Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how CannstatterVolksfest.com handles information connected with website visits, contact enquiries, advertising and partnership messages, cookies, analytics, embedded content and visitor rights. It is written to be clear, practical and easy to understand.
1. Overview
CannstatterVolksfest.com is an independent English-language visitor guide about Cannstatter Volksfest, Cannstatter Wasen and Stuttgart travel. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when visitors use the website, submit a contact or advertising enquiry, interact with forms, view embedded content or use pages that include analytics, cookies or external services.
The website is intended to provide practical visitor information. It does not sell official festival tickets, manage beer tent reservations, operate Cannstatter Volksfest, operate hotels, provide transport services or act as an official festival organiser.
2. Information that may be collected
The website may collect information in the following ways:
- Information visitors choose to provide: name, email address, business name, website link, message content and enquiry type when using a contact form or sending a professional enquiry.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location, referring page, pages viewed, time spent on pages and interaction data.
- Cookie-related information: preferences, analytics identifiers or functionality data that help the site work properly and understand visitor behaviour.
- Advertising or partnership information: business details, service descriptions, location, visitor relevance and proposed collaboration information submitted voluntarily.
3. How information is used
Information may be used to:
- Respond to visitor enquiries, corrections, advertising requests and partnership messages.
- Understand how visitors use the website and which pages are most useful.
- Improve page structure, readability, navigation and visitor information.
- Maintain website security, prevent spam and protect the integrity of forms.
- Review relevant advertising or collaboration enquiries.
- Comply with legal, security or administrative requirements where necessary.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files that may be stored on a visitor’s device. CannstatterVolksfest.com may use cookies or similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, performance measurement, spam prevention, embedded content and visitor experience.
Visitors can usually control cookies through browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how certain website functions, forms, embedded content or analytics features work.
5. Analytics
The website may use analytics tools to understand general visitor behaviour, such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, what devices are used and which content is most helpful. Analytics data is generally used in aggregated or statistical form and is intended to improve the website experience.
Analytics tools may use cookies, IP-related data, device information or anonymised identifiers depending on configuration and provider settings.
6. Contact forms and enquiries
When visitors submit a contact, advertising or partnership enquiry, the information provided may be used to review and respond to the message. This may include name, email address, business or organisation name, website, enquiry type and message content.
Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal information through contact forms unless it is necessary for the enquiry. Business and advertising enquiries should include only relevant professional information.
7. Advertising and partnership enquiries
Businesses such as hotels, restaurants, tourism services, travel brands, visitor services and festival-related businesses may submit professional enquiries. Submitted information may be reviewed to assess relevance to Cannstatter Volksfest visitors, Stuttgart travellers and website readers.
Submitting a business enquiry does not guarantee publication, partnership, advertising acceptance or response.
8. Third-party services and external links
The website may link to third-party websites, including hotels, restaurants, transport providers, tourism services, attractions, official information sources, booking platforms, map services or advertisers. These third-party websites have their own privacy practices and policies.
CannstatterVolksfest.com is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, accuracy or data handling of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party site they use.
9. Embedded content
Some pages may include embedded content such as maps, videos, images, social media elements, booking widgets or external media. Embedded content from another website can behave as if the visitor directly visited that external website.
Embedded content providers may collect data, use cookies, track interactions or apply their own privacy policies.
10. Data retention
Information submitted through contact forms or enquiries may be kept for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, manage communication, maintain business records, prevent spam, handle follow-up enquiries or comply with applicable obligations.
Information that is no longer needed may be deleted, anonymised or archived depending on operational and legal requirements.
11. Data security
Reasonable measures are used to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, email system, hosting service or internet transmission can be guaranteed as completely secure.
Visitors should avoid sending highly sensitive information through website forms or unsecured communication channels.
12. Visitor rights
Depending on location and applicable law, visitors may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or portability of personal information. Visitors may also have the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Privacy-related requests can be submitted through the contact page. Requests should clearly identify the information involved and the action requested.
13. Children’s privacy
The website is a public travel information resource and is not directed at collecting personal information from children. Children should not submit personal information through forms without appropriate parental or guardian guidance.
14. International visitors
Cannstatter Volksfest attracts international visitors, and website visitors may access this guide from different countries. Data processing, hosting, analytics and service providers may involve systems located in different jurisdictions depending on the website setup and service providers used.
15. Updates to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect website changes, legal requirements, technology updates or service changes. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically.
16. Contact for privacy questions
Privacy-related questions, correction requests or data enquiries can be sent through the contact page.
Quick reference
How common information is handled
| Information type | When it may be collected | Typical purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Name and email | When a visitor submits a contact or enquiry form. | To respond to the message. |
| Business details | When hotels, restaurants, tourism services or advertisers send enquiries. | To review visitor relevance and possible collaboration fit. |
| Website usage data | When visitors browse pages. | To understand which content is useful and improve the website. |
| Cookie data | When cookies or similar technologies are used. | Functionality, analytics, performance and visitor experience. |
| Technical data | When the site is accessed from a device or browser. | Security, performance, analytics and troubleshooting. |
| External service data | When visitors interact with embedded content or external links. | Handled by the relevant third-party provider under its own policy. |
Privacy principles
Core approach to visitor information
The website’s privacy approach is based on practical visitor trust: collect only what is useful for communication, operation, improvement or security, and explain the purpose clearly.
Visitor control
Visitors choose whether to submit contact details, advertising enquiries or professional messages through forms.
Practical use
Information is used for communication, website operation, service improvement and relevant enquiry review.
Limited sharing
Personal information is not intended to be sold as a standalone asset. Third-party services may process data where used for hosting, analytics, security or functionality.
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Privacy questions, correction requests and data-related enquiries can be sent through the contact page. Include enough detail to identify the relevant message or information.
Privacy FAQ
Privacy Policy FAQ
Does CannstatterVolksfest.com collect personal information?
Personal information may be collected when visitors voluntarily submit a contact form, advertising enquiry, partnership message or correction request.
Does the website use cookies?
The website may use cookies or similar technologies for functionality, analytics, performance, spam prevention and visitor experience.
Are advertising enquiry details stored?
Advertising or partnership enquiry details may be retained as long as reasonably necessary to review, respond, manage communication or maintain records.
Are external links covered by this policy?
External websites have their own privacy policies. Visitors should review the privacy practices of any third-party site they visit.
Can visitors request deletion of personal information?
Visitors may request deletion where applicable by contacting the website through the contact page and identifying the relevant information.
Is this legal advice?
No. This policy is a visitor-facing explanation of privacy practices. Legal obligations may vary by jurisdiction and website configuration.