Information on Data Protection

1. We Take Privacy Seriously

The protection of your privacy when processing personal data is important to us. Below, we provide detailed information on how we process your personal data and your related rights.

By default, when you visit our website, our web servers store the IP address of your internet service provider, the website from which you visit us, the websites you visit, and the date and duration of your visit. This information is necessary for the technical operation of the website and secure server management. A personalized evaluation of this data does not occur.

2. Data Controller and Data Protection Officer

For all processing activities related to personal data when using this website, FAR OUT is the "data controller" within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR.

This privacy policy only applies to www.farout.travel. Should third-party websites or offers, such as those from our recommended hotels or other external links, be accessible through our site, this privacy policy does not apply, and FAR OUT is not the "data controller" within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR for any personal data processed via those third-party websites.

3. Type and Scope of Data Processing

3.1 Server Log Files

You can browse our website without providing any personal data. We only store the following access data in server log files:

Type and version of your internet browser

Parts of our website you are browsing

The referrer website (the site you visited before ours)

Time, date, location, language, screen resolution, flash version, and duration of your visit

IP address

We use this data exclusively to ensure the smooth operation of the website and improve your experience, in line with our legitimate interest as per Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

This information is necessary for the technical operation of our website and secure server management. No personalized analysis of this data is conducted.

3.2 Inquiries by You

You have the option to contact us via email. In this case, we process the personal data you voluntarily provide (at least your email address). This data will only be used to correspond with you and for the purpose of your inquiry. This processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR) or if it is necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR).

Once your request has been processed, your data will be erased in accordance with statutory retention periods unless you have explicitly consented to further use of your data or we have the right to store your data.

4. Purposes of Data Processing and Legal Basis

4.1 Newsletter

On our website, you can subscribe to our email newsletter. We process the following data in this case:

Your email address

Confirmation of your acceptance of our terms and privacy policy

The time and date of granting consent

Your IP address

We require your email address to send the newsletter, based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR). We also document your consent to ensure compliance (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR).

You will receive our newsletters until you unsubscribe, which you can do at any time without cost beyond standard transmission rates.

4.2 Recommendations on Our Website

FAR OUT provides curated recommendations for hotels and services. Please note that while we recommend third-party services, we do not process bookings. When you engage with these third parties, their privacy policies and data processing practices apply, and FAR OUT is not responsible for any data processing related to those interactions.

4.3 Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device, enabling us to recognize your browser on subsequent visits. We use cookies for:

Authentication: To verify your account and provide easy access.

Security: To protect your account and keep www.farout.travel secure.

Advertising and Analytics: To display relevant content and improve the website experience.

We use cookies based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR). You can decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings, though this may limit certain website functionalities.

4.4 Google Services

We use Google services such as Google Analytics to gather insights about user behavior. Data processing through Google is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR). For further details on Google’s privacy practices, please visit their privacy policy.

5. Your Rights

In connection with the processing of your personal data, you have the following rights:

5.1 Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to withdraw any consent you have provided at any time. This will affect future processing but will not impact the lawfulness of processing based on your original consent.

5.2 Confirmation and Access

You can request confirmation as to whether your personal data is being processed, and if so, request access to the data in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR.

5.3 Rectification and Erasure

You can demand the rectification of inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR) and the erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR) under certain conditions.

5.4 Restriction of Processing

Under Art. 18 GDPR, you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data.

5.5 Data Portability

You have the right to request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format under certain conditions (Art. 20 GDPR).

5.6 Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR) or where it is processed for direct marketing purposes at any time.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

6.1 Updates

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect new legal or regulatory requirements, or new features on our website. The latest version of this policy will always be available on www.farout.travel.

6.2 Printing and Storing the Privacy Policy

You can print or save this privacy policy directly using your browser’s print or save function.