Privacy policy

1. scope of application

This privacy policy dated 29.10.2021 applies to the website www.visit-kirchheimbolanden.de of the town of Kirchheimbolanden and its own content offered there. The provisions of other providers, e.g. those referred to via links, apply to their own content. In particular, they are responsible for their own content in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG).

2. responsible persons

2.1 Responsible body

City of Kirchheimbolanden
represented by:

City Mayor Dr. Marc Muchow Neue Allee 2
67292 Kirchheimbolanden
Germany

Phone: 06352/4004-800
Fax: 06352/4004-600
E-mail:
Website: www.visit-kirchheimbolanden.de

Responsible for the website www.visit-kirchheimbolanden.de within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Rhineland-Palatinate Data Protection Act is

2.2 Data protection officer

The data protection officer of the Kirchheimbolanden municipal administration is

Lali Beruashvili
SECURiON Rheinland-Pfalz GmbH
Hindenburgplatz 1
55118 Mainz
Germany

Phone: 06131/63409-20
E-mail:

3. scope of the processing of personal information

3.1 Scope of the processing of personal data

We only process the personal data of website visitors insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data of website visitors only takes place regularly with their consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

3.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.
When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our administration is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR serves as the legal basis.

3.3 Data erasure and storage duration

The personal data of website visitors will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or erased if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

4. links

Insofar as our website links to content from other providers, the use of these offers, over which we have no influence, may be subject to conditions other than those described in this privacy policy.

5. cookies

5.1 Description and scope of data processing (cookies)

Cookies are used on this website. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user accesses a website, cookies can be stored on the user's operating system. Cookies contain characteristic character strings that enable the browser to be uniquely identified when a previously visited website is called up again.
These are so-called session cookies, which are technically necessary, serve to improve the user experience or provide required functions and are deleted at the end of the session. When using third-party content via our website (e.g. in the case of a link), cookies from third-party providers may be used without us being able to expressly point this out to you.

5.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the use of technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR.

5.3 Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. In addition, the integration of external service providers increases the ease of use and attractiveness of our website. It is also possible to use our website without cookies. However, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent.

5.4 Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. For our website, this is the case after seven days.

5.5 Possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted by it to our website. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the data protection settings on our website. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time.

6. Social networks

6.1 Facebook - Description and scope of data processing

This website links to the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.
When you click on the link, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook thereby receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click on the Facebook "Like" button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information on this can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

6.2 Instagram - Description and scope of data processing

This website contains links to the social network Instagram, Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. If you are logged in to your Instagram account and click on the link, this data can be linked to it. Further information on data processing can be found in Instagram's privacy policy at https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.

6.3 YouTube - Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses plugins from the YouTube site operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

6.4 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using Facebook and Instagram is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR.
The legal basis for the inclusion of YouTube is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent to this.

6.5 Purpose of data processing

The integration of social media serves as an additional source of information and communication.

6.6 Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. For our website, this is the case after seven days. For information on how the integrated social media providers handle your personal data, please refer to the privacy policies and guidelines of the respective providers listed above.

6.7 Possibility of objection and removal

Your personal data collected through the use of social media is managed by the respective operators. The website operator has no influence over this. If you do not want this type of processing, you must not use the social media.

7. Other external providers

7.1 Google Maps - Description and scope of data processing

This page contains an iFrame for the use of the map service Google Maps. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
When you visit one of our pages equipped with a Google iFrame, a connection to Google's servers is established. This tells the Google server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your Google account, you enable Google to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Google account. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Google's privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

7.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data through the use of the Google Maps service is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR in accordance with the user's consent.

7.3 Purpose of data processing

The integration of Google Maps is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers and in the interest of making it easy to find the places we have indicated on the website.

7.4 Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. For our website, this is the case after seven days. For information on how Google handles your personal data, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

7.5 Possibility of objection and removal

Your personal data collected through the use of Google Maps is managed by Google. The website operator has no influence over this. If you do not want this type of processing, you must not give your consent.

