Important notice: Please note that this translation has been provided to facilitate understanding. The only legally binding version is the original German text, which can be viewed at: www.intercontact-reisen.de/datenschutz.html

Responsible Entity under Data Protection Law, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

INTERCONTACT Gesellschaft für Studien- und Begegnungsreisen mbH
In der Wässerscheid 49
53424 Remagen
Tel.: 0049 (0)2642 2009-0
E-Mail: info@ic-gruppenreisen.de

Your Rights as a Data Subject

You may exercise the following rights at any time using the contact details of our data protection officer:

• Information about your data stored with us and how it is processed (Art. 5 GDPR)
• Correction of incorrect personal data
• Deletion of your data stored with us
• Restriction of data processing, if we are not yet allowed to delete your data due to legal obligations
• Objection to the processing of your data with us
• Data portability, provided you have consented to data processing or have entered into a contract with us

If you have given us consent, you can revoke it at any time with effect for the future.

You may contact the competent supervisory authority at any time with a complaint. The authority responsible for you depends on the federal state of your residence, your workplace, or the alleged violation. A list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public sector) with addresses can be found at https://www.bfdi.bund.de.

Purposes of Data Processing by the Responsible Entity and Third Parties (Art. 5 GDPR)

We process your personal data only for the purposes stated in this privacy policy. Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those mentioned. We only share your personal data with third parties if:

• You have given your express consent
• Processing is required to fulfil a contract with you
• Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation
• Processing is necessary to protect legitimate interests and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding 
• legitimate interest in not disclosing your data

Data Deletion or Blocking

We adhere to the principles of data minimization and data economy. We therefore store your personal data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes stated here or as provided by various statutory retention periods. After discontinuation of the respective purpose or expiration of these periods, the corresponding data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal regulations.

Collection of General Information When Visiting Our Website

When you access our website, general information is automatically collected through a cookie. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, and similar. This is exclusively information that does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your person.
This information is technically necessary to correctly deliver website content requested by you and is mandatory when using the internet. It is processed in particular for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
• Ensuring smooth use of our website
• Evaluation of system security and stability
• For further administrative purposes

The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest from the above purposes for data collection. We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your person. Recipients of the data are only the responsible entity and, if applicable, processors.

Anonymous information of this kind may be statistically evaluated by us to optimize our website and the underlying technology.

Personal Data

You can visit our website without providing personal data. If you submit a contact form through our website, we collect the necessary personal data from you (such as name, address, or email address) via web form. This is done voluntarily. This data is collected, processed, and used by us to handle your request and to inform you about our offers. This data will not be disclosed to third parties without your express consent. You may object to the use or processing of your data for advertising, market research, or opinion polling purposes at any time by sending a message to info@ic-gruppenreisen.de

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. They serve to make our offering more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

We use three types of cookies on our website: strictly necessary cookies, performance and functionality cookies, and identification cookies. Our website does not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide such data. Therefore, you can browse our website without revealing personally identifiable information.

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the proper functioning of the website. These cookies enable you to use requested services and features. These cookies cannot be disabled.
2. Performance and Functionality Cookies: Collect anonymous information about visited pages. They help track the most frequently visited pages, optimize navigation, and diagnose error messages. They also save user preferences to improve navigation and online experience. Disabling these may affect website functionality.
3. Identification or Advertising Cookies: Collect information about your browsing habits to deliver advertising relevant to your interests. No sensitive user data is tracked. These cookies require your explicit permission. Most cookies we use are types 1 and 2 and are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored until you delete them. These help recognize your browser on future visits.

You can configure your browser to inform you about cookie settings and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or generally, and activate automatic deletion when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website.

Cookies required for electronic communication or the provision of specific functions requested by you are stored based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies for the technically error-free and optimized delivery of our services. Other cookies (e.g., analytics) are addressed separately in this privacy policy.

SSL Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser’s address bar changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser.

When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Newsletter

With your express consent, we will regularly send you our newsletter or similar information via email to your provided address. We use the service provider: Sendinblue GmbH (former Newsletter2Go), Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin.

To receive the newsletter, it is sufficient to provide your email address. For a personalized greeting, please also provide your name. Your data is used exclusively for the newsletter. You may also be informed by email about circumstances relevant to the service or registration.

To register, we use the double opt-in method. This includes logging the newsletter request, the dispatch of a confirmation email, and the receipt of your response. No further data is collected.

You may revoke your consent to store your personal data and use it for newsletter delivery at any time. A link for this is included in every newsletter. You can also unsubscribe directly on our website or contact us via the contact details at the end of this policy.

Inquiry Forms

When contacting us via email or contact form, you voluntarily consent to us storing and processing your provided data for the purpose of handling the request and possible follow-up questions.

Partner Companies

Inquiries regarding some of our travel destinations may be handled directly by our partner company, Vestischer Reisedienst GmbH & Co KG. You agree that in such cases, your request data may be forwarded to the aforementioned partner company to prepare an offer for you.

Use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Due to IP anonymization, Google shortens your IP address within the EU or EEA before transmission. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted and shortened in the USA. Google uses this information to evaluate website use, compile reports, and provide further services. Your IP address is not merged with other data.

You can prevent cookies from being saved by adjusting your browser settings. You may also prevent data collection via browser add-ons or by clicking a special opt-out link, which places an opt-out cookie on your device.

Google AdWords

Our website uses Google Conversion Tracking. When you click on a Google ad, a cookie is set. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not personally identifiable. They allow us and Google to determine that a user clicked on the ad and was directed to a specific page. Each advertiser receives a different cookie. The information is used to create conversion statistics but does not contain personal identification.

For details, visit Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

Facebook-Plugins (Like & Share-Buttons)

Our website includes plugins from Facebook, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. These can be recognized by the Facebook logo or “Like” button. A list of plugins is at: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/

When you visit our site, the plugin establishes a direct connection to Facebook servers. Facebook learns that your IP address visited our site. If logged in to Facebook and you click the Like button, you can link content to your profile. Facebook can thus associate the visit with your user account. For more, see: https://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php

To avoid this, log out of Facebook before visiting our site.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adjust this privacy policy to comply with current legal requirements or to reflect changes in our services, such as the introduction of new services. The new policy will apply upon your next visit.