Data protection

Privacy policy

Last update: August 12, 2025

Thank you for your interest in our website. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Below we inform you about the processing of personal data when using our website in accordance with the General Data ProtectionRegulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act(BDSG-new) and the Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act(TTDSG).

1. Person responsible

EVENTS4iDEAS GmbH
Rubensstraße 3
40237 Düsseldorf
Phone: 0211-69571517
E-mail: info@cyclingworld.de

2. data protection officer

E-mail: datenschutz@events4ideas.de

3. your rights

You have the right to at any time:

  • Information (Art. 15 GDPR) about your data stored by us

  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) of inaccurate personal data

  • Deletion (Art. 17 GDPR) of your data

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR) to the processing

  • Withdrawal of consent given (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR) with effect for the future

You can address complaints to the competent supervisory authority. You can find an overview here:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html

4. general information on data processing

We only process personal data if this is permitted, in particular on the basis of:

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR – Consent

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR – Contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR – Legal obligation

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR – legitimate interest

5. hosting & server log files

When you visit our website, the browser automatically sends information to our server:

  • IP address (shortened/anonymized)

  • Date and time of access

  • Name/URL of the retrieved file

  • Website from which access is made (referrer URL)

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

Purpose: To ensure system security, stability and fraud detection
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR
Storage period: max. 14 days

6. cookies & consent management

We use cookies and similar technologies.

  • We use technically necessary cookies (e.g. for login, shopping cart) without consent.

  • Analysis and marketing cookies (e.g. Google Analytics, social plugins) are only set with your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR in conjunction with § 25 para. 1 TTDSG
Consent tool: [Name of the tool used, e.g. Borlabs Cookie]

You can revoke or adjust your consent at any time using the consent tool on our website.

7. services & plugins used

Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics to analyze and optimize our website. IP addresses are stored anonymously.
Third country transfer: USA – on the basis of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or standard contractual clauses.
Google data protection information

Google Maps

To display interactive maps. Data will only be transmitted to Google with your consent.
Google data protection information

YouTube

We integrate YouTube videos. Data (e.g. IP address, page accessed) is only transmitted with consent.
YouTube data protection information

Facebook & Instagram plugins

Integration via 2-click solution. Data is only transferred after activation.
Facebook data protection information
Instagram privacy information

Mailchimp (newsletter dispatch)

We use Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC, USA) to send our newsletter.
Third country transfer: EU-US Data Privacy Framework / Standard Contractual Clauses.
Mailchimp data protection information

Jetpack / WordPress.com Stats

For statistical evaluations, IP anonymization activated.
Automattic data protection information

8. contact form

Data that you enter in the contact form will be used to process your request.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or b GDPR
Storage period: until completion of the request or statutory retention obligations.

9th Newsletter

Sending only after prior express consent (double opt-in).
Revocation possible at any time via unsubscribe link or by e-mail to us.

10. transfers to third countries

Only take place if:

  • the EU Commission has determined an adequate level of data protection(EU-US Data Privacy Framework)

  • or suitable guarantees (standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules) exist.

11. storage period

We only store personal data for as long as is necessary for the respective purposes or for as long as statutory retention periods apply.

12. security (SSL)

We use the latest encryption methods (e.g. TLS) via HTTPS.

13. changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy. The current version on our website applies.