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Privacy Policy

1. Responsible body

The responsible body for data processing on this website is:

Kite DistrictThomas

BeckmannOskar-Hoffmann-Str. 25, 3rd
floor44789
BochumGermany

Phone: +49 234 36 71
8800Email: zentrale@kiteboarding-club.com

The responsible body decides alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

2. Definitions

This privacy policy uses the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To ensure that the policy is understandable for you, we would like to explain the most important terms in advance:

3. General information on data processing

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations – in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) – as well as this privacy policy.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.

4. Legal basis for processing

We use the following legal bases for the processing of personal data, depending on the purpose:

In the individual sections of this privacy policy, we specify the specific legal basis in each case.

5. Hosting and server log files

Our website is hosted by an external service provider (host). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host's servers. This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website accesses, and other data generated via a website.

The use of the host is in the interest of a secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online offering by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG.

When you visit our website, the web server automatically collects so-called server log files. These contain:

This data is not merged with other data sources. This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of our website – for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.

The server log files are automatically deleted after 14 days at the latest, unless they are required for evidence purposes in the event of specific security incidents.

6. SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" address line of your browser and the lock symbol in the browser line. If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

7. Cookies and consent management

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that your web browser stores on your device. They help us to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure.

Technically necessary cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR and § 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG. We have a legitimate interest in storing these cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of our services.

Non-necessary cookies (e.g., for analysis or marketing purposes) are only set after your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG.

Cookie consent tool: We use the cookie consent tool "dp_cookieconsent" to obtain and manage your consent. This tool is loaded when you visit our website and allows you to give or refuse consent for certain cookies and cookie-based applications. The tool sets a technically necessary cookie ("dp_cookieconsent_status") to store your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time with future effect by adjusting the cookie settings via the corresponding link on our website.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If you deactivate cookies, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

8. Contact form and email contact

If you contact us via the contact form or email, your details, including the contact details you provide, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your enquiry and in the event of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, provided that your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR), if this has been requested.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal provisions—in particular statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.

9. Registration on this website

You can register on our website to use additional functions. We only use the data entered for this purpose for the use of the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.

The data entered during registration will be processed on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time. An informal notification by email is sufficient for revocation. The legality of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on our website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

10. Comment function on the blog

On our blog, you have the option of leaving individual comments on individual blog posts.

When you write a comment, the time of the comment entry and the username (pseudonym) you have chosen are stored and displayed publicly in addition to the comment text itself. Your IP address is also logged. This storage is for security reasons and in case a comment violates the rights of third parties or publishes illegal content. The storage of your IP address therefore serves our own protection so that we can exonerate ourselves in the event of a legal violation.

This collected personal data will not be passed on to third parties unless such disclosure is required by law or serves our legal defense.

You have the option of subscribing to comments on a blog post. In this case, you will receive a confirmation email (double opt-in procedure) to ensure that you are the owner of the email address provided. You can unsubscribe from ongoing comment subscriptions at any time.

Legal basis: Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) or on our legitimate interests in proper, secure blog operation (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

11. Newsletter and MailChimp

Newsletter data

If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we need your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter (double opt-in). Further data is not collected or is collected on a voluntary basis only (e.g., first and last name, date of birth). We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

The data entered in the newsletter registration form is processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of data, your email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted after you unsubscribe. Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.

MailChimp

Our newsletters are sent via the "Mailchimp" platform of the US provider Intuit Inc., 2700 Coast Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Mailchimp").

The email addresses of our newsletter recipients and other data described in this notice are stored on Mailchimp's servers in the USA. Mailchimp uses this information to send and evaluate the newsletters on our behalf.

Data transfer to the USA: Mailchimp/Intuit is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. In addition, we have concluded a data processing agreement (Data Processing Addendum) with Mailchimp that meets the requirements of Articles 28 and 46 of the GDPR.

Statistical collection and analysis: The newsletters contain a so-called "web beacon," i.e., a pixel-sized file that is retrieved from the Mailchimp server when the newsletter is opened. As part of this retrieval, technical information such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and time of retrieval is collected. This information is used to improve the service technically. Statistical surveys also include determining whether the newsletters are opened, when they are opened, and which links are clicked. This information can be assigned to individual newsletter recipients. The evaluations help us to identify the reading habits of our users and to adapt our content.

