Last updated: 16 March 2026

Website owner
Marie Schmidt
Nieperstraße 18, 47802 Krefeld, Deutschland
Phone: +43 670 4008045
E-mail: kitevoyage@hotmail.com

Consumer dispute resolution:
We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
Wir sind nicht bereit und nicht verpflichtet, an Streitbeilegungsverfahren vor einer Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle teilzunehmen.

1. Data Protection at a Glance 

What personal data we collect

• Data you provide voluntarily (e.g., contact forms, email inquiries)
• Technical data automatically collected (browser type, operating system, IP address, visit time)

Why we collect your data 

• To respond to inquiries or fulfill contracts
• To provide a secure and functional website
• To analyze user behavior for improving our services

Your rights

• Right to access, correct, delete, or restrict your data
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing for specific purposes or direct marketing
• Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Data sharing 

• Only to fulfill contracts, comply with legal obligations, or with your consent
• External processors (e.g., hosting, social media integrations) act under GDPR-compliant agreements

2. Hosting 

This website is hosted by Hostinger. Personal data collected on this website (IP addresses, contact requests, meta-communication data, etc.) are stored on the host’s servers.

Legal basis 

• Contract fulfillment: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR
• Legitimate interest: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR
• Consent for cookies/tracking: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR & § 25 TTDSG

Order processing
We have a GDPR-compliant order processing agreement with Hostinger. The host only processes data per our instructions.

3. Contact Forms and Email 

When you contact us via contact form, email, or phone, we collect your data (name, contact info, inquiry) to process your request.

Storage

• Until purpose no longer applies, unless legal obligations require longer storage

Legal basis 

• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract-related)
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries)
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (with consent)

4. Social Media Integration 

Facebook & Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited)

• By interacting with social media elements (Like, Share, Instagram button), your data may be transmitted to the USA.
• Meta is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
• We and Meta are jointly responsible only for data collection and transmission. Meta handles further processing.
• You can revoke consent at any time.

Links to Meta privacy policies:

• Facebook
• Instagram

5. Google Maps

• Google Maps is integrated via Google Ireland Limited.
• Your IP address is transmitted to Google servers (possibly in the USA).
• Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
• Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest) or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (with consent for cookies/tracking).

More info: Google Privacy Policy

6. Cookies & Tracking

• Necessary cookies: Required for website operation
• Analytical cookies: Used to analyze website usage
• Third-party cookies: Social media (Facebook, Instagram), Google Maps

Consent 

• You can accept or reject cookies via our cookie banner.
• Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

7. Your Rights 

1. Access : Know what data we hold about you
2. Correction : Update your data
3. Deletion : Remove your data
4. Restriction: Limit processing of your data
5. Data portability : Receive your data in a machine-readable format
6. Objection : Object to processing for specific purposes
7. Withdraw consent : At any time
8. Complaint: With a supervisory authority

Contact us: kitevoyage@hotmail.com

8. Data Security

• SSL/TLS encryption ensures secure transmission of your data.

We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data.