--- title: Privacy policy – Fürth Tourist Information Centre url: "https://www.tourismus-fuerth.com/privacy-policy/" description: The privacy policy of Tourist Information Centre Fürth explains which personal data is collected, processed, and protected when you use the website. date: 2022-05-06 modified: 2025-12-19 keywords: - Data protection website Fürth - personal data protection - GDPR Fürth - data processing tourist website - data protection information - data protection policy --- # Privacy policy – Fürth Tourist Information Centre 1. [Home](https://www.tourismus-fuerth.de/) 2. [Privacy policy](https://www.tourismus-fuerth.de/privacy-policy/) **This translation was generated automatically and is for informational purposes only. The** [**German version of the Privacy Poliy**](https://www.tourismus-fuerth.de/datenschutzerklaerung/ "Internal link to the German Privacy Policy page") **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](https://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**](https://www.tourismus-fuerth.de/ "Internal link to the tourismus-fuerth.de page") Phone: +49 911 974 3500 Email: [**tourist-info@fuerth.de**](mailto:tourist-info@fuerth.de "Email to the Tourist Information Centre") 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**](https://www.bfdi.bund.de "External link to bfdi.bund.de; clicking opens a new window") **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**](mailto:dsb@fuerth.de "Email to the Data Protection Officer") ### 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.