Privacy and Cookie Policy
Tagungs- und Seminarzentrum Schloss Marbach GmbH (“we”, “us”, or “our”) and its subsidiary, Tagungs- und Seminarhotel Schloss Marbach GmbH, place great importance on the protection of your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes what personal data we collect when you use our website and/or individual pages of this website (the “Website”). These principles apply to personal data such as your name, email address, contact details, and other personal information, as well as further data automatically collected through your use of the Website.
Your use of the Website is subject to this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use linked on the Website. Permanent links to these documents can be found in the footer of the Website.
By accepting this Privacy Policy, you give Tagungs- und Seminarzentrum Schloss Marbach GmbH your voluntary, explicit, and unambiguous consent to process your personal data for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.
1. Collection and Use of Data
When you visit and use the Website, Tagungs- und Seminarzentrum Schloss Marbach GmbH collects personal data that you provide to us, such as your name and email address. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data you provide.
We use cookies and similar technologies (see below) to automatically collect certain data such as IP address, browser type, language settings, date and time of visit, and specific link clicks. This data is used to improve the Website and analyze user behavior and may be considered personal data.
Tagungs- und Seminarzentrum Schloss Marbach GmbH processes your personal data (including automatically collected data) for authentication, security, order fulfillment, payment processing, provision of information on products and offers, analytics, product development, market research, and marketing activities. Furthermore, we may combine personal data you have provided to us with other information you have given us or affiliated companies.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to recognize users. A “cookie” is a small text file stored on your device to improve the usability of the Website. Most browsers are set to accept cookies. However, you can adjust your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are received. Without cookies, some Website functions may not work properly.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
By using this Website and accepting the Privacy Policy, you agree that we may share your personal data with other recipients such as parent companies, subsidiaries, and other affiliated companies that must treat this data confidentially in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Aggregated and/or anonymized data, such as user trends or click counts, may also be shared. Personal data may also be disclosed if required by law or regulatory request, or if such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights.
4. Data Transfer and Storage
Tagungs- und Seminarzentrum Schloss Marbach GmbH and its companies store and process your personal data in every country in which they operate, including Belgium, Switzerland, the USA, and Canada. By using the Website, you consent to the cross-border transfer of your personal data.
5. Security and Retention
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and misuse. Your data is only retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Criteria for determining retention periods include your last interaction with us and applicable legal requirements.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, rectify, restrict processing, delete, and transfer your personal data. You can contact us via the “Contact” page on the Website or by email at info@schlossmarbach.de to exercise these rights. If problems arise, you may file a complaint with the competent data protection authority.
7. Analyse-Tools und Werbung
Google Analytics
This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service from Google Inc. (“Google”), to analyze user behavior. Your IP address is anonymized within the EU using the IP anonymization function. For more information, visit Google’s privacy policy: [Google Privacy Policy].
8. Third-Party Providers and Data Processors
To perform our services, we use various third-party providers. Below is a detailed overview of the third parties with whom Tagungs- und Seminarzentrum Schloss Marbach GmbH cooperates and their privacy obligations:
- Microsoft Corporation (USA)
We use Microsoft products, such as Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams for video conferencing. Microsoft is appointed as a processor under Article 28 of the GDPR. Microsoft processes data on servers worldwide and ensures data transfers are made under EU Standard Contractual Clauses. - Zoho Corporation B.V. (Netherlands) & Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Zoho provides us with applications such as Zoho Forms, Zoho Calendar, Zoho Campaign, and Zoho Books. Zoho Corporation B.V. is our contractual partner within the EU, while Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd. is responsible for data processing outside the EU under the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. - Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) & Meta Platforms Inc. (USA)
Meta Platforms provides us with access to the social networks Facebook and Instagram, where we manage company pages and place ads. We operate under Article 26 GDPR (joint responsibility). In all other cases, data processing is conducted under Article 28 GDPR, and transfers to the USA are based on Article 45 GDPR. - LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (Ireland)
We use LinkedIn for company profiles and advertising tools. LinkedIn has committed to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure secure transfers to the USA and acts as a processor under Article 28 GDPR..
9. Glossary and Definitions
Personal Data: Any information that can be linked to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Processing of Personal Data: Any use, collection, storage, or deletion of personal data.
Consent: Verifiable declaration of intent, given voluntarily, allowing the processing of personal data for a specific purpose.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 1, 2024. Tagungs- und Seminarzentrum Schloss Marbach GmbH reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy without prior notice in order to adapt it to technological, legal, and regulatory developments.