Kitesurfer F-ONE kiteboarding with Bandit Kite in the air, spectacular jump during water sports in the KBC World network

Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:

Kite District
Thomas Beckmann
Oskar-Hoffmann-Str. 25, 3rd Floor
44789 Bochum
Germany

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

The controller 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 defined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To ensure the policy is understandable to 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 statutory data protection regulations—in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications and Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG)—as well as this Privacy Policy.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may involve security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the purpose, we use the following legal bases for the processing of personal data:

In the individual sections of this Privacy Policy, we specify the relevant legal basis in each case.

5. Hosting and Server Log Files

Our website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (“IONOS”). 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 visits, and other data generated via a website.

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

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

This data is not combined with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(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 evidentiary 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 bar in your browser and the lock icon in the browser bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, 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 make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure.

Technically necessary cookies are set based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and § 25(2)(2) TDDDG. We have a legitimate interest in storing these cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of our services.

Non-essential cookies (e.g., for analytics or marketing purposes) are only set after you have given your explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG.

Cookie Consent Tool: To obtain and manage your consents, we use the cookie consent tool “dp_cookieconsent.” This tool loads when you visit our website and allows you to grant or deny consent for specific cookies and cookie-based applications. The tool sets a technically necessary cookie (“dp_cookieconsent_status”) to store the consents you have granted. 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 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.

8. Contact Form and Email Contact

If you contact us via the contact form or by email, your information—including the contact details you provide—will be stored by us 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 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, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), provided that consent was requested.

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. Mandatory legal provisions—in particular statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.

9. WhatsApp Communication

You have the option to contact us via the WhatsApp messaging service. WhatsApp is a service provided by WhatsApp Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA (“Meta”).

When you contact us via WhatsApp, the data you transmit (e.g., phone number, name, message content) is processed by WhatsApp and stored on Meta’s servers in the U.S. or other third countries. WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, so that only the sender and the recipient can read the messages. However, WhatsApp itself has access to so-called metadata (e.g., sender, recipient, time of communication).

Please note that, in accordance with its Terms of Service, WhatsApp gains access to the address book of the device used and transmits the phone numbers stored there to Meta. We have no influence over this data processing.

Data transfer to the U.S.: Meta Platforms, Inc. is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Additionally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) from the European Commission serve as a further safeguard.

Legal basis: The processing of data transmitted via WhatsApp is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures or performance of a contract), provided your inquiry relates to a booking or a contract, or on the basis of our legitimate interest in fast and effective communication (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

For more information, please see WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy-eea

10. Registration on this website

You can register on our website to access additional features. We use the data you provide during registration solely for the purpose of using the specific 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 processing of the data entered during registration is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke any consent you have already given at any time. An informal email is sufficient for revocation. The lawfulness of the data processing that has already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.

We will store the data collected during registration for as long as you remain registered on our website, after which it will be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

11. Comment Function on the Blog

On our blog, you have the option to leave individual comments on specific blog posts.

When you post a comment, in addition to the comment text itself, the time the comment was posted and the username (pseudonym) you selected are stored and displayed publicly. Additionally, your IP address is logged. This storage is done for security reasons and in the event that a comment infringes on the rights of third parties or illegal content is published. The storage of your IP address thus serves our own protection, so that we can exonerate ourselves in the event of a legal violation.

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

You have the option to subscribe 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 provided email address. You can unsubscribe from active comment subscriptions at any time.

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

12. Newsletter and MailChimp

Newsletter Data

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require your email address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and consent to receiving the newsletter (double opt-in). No further data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis (e.g., first and last name, date of birth). We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.

The processing of the data entered in the newsletter registration form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke your consent to the storage of your data and email address, as well as their use for sending the newsletter, at any time, for example via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The lawfulness of data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provided for the purpose of subscribing to 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 provided by the U.S. company Intuit Inc., 2700 Coast Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Mailchimp”).

The email addresses of our newsletter recipients, as well as their other data described in this notice, are stored on Mailchimp’s servers in the United States. Mailchimp uses this information to send and analyze the newsletters on our behalf.

