Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller
The party responsible for data processing on this website is:

Joachim Bucher

2. General Information on Data Processing
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data is collected on this website only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services.

The processing of personal data generally takes place only with the consent of the users or if the processing is permitted by legal regulations.

3. Provision of the Website and Server Log Files
Each time our website is accessed, the server automatically collects data and information that is stored in so-called server log files. This includes:

• IP address of the accessing device

• Date and time of access

• Page or file accessed

• Previously visited page (referrer URL)

• Browser and operating system used

• Name of the requesting provider

These data serve to ensure a stable and secure operation of the website. They are not merged with other data sources.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

4. Contacting Us
If you contact us via email or through a contact form, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry.

The following data may be processed:

• Name

• Email address

• Message

• Phone number (if applicable)

We do not share this data without your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract/contract initiation) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enable certain functions or to improve the user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookie storage in your browser or delete already stored cookies at any time.

Legal basis:

• Technically necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

• Optional / analytics cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

6. Embedded Content and Third-Party Providers
If we integrate third-party content or services (e.g., YouTube videos, maps, social media buttons), these external providers may collect information about your usage.

Possible services include:

• YouTube (Google LLC)

• Vimeo

• Facebook/Instagram (Meta Platforms)

• Google Maps

Such services are only activated after you have given your consent via a consent banner.

7. Analytics Tools
If we use web analytics services (e.g., Matomo or Google Analytics), we provide information here about:

• The type of data collected

• The purpose of the analysis

• Storage duration

• Options for revoking consent

(Please let me know whether you use analytics tools — I will add the appropriate sections.)

8. Registration / Participant Data
When registering for events related to the Youth and Agility World Championship, personal data may be collected, including:

• Names and contact details of participants and supervisors

• Club and country affiliation

• Data about the participating dog

• Photos and videos

These data are used for organizing, conducting, and documenting the event.

Legal bases:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract/participation)

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent, e.g., for publication of media)

9. Photo and Video Recordings
During the event, photo and video recordings may be taken and published for documentation and promotional purposes (e.g., website, social media).

Participants and visitors are informed in advance about such recordings. If consent is required, we will obtain it separately.

10. Disclosure of Data
Your data is only disclosed if:

• it is required for contract performance

• we are legally obliged to do so

• you have expressly consented

• we use service providers (hosting, payment services, IT providers)

All service providers that process personal data enter into a data processing agreement (DPA) in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

11. Storage Period
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective processing purpose or as long as legal retention periods apply.

12. Your Rights under the GDPR
You have the right at any time to:

• Access your stored data

• Rectify incorrect data

• Erase data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent previously given

Please send any such requests to the data controller named above.

13. Security
We use technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access as effectively as possible.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements.