1. Introduction and Scope
Hotalaxy takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your data is processed exclusively in accordance with applicable data protection laws:

• Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• German Telemedia Act (TMG) for users from Germany

This privacy policy applies to all users of this website as well as to customers, prospective clients, and business partners.

Note: If you do not agree with the data protection practices described here, please do not continue to use this website.

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2. Data Controller and Contact Information
Leimer Hospitality Consulting
Hotalaxy
Zugerstrasse 32
6340 Baar
Switzerland

Data Controller:
Valentina Leimer

Contact for data protection inquiries:
Email: office@hotalaxy.com
Phone: +41 78 300 20 26

If you have any questions regarding data protection or wish to exercise your rights, feel free to contact me at the above contact details.

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3. What Personal Data Is Collected?
Only the data necessary to offer my consulting services and operate this website is collected.

a) Automatically collected data during website visit:

• IP address (anonymized)

• Date and time of access

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Visited pages and time spent

• Referrer URL (previously visited page)

This data is used for technical security and statistical analysis.

b) Data provided via direct contact:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Company name (if provided)

• Message/content of the inquiry

This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry or to carry out a business relationship.

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4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Your data is processed on the following legal bases:

• Contract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – e.g., when you contact or commission me

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – e.g., for sending newsletters

• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) – e.g., for accounting purposes

• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – e.g., for website security and analytics

You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect.

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5. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
Personal data is only shared when necessary:

• For contract fulfillment: e.g., in the context of project-based collaboration

• For technical operations: e.g., with hosting or email service providers

• Due to legal obligations: e.g., with tax authorities

Your data is never sold or shared for advertising purposes.

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6. Data Security and Hosting
This website is protected by SSL encryption.

All data is processed on servers located in data protection-compliant countries (Switzerland or the EU).

Regular backups are performed to prevent data loss.

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7. Storage Duration and Deletion
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the respective purpose.

• Contact inquiries: 6 months after completion

• Project and invoice data: 10 years (statutory retention obligation)

• Newsletter data: Until unsubscribed

• Cookies: Varies by type (see section 9)

After expiration, data is deleted or anonymized.

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8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access to stored data

• Correction of inaccurate data

• Deletion of your data

• Restriction of processing

• Objection to processing

• Data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact me at: office@hotalaxy.com

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9. Cookies and Tracking
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.

• Essential cookies: For basic website functionality

• Analytics cookies: To optimize the website (e.g., statistics)

• Marketing cookies: Only with your consent

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10. No Automated Decision-Making
I do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I reserve the right to update this privacy policy when necessary. The current version is always available on this website.

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Last updated: Zurich, April 4, 2025

Questions? Email: office@hotalaxy.com