Data transfer to the U.S.: Mailchimp/Intuit is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the United States. Additionally, we have entered into a 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 Mailchimp’s 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 technical aspects of the service. Statistical data collection also includes determining whether the newsletters are opened, when they are opened, and which links are clicked. This information can be attributed to individual newsletter recipients. The analyses help us identify our users’ reading habits and tailor our content accordingly.

The legal basis for sending the newsletter and conducting 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., withdraw 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/

13. 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 merely triggers other tags, which may in turn collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If deactivation has been performed at the domain or cookie level, this setting remains in effect for all tracking tags implemented with Google Tag Manager.

14. 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 an analysis of website usage. The information generated thereby regarding your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server and stored there. Due to the activated IP anonymization on this website, your IP address is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area beforehand.

Legal basis: The use of Google Analytics is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(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 ensures that data collection by Google Analytics is adapted 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 U.S.: Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Data transfer to the U.S. is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses as well as the EU-U.S. DPF. We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google.

Demographic characteristics: Our website uses the “demographic characteristics” feature of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be generated that contain information about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising by Google as well as from visitor data provided by third parties. It is not possible to link this data to a specific individual. You can disable this feature 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 disable 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 data collection by Google Analytics by revoking your consent via our Cookie Consent Tool. Alternatively, you can click the following link to set an opt-out cookie:

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

15. Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps mapping service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”). 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 transmission.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing manner and ensuring that the locations listed on our website are easy to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG.

Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Additionally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) from the EU Commission serve as further safeguards. You can find more information in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

16. Google Ads (AdWords), Remarketing, and Conversion Tracking

Our website uses Google Ads (formerly AdWords) provided by 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: The remarketing feature allows us to show you ads 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. Additionally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) from the EU Commission serve as further safeguards. Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

17. Google AdSense

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

Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking 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 to facilitate 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 United States. Additionally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place as a safeguard.

You can disable the display of personalized ads 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).

18. YouTube

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

We use YouTube’s standard embedding (not the enhanced privacy mode “youtube-nocookie.com”). When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established as soon as the page loads, allowing YouTube to set cookies on your device—even if you do not play the video. This enables YouTube to determine which of our pages you have visited. YouTube can directly associate your browsing behavior with 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 presenting our online offerings in an appealing manner. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG.

Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Additionally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) from the EU Commission serve as further safeguards. Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

19. 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) as well as 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. This informs Meta that you have visited our site using 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)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in effective public relations) or on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, provided that consent was requested.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA) is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Additionally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) from the EU Commission serve as a further safeguard.

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

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

20. Instagram

Our website incorporates 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 website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to our website 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), provided that consent was requested.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA) is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Additionally, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) from the EU Commission serve as further safeguards. Further information: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388

21. 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. In doing so, Pinterest may associate your visit with our profile, particularly if you are logged into Pinterest at the same time. In this context, Pinterest becomes aware 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 regarding data processing by Pinterest and your options to object (opt-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 plugins with tracking functionality are integrated, this is done solely on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25(1) TDDDG).

22. 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 with TripAdvisor’s 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 information regarding the purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of the 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 presenting our offerings in an appealing manner (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG), provided that consent was requested.

23. Video Stream Hosting (VSH)

Content from the company Video-Stream-Hosting.de, Steinmann GbR, Am Sennehügel 20, 32052 Herford (“VSH”) is integrated into our pages. 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 processed only briefly for the transmission and security-related provision of the service and is subsequently anonymized. In addition, VSH stores session cookies in your browser for technical and security-related services (e.g., detection of attacks).

VSH is used to ensure 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/

24. 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 transmission 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 may withdraw your consent at any time. Data processing operations that took place in the past remain valid upon withdrawal.

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

Here is a GDPR-compliant draft. It covers the mandatory information required by Art. 13 GDPR and explicitly addresses the two critical issues—the identifiability of individuals and third-country transfers to the U.S. via YouTube. This is a draft; notes on assumptions requiring review are provided below.

25. Webcam and Live Stream at KBC El Gouna

At our KBC El Gouna center (Egypt, Red Sea), we operate a webcam that captures the spot area with a wide-angle view. The live stream is publicly broadcast via the YouTube channel of the provider Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) (YouTube stream) and embedded on our website at https://www.kiteboarding-club.com/en/el-gouna.

