1. General Information
The protection of your personal data is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and stored when you use the website Find Your Holiday Partner.
This website is operated by:
Felix Schürholz
Hiltenspergerstrasse 44
80796 München
Germany
Email: info@findyourholidaypartner.com
2. Data Controller
The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Felix Schürholz
Address as stated above
Email: info@findyourholidaypartner.com
3. Hosting
This website is hosted by:
STRATO AG
Pascalstraße 10
10587 Berlin
Germany
When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
This data is required to ensure the technical functionality and security of the website.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable operation).
4. Application Form and Personal Data
When you submit an application via our form, we collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Personal background information
- Relationship intentions
- Travel preferences
- Any additional information submitted by you
This data is processed exclusively for:
- Reviewing your application
- Assessing compatibility
- Conducting curated introductions
- Communicating with you
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
5. Use of Jotform
We use Jotform Inc. to provide and manage our application forms.
Jotform Inc.
111 Pine St. Suite 1815
San Francisco, CA 94111
USA
Jotform processes personal data on our behalf under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
Data may be transferred to the United States. Such transfers are protected through appropriate safeguards in accordance with Art. 44 et seq. GDPR.
Further information can be found in Jotform’s Privacy Policy:
https://www.jotform.com/privacy/
6. Use of Google reCAPTCHA
To protect our application form from misuse and automated submissions, we use Google reCAPTCHA.
Provider:
Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House, Barrow Street
Dublin 4, Ireland
reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior to distinguish between human users and automated bots. This analysis may include:
- IP address
- Mouse movements
- Time spent on page
- Device and browser information
The data collected may be transmitted to Google servers.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in protecting the website from abuse).
Further information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Email Communication
If you contact us via email, your message and the associated personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing your request.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
8. No Travel Organization
Find Your Holiday Partner does not organize or operate travel services and does not act as a tour operator.
Personal data is used exclusively for curated introductions between private individuals.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for:
- The review and introduction process
- Communication purposes
- Compliance with legal obligations
If an application is declined, personal data will be deleted within a reasonable period unless legal retention obligations apply.
10. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
12. Children’s Data / Age Restriction
Find Your Holiday Partner is intended exclusively for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old.
We do not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.
If you believe that a minor has provided personal data through our website, please contact us promptly at: info@findyourholidaypartner.com
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or adjustments to our services.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.