We are delighted that you are visiting our website and that you are interested in us and our services. We take the protection of personal data very seriously and want you to feel safe when visiting our website. For this reason, we would like to inform you here about how we implement data protection regulations within our online services.
We process personal data that is collected when you visit our website in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Information on the Responsible Entity

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
Tourismusverband Sieben e.V.
Kreishausstraße 2–4
32312 Lübbecke  

Tel.: +49 5741 276 430
E-mail: tourismusverband@luebbecke.de  

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

Processing of Personal Data
Personal data includes all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. A person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, etc.
Your data is securely transmitted using state-of-the-art encryption technology.  

To contact Tourismusverband Sieben e.V., we offer various options such as contact forms or the use of e-mail addresses. You may also send your data by post or deliver it personally. However, if you use the contact options provided, the input of personal data takes place expressly on a voluntary basis (the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). This applies, for example, to inquiries via e-mail or contact form. The following data may be stored:  

   Salutation  
   Name  
   First name  
   E-mail address  
   Street  
   House number  
   Postal code  
   City  
   Telephone number  
   Subject  
   Your message  
   Timestamp  
   User  
   IP address

When you contact us by e-mail or via a contact form, the data you provide voluntarily is stored so that we can respond to your request.
We use the personal data you enter only for the purpose you have specified.  

Personal data that we receive by e-mail or contact form will be deleted as soon as storage is no longer necessary for the purpose for which you provided it or in connection with resulting administrative processes and applicable retention requirements.  

Information on data protection in connection with additional services (e.g. subscription to our newsletter) can be found in the corresponding information sheets in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You will be informed of these before submitting your personal data.

Logging When Accessing Our Website
Every access to our website and every retrieval of a file stored on our website is logged. This storage serves internal system-related and statistical purposes. The stored data is evaluated exclusively for statistical purposes, and there is no transfer to third parties for commercial or non-commercial purposes.  

The following information is recorded:  

   Name of the file accessed  
   Page from which the file was requested  
   Date and time of access  
   Amount of data transferred  
   Notification of successful retrieval  
   Web browser and requesting domain  
   Additionally, the IP addresses of the requesting computers are recorded

The data collected through logging is stored separately from other personal data and is automatically deleted after seven days.
The legal basis for the processing of log data is Article 6(1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with Section 3(1) of the Data Protection Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (DSG NRW).

Use of Cookies
We use session cookies on our website. Cookies are small data files that a website operator stores on your computer. Certain functions of our website require data to be stored in cookies (e.g. navigation). Temporary cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. They contain only an identification number (session ID) that allows the server to associate successive requests from your browser with the same user.  

Temporary cookies are commonly used by many servers and do not pose a security risk. The data is not stored permanently. The use of time-limited cookies offers you the advantage that you do not need to re-enter your personal data when completing various forms on our website.  

The session ID stored on your device is automatically deleted after the session is closed. You also have the option to delete session cookies manually via your browser settings.  

The legal basis for processing personal data through the use of the aforementioned session cookies is Article 6(1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with Section 3(1) of the DSG NRW.

Use of Analytics Services

Our website uses Matomo, which is a web analytics service. Matomo uses so-called “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer and allow us to analyze how visitors use our website.  

Use of OpenStreetMap
Our website uses the open-source mapping service “OpenStreetMap” (OSM) provided by the OpenStreetMap Foundation, 132 Maney Hill Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1JU, United Kingdom, to display geographic data. OSM enables us to offer an interactive map on our website that shows how to find and reach us. This service allows us to present our website in an appealing way by loading map material from an external server.  

The following data are transmitted to OSM servers when the map is displayed:
– the page on our website that you have visited, and
– the IP address of your device.  

The legal basis for processing your data in connection with the “OSM” service is Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR.  

More information on how OSM handles user data can be found in their Privacy Policy:
wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy  

The use of OpenStreetMap and the associated data transfer to OSM takes place only after you have given your active consent. You have the option of not activating the OpenStreetMap service, in which case no data will be transferred to OSM. However, please note that in this case the map display on our website will not be available.  

The use of OpenStreetMap is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent to the use of OpenStreetMap at any time without providing reasons. From the moment of withdrawal, no further data may be transferred to OpenStreetMap. The withdrawal can be made by clicking the following button. Data processing up to the time of withdrawal remains lawful.  

Show OpenStreetMap:
This service is currently disabled.  

References to Social Networks
Operating the social media profiles of Tourismusverband Sieben e.V. is necessary to ensure targeted and balanced public relations. The associated data processing when visiting these pages serves this purpose. The association’s public relations aim, among other things, to reach and inform as many citizens as possible.  

The legal basis for the processing of data following interaction with the contents of the social media profiles of the association is Art. 6 (1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with § 3 DSG NRW, and, where consent from users exists, Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR.  

Our website contains references (plugins) to social networks, identified by the name or symbol of the respective service. When you activate a social media plugin, a direct connection is established between your browser and the server of the social network. The following data are transmitted to the operator of the social network:
– your IP address, and
– the fact that you have visited our website.  

If you are logged into the social network during your visit to our site, your visit may be directly associated with your social media account, allowing a user profile to be created. To prevent this, please log out of your social media account before visiting our website.  

Please note that we have no influence over or knowledge of how the operators of social networks use your data. When you click on an external social network link on our website, responsibility for data processing passes, in part, to the platform provider.  

Tourismusverband Sieben e.V. uses the following social networks. Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing can be found in the privacy policies of the respective providers. You will also find information on your rights and privacy settings there.  

   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy  
   Pinterest: Pinterest Privacy Policy  
   Facebook: www.facebook.com/about/privacy/your-info-on-other  
   X (formerly Twitter): X Privacy Policy

Disclosure of Personal Data
Your personal data will not be passed on to third parties without your consent. The collection and transmission of personal data to authorised state institutions and authorities takes place only within the framework of applicable laws or if we are required to do so by court order. All employees and service providers engaged by us are obliged to maintain confidentiality and to comply with data protection regulations.

Your Rights
You have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (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 also exercise your right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR) with the following supervisory authority:  

Contact details of the supervisory authority:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia
P.O. Box 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf
Office address: Kavalleriestr. 2–4, 40213 Düsseldorf
Tel.: +49 211 38424‑0
Fax: +49 211 38424‑10
E‑mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de  

Please note that you may revoke any consent you have given under data protection law at any time with effect for the future. Such a revocation may mean that our services are no longer, or only partially, available to you.

Data Security
To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the proper use of data, we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures. Nevertheless, electronic communication can never be completely secure. This means that any data or information you voluntarily transmit to us could potentially be obtained by third parties through unlawful means. We cannot assume responsibility or liability for the disclosure of information due to errors and/or unauthorised access by third parties during data transmission.

References to External Links
This website contains links to third-party websites. Tourismusverband Sieben e.V. has no control over the content of external websites. Responsibility for the content of linked sites always lies with the respective provider or operator. The information, goods, or services offered on such sites are neither reviewed nor in any way supported by us. Upon becoming aware of any legal infringements, we will remove such links immediately. The association accepts no liability for the content of third-party websites.

General Information on Data Protection
As our online services continue to evolve, it may become necessary to amend this Privacy Policy.
Date of last update: March 2026