The legal basis for sending the newsletter and statistical analysis is your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). The use of Mailchimp as a mailing service provider and the logging of the registration process are based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time, i.e., revoke your consent. You will find a link to unsubscribe from the newsletter at the end of each newsletter. Mailchimp's privacy policy can be found at: www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/

12. Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google Tag Manager is a solution that allows us to manage website tags via an interface. The Tag Manager itself is a cookie-free domain and does not collect any personal data. It only triggers other tags, which in turn may collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If deactivation has been carried out at the domain or cookie level, it remains in place for all tracking tags implemented with Google Tag Manager.

13. Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4).

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies that enable analysis of website usage. The information generated about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server and stored there. Due to the activated IP anonymization on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Legal basis: The use of Google Analytics is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Google Analytics is only activated after you have given your consent via our cookie consent tool.

Google Consent Mode: We use Google Consent Mode. This adjusts the data collection by Google Analytics to your consent status. As long as you have not given your consent, "analytics_storage" is set to "denied" and no analytics cookies are set.

Data transfer to the USA: Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Data is transferred to the USA on the basis of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses and the EU-US DPF. We have concluded a contract with Google for order processing.

Demographic characteristics: Our website uses the "demographic characteristics" feature of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created that contain information about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and visitor data from third-party providers. It is not possible to assign this data to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account.

Objection: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by revoking your consent via our cookie consent tool. Alternatively, you can use the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by revoking your consent via our cookie consent tool. Alternatively, you can click on the following link to set an opt-out cookie:

For more information on terms of use and data protection, please visit www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or policies.google.com/privacy.

14. Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps map service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.

Google Maps is used in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers and to make it easy to find the locations we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG.

Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

15. Google Ads (AdWords), remarketing, and conversion tracking

Our website uses Google Ads (formerly AdWords) from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

Conversion tracking: We use conversion tracking as part of Google Ads. After clicking on an ad placed by Google, a cookie is set for conversion tracking. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. We only learn the total number of users who clicked on an ad and were redirected to a page tagged with a conversion tracking tag. However, we do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users.

Remarketing: With the remarketing function, we can present you with advertisements based on your interests on other websites within the Google Display Network.

Legal basis: The use of Google Ads is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. You can disable interest-based ads via Google ad settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

16. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements, on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google AdSense uses cookies and similar recognition technologies to display relevant advertisements and generate reports on advertising campaigns. In doing so, data (e.g., your IP address, pages visited, browser type) is transmitted to Google's servers and processed there. Google may use this information to display interest-based advertising and enable commission settlements.

Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures an adequate level of data protection for transfers to the US. In addition, standard contractual clauses (SCCs) are in place as a safeguard.

You can disable the display of personalized advertising in the Google Ads settings. For more information about Google's use of data, please refer to Google's privacy policy.

Legal basis: The use of Google AdSense is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, § 25 (1) TDDDG).

17. YouTube

Our website uses plugins from YouTube, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google") to integrate and display video content. The video portal is operated by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.

When you visit a page with an integrated YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. YouTube thereby learns which of our pages you have visited. YouTube can assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile if you are logged into your YouTube account. You can prevent this by logging out beforehand.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG.

Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

18. Meta services (Facebook)

Our website incorporates features from Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland ("Meta"). These include social plugins (e.g., "Like" or "Share" buttons) and Open Graph meta tags.

When you visit a page on our website that contains such features, a direct connection is established between your browser and Meta's servers. Meta receives information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you are logged into your Facebook account, Meta can associate the visit with your Facebook account. You can prevent this by logging out of Facebook beforehand and deleting your cookies.

The integration of Meta plugins is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in effective public relations) or on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, if this has been requested.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA) is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/

Options for objection: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads, https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

19. Instagram

Our pages incorporate features of the Instagram service provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link content from our pages to your Instagram profile by clicking on the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to our pages with your user account.

Use is based on our legitimate interest in effective public relations (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG), if this has been requested.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA) is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Further information: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388

20. Pinterest

We maintain a profile on the social network Pinterest and link to it on our website. The provider is Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When you click on the Pinterest link, you will be redirected to the Pinterest platform. Pinterest can assign your visit to our profile, especially if you are logged in to Pinterest at the same time. In this context, Pinterest receives information that you have visited our website.

The data collected by Pinterest (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, timestamp) is used to provide Pinterest services and to compile usage statistics.

Details on data processing by Pinterest and your options for opting out can be found in Pinterest's privacy policy.

Legal basis: Use is based on our legitimate interests in public presentation and communication (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). If Pinterest plug-ins with tracking functionality are integrated, this is only done on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, § 25 (1) TDDDG).

