1. Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is: Ruland Homes Email: kontakt@rulandhomes.de

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and Purpose of Use

a) When visiting the website

When you access our website, certain information is automatically sent by your browser to our server and stored temporarily in log files. This may include: IP address Date and time of access Name and URL of the requested file Browser type and operating system The website from which the request originated This data is processed to ensure a smooth connection and a comfortable use of our website. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

b) Contacting us

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, the personal data you provide (e.g. name, email address, message) will be stored for the purpose of handling your request. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance).

c) Online Check‑In / Tourist Tax Registration

To comply with legal registration requirements (e.g. tourist tax), we process the necessary personal data of all guests, including copies of ID documents. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation).

d) Booking inquiries

When making a booking or booking request, we process data required for this purpose, such as name, address, phone number, email address, and travel dates. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract and pre‑contractual measures).

3. Data Sharing

Personal data is only shared with third parties: when necessary to fulfill contractual obligations (e.g. with local authorities for tourist tax reporting), when a legal obligation exists, or when you have given your explicit consent. We do not share personal data for advertising purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies that are technically necessary for functionality. If analytics or marketing cookies are used, they will only be activated with your explicit consent (via a cookie banner). Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

5. Storage

Period Personal data is stored only as long as required for the intended purpose or as long as statutory retention periods apply.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR: Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) You may withdraw any consent given at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR). Complaints may be lodged with the competent supervisory authority.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

8. Updates to this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid. Adjustments may be necessary if legal or technical changes occur.