Privacy Policy

1. General Information
Protecting your personal data is important to us. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

1.1 Data Controller:
Roads Of Joy
Annika Reck
c/o GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH
Sonnenburger Straße 73
10437 Berlin
Email: annika@roadsofjoy.com

1.2 Business Address Disclaimer
The address of GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH is used solely as the business address of Roads Of Joy for correspondence and legal purposes. Roads Of Joy is an independent company and is not part of GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH. No customer data is shared with or processed by GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH unless required for the booking of a GetYourGuide product.

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

2.1 When Visiting Our Website
When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected by our server:

  • IP address (anonymized)

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)

This data is used exclusively for statistical purposes and to improve our website. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

2.2 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your user experience and improve our services. Upon your first visit, you can manage your cookie preferences via our banner.

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Used to improve our website (only with consent)

  • Marketing cookies (Meta Pixel, Google Ads): Used for personalized advertising (only with consent)

You can change your cookie settings at any time.

2.3 Contact Form & Email Communication
If you contact us via our contact form, email or by scheduling a call, we store your information for processing your request. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures or contract fulfillment).

3. Newsletter
If you sign up for our newsletter, we process your email address based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails.

4. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
We only disclose personal data if:

  • You have expressly given your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

  • The disclosure is necessary for contract fulfillment (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • We are legally obliged to do so (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)

If we use third-party providers (e.g., FORA Travel), we have concluded data processing agreements (DPA) with them.

5. Your Rights as a User
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access (Article 15 GDPR) – What data do we store?

  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR) – Correcting incorrect data

  • Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR) – "Right to be forgotten"

  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR) – Against processing based on legitimate interests

  • Right to withdraw consent (Article 7(3) GDPR)

You can send requests regarding these rights to annika@roadsofjoy.com.

6. Data Storage and Deletion
We store personal data only as long as necessary for the respective purpose. Once the purpose is no longer applicable, the data will be deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

7. Data Security
Our website uses SSL encryption to securely transmit your data. We also implement technical and organizational measures to protect data against loss, manipulation, or unauthorized access.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with new legal requirements or changes in our services.

Last updated: March 10th, 2025