21. TripAdvisor

This website uses a widget from the travel website TripAdvisor, operated by Tripadvisor LLC, 400 1st Avenue, Needham, MA 02494, USA ("Tripadvisor"). When you visit a page on our website that contains such a widget, your browser establishes a direct connection to the Tripadvisor servers. The content of the widget is transmitted directly from Tripadvisor to your browser.

It is possible that Tripadvisor may collect and store your IP address. For the purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of data by Tripadvisor, please refer to Tripadvisor's privacy policy: https://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/privacy.html

The integration is based on our legitimate interest in an appealing presentation of our offer (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG), if this has been requested.

22. Video stream hosting (VSH)

Our website incorporates content from Video-Stream-Hosting.de, Steinmann GbR, Am Sennehügel 20, 32052 Herford ("VSH"). When you view the streaming videos transmitted by VSH on our website, a direct connection is established between your browser and the VSH server.

VSH records your IP address and sends you the requested data. The IP address is only processed briefly for the transmission and security-related provision of the service and is then anonymized. In addition, VSH stores session cookies in your browser for technical and security-related services (e.g., detection of attacks).

VSH is used in the interest of ensuring the smooth provision and optimization of our services. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Further information: www.video-stream-hosting.com/sicherheit/

23. PayPal

Our website allows payment via PayPal. The provider is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg ("PayPal").

When you pay with PayPal, the payment details you enter are transmitted to PayPal. The transfer of your data to PayPal is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (processing for the performance of a contract) and Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent). You can revoke your consent at any time. Data processing operations that took place in the past remain effective in the event of revocation.

Further information: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

24. Your rights as a data subject

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)

You have the right to request confirmation as to whether we process personal data about you. If this is the case, you have the right to access this data and to the information specified in Art. 15 GDPR.

Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You have the right to request the rectification of inaccurate personal data without delay. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, you have the right to request the completion of incomplete data.

Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)

You have the right to request the immediate erasure of your personal data if one of the reasons specified in Art. 17 GDPR applies, e.g., if the data is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected.

Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your data if one of the conditions specified in Art. 18 GDPR applies, e.g. if you have objected to the processing.

Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance.

Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object to the processing at any time.

Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until withdrawal.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of your data violates the GDPR. The supervisory authority responsible for us is:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia P.O
. Box 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf
https://www.ldi.nrw.de

25. Automated decision-making

Automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Art. 22 (1) and (4) GDPR does not take place.

26. Retention periods

Unless a more specific storage period is specified in the individual sections of this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storage (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods). In the latter case, deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.

General statutory retention periods:

27. Data protection in applications and in the application process

When you apply for a job with us, we collect and process your personal data for the purpose of handling the application process. Processing may also be carried out electronically, particularly if you submit your application documents by email or via a web form on our website.

If an employment relationship is established, the data transmitted will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If no employment relationship is established, your application documents will be automatically deleted no later than two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that this does not conflict with any other legitimate interests on our part (e.g., burden of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act).

Legal basis: Processing is carried out for the purpose of implementing pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR) and, where applicable, for the purpose of fulfilling legal obligations (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR) and on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) in effective application management.

28. Legitimate interests

Insofar as the processing of personal data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, our legitimate interest lies in the performance of our business activities, the improvement of our online offering, the assurance of IT security, and the smooth operation of our website. The individual sections of this privacy policy specify the specific legitimate interest pursued in each case.

29. Obligation to provide personal data

The provision of personal data may be required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may result from contractual provisions. In some cases, it may be necessary for you to provide us with personal data in order to conclude a contract, which we must then process.

For example, you are obliged to provide us with personal data when we conclude a contract with you (e.g. when booking a course or purchasing goods). Failure to provide the required data would mean that the contract could not be concluded.

You can contact us at any time before providing personal data. We will inform you in each individual case whether the provision of data is required by law or contract, or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract, and what the consequences of not providing data would be.

30. Children

If you are under 16 years of age, you should not submit any personal data to us without the consent of your parents or legal guardians. We do not request personal data from children and young people, do not knowingly collect such data, and do not pass it on to third parties.

31. Links to other websites

Our online offering contains links to other websites. We have no influence on whether their operators comply with data protection regulations. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of the linked websites.

32. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy in order to adapt it to changed legal situations or in the event of changes to the service and data processing. The version published on our website applies.

Status: January 2026