Privacy Policy
This is the Privacy Policy (“Policy”) for this website, which is operated and provided by Purchasing Services Martin Pelz GmbH as the controller (we, us, and our).
We process the personal data collected through this website exclusively as set out in this Policy. Below, you will find information on how we process your personal data, for what purposes it is processed, with whom it is shared, and which control and information rights you may have.
I. Summary of Our Processing Activities
The following summary briefly describes the processing activities on our website. More detailed information can be found in the respective sections below.
· If you visit our website for informational purposes without creating a user account, only limited personal data will be processed in order to display the website to you.
· If you use certain features of our site (e.g., booking system, contact form) or subscribe to our newsletter, additional personal data will be processed in that context.
II. Definitions
· Personal data means any information relating to a living individual who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, or an online identifier.
· Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, disclosure, or any other form of use.
III. Use of the Website for Informational Purposes
If you visit our website for informational purposes without otherwise providing personal data, we may automatically collect additional information about you that, in limited cases, constitutes personal data. This includes, for example, your IP address and the time of access, which are automatically recorded by our server.
We use this information solely to provide our services effectively (for example, by adapting our website to the needs of your device or enabling you to log in) and to compile general demographic statistics to create anonymized usage statistics of our website.
We require the automatically collected personal data to provide our website in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and we also rely on our legitimate interest in ensuring the stability and security of the website, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Automatically collected personal data will be stored for one month and then properly deleted.
IV. Analytics
Server Log Files
The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address
This data will not be combined with other data sources.
The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
Analytics Tools and Advertising
Analysis tools and third-party tools
When you visit our website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed statistically. This is primarily done using cookies and so-called analytics programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is usually anonymous; it cannot be traced back to you personally. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following Privacy Policy.
You can object to this analysis; we will inform you below about your options for objection.
Google Analytics
This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer that enable analysis of how you use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising.
IP Anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser within Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that you may not be able to use all the features of this website in full. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
Opt-Out from Data Collection
You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent future data collection when visiting this website: Disable Google Analytics
For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Demographic Features in Google Analytics
This website uses the “demographic features” function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be generated that contain information about visitors’ age, gender, and interests. This data comes from interest-based advertising by Google and from visitor data from third parties. It cannot be attributed to any specific individual. You can disable this feature at any time via your Google account’s ad settings or generally prohibit data collection by Google Analytics as described above.
Squarespace Analytics
This website uses Squarespace Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Squarespace Ireland Ltd., Le Pole House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland (“Squarespace”). Squarespace Analytics uses cookies. The data generated by cookies about the use of our website is transmitted to a Squarespace server in the USA and stored there.
Squarespace is certified under the EU–US Privacy Shield Framework and thereby committed to complying with EU data protection standards.
Squarespace uses this data to evaluate website usage, compile reports on visitor activity, and provide other services related to website use. Where required by law, or where third parties process the data on behalf of Squarespace, data may be transferred to third parties. Squarespace will not combine your IP address with other Squarespace data.
You can prevent cookies from being stored on your computer by adjusting your browser settings. While our website will remain accessible, some services may be limited or unavailable.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data collected about you by Squarespace as described above for the purpose of creating visitor statistics and improving the website.
More information: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy/
V. Third-Party Content and Social Media Plug-ins
1. Google Maps
We use Google Maps on this website to display interactive maps directly and allow you to conveniently use the map function.
By using Google Maps, information about your use of this website (including your IP address) may be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This occurs regardless of whether you are logged in to a Google account.
For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by Google, please visit: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.
Google also processes your personal data in the USA and is certified under the EU–US Privacy Shield Framework: https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
We use Google Maps based on our legitimate interest in the attractive design of our website pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
2. Links to Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or data processing on such websites. Information about data processing on those websites can be found in their respective privacy policies.
VI. Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties
Your personal data is transferred to Squarespace, Inc., based in New York, USA, which supports us in providing the website. Processing of your personal data is carried out exclusively on our behalf and under a data processing agreement. Squarespace, Inc. is certified under the EU–US Privacy Shield. For more information, see www.privacyshield.gov.
In addition, we may disclose your personal data if we are legally entitled or obliged to do so (e.g., under applicable law or court order).
VII. Retention Periods
Our goal is to process your personal data only to the minimum extent necessary. Unless specific retention periods are stated in this Policy, we will store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and, where applicable, as long as required by law.
VIII. Your Rights
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you have the right to access (Article 15 GDPR), rectification (Article 16 GDPR), or erasure (Article 17 GDPR) of your personal data, the right to restrict processing (Article 18 GDPR), and the right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR).
You also have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or based on our legitimate interests.
Furthermore, you have the right to take legal action or contact the competent supervisory authorities (in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence or workplace, or where an alleged GDPR infringement occurred) if you believe your rights have been violated through unlawful processing of your personal data.
You can (i) exercise the rights listed above, (ii) ask questions, or (iii) file a complaint regarding our processing of your personal data by contacting us as indicated above.
IX. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect updates to our website. Please visit this page regularly and review the current version.
This Privacy Policy was last updated in October 2025.