Purpose of Processing

The webcam serves to provide information about current wind, water, and weather conditions at the spot, as well as to promote the center’s facilities and the sports of kitesurfing and wingfoiling. It allows interested parties and guests to get an impression of local conditions before traveling or making a booking.

Legal basis

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest consists in the external presentation of our center, providing information about sports and weather conditions, and promoting our services.

Identifiability of Individuals

The camera is configured as a wide-angle overview camera. Due to the focal length, resolution, and distance, individuals do not appear in an identifiable size. There is no targeted recording or zooming in on individual persons. Only publicly accessible outdoor areas are recorded; sensitive areas such as changing rooms, restrooms, or common areas are excluded.

On-site Notice

Clearly visible signs within the center’s premises draw attention to the presence and purpose of the webcam before entering the monitored areas.

Storage

We do not store any webcam recordings ourselves. The live stream is transmitted exclusively; we do not record it. The storage and, if applicable, archiving of the YouTube stream is the responsibility of the platform operator Google in accordance with its own terms and conditions.

Transfer to Third Countries

Through the use of YouTube, data is transmitted to servers operated by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Where additionally required, the EU Standard Contractual Clauses have been agreed upon with Google. Further information regarding data processing by Google can be found in the Google Privacy Policy.

On our website, we use YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode (embedded via youtube-nocookie.com). This prevents YouTube from setting cookies or collecting data as soon as the page is loaded, as long as the video is not actively played. When the stream starts, connections to YouTube/Google servers are established; in the process, your IP address, the device you are using, and, if applicable, cookies are transmitted to Google.

Recipients

The recipient of the data processed via the embedded stream is Google Ireland Limited or Google LLC.

Your rights

You have the right at any time to object to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation (Art. 21 GDPR). In addition, you have the rights to access (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restriction of processing (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20), and the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

Please direct any inquiries regarding the webcam and the exercise of your rights to elgouna@KBC-World.com.

26. Your Rights as a Data Subject

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

Special note regarding your right to object under 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 carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. 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.

If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object to the processing at any time. If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes.

To exercise your right to object, you may contact us at any time, e.g., by email at zentrale@kiteboarding-club.com.

Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

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

Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You have the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, you have the right to request the completion of incomplete data.

Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

You have the right to request the immediate erasure of your personal data if one of the grounds listed in Article 17 of the GDPR applies, e.g., if the data is no longer necessary 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 listed 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 carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the 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 consent that has been given at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal remains unaffected.

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, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement, if you believe 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

26. Automated Decision-Making

Automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR does not take place.

27. Retention periods

Unless a more specific retention period is stated 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 erasure or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be erased unless we have other legally permissible grounds for retention (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law). In the latter case, erasure will occur once these grounds no longer apply.

General statutory retention periods:

28. Data Protection in Job Applications and the Application Process

When you apply for a position with us, we collect and process your personal data for the purpose of handling the application process. Processing may also take place electronically—in particular if you submit your application documents via email or through a web form on our website.

If an employment relationship is established, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in compliance with legal regulations. 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 no other legitimate interests on our part preclude this (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) as well as, where applicable, to fulfill legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) and based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in effective application management.

29. Legitimate Interests

To the extent that the processing of personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest lies in conducting our business activities, improving our online offerings, ensuring IT security, and the smooth operation of our website. The specific legitimate interest pursued in each individual case is indicated in the respective sections of this Privacy Policy.

30. Obligation to Provide Personal Data

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

For example, you are obligated to provide us with personal data when we enter into a contract with you (e.g., when performing a booking for a course or purchasing goods). Failure to provide the required data would result in the contract not being able to be concluded.

You may contact us at any time before providing personal data. We will inform you on a case-by-case basis whether the provision is required by law or contract, or necessary for the conclusion of the contract, and what the consequences of non-provision would be.

31. 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 adolescents, do not knowingly collect such data, and do not share it with third parties.

32. Links to Other Websites

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

33. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy to adapt it to changes in the legal landscape or to changes in the service and data processing. The version published on our website at any given time applies.

As of: January 2026