Datenschutzbestimmungen

Last updated: 11/06/2024

1. Who We Are

This privacy policy explains how De2Israel (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or contact us.

Contact Details:
De2Israel
Kurfürstendamm 11
10719 Berlin, Germany
Email: [email protected]

2. What This Policy Covers

This policy applies to all visitors of https://de2israel.de and anyone who contacts us using our contact form, email, or social media.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:

  • Your full name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number (if provided)
  • Your travel group size and preferences
  • Any message or information you include when contacting us
  • Your IP address (automatically collected by our hosting provider for security purposes)

We do not collect sensitive data such as race, religion, health, or payment information directly.

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • When you fill out our contact form
  • When you email us directly
  • When you browse the site (basic technical data is collected automatically)

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) – to respond to your request or inquiry
  • Art. 6(1)(f) – for our legitimate business interest in improving communication and planning travel
  • Art. 6(1)(a) – with your consent (e.g., newsletter or marketing opt-ins)

6. Why We Collect Your Data (Purpose)

We collect your data for the following reasons:

  • To respond to your messages or questions
  • To help coordinate travel experiences based on your request
  • To connect you with third-party providers (e.g., tour guides, hotels, drivers)
  • To improve our website and communication

7. Who We Share Your Data With

Your personal data is shared only when needed to fulfill your request. This may include:

  • Tour guides or agencies in Israel
  • Accommodation providers
  • Transportation or activity providers

We do not sell your data, and we only share the minimum information necessary.

8. International Data Transfers

We sometimes share data with partners based outside the European Union, including in Israel. We ensure that these transfers comply with GDPR through standard contractual clauses or other legal safeguards.

9. Use of Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools to help us operate the website or communicate with you, including:

  • Google Forms (for group registration or preferences)
  • PayPal or Mollie (for handling payments)
  • Hosting and email services (e.g., IONOS, Gmail)

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use essential cookies for technical functionality. Currently, we do not use marketing or analytics cookies.
If this changes, a cookie consent banner will be shown and this policy updated.

11. How Long We Keep Your Data

We store your data only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or fulfill your request. Normally, contact data is stored for up to 12 months, unless legal obligations require a longer period.

12. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to data processing under certain conditions
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

13. Data Security

We use standard security measures (SSL encryption, access control, secure email servers) to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

14. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes. The latest version will always be published at https://de2israel.de/privacy-policy/.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
[email protected]