🔒 Privacy Policy 🔒
Your data protection and privacy rights
Privacy Policy & Declaration
Data Controller
Privacy Declaration
We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.
Ski-Kavallerie e.V. takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We process your data only in accordance with applicable data protection laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
Data Collection
We collect the following personal data when you subscribe to our newsletter:
- First name and last name - for personalized communication
- Email address - for sending newsletters and updates
- Preferred language - for localized content
- Subscription timestamp - for record keeping
Purpose of Data Processing
Your data is used exclusively for:
- Sending newsletter updates about Ski-Kavallerie events and news
- Providing information about our music releases and après-ski content
- Club membership communications and exclusive offers
- Building the world's largest ski club community
Legal Basis
We process your data based on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) when you subscribe to our newsletter and accept our privacy policy.
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures:
- Encrypted database storage on Vercel Postgres
- Secure Google Sheets integration with service account authentication
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access restricted to authorized personnel only
Retention Period: Your data will be retained until you unsubscribe from our newsletter or request deletion. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access & Portability
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to data portability
Control & Deletion
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to delete your data
Processing Control
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
Consent
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Vercel Postgres - Database hosting (EU/US)
- Google Sheets - Data backup and management (Global)
- Spotify - Music player integration (Global)
All third-party services are bound by their respective privacy policies and data protection agreements.
Contact & Complaints
For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or complaints:
Email: team@ski-kavallerie.com
Subject: "Privacy Request" or "Data Protection"
Response Time: Within 30 days as required by GDPR
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website. Significant changes will be communicated via email to our subscribers.
Last Updated: January 2025