1. Privacy Overview

General Information

The following information provides a straightforward overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any information that can identify you personally. For more detailed information on data protection, please refer to our full Privacy Policy below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the “Responsible Party” section of this Privacy Policy.

How do we collect your data?

We collect data in two main ways:

1. Directly from you: For example, data you enter into a contact form.
2. Automatically or with your consent: Our IT systems collect data when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., your internet browser, operating system, or the time of the page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter the website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of your data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to request information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time free of charge. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time regarding these rights or any other questions about data protection.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

Your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed when you visit this website. This is done primarily through analysis programs.

Detailed information about these analysis programs is provided in the following Privacy Policy.

2. Hosting

We host our website content with the following provider:

Host Europe

The provider is Host Europe GmbH, Hansestraße 111, 51149 Cologne, Germany (hereinafter referred to as Host Europe). When you visit our website, Host Europe collects various log files, including your IP addresses.

For details, refer to Host Europe’s Privacy Policy: https://www.hosteurope.de/AGB/Datenschutzerklaerung/.

The use of Host Europe is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, to the extent the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., for device fingerprinting) under the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can identify you personally. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

EPIC Weddings & Events
Svenja Schampera
Buchenstraße 3
74211 Leingarten
Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 1525 38 42 611
Email: info@epicweddingsandevents.de

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses).

Retention Period

Unless a more specific retention period is mentioned in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data ceases. If you request deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we do not have other legally permissible reasons to retain your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in such cases, deletion will occur after these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on Legal Basis for Data Processing

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR if special categories of data are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Article 49(1)(a) of the GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. If your data is required for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Additionally, we process your data if required to fulfill a legal obligation based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. Data processing may also occur based on our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Relevant legal bases will be provided in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.

Note on Data Transfer to Third Countries Not Adequately Protected by Data Protection Standards, Including Non-DPF Certified U.S. Companies

We use tools from companies based in third countries not deemed to provide adequate data protection and U.S. tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these countries. We point out that no data protection level comparable to that of the EU can be guaranteed in these countries.

We also note that the U.S. is not considered a safe third country regarding data protection standards. Data transfer to the U.S. is permissible if the recipient has certification under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF) or has suitable additional safeguards. Information about transfers to third countries, including data recipients, is available in this Privacy Policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business activities, we collaborate with various external entities, which may require the transfer of personal data to these entities. We only disclose personal data to external parties if necessary for contract fulfillment, if required by law (e.g., transfer of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR in the disclosure, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using processors, we disclose personal data of our customers only based on a valid contract for processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing activities are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw any consent given at any time. The legality of processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Specific Cases and to Direct Marketing (Article 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1)(E) OR (F) OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21(1) OF THE GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21(2) OF THE GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, affected individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. The complaint right does not affect other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or in the performance of a contract in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done if technically feasible.

Access, Correction, and Deletion

Under applicable legal regulations, you have the right to access your stored personal data, including its origin, recipients, and the purpose of processing, free of charge. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. For further information, please contact us at the address provided in the “Responsible Party” section.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device and enable the website to recognize your browser. They do not cause any harm and do not contain viruses.

Cookies are used to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies allow us to track the visits to our website and analyze how the site is used. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others help us understand how visitors use the site.

You can set your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept them or refuse cookies in certain cases or generally. Each browser differs in how it manages cookie settings. You can find instructions on how to manage and delete cookies in your browser’s help section.

Please note that the functionality of our website may be limited if cookies are disabled.

Server Log Files

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of server request
• IP address

This data is not combined with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the proper operation of our website and server stability.

Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The data entered into the contact form is processed based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR if the inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. Otherwise, processing is based on our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR in effectively responding to inquiries made to us.

5. Analysis Tools and Advertising

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is generally transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

We use Google Analytics to analyze and regularly improve the use of our website. With the statistics obtained, we can improve our website and make it more interesting for you as a user.

For more information, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

6. Plugins and Tools

Google Web Fonts

This site uses web fonts provided by Google to ensure consistent font display. When you access a page, your browser loads the necessary web fonts into your browser cache to display text and fonts correctly.

For more information about Google Web Fonts, visit: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq.

YouTube

Our website integrates videos from YouTube, operated by Google LLC. YouTube uses cookies to collect information about visitors to its sites. When you start a YouTube video, YouTube may use cookies to collect information about your interaction with the video and to improve its services.

For more information about YouTube’s data processing, refer to their Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.