Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/29/26

1. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website exploreaaholic.com, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

Lara Stehlin
Gianluca Marburger
Exploreaholic

Ziegelstraße 9
77966 Kappel-Grafenhausen
Germany

E-Mail: larastehlin01@gmail.com

3. Access Data and Hosting

When you visit our website, the hosting provider automatically collects information such as:

IP address
Date and time of the request
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL

This data is processed to ensure the stability, security, and proper functioning of the website.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Essential cookies are required for the operation of the website
Optional cookies (e.g. for affiliate tracking or analytics) are only used with your consent

The legal basis is:

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest) for technically necessary cookies

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

5. Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links.
If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, a cookie may be placed on your device to track the referral.

The processing is based on:

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

We only recommend products or services that we genuinely trust or use ourselves.

6. Email Newsletter / Email Opt-In

If you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, we collect and process your email address and, if provided, your name.

Double Opt-In

We use a double opt-in procedure:

You sign up via a form on our website
You receive a confirmation email
Only after confirmation will your email address be stored

This ensures that no third party can register with your email address without permission.

Purpose of Processing

Sending newsletters
Travel tips, guides, and updates
Marketing and affiliate-related content

Legal Basis

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in every email or by contacting us directly.

7. Email Service Provider

We use an external email marketing service provider to manage our newsletter distribution.

The provider processes personal data only according to our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.
A data processing agreement (DPA) is in place.

(Insert provider name here, e.g. MailerLite, Brevo, Mailchimp)

8. Contact via Email

If you contact us via email, your data will be stored for the purpose of processing your request.

Legal basis:

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contractual or pre-contractual measures)
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)

9. Data Storage Duration

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by law.

10. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your stored personal 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)
Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

11. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.
The current version is always available on this website.