1. Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is: Tobias Ell , Wilhelm-Plum-Strasse 11, 52134 Herzogenrath, Germany , Email: info@hoopz.de
2. Hosting
This website is hosted by: Squarespace, Inc. , 225 Varick Street  , New York, NY 10014  , USA  
Squarespace processes personal data on our behalf as a processor. Data may be transferred to the United States. Squarespace uses standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure an adequate level of data protection in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR.
3. Access Data and Server Log Files
When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files. This may include: IP address, Date and time of access, Browser type and version,  Operating system,  Referrer URL. This data is processed for technical security, stability and optimization of the website. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
4. Contact Forms and “Count me in”
If you contact us via a form or sign up to stay informed about the HOOPZ project, the personal data you provide (such as name and email address) will be processed solely for the purpose of communication and project-related updates. The data will not be passed on to third parties without your explicit consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us via the email address provided above.
5. Email Communication and Newsletter
If you subscribe to updates via the “Count me in” option, we may send you emails containing information about the HOOPZ project, planned locations and related developments. Where applicable, a double opt-in procedure is used to ensure that subscriptions are made intentionally. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each email or by contacting us directly.
6. Cookies
This website uses only technically necessary cookies that are required for basic website functionality. No tracking, analytics or marketing cookies are used at this stage.
7. User Rights
You have the right to: access your 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), object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
8. Data Retentio
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect legal, technical or organizational changes.