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES AND DIGITAL CONTENT

We transfer personal data to third parties only when necessary for the fulfillment of the contract, such as to the financial institution responsible for processing payments.
No further transfer of data takes place, or only if you have expressly consented to such transfer. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties without your express consent, for example for advertising purposes.
The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

ONEPAGEBOOKING / HOTEL NET SOLUTIONS

For online room reservations, we use the OnePageBooking reservation system provided by HotelNetSolutions GmbH (HNS), Genthiner Straße 8, 10785 Berlin. When you click the “Book Now at the Best Price” button, a new tab will open, redirecting you to the OnePageBooking website:
. Your personal data will be transmitted to HNS and processed by them. The data is stored and processed for the purpose of handling your reservation and verifying your identity. In the event of a reservation, the data is stored in accordance with the 10-year retention periods required by commercial and tax law. For more information on the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, as well as HotelNetSolutions’ potential use of third parties for data processing, please visit: https://hotelnetsolutions.de/Datenschutz/

CONTRACT MANUFACTURING

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This is a contract required under data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

9. OUR OWN SERVICES
HANDLING OF APPLICANT DATA

We offer you the opportunity to apply for a position with us (e.g., by email, mail, or via our online application form). Below, we provide information about the scope, purpose, and use of your personal data collected as part of the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and all other legal requirements, and that your data will be treated as strictly confidential.

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

If you submit an application to us, we will process your related personal data (e.g., contact and communication information, application documents, notes taken during job interviews, etc.) to the extent necessary to decide whether to establish an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) under German law (initiation of an employment relationship), Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (general pre-contractual processing), and—if you have provided consent—Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Your personal data will be shared within our company exclusively with those individuals involved in processing your application.
If your application is successful, the data you submitted will be stored in our data processing systems pursuant to Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.
Data Retention Period
If we are unable to offer you a position, if you decline a job offer, or if you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you submitted based on our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) for up to 6 months from the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application). Afterward, the data will be deleted and the physical application documents will be destroyed. Retention serves, in particular, as evidence in the event of a legal dispute. If it becomes apparent that the data will be required after the 6-month period has expired (e.g., due to an impending or pending legal dispute), the data will not be deleted until the purpose for continued retention no longer applies.
Data may also be retained for a longer period if you have provided your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or if statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.
Inclusion in the Applicant Pool
If we do not offer you a position, there may be the option to include you in our applicant pool. If you are included, all documents and information from your application will be transferred to the applicant pool so that we can contact you should suitable vacancies arise.
Inclusion in the applicant pool is based exclusively on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Providing consent is voluntary and is unrelated to the ongoing application process. The data subject may withdraw their consent at any time. In this case, the data will be irrevocably deleted from the applicant pool, provided there are no legal grounds for retention.
The data in the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted no later than two years after consent is granted.
Status and Changes to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is dated February 2022 and is the current version. However, due to the ongoing development of our website and services, as well as legal requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy at any time.

10. USE OF THIRD-PARTY SERVICES – SOCIAL BOOKMARKS

hahnenklee-ferienchalets.de is on Facebook and Instagram. To give you the opportunity to connect with us there, we have provided links to these social media platforms. Clicking on the social media buttons will take you directly to our profile on the respective platform. This constitutes the use of an external link in accordance with the section “Explanation Regarding Links” in the Legal Notice.
As the operator of these company pages, we are jointly responsible with the operators of these networks within the meaning of Art. 4(7) of the GDPR. When you visit our company pages on social networks, personal data is processed by the respective controllers.
Further information can be found in the privacy policies of the third-party providers:
Facebook
Instagram

11. PRIVACY POLICY FOR ONLINE CONTESTS

We appreciate your interest in our online sweepstakes. Protecting your personal information is very important to us. Below, we explain how we process your data in connection with our sweepstakes.

RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY

The entity responsible for processing your data in connection with our online contests is
BLT FeWo GmbH
Reedestraße 73
D-26757 Borkum
represented by Burkhard Walter and Thorben Mangold
Tel.: +49 4922 92390100
Email: urlaub@leuchtfeuer-tourisik.de

COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

a) When you participate in our online sweepstakes, we collect the following personal data:
Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Address (optional)
Date of birth (optional)
This data is used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the sweepstakes. It is used to contact you in the event of a win and to ensure the proper administration of the sweepstakes.
b) Your data will be processed exclusively by the organizer of the sweepstakes. It will not be shared with third parties unless this is necessary for the administration of the sweepstakes. If you win, the data necessary to provide the prize will be shared with the relevant partner. These partners are carefully selected by us and are obligated to treat your data confidentially and to use it solely for the purpose of administering the sweepstakes.

RETENTION PERIOD

Your personal data will be deleted once the contest has ended, unless there are legal requirements to retain it or you have expressly consented to the continued use of your data.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to request information about the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to have your data corrected, deleted, or the processing of your data restricted. In addition, you have the right to object to the processing of your data and the right to data portability.
To exercise your rights or if you have any questions regarding the processing of your data, please contact:
BLT FeWo GmbH
Reedestraße 73
D-26757 Borkum
represented by Burkhard Walter and Thorben Mangold
Tel.: +49 4922 92390100
Email: urlaub@leuchtfeuer-touristik.de
Basis of the Privacy Policy: eRecht24
12. Video Surveillance
Information on Video Surveillance (Art. 13 GDPR)
We process your data for the purpose of building security and preserving evidence (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to protect our employees and our property.
Data Controller:
Borkum-Leuchtfeuer-Touristik
Management
Reedestraße 73
26757 Borkum
Data Protection Officer:
info@leuchtfeuer-touristik.de

Information on the Rights of Data Subjects
The data subject has the right to request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning him or her is being processed; if so, they have the right to access such personal data and to receive the information specified in detail in Article 15 of the GDPR.
The data subject has the right to request from the controller the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them and, where applicable, the completion of incomplete personal data (Article 16 of the GDPR).
The data subject has the right to request that the controller erase personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, provided that one of the grounds listed in detail in Article 17 of the GDPR applies, e.g., if the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected (right to erasure).
The data subject has the right to request that the controller restrict processing if one of the conditions listed in Article 18 of the GDPR is met, e.g., if the data subject has objected to the processing, for the duration of the controller’s review.
The data subject has the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them. The controller will then no longer process the personal data unless it 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 (Article 21 of the GDPR).
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, every data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if the data subject believes that the processing of personal data concerning him or her violates the GDPR (Art. 77 GDPR). The data subject may exercise this right with a supervisory authority in the Member State of his or her habitual residence, place of work, or the place where the alleged infringement occurred.