Last updated: October 2025
1. Data Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Benedikt Feltens
Benedikt Feltens Events (Sole Proprietor)
Hohe Hausstr. 77
53557 Bad Hönningen, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2635 9569900
Email: kontakt@schloss-arenfels.com
2. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously.
Your personal data will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and this privacy policy.
This website can generally be used without providing personal data. Personal data (such as name, address, or email address) is collected only if you voluntarily provide it to us, for example, when you contact us through our contact form or via email.
3. Data Collection and Processing
a) When You Visit Our Website
Our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These may include:
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Browser type and version
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Operating system used
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Referrer URL
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Host name of the accessing computer
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Time of the server request
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IP address
This data will not be merged with other data sources.
The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, which permits data processing for the purpose of ensuring the stability and security of the website.
b) Contact Form and Email Contact
If you contact us via our contact form or by email, we will store your data for the purpose of processing your inquiry and any follow-up questions.
We will not share this information without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).
4. Use of Social Media Links
Our website contains links to our social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
These are pure links (not embedded plugins).
When you click on these links, you will be redirected to the respective external platform.
No personal data is transmitted to these providers simply by visiting our website.
Please note that the respective platform operators are responsible for data processing on their websites.
5. Hosting and Technical Services
Our website is hosted by a WordPress-based provider.
Personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of our hosting provider.
The hosting provider processes your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill its performance obligations and follows our instructions regarding this data.
Data processing in this context is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, representing our legitimate interest in providing a secure and reliable website.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law.
Data that is no longer required will be deleted automatically.
7. Your Rights under the GDPR
You have the right to:
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Request information about your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR),
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Request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR),
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Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR),
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Request restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR),
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Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR), and
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Request data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
If you have given consent to data processing, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that your data is being processed unlawfully.
8. Security of Your Data
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.
Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy from time to time to ensure compliance with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services.
The latest version of this privacy policy is always available on this website.