Datenschutzerklärung (Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy) & Terms of Service (AGB)

Last Updated: February 27, 2025

Welcome to SaunaAdventures.com. By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung) and Terms & Conditions (AGB – Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen). If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of this site.

1. Company Information (Anbieterkennzeichnung nach § 5 TMG)

Sauna Adventures is operated under Web Apptitude, LLC, registered in the United States at:

📍 Address: 3916 N Potsdam Ave PMB 4255, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
📧 Contact Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone (if applicable): [Insert Phone Number]

For data privacy concerns, you may contact us via email at: [email protected].

2. Copyright & Intellectual Property

All content (texts, images, videos, and design) on SaunaAdventures.com is protected under copyright law (Urheberrechtsschutz).
✔ You may NOT copy, reproduce, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission.
✔ If granted permission, you must provide proper credit and a backlink to the original content.

3. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability (Haftungsausschluss)

SaunaAdventures.com provides general information, travel insights, and wellness tips.
✔ We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or results from using our content.
✔ Travel & Retreat Disclaimer: We are not responsible for canceled flights, weather disruptions, injuries, or third-party services (hotels, transport, etc.). Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain their own travel insurance.

Legal Limitation of Liability:
We are not liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from using this website.
  • Losses related to errors, omissions, or third-party content.

By using this website, you agree that any reliance on information found here is at your own risk.

4. Affiliates & Advertising Disclosure

SaunaAdventures.com participates in affiliate programs, including but not limited to:
✔ Amazon Associates (This affiliate program allows sites to earn a small advertising fee through linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.)
✔ Impact.com
✔ TravelPayouts.com
✔ Booking.com
– We may earn a small commission when you purchase via affiliate links
– Sponsored posts and paid partnerships will always be clearly disclosed.

FTC Notice:
By using this site, assume that all outbound links may be affiliate links. This helps keep our site running at no extra cost to you.

5. SSL Certificates and Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, including any information you may submit to this site, we use SSL certification encryption. This is signified by the use of “https://” instead of just “http://” 

By activating and using SSL certificates on our site, this prohibits third parties from reading your data.

6. Payment Processing & Stripe Compliance

We use Stripe to securely process payments. When you make a purchase, your payment details are handled directly by Stripe.

🔹 Stripe collects and processes:
✔ Your name, email, billing address, and payment details
✔ Your IP address, device type, and location (for fraud prevention)
✔ Transaction history for legal compliance

🔹 We do NOT store your credit card information on our servers.
🔹 Stripe may share transaction data with financial institutions, fraud detection services, and regulatory authorities.

For more details, see Stripe’s Privacy Policy:
🔗 Stripe Privacy Policy

7. Datenschutzerklärung (Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance)

What Data We Collect (Erhebung personenbezogener Daten)

✔ Personal Data: If you sign up for our newsletter or make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, and billing details.
✔ Technical Data: When you visit our site, we collect your IP address, device type, and browser information for analytics.
✔ Cookies & Tracking: See our Cookie Policy below.

Legal Basis for Data Processing (Rechtsgrundlage der Verarbeitung gemäß DSGVO)

We process your data based on:

  1. Your consent (Einwilligung nach Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO) – e.g., when subscribing to emails.
  2. Contractual necessity (Vertragserfüllung nach Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO) – e.g., processing payments via Stripe.
  3. Legal obligations (Gesetzliche Verpflichtungen nach Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO) – e.g., tax reporting requirements.

Your Rights Under GDPR (Ihre Rechte gemäß DSGVO)

🔹 Access (Recht auf Auskunft, Art. 15 DSGVO) – You can request a copy of your data.
🔹 Correction (Recht auf Berichtigung, Art. 16 DSGVO) – You can request updates to inaccurate data.
🔹 Deletion (Recht auf Löschung, Art. 17 DSGVO) – You may request deletion unless legally required to keep it.
🔹 Objection (Widerspruchsrecht, Art. 21 DSGVO) – You can object to data processing for marketing purposes.

📧 For GDPR inquiries, contact: [email protected]

8. Cookie Policy (Cookies & Tracking-Technologien)

We use cookies to improve your experience.

Types of Cookies Used:

✔ Essential Cookies (Not requiring consent) – Required for site functionality.
✔ Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) – Helps us understand user behavior.
✔ Marketing Cookies (Affiliate tracking) – Used for commissions.

Consent Requirement (Zustimmungspflicht nach DSGVO & ePrivacy-Richtlinie):
We require your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may opt out or adjust your browser settings at any time

9. Refund & Cancellation Policy

Retreats & Events

  • 48-Hour Grace Period (if more than 60 days before the retreat): Full refund, including your deposit.
  • 60+ days before the retreat: Refund of any payments made, minus the deposit.
  • Less than 60 days before the retreat: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any refunds (including illness and emergencies)

No replacements or transfers due to our careful approval process.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

*While not required, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance before your trip. This provides peace of mind for you, as your insurance provider may reimburse you if you need to cancel for unexpected/emergency-related reasons.

Digital Products & Services

✔ All digital sales (e-books, courses, PDF guides) are final and non-refundable.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction (Anwendbares Recht & Gerichtsstand)

This agreement is governed by:
✔ German & EU Law (for EU users)
✔ U.S. Law, State of South Dakota (for U.S. users)

These terms are governed by the laws of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland).

✔ Any legal disputes arising from this website or its services shall be exclusively settled in a court in Germany.
If you are an EU resident, EU consumer protection laws apply to your use of this website and our services.

11. Contact Information

For legal inquiries or privacy concerns:
📧 Email: [email protected]