Privacy Policy

1. Privacy at a Glance

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about what data is collected when you visit this website and how it is used. The website is designed to collect as little personal data as possible.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

3. Server Log Files

The web server automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of the request
• Name and URL of the requested file
• Amount of data transferred
• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL (previously visited page)

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the technical provision and security of the website). Log files are automatically deleted after 14 days.

4. No Cookies

This website does not use any cookies whatsoever — neither technically necessary nor optional, neither our own nor from third parties. No information is stored on your device.

5. No Tracking or Analytics

This website does not use any tracking tools, analytics services (such as Google Analytics), or advertising technologies. Your browsing behavior is not recorded, analyzed, or shared with third parties.

6. No Storage of Personal Data

Beyond the technically necessary server log files, we do not collect, store, or process any personal data. There are no user accounts, no registration, no newsletter functionality, and no contact forms.

7. Browser Geolocation

This website offers an optional browser geolocation feature to calculate travel distances and times. This feature is only activated with your explicit consent. Your location is stored only as a parameter in the page URL and remains on your device. If you share the URL, the location is visible in the shared link. There is no permanent server-side storage of your location.

8. External Services

To display maps, climate data, and photos, the following external services are integrated. When accessing these services, your IP address may be transmitted to the respective operator:

• OpenStreetMap / Leaflet (map display) — OpenStreetMap Foundation, United Kingdom
• Open-Meteo (weather and climate data) — Open-Meteo, Switzerland
• OSRM (route calculation) — Project OSRM, open source
• Nominatim (geocoding) — OpenStreetMap Foundation, United Kingdom
• Unsplash (photos) — Unsplash Inc., USA
• Wikimedia Commons (photos) — Wikimedia Foundation, USA

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a functional presentation of the website).

9. SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security purposes. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the lock icon in your browser's address bar.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access to your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

11. Contact

If you have questions about the collection, processing, or use of your personal data, please contact:

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data. The supervisory authority responsible for us is: