This translation was generated automatically and is for informational purposes only. The German version of the Privacy Poliy is legally binding.
Privacy Policy
1. Overview
General Information
This privacy policy provides a clear overview of how your personal data is collected, processed, and used when you visit our website. Personal data means any information that can identify you personally.
For full details, please refer to the legally binding German version of our privacy policy.
Data Controller
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Contact details can be found in the imprint.
How We Collect Your Data
Data you provide: e.g., when filling out contact forms or subscribing to our newsletter.
Automatically collected data: e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, and time of visit. These are collected automatically when you visit the website.
Purpose of Data Collection
To ensure the proper functioning of the website.
To analyze visitor behavior in order to improve our services.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your stored personal data
Correct, block, or delete your data
Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time
File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
Third-Party Tools and Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools to understand visitor behavior. Most analyses are anonymous. You can decline analytics tracking or change your consent at any time via the cookie banner or your privacy settings.
2. General Information and Mandatory Details
Data Protection
We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
More information about data protection in our municipal departments is available at www.fuerth.de/datenschutz
Data Controller Contact Information
City of Fürth
Department of Tourism – Tourist Information Fürth
Bahnhofplatz 9, 90762 Fürth, Germany
https://www.tourismus-fuerth.de
Phone: +49 911 974 3500
Email: tourist-info@fuerth.de
The City of Fürth, as a public legal entity, is represented by Mayor Dr. Thomas Jung.
VAT ID: DE 132 760 721
Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time by sending an email. Processing done before the withdrawal remains lawful.
Right to File Complaints
You may file a complaint with the competent data protection authority in case of violations. List of authorities: www.bfdi.bund.de
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that we process based on your consent or for the execution of a contract in a common, machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to transmit it to another controller.
SSL/TLS Encryption
Our website uses SSL/TLS to secure data transmission. You can recognize this by “https://” in the browser and the padlock symbol.
Access, Correction, Deletion
You can request free information, correction, blocking, or deletion of your stored personal data at any time via the contact details in the imprint.
Objection to Advertising
The use of our contact data for unsolicited advertising is expressly prohibited.
3. Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for compliance with data protection regulations:
City of Fürth – Data Protection Officer
Schwabacher Straße 170, 90763 Fürth, Germany
Phone: +49 911 974-0
Email: dsb@fuerth.de
4. Data Collection on Our Website
Cookies
Our website uses cookies, small text files stored on your device, to improve user experience and security.
Session cookies: deleted after your visit.
Persistent cookies: remain on your device to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can adjust or refuse cookie storage at any time via your browser settings, but functionality may be limited.
Server Log Files
Automatically collected data includes browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, host name, request time, and IP address. Data are not merged with other sources and are used for security and website operation.
Contact Forms and Newsletter
Group bookings for city tours: Name, email, phone, date, number of participants; shared only with the guide responsible for the tour.
Newsletter subscription (via Brevo): email and optional additional info, double opt-in procedure. Data used solely for sending requested content.
Processing is based on consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Analytics and Plugins
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics with anonymized IPs. Data may be transferred to the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for GDPR compliance.
YouTube, OBS Booking, Eye-Able, viind Chatbot, Komoot, VGN, Cookiebot
We use these services to provide videos, booking, accessibility, chat, interactive maps, and cookie management. All data handling respects GDPR and EU server storage where applicable.
Detailed information for each tool is provided in the German privacy policy.
Note: The German version of this privacy policy is legally binding. This English version is provided for informational purposes to help international visitors understand our data processing practices.