Privacy Policy

1) Controller (Data Verantwortlicher)

2) What data we collect

• Contact and lead forms: name (if provided), email address, message content, and any other details you submit.
• Basic technical data: IP address, device/browser information, referrer URL, and timestamps, typically via server logs for security and reliability.
• Affiliate link interactions: when you click an outbound partner link, we may record that a click occurred (e.g., page, timestamp) to measure content performance.

3) Purposes and lawful bases (GDPR)

Where we rely on legitimate interests, you may object based on your particular situation (see section 9).

4) Lead/contact forms: what happens after you submit

If you submit a form on this site (for example, from Home → Request), we use the details you provide to handle your request, communicate with you, and keep a record of the conversation.

• Required fields: where a field is marked as required, we need it to respond (typically your email and message).
• No account creation: we do not require you to create an account to contact us.
• Marketing: we do not add you to an email list solely because you contacted us; if we ever offer newsletters, sign-up will be separate.

5) Affiliate links and partner sites

Some pages include affiliate links to third-party partners. If you click a partner link, you will be directed to that partner’s website and their privacy policy applies. Partners may use their own cookies or tracking to attribute a referral.

You can review our partner comparisons on Compare and read individual partner reviews (e.g., Booking.com review).

6) Cookies and similar technologies

Information about cookies and any consent choices on this site is provided in our Cookie Policy. If third-party partners place cookies after you leave our site, those are controlled by the partner.

7) Retention

• Contact/lead messages: retained as long as needed to handle the request and for reasonable follow-up; longer retention may apply where required for legal obligations (e.g., commercial or tax-related correspondence).
• Server logs: kept for a limited period for security and operational purposes, then deleted or anonymized.

8) Recipients and processors

We may use service providers (processors) to host and operate this website and to deliver communications. Processors act on our instructions and are contractually required to protect personal data.

9) Your rights

Subject to the GDPR and applicable German law, you may have the right to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and to object to processing (especially where based on legitimate interests). Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

10) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our processing activities or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revision.