Privacy Policy
1.Data protection at a glance
The protection of personal data is important to us. Personal data is processed on this website only insofar as this is necessary or a legal basis exists. Processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the German Digital Services Act (DDG).
2.Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Ali Ghaddar 961 Lounge Königswall 28 44137 Dortmund Phone: 0176 79961961 Email: 961.loungedortmund@gmail.com
3.Hosting by Vercel
This website is provided via Vercel. When the website is accessed, technically necessary server log files may be processed. These include, in particular, IP address, date and time of access, browser type and version, operating system used, referrer URL, and pages accessed. This processing takes place to ensure the secure and stable provision of the website. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Log files are stored only for as long as is necessary for security, error analysis, and operation.
4.SSL/TLS encryption
This website uses HTTPS encryption. This protects data transmitted via this website against unauthorized access.
5.Contact via contact form
If you contact us via a contact form, we process the data entered there, such as name, email address, phone number, and message. This processing is carried out exclusively to handle your inquiry. The legal bases are Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, insofar as the inquiry relates to pre-contractual or contractual measures, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in processing inquiries, and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR where consent is requested.
6.Contact by email or phone
If you contact us by email or phone, we process the information you provide in order to handle your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent, unless there is a legal obligation or necessity to do so.
7.Reservations via WhatsApp
Reservations can be made via WhatsApp. By clicking a WhatsApp link, you leave our website. The data protection provisions of the respective provider apply to data processing by WhatsApp. We process the information provided as part of the reservation only to process the reservation and to communicate with you.
8.Social media links
Our website may contain links to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Data is generally only transmitted to these providers once you click on the respective link. The data protection provisions of the respective provider apply to any subsequent data processing.
9.Cookies
We do not currently use analytics or marketing cookies. Only technically necessary cookies may be used, insofar as these are required for the operation and secure use of the website. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
10.Analytics and tracking tools
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, or comparable analytics and marketing services are not currently used. Should such services be used in the future, this privacy policy will be updated accordingly and, where necessary, consent will be obtained.
11.Age restriction
The offerings of 961 Lounge are intended exclusively for adults. Access to the lounge and the consumption of related products are not permitted for persons under the age of 18.
12.Shisha notice
At 961 Lounge, shisha products are offered exclusively in accordance with statutory regulations and only to adult guests.
13.Storage period
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as long as statutory retention obligations exist. It is deleted thereafter, unless legal reasons prevent this.
14.Recipients of personal data
Personal data is disclosed only to the extent permitted by law, necessary to process your inquiry, or where you have given your consent. Recipients may include, in particular, technical service providers, hosting providers, or communication service providers.
15.Legal bases of processing
Depending on the purpose, personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures), Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation), or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
16.Withdrawal of consent
You may withdraw any consent given at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of processing carried out up to the point of withdrawal remains unaffected.
17.Data subject rights
Subject to the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to information, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to certain types of processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
18.Right to object
Where data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you may object to the processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
19.Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy should legal requirements, technical features, or data processing on this website change.
20.Version
Version of this privacy policy: July 2026.