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GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p> The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy listed below this text. <\/p> DATA COLLECTION ON OUR WEBSITE<\/strong><\/p> Who is responsible for data collection on this website?<\/strong><\/p> Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the legal notice of this website. <\/p> How do we collect your data?<\/strong><\/p> On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data you enter into a contact form. <\/p> Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website. <\/p> What do we use your data for?<\/strong><\/p> Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. <\/p> What rights do you have regarding your data?<\/strong><\/p> You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this and other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice. Furthermore, you have a right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. <\/p> ANALYSIS TOOLS AND THIRD-PARTY TOOLS<\/strong><\/p> When you visit our website, your browsing behavior can be statistically evaluated. This is primarily done with cookies and so-called analysis programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is usually anonymous; browsing behavior cannot be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information on this can be found in the following Privacy Policy. <\/p> You can object to this analysis. We will inform you about the objection options in this Privacy Policy. <\/p> The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy. <\/p> When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs. <\/p> We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication by email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible. <\/p> INFORMATION ON THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY<\/strong><\/p> The responsible party for data processing on this website is:<\/p> Best Western Plus Hotel Willingen Phone: +49 5632 9690-0 The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).<\/p> REVOCATION OF YOUR CONSENT TO DATA PROCESSING<\/strong><\/p> Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke consent you have already given at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient for this. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation. <\/p> RIGHT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COMPETENT SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p> In the event of data protection violations, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for data protection issues is the State Commissioner for Data Protection of the federal state in which our company is headquartered. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link: https:\/\/www.bfdi.bund.de\/DE\/Infothek\/Anschriften_Links\/anschriften_links-node.html<\/a>. <\/p> RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY<\/strong><\/p> You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to yourself or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another controller, this will only be done if it is technically feasible. <\/p> SSL OR TLS ENCRYPTION<\/strong><\/p> For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of the browser changes from \u201chttp:\/\/\u201d to \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d and by the lock symbol in your browser bar. <\/p> If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.<\/p> LEGALLY REQUIRED DATA PROTECTION OFFICER<\/strong><\/p> We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.<\/p> Mr. Holger Janssen Phone: +49 5259-9959850<\/a> The internet pages sometimes use so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our offer more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer by your browser. <\/p> Most of the cookies we use are so-called \u201csession cookies\u201d. They are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit. <\/p> You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies, to allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted. <\/p> Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process or for providing certain functions desired by you (e.g., shopping cart function) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g., cookies for analyzing your browsing behavior) are stored, these will be treated separately in this Privacy Policy. <\/p> SERVER LOG FILES<\/strong><\/p> The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are: <\/p> This data is not merged with other data sources.<\/p> The basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures. <\/p> CONTACT FORM<\/strong><\/p> If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact data you provided there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent. <\/p> The processing of the data entered into the contact form therefore takes place exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke this consent at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient for this. The lawfulness of the data processing operations carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation. <\/p> The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage ceases (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions \u2013 especially retention periods \u2013 remain unaffected. <\/p> GOOGLE ANALYTICS<\/strong><\/p> This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.<\/p> Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. <\/p> The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offering and its advertising. <\/p> IP Anonymization<\/strong><\/p> We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activities, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. <\/p> Browser Plugin<\/strong><\/p> You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case, you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (incl. your IP address), and from processing this data, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout?hl=de<\/a>. <\/p> Objection to Data Collection<\/strong><\/p> You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which will prevent the collection of your data on future visits to this website: Deactivate Google Analytics<\/a>. <\/p> More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy: https:\/\/support.google.com\/analytics\/answer\/6004245?hl=de<\/a>.<\/p> Data Processing Agreement<\/strong><\/p> We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.<\/p> Demographic Characteristics in Google Analytics<\/strong><\/p> This website uses the \u201cdemographic characteristics\u201d function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created that contain statements about the age, gender, and interests of website visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and from visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section \u201cObjection to Data Collection\u201d. