Privacy Policy
The responsible party for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) is:
The Sailing Network - Academy
Am See 13
36100 Petersberg
If you wish to object to the collection, processing, or use of your data by [Company Name] in accordance with these data protection provisions, either in general or for specific measures, you can send your objection by email, fax, or letter to the following contact details:
The Sailing Network – Academy
Am See 13
36100 Petersberg
Furthermore, you can, of course, obtain information about the data we have stored about you at any time, free of charge.
Collection and storage of personal data as well as the type and purpose of its use
a) When visiting the website When you access our website, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website's server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected automatically and stored until its automated deletion:
– IP address of the requesting computer,
– Date and time of access,
– Name and URL of the retrieved file,
– Website from which access was made (referrer URL),
– Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer and the name of your access provider.
We process this data for the following purposes:
– Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
– Ensuring comfortable use of our website,
– Evaluating system security and stability, and
– For other administrative purposes.
The legal basis for data processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter f GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the data collection purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.
Contact Forms
If you have any questions, you can contact us using the form provided on the website. Providing a valid email address is required so that we know who the request is from and can respond to it. Additional information can be provided voluntarily.
Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is carried out in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter a of the GDPR based on your freely given consent.
The personal data collected by us for the use of the contact form will be automatically deleted after your request has been processed.
Data Transfer
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only share your personal data with third parties if: you have given your explicit consent to this in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, the disclosure is necessary in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data, there is a legal obligation to disclose the data in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, and this is legally permissible and necessary in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. b GDPR for the performance of a contract with you.
Cookies
We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our site. Cookies do not harm your device, nor do they contain viruses, Trojans, or other malware. Information is stored in the cookie that relates to the specific device used. However, this does not mean that we gain direct knowledge of your identity. The use of cookies serves, among other things, to make your use of our website more convenient. For example, we use so-called session cookies to recognize that you have already visited individual pages of our website. These are automatically deleted when you leave our site. Furthermore, we also use temporary cookies to optimize user-friendliness. These are stored on your device for a specific, predetermined period. When you revisit our site to use our services, it is automatically recognized that you have already been here and what entries and settings you have made, so you don't have to enter them again. On the other hand, we use cookies to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our services for you (see Web Tracking). These cookies enable us to automatically recognize that you have already visited our site when you return. These cookies are automatically deleted after a defined period. The data processed by cookies is necessary for the aforementioned purposes to protect our legitimate interests and those of third parties pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you can configure your browser so that no cookies are stored on your computer or so that a notification always appears before a new cookie is created. Completely disabling cookies may prevent you from using all the functions of our website.
Web Tracking
The tracking measures listed below and used by us are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. With the tracking measures we use, we aim to ensure the needs-based design and continuous optimization of our website. On the other hand, we use tracking measures to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our services for you. These interests are considered legitimate within the meaning of the aforementioned regulation. The respective data processing purposes and data categories can be found in the corresponding tracking tools.
Server Log
Files The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information includes: browser type and version, operating system used, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing computer, and time of the server request. This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to review this data retrospectively if we become aware of concrete indications of unlawful use.
Data Subject Rights
You have the right:
to request information about your personal data processed by us in accordance with Article 15 GDPR. In particular, you can request information about the purposes of the processing, the categories of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data have been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if they were not collected by us, and the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and, where applicable, meaningful information about the logic involved; to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data or the completion of incomplete personal data stored by us in accordance with Article 16 GDPR; to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us in accordance with Article 17 GDPR, unless processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; In accordance with Article 18 of the GDPR, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data if you contest the accuracy of the data, the processing is unlawful but you oppose its erasure, we no longer need the data but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21 of the GDPR. In accordance with Article 20 of the GDPR, you have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another controller. In accordance with Article 7(3) of the GDPR, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This means that we will no longer be permitted to process the data based on this consent in the future. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR. Generally, you can contact the supervisory authority in your place of habitual residence, your place of work, or the location of our firm. In accordance with Article 20 of the GDPR, you have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another controller. Right to Object If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, provided there are grounds relating to your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which we will implement without requiring you to specify a particular situation. If you wish to exercise your right to withdraw consent or object, simply send an email to info@sailingnetwork.org.
Data Security
During your visit to our website, we use the widely used SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. This is usually 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we will use 128-bit v3 technology instead. Whether a single page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form can be recognized by the closed padlock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser. Furthermore, we employ appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments. This Privacy Policy is currently valid and was last updated in January 2023. Due to the ongoing development of our website and related services, or due to changes in legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this Privacy Policy. The current version of the Privacy Policy can be accessed and printed at any time on our website at sailingnetwork.org.