Privacy notice according to Art. 13, 14 GDPR (Datenschutz-Grundverordnung)

1. Controller and contact

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Bauhaus Experience UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Batenburgstr. 24
44319 Dortmund – Germany

E-mail: info@bauhaus-experience.com

For questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at the above postal address with the addition “Data Protection” or by e-mail.

Travel and program services may additionally be provided via Bauhaus Experience Ltd., 483 Green Lanes, London, N13 4BS, United Kingdom. In these cases, both companies may jointly process data for the organisation and execution of your journey. You can exercise your data protection rights against either company; the preferred single contact is info@bauhaus-experience.com.

2. Purpose of our services

Bauhaus Experience plans, markets and coordinates cultural and design-related journeys, guided programs, events and related online content. We process personal data in order to operate this website, answer enquiries, prepare non-binding offers, organise trips and communicate with interested parties, guests and partners.

3. Data we process when you visit our website

When you access our website, your browser automatically sends information to our server. The following data are temporarily stored in log files:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• URL and name of the retrieved file
• Website from which the request originates (referrer URL)
• Browser type and version and operating system used
• Access status / HTTP status code

These data are processed in order to ensure a stable technical operation of the website, to guarantee IT security and to analyse faults. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the secure and reliable provision of our online service. These log files are usually deleted after a short period, provided no security-related incident requires longer storage.

4. Enquiries, offers and bookings

If you contact us (e.g. via contact form, e-mail or telephone) or request a journey, we process the data you provide, in particular:

• Name and contact details (e-mail, telephone, address)
• Organisation, group size and function (e.g. university, company, private group)
• Travel preferences (dates, destinations, program focus, budget)
• Any additional information you voluntarily disclose

We use this data to answer your enquiry, prepare a non-binding proposal and, where applicable, to conclude and fulfil contracts for journeys and programs.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures and contract performance) and, where applicable, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in efficient communication with interested parties and guests).

We store enquiry and booking data for the duration of the communication and, if a contract is concluded, for the duration of the contractual relationship and subsequent retention periods under commercial and tax law.

5. Newsletter and information mailings

If you subscribe to our newsletter or request information mailings, we process your e-mail address and, where indicated, your name and interests. You will only receive such communications if you have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or where this is legally permitted within the framework of an existing business relationship.

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, for example via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by e-mail to info@bauhaus-experience.com.

6. Cookies, analytics and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website in order to:

• enable basic functions and secure operation of the site,
• understand how our pages are used and improve our content,
• make our communication and marketing more relevant.

Essential cookies, which are necessary for the operation of the website, are used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. All other cookies and tools (e.g. analytics, marketing) are used only with your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner where you can select categories and find further details about the tools used, the providers and the storage duration. You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

Depending on the tools used, data may be transmitted to service providers in third countries (e.g. the USA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards, e.g. through standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, where required.

7. Recipients and categories of recipients

We only share your personal data with third parties where this is permitted by law and necessary for our purposes. Typical categories of recipients are:

• IT and hosting service providers
• Providers of analytics and marketing tools (as per cookie settings)
• Payment service providers and banks
• Cultural institutions, guides and local partners involved in the execution of your journey
• Tax advisers and legal counsel, where required

If we cooperate with partners outside the EU/EEA (for example in the United Kingdom or other countries), we ensure an adequate level of data protection, for example via adequacy decisions of the EU Commission or standard contractual clauses.

8. Storage periods

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention periods (e.g. commercial and tax law). If the purpose ceases to apply and there are no retention obligations, data will be deleted or appropriately anonymised in accordance with legal requirements.

9. Your rights under the GDPR

You have the following rights with regard to your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular at your habitual place of residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement.

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at any time at info@bauhaus-experience.com.

10. Data security

We use technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorised access. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

11. Updates to this privacy notice

This privacy notice is currently valid and was last updated in November 2025. Due to the further development of our website and services or because of changed legal requirements, it may become necessary to adapt this privacy notice. The current version is always available on this page.