Legal Notice & Privacy Policy:
Security and Responsibility Explained

This English version of the Legal Notice and Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only. In the event of any discrepancies or disputes, the German original version shall prevail.

Een vrouw trekt een ketting om een grote map met een hangslot; een computerscherm en documenten met sloten staan symbool voor het impressum en het privacybeleid, waarmee de nadruk wordt gelegd op gegevensbeveiliging en -bescherming.

Here you will find our official legal notice as well as all important information regarding data protection. Your privacy is close to our heart, which is why we transparently show you who is behind this website and how we protect your data. Simply click through to ensure no questions remain unanswered.

Information pursuant to § 5 DDG (German Digital Services Act)

Responsible Party:
Willem Putters

Address
Finkenweg 3
61462 Königstein im Taunus
Germany

Contact Information:
E-Mail: info@ferienhaus-in-holland-am-wasser.de

Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Willem Putters (Address and contact details as listed in the Legal Notice above)

2. External Web Hosting

Our website is hosted by an external service provider. Personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This includes IP addresses, meta/communication data, and website traffic log data. The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, representing our legitimate interest in providing a secure and efficient online platform

3. Server Log Files

When you access this website, your browser automatically transmits information to our server, which is temporarily saved in server log files. This data includes: Your IP address, Date and time of access, Name and URL of the retrieved fileWebsite from which access was initiated (Referrer URL)Browser type and operating system used. Processing ensures technical stability, security, and administrative maintenance of the site. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

4. Privacy-Compliant Web Analytics (Matomo)

We use Matomo (with cookies, e.g., _pk_id) to analyze user behavior, based on your consent. IP addresses are anonymized immediately. Consent is obtained via our banner (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR), and can be withdrawn there anytime.

5. Contacting Us via E-mail

If you contact us via e-mail, we process and store your message along with your provided contact details to address your inquiry and manage any follow-up questions. Rest assured that this data will never be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
This data handling is legally grounded in Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for pre-contractual booking inquiries. Alternatively, it falls under paragraph (f) of the same regulation, which covers our legitimate interest in responding to customer messages.

6. Google Services (Maps/Analytics)

Maps:
We embed Google Maps (Google Ireland Limited) to show locations. Upon consent, data (including IP) is transferred to Google, potentially to the USA (certified under EU-US Data Privacy Framework).
Legal Basis: Consent via cookie banner (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

Analytics:
If permitted by consent, we use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited) with active IP anonymization.
Legal Basis: Consent via cookie banner (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

7. Cookies and consent management

Our site uses necessary cookies (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) and optional analytics/marketing cookies. We use WPconsent to manage consents; a "Cookie Preferences" cookie saves your choices locally in your browser.Purpose: Compliance with data protection law (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR).

8. Data Security via SSL / TLS Encryption

For security and privacy reasons during data transmission, this platform implements SSL or TLS encryption. You can identify a secured connection when the address bar switches from http:// to https:// and displays a padlock icon.

9. Third-Party Links & Booking Redirection Notice

Our website references external web platforms. We do not control their content and assume no liability for third-party privacy behaviors.

Holiday Rental Bookings: Please note that direct property bookings are not managed on our servers. Clicking "Book Now!" redirects you via an external link to the Landal booking portal. Contractual data entries and data handling are strictly subjected to the individual privacy policy of Landal.

10. Data Retention Term

Personal data is only retained for as long as required to fulfill the specified processing purposes or as mandated by legal commercial retention schedules.

11. Your GDPR Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you hold several irrevocable statutory rights free of charge regarding your personal data:
Access: You can request a complete copy and the exact origin of your stored records.
Rectification & Erasure: Incorrect information can be corrected or completely deleted at your request.
Portability: You are entitled to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: You hold the right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).
Complaint: You have the right to lodge a formal complaint with a data protection authority.