1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit indoorgolfing.net (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

We are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

By using this Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

IndoorGolfing.net UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Registered Office: Berlin, Germany

Email: info@indoorgolfing.net

3. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

(a) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Date and time of access
Referring website (if applicable)

This data is used for website performance, analytics, and security.

(b) User-Provided Data

When you contact us, register, or submit a venue listing, we may collect:

Name and contact details
Business or venue information
Email address
Any content or messages you submit

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases (Article 6 GDPR):

Performance of a contract (e.g., managing your listing or account)
Legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining website security, improving our services)
Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up or contact form submission)
Legal obligation (e.g., record-keeping required by German law)

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

We may use Google Analytics or a similar tool to understand traffic patterns. Data is anonymized and not used to personally identify you.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

Account data and listing information are stored until you request deletion.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.

We may share data only with:

Technical service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email systems)
Legal authorities when required by law

All third parties are contractually bound to handle your data securely (per Article 28 GDPR).

8. International Data Transfers

Where necessary, data may be processed outside the EU (e.g., via cloud hosting).

In such cases, we ensure compliance through EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Objection to Processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact info@indoorgolfing.net.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

In Germany: Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI) – www.bfdi.de

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Impressum (Legal Notice)

(Required under §5 TMG – Telemediengesetz)

IndoorGolfing.net

Registered Office: Donstetter Weg 4, Munsingen, 72525, Germany