7.6 OpenStreetMap - Description and scope of data processing

Our website integrates services of the OpenStreetMap Foundation, St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom. When you use OpenStreetMap on one of our pages, a connection is established to the servers of the OpenStreetMap Foundation. This tells the OpenStreetMap Foundation server which of our pages you have visited. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in OpenStreetMap's privacy policy: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy.

7.7 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data through the use of the service is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR in accordance with the user's consent.

7.8 Purpose of data processing

The integration of OpenStreetMap is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers and in the interest of making it easy to find the places we have indicated on the website.

7.9 Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. For our website, this is the case after seven days. For information on how the OpenStreetMap Foundation handles your personal data, please refer to the OpenStreetMap privacy policy: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy.

7.10. Possibility of objection and removal

Your personal data will be transferred to OpenStreetMap. If you do not wish this to happen, you must not give your consent.

7.11. Google Web Fonts - Description and scope of data processing

This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly. This establishes contact with the Google servers, in the course of which data from website visitors may be transmitted.

7.12. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data through the integration of external providers is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR.

7.13. Purpose of data processing

The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a uniform and appealing presentation of our website.

7.14. Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. For our website, this is the case after 7 days. For information on how Google handles your personal data, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

7.15. Possibility of objection and removal

Visitors to the website cannot prevent the use of web fonts.

8. integration of web host

This website is provided by the company Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestrasse 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany, as a technical service provider. The processing of usage data there is carried out on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions.

9. server logging

There is no server logging of personal data of visitors to the website.

10. input of personal data

10.1 Description and scope of data processing (e-mail contact address)

It is possible to contact us via the following e-mail address: .
In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties in this context. The data will be used exclusively for processing the request.

10.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data by entering personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR. If the input of personal data is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

10.3 Purpose of data processing

We only process the personal data entered in order to process your inquiries or to be able to send you the requested information. The processing of personal data entered on our website is solely for the purpose of processing the request and contacting you.

10.4 Duration of storage

Your contact information will be deleted when your request has been finally processed and there are no legal retention requirements to the contrary.

10.5 Possibility of objection and removal

If website users contact us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

11. encryption

This offer supports line encryption via HTTPS/TLS. This prevents your data from being read or modified by unauthorized persons during transmission over the Internet. The connection secured in this way can be accessed via the URL https://visit-kirchheimbolanden.de/.

12. protection of minors

Children and persons under the age of 18 should not transmit any personal data to us without the consent of their parents or legal guardians. We do not request personal data from children, do not collect it and do not pass it on to third parties.

13. objection to advertising e-mails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published as part of our obligation to provide a legal notice for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam e-mails.

14. rights of data subjects

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have certain rights vis-à-vis the controller. These are summarized below, the detailed description can be found in Chapter 3 Art. 12 - 23 GDPR:

1. right to information

You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.
If such processing is taking place, you can request information from the controller about the purposes, categories and recipients of personal data. You can also request information about the duration of storage, the origin of the data and whether data has been transferred to a third country.

2. right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must make the correction without delay.

3. right to erasure

You can demand from the controller that the personal data concerning you be deleted immediately, and the controller is obliged to delete this data immediately if, for example, the data is processed unlawfully or is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Furthermore, the controller must also inform third parties that you have requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data. There are exceptions to the right to erasure (e.g. if legal grounds or the right to freedom of expression preclude this).

4. right to restriction of processing

Under certain conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you. This data may then only be processed, for example, with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims. If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

5. right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
You have the right to be informed about these recipients by the controller.

6. right to data portability

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. Otherwise, you have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to the controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

7. right of objection

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The controller will then no longer process this data unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims. If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

8. right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

9. automated decision-making in individual cases including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply, for example, if the decision is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller or is made with your express consent.

10. right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, 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 place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR. The supervisory authority in Rhineland-Palatinate is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Rhineland-Palatinate, which can be contacted at: https://www.datenschutz.rlp.de/.