1. Who we are
E-mail: sonnenseeadmin@sonnensee.org
Website: https://sonnensee.org
Controller within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR.
2. General information on data processing
We process personal data only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6 GDPR.
3. Access data / server log files
When you visit our website, data transmitted by your browser is automatically collected. This includes:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Page/file accessed
- Browser type and version used
- Operating system
- Referrer URL (previously visited page)
This data is used exclusively for technical security (e.g., attack detection) and is not merged with other data sources.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest: secure operation of the website).
4. Contact
5. User accounts & login area
If you receive a user account, we store:
– Username
– E-mail address
– Password (encrypted)
– Profile information (if provided)
This data is used exclusively for the login area.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
We do not share any data with third parties.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies that are necessary for technical functionality (e.g., login status).
These cookies are not used for tracking or advertising purposes.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (technically necessary cookies).
7. Embedded content (e.g., images, videos, maps)
If content from third-party providers (YouTube, OpenStreetMap, etc.) is embedded, these services may collect your IP address and other data.
This only happens if such services are integrated.
We currently do not use any such external content.
8. Disclosure of data to third parties
In principle, we do not disclose personal data to third parties, except:
– if this is required by law
– if we use a hosting service provider
The hosting provider processes data solely on our behalf (processing under instruction / data processing agreement pursuant to Article 28 GDPR).
9. Storage period
We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.
Once the purpose no longer applies, the data will be deleted.
10. SSL Encryption
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to transmit data securely.
You can recognize encrypted connections by the lock symbol in your browser.
11. Rights of data subjects
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
– Right of access to stored data (Article 15 GDPR)
– Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Article 16 GDPR)
– Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
– Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
– Right to object to processing (Article 21 GDPR)
– Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
Please send requests to:
👉 sonnenseeadmin[at]sonnensee.org
12. Right to withdraw consent
Consents may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.
13. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
If you believe that the processing violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
For Liechtenstein / Switzerland / the EU, the respective authorities in your country apply.
14. Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy as needed to reflect legal changes or new functions of the website.