Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of MainEquine, operated by ROWA GmbH & Co. KG ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website mainequine.com and interact with our services.

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing your personal data is: ROWA GmbH & Co. KG In der Stelzbach 1 65618 Selters, Germany Email: info@mainequine.com Phone: 06483 804518

3. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is collected automatically through the website.

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us via email or contact forms.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This is collected automatically by our hosting provider, Squarespace.

  • Media Data: As per our General Terms (AGB), we may process photos and videos taken at our facility for marketing purposes, subject to your consent or legitimate interest.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services that may collect their own data:

  • Squarespace: Our website is hosted by Squarespace. They collect functional and analytical data to ensure site stability and performance.

  • REITBUCH: Bookings for training and riding times are handled via the external platform "REITBUCH." When you use this service, your data is processed according to REITBUCH’s own privacy policy.

  • Social Media: We use links to social media platforms. Interacting with these links may allow those platforms to collect data about your visit.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function securely and correctly.

  • Analytics and Performance Cookies: We use Squarespace Analytics to understand visitor behavior. These are only activated if you provide consent via our cookie banner.

  • Managing Cookies: You can restrict or block cookies through your browser settings or by using the preferences provided in our website’s cookie banner.

6. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and fulfill contractual obligations.

  • Manage facility access and bookings.

  • Analyze website traffic to improve our services.

  • Promote our services on social media (with appropriate consent for imagery).

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To perform our services (riding participation, horse boarding).

  • Legitimate Interest: For website security and basic analytics.

  • Consent: For marketing activities and non-essential cookies.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax and commercial laws in Germany.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by German statutory retention periods (e.g., 6–10 years for financial records).

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.

  • Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Erasure: The right to request deletion of your data under certain conditions.

  • Object/Restrict: The right to object to or restrict the processing of your data.

  • Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for use of photos).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mainequine.com.

10. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures (such as SSL encryption provided by Squarespace) to protect your data during transmission.