Data Protection

1. Privacy at a Glance
General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on the topic of data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.

Data Collection on this Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details of the operator in the section “Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is automatically or, after your consent, collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This is primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of the page visit). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter the website.

How do we use your data?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated through the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
For this and other questions regarding data protection, you can always contact us.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

When visiting this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done with so-called analysis programs. Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Hetzner

The provider is Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen (hereinafter Hetzner).
For details, refer to Hetzner’s privacy policy: Hetzner Privacy Policy.

The use of Hetzner is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing will occur exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, if the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) in the sense of TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Order Processing

We have concluded a contract for order processing (AVV) to use the aforementioned service. This is a legally required contract that ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is processed only according to our instructions and in compliance with the DSGVO.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.
We point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication via email) can have security gaps. A complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Note on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Manfred Engelmann
AFRICAN RETREATS PTY Ltd
8 LA Sandra Close
7130 Somerset West
Phone: +49 (0) 160 93 800 539
Email: info@african-retreats.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

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

4. Data Collection on this Website

Cookies

Our websites use so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets and do not cause any harm to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) stored on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser. Cookies can come from us (first-party cookies) or third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or displaying videos). Other cookies may be used for analyzing user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process, providing certain desired features (e.g., the shopping cart function), or optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web traffic) are stored based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services.
If consent has been requested for storing cookies or accessing information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the processing will take place exclusively based on this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG); the consent can be revoked at any time.

Contact Form

When you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided, are stored with us for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, provided your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries directed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO) or your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after processing your inquiry). Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiries via Email, Phone, or Fax

If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, provided your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries directed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO) or your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after processing your inquiry). Mandatory legal provisions – especially statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

5. Newsletter
Newsletter Data

If you wish to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we need your email address, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and agree to receive the newsletter. Additional data is not collected or is only collected voluntarily. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.
The processing of the data entered into the newsletter signup form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO). The consent granted for the storage of the data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter can be revoked at any time, for example, via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data you provide for receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter, either with us or with the newsletter service provider, and will be deleted after the cancellation of the newsletter or once the purpose has been fulfilled. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our discretion within the scope of our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO).
Data stored for other purposes will remain unaffected.
After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us or the newsletter service provider in a blacklist to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO). The storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You may object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

Newsletter Dispatch to Existing Customers
If you order goods or services from us and provide your email address, this email address may subsequently be used by us to send newsletters, provided we inform you about it in advance. In such cases, the newsletter will only contain direct advertising for similar goods or services of our own. You may unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. A corresponding link is provided in every newsletter.
The legal basis for sending the newsletter is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO in connection with § 7 para. 3 UWG.
After unsubscribing from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us in a blacklist to prevent future mailings to you. The data from the blacklist is used only for this purpose and is not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO). The storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You may object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

6. Plugins and Tools

Google Fonts

This site uses so-called Google Fonts, provided by Google, for the uniform presentation of fonts. When a page is called, your browser loads the required fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.
For this purpose, the browser you use must establish a connection to Google’s servers. This allows Google to learn that your IP address has been used to access this website. The use of Google Fonts is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring a uniform appearance of fonts on the website. If consent has been requested, processing will occur exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, if the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) in the sense of TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
If your browser does not support Google Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.
Further information on Google Fonts can be found at Google Fonts FAQ and in Google’s privacy policy: Google PrivacyPolicy.
The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that ensures compliance with European data protection standards in data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF is committed to adhering to these data protection standards. For more information, you can refer to the provider under the following link:
DPF Certification Information.

Source:
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