Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection Overview

• General Information

The following provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data refers to any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.

• Data Collection on Our Website

• Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the site’s legal notice (Impressum).

• How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in two ways:

1. The data you provide to us directly, for example, when you fill out a contact form.

2. Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website, such as technical data (e.g., browser, operating system, and time of access).

• What do we use your data for?

Some data is used to ensure the website operates correctly, while other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

• Your Rights Regarding Your Data

You have the right to obtain free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

2. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

• Data Protection

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., via email) can have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

• Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

ART Hotel Ahlen

Uwe Rahenbrock

Warendorfer Straße 26

59227 Ahlen

Phone: 02382 70650

Email: info@art-hotel-ahlen.de

• Right to Withdraw Consent

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by sending us an informal email. The legality of the data processing done before the withdrawal remains unaffected.

• Right to File a Complaint

In the case of data protection violations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The relevant supervisory authority depends on where our company is located. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/main/index.cfm?event=main.home2.show&lng=DE

• Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format and to request that it be transferred to another controller if technically feasible.

3. Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a data protection officer:

Uwe Rahenbrock

Warendorfer Straße 26

59227 Ahlen

Phone: 02382 70650

Email: info@art-hotel-ahlen.de

4. Data Collection on Our Website

• Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and ensure site functionality. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website.

• Server Log Files

We automatically collect information such as browser type, operating system, referrer URL, hostname, time of access, and IP address. This data is used to ensure website operation and is not combined with other data sources.

• Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, we collect the data entered in the form, including contact details, to process your inquiry. This data will not be shared without your consent.

5. Analytics and Advertising

• Matomo (formerly Piwik)

We use the open-source analytics tool Matomo to collect anonymized data on user behavior for site optimization purposes.

• Google Analytics Remarketing

Our site uses Google Analytics Remarketing in combination with Google AdWords and DoubleClick to show personalized ads based on past user behavior across devices. You can disable personalized ads through your Google Account settings.

6. Plugins and Tools

• YouTube

Our site uses YouTube plugins to display video content. Your data (e.g., IP address) may be shared with YouTube servers in the USA. Please log out of your YouTube account to prevent tracking.

• Google Maps

To display maps, we use Google Maps. Your IP address is transmitted to Google servers in the USA. More information can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

For further details, the full privacy policy is provided above.