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> NEWSLETTER DATA<\/strong><\/p> If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. Further data is not collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties. <\/p> The processing of the data entered into the newsletter registration form takes place exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke the given consent to the storage of data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The lawfulness of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation. <\/p> The data you have stored with us for the purpose of newsletter subscription will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted after unsubscribing. Data stored with us for other purposes (e.g., email addresses for the member area) remain unaffected by this. <\/p> GOOGLE WEB FONTS<\/strong><\/p> This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When a page is called up, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly. <\/p> All Google Fonts \/ fonts are “locally hosted”<\/p> For this purpose, the browser you use must establish a connection to Google’s servers. This allows Google to know that our website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a uniform and appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. <\/p> If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.<\/p> Further information on Google Web Fonts can be found at https:\/\/developers.google.com\/fonts\/faq<\/a> and in Google’s Privacy Policy: https:\/\/www.google.com\/policies\/privacy\/<\/a>.<\/p> GOOGLE MAPS<\/strong><\/p> This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.<\/p> To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer. <\/p> The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings and the easy discoverability of the locations we specify on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. <\/p> INSTANT VOUCHERS<\/strong><\/p> We use the \u201cInstant Voucher\u201d widget on our websites. The provider is FIRMEDIA\u00ae GmbH & Co.KG, Zum Ritzhagen 5, 34508 Willingen. Only your IP address is transmitted via the widget; it is not analyzed or collected by Instant Voucher. Personal data is only collected and processed during a voucher\/ticket order in the Instant Voucher shop. We have concluded a data processing agreement with FIRMEDIA\u00ae GmbH & Co.KG. <\/p> More information on how user data is handled can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy: https:\/\/www.google.de\/intl\/de\/policies\/privacy\/<\/a>.<\/p> FACEBOOK<\/strong><\/p> With this page, we use the technical platform and services of Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.<\/p> We inform you that when visiting Facebook pages, your IP address and other information, among other things, are stored. This information is used to provide the operator of the Facebook pages with statistical information about the use of the Facebook page. <\/p> Further information on this can be found on Facebook’s pages: <\/p> de-de.facebook.com\/help\/pages\/insights. <\/a>;<\/p> Data that customers, prospective customers, and users transmit to us there can also be processed by us in accordance with our privacy policy. The processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR) and our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR). <\/p> The data collected in this context through the use of the page is processed by Facebook Ltd. and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. Please note that you use this Facebook page and its functions at your own risk. This applies in particular to the use of interactive functions (commenting, liking, sharing, etc.). To do this, you have registered with Facebook yourself and accepted their terms of use. <\/p> Facebook describes what information it processes in its Data Policy:<\/p> http:\/\/de-de.facebook.com\/about\/privacy<\/a> <\/p> You can find settings options for data protection and privacy for your Facebook account here:<\/p> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/policy<\/a> <\/p> Whether and how Facebook uses data from the use of Facebook pages for its own purposes, and to what extent an assignment to individual user profiles takes place, is currently not communicated by Facebook. It is also unknown whether the data is passed on to third parties and if and when it may be deleted. <\/p> When accessing a Facebook page, the IP address assigned to your device or internet connection is transmitted to Facebook. According to Facebook, this IP address is anonymized (for “German” IP addresses) and deleted after 90 days. Facebook also stores information about users’ devices (e.g., within the “Login Notification” function); Facebook may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users. <\/p> If you are currently logged in to Facebook as a user, a cookie with your Facebook ID is located on your device. In connection with cookies, we refer in particular to the explanation of cookies in our general privacy policy and in Facebook’s Cookie Policy (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/policies\/cookies). This enables Facebook to track that you have visited this page and how you have used it. This also applies to all other Facebook pages. Through Facebook buttons embedded on websites, Facebook can record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Facebook profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered to you in a tailored manner. <\/p> If you wish to avoid this, you should log out of Facebook or deactivate the “stay logged in” function, delete the cookies present on your device, and close and restart your browser. In this way, Facebook information through which you can be directly identified will be deleted. <\/p> This allows you to use this Facebook page without your Facebook ID being revealed. If you access interactive functions of the page (Like, Comment, Share, Messages, etc.), a Facebook login prompt will appear. After any login, you will again be identifiable to Facebook as a specific user. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> We use Google reCAPTCHA from Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to prevent spam. <\/p> The legal basis for its use is Article 6 (1) f (lawfulness of processing), as there is a legitimate interest in protecting this website from bots and spam.<\/p> reCAPTCHA is a free service that protects websites from spam and abuse. It uses advanced risk analysis techniques to distinguish between humans and bots. With the new API, a significant number of your valid human users will pass the reCAPTCHA challenge without having to solve a CAPTCHA. We use reCAPTCHA to secure forms. <\/p> By using reCAPTCHA, data is transmitted to Google, which Google uses to determine whether the visitor is a human or a (spam) bot. You can read about what data Google collects and what this data is used for at https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=de-AT<\/a>. <\/p>2. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures<\/h2>
DATA PROTECTION<\/h3>
Briloner Stra\u00dfe 56
34508 Willingen<\/p>
Email: info@bestwestern-willingen.de<\/a><\/p>3. Data Protection Officer<\/h2>
ITMCW IT-Mangement C. Werner
Untereichen 13
33129 Delbr\u00fcck<\/p>
Email: h.janssen@itmcw.de<\/a><\/p>4. Data Collection on Our Website<\/h2>
COOKIES<\/h3>
5. Analysis Tools and Advertising<\/h2>
6. Newsletter<\/h2>
7. Plugins and Tools<\/h2>
8. Social Media<\/h2>
Google reCAPTCHA<\/small><\/h2><\/header>