Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This only applies if no other information is provided in the following processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Contact
Controller
Contact us if you wish. The controller for data processing is: Tino Kehr, Schneidersgarten 8, 91097 Oberreichenbach Germany, 01523/3889035, info@retroecke.com
Proactive customer contact by e-mail
If you proactively contact us by e-mail, we only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves to process and answer your contact request.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When using the contact form, we only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of contacting you.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when sending images by e-mail
You have the option of sending us images by e-mail in connection with ordering a personalized product.
When you submit your images, we may collect your personal data (depiction of identifiable persons) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of creating personalized products. The submitted image serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g., T-shirt printing). The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data will not be passed on.
We only use the image you send us within the scope of providing the service. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
WhatsApp Business
If you contact us via WhatsApp, we use the WhatsApp Business version of WhatsApp Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "WhatsApp"). If you reside outside the European Economic Area, this service is provided by WhatsApp Inc. (1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA).
The data processing serves to process and answer your contact request. For this purpose, we collect and process your mobile number stored on WhatsApp, your name if provided, and other data to the extent you provide it. We use a mobile device for the service, in whose address book only data of users who have contacted us via WhatsApp is stored. Thus, no personal data is passed on to WhatsApp without your prior consent to WhatsApp.
Your data will be transmitted by WhatsApp to servers of Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA. An adequacy decision for the USA is available from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta Platforms Inc. has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles. If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in providing quick and easy contact and in answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
We only use your personal data to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Further information on terms of use and data protection when using WhatsApp can be found at https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service and https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.
Customer Account Orders
Customer Account
When opening a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Advertising
Use of email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address to send you information and offers via newsletter, provided you have expressly consented to this. The data processing serves exclusively the purpose of advertising. For this purpose, we process your email address and, if applicable, other data that you voluntarily provided when registering for our newsletter.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the distribution list. Despite removal from the distribution list, we may continue to store your email address in a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving newsletter emails from us in the future. This storage is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our and your legitimate interest in preventing the re-use of your email address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data.
Use of e-mail address for sending direct advertising
We use your e-mail address, which we received in the context of the sale of goods or services, for the electronic transmission of advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. The provision of the e-mail address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your e-mail address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the imprint. You can also use the corresponding link in the advertising e-mail. For this, no costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs will be incurred.
Shipping service providers Inventory Management
Disclosure of email address to shipping companies for information on shipping status
We pass on your email address to the transport company as part of contract processing, provided you have expressly agreed to this in the ordering process. The disclosure serves the purpose of informing you about the shipping status by email. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
Use of an external merchandise management system
We use a merchandise management system for contract processing within the scope of order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the order is transmitted to
easybill GmbH, Düsselstr. 21, 41654 Kaarst
Buhl Data Service GmbH Am Siebertsweiher 3/5 57290 Neunkirchen (Siegerland)
transmitted.
The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with you and is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Payment service providers
Use of PayPal
We use the payment service PayPal from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. You can find this at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Use of PayPal Express
We use the payment service PayPal Express from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, it is necessary for PayPal to collect, store and analyze data (e.g. IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when the website is accessed. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the associated privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.
Use of PayPal Check-Out
We use the payment service PayPal Check-Out from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Cookies may be stored here that enable the recognition of your browser. The data processing that takes place as a result is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data.
Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & "Pay Later" via PayPal
For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or "Pay Later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when PayPal provides advance payment.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with your desired payment method. Failure to provide the data means that the contract cannot be concluded with your chosen payment method.
Third-party providers
When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. To carry out this payment method, PayPal may then pass on the data to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Local third-party providers can include, for example:
Invoice purchase via PayPal
When paying via the invoice purchase payment method, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, the data is then transmitted by PayPal to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Ratepay may obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies according to the procedure already described above. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Ratepay provides advance payment. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratpay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.
Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the associated privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
Use of Shopify Payments
We use the payment service "Shopify Payments" from Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website. Payment processing in this case is carried out by the payment service provider Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. (1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland; "Stripe"). Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the Shopify Payments payment service. By selecting and using a corresponding "Shopify Payments" payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Stripe provides advance payment.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying Stripe. The provision of data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with your desired payment method. Failure to provide the data means that the contract cannot be concluded with your chosen payment method.
Further information on data processing when using the Shopify Payments payment service can be found in Shopify's privacy policy at: https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz.
Further information on data processing for payment processing via the payment service provider Stripe can be found in Stripe's privacy policy at: https://stripe.com/de/privacy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables unique identification of the browser when the website is called up again.
Plugins and Other Services
Use of YouTube
We use the YouTube video embedding function from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "YouTube") on our website. YouTube is a company affiliated with Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google").
The function displays videos stored on YouTube in an iFrame on the website. The "Enhanced Privacy Mode" option is activated. This means that YouTube does not store any information about website visitors. Only when you watch a video is information about it transmitted to and stored by YouTube. Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), exists for the USA. YouTube has certified under the TADPF and is thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its revocation.
For more information on the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, on your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.
Use of Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
Data processing serves the purpose of uniform display of fonts on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google's servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used in this process. Among other things, your IP address and information about the browser you are using are processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google account.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), exists for the USA. Google has certified under the TADPF and is thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ and at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq.
Storage Period
After complete contract processing, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account statutory, especially tax and commercial law, retention periods, and then deleted after the expiry of the period, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Data Subject Rights
If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
Furthermore, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have a right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as well as to processing for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.
You can lodge a complaint, among others, with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach at the following contact details:
Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Tel.: +49 981 1800930
Fax: +49 981 180093800
Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de
Right to Object
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with effect for the future for reasons arising from your particular situation.
After a successful objection, the processing of the data concerned will cease, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.
If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After a successful objection, we will stop processing the data concerned for direct marketing purposes.
Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This only applies if no other information is provided in the following processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Server Log Files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Each time our website is accessed, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host / IT service provider by your internet browser and stored in log files (so-called server log files). This stored data includes, for example, the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the amount of data transferred and the requesting provider.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and to improve our offer.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision exists for Canada from the EU Commission. For the USA, an adequacy decision from the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and to improve our offer.
Contact
Controller
Contact us if you wish. The controller for data processing is: Tino Kehr, Schneidersgarten 8, 91097 Oberreichenbach Germany, 01523/3889035, info@retroecke.com
Proactive customer contact by e-mail
If you proactively contact us by e-mail, we only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves to process and answer your contact request.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When using the contact form, we only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of contacting you.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when sending images by e-mail
You have the option of sending us images by e-mail in connection with ordering a personalized product.
When you submit your images, we may collect your personal data (depiction of identifiable persons) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of creating personalized products. The submitted image serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g., T-shirt printing). The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data will not be passed on.
We only use the image you send us within the scope of providing the service. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
WhatsApp Business
If you contact us via WhatsApp, we use the WhatsApp Business version of WhatsApp Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "WhatsApp"). If you reside outside the European Economic Area, this service is provided by WhatsApp Inc. (1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA).
The data processing serves to process and answer your contact request. For this purpose, we collect and process your mobile number stored on WhatsApp, your name if provided, and other data to the extent you provide it. We use a mobile device for the service, in whose address book only data of users who have contacted us via WhatsApp is stored. Thus, no personal data is passed on to WhatsApp without your prior consent to WhatsApp.
Your data will be transmitted by WhatsApp to servers of Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA. An adequacy decision for the USA is available from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta Platforms Inc. has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles. If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in providing quick and easy contact and in answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
We only use your personal data to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Further information on terms of use and data protection when using WhatsApp can be found at https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service and https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.
Customer Account Orders
Customer Account
When opening a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Collection, processing and disclosure of personal data during orders
When placing an order, we only collect and process your personal data to the extent necessary for the fulfillment and processing of your order and for handling your inquiries. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide the data will result in no contract being concluded. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data may be passed on, for example, to shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfillment providers, payment service providers, service providers for order processing, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly adhere to legal requirements. The scope of data transmission is limited to a minimum.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision exists for Canada from the EU Commission. For the USA, an adequacy decision from the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.Advertising
Use of email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address to send you information and offers via newsletter, provided you have expressly consented to this. The data processing serves exclusively the purpose of advertising. For this purpose, we process your email address and, if applicable, other data that you voluntarily provided when registering for our newsletter.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the distribution list. Despite removal from the distribution list, we may continue to store your email address in a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving newsletter emails from us in the future. This storage is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our and your legitimate interest in preventing the re-use of your email address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data.
Use of e-mail address for sending direct advertising
We use your e-mail address, which we received in the context of the sale of goods or services, for the electronic transmission of advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. The provision of the e-mail address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your e-mail address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the imprint. You can also use the corresponding link in the advertising e-mail. For this, no costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs will be incurred.
Shipping service providers Inventory Management
Disclosure of email address to shipping companies for information on shipping status
We pass on your email address to the transport company as part of contract processing, provided you have expressly agreed to this in the ordering process. The disclosure serves the purpose of informing you about the shipping status by email. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
Use of an external merchandise management system
We use a merchandise management system for contract processing within the scope of order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the order is transmitted to
easybill GmbH, Düsselstr. 21, 41654 Kaarst
Buhl Data Service GmbH Am Siebertsweiher 3/5 57290 Neunkirchen (Siegerland)
transmitted.
The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with you and is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Payment service providers
Use of PayPal
We use the payment service PayPal from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. You can find this at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Use of PayPal Plus
We use the payment service PayPal Plus from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, or direct debit via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when PayPal provides advance payment.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with your desired payment method. Failure to provide the data means that the contract cannot be concluded with your chosen payment method.
We use the payment service PayPal Express from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, it is necessary for PayPal to collect, store and analyze data (e.g. IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when the website is accessed. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the associated privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.
Use of PayPal Check-Out
We use the payment service PayPal Check-Out from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Cookies may be stored here that enable the recognition of your browser. The data processing that takes place as a result is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data.
Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & "Pay Later" via PayPal
For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or "Pay Later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when PayPal provides advance payment.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with your desired payment method. Failure to provide the data means that the contract cannot be concluded with your chosen payment method.
Third-party providers
When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. To carry out this payment method, PayPal may then pass on the data to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Local third-party providers can include, for example:
- Apple Pay (Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland)
- Google Pay (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland)
Invoice purchase via PayPal
When paying via the invoice purchase payment method, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, the data is then transmitted by PayPal to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Ratepay may obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies according to the procedure already described above. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Ratepay provides advance payment. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratpay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.
Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the associated privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
Use of Shopify Payments
We use the payment service "Shopify Payments" from Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website. Payment processing in this case is carried out by the payment service provider Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. (1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland; "Stripe"). Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the Shopify Payments payment service. By selecting and using a corresponding "Shopify Payments" payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Stripe provides advance payment.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying Stripe. The provision of data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with your desired payment method. Failure to provide the data means that the contract cannot be concluded with your chosen payment method.
Further information on data processing when using the Shopify Payments payment service can be found in Shopify's privacy policy at: https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz.
Further information on data processing for payment processing via the payment service provider Stripe can be found in Stripe's privacy policy at: https://stripe.com/de/privacy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables unique identification of the browser when the website is called up again.
Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide individually whether to accept them, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. However, we would like to point out that you may then not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent.
You can find out how to manage (including deactivating) cookies in the most important browsers using the links below:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-edge/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-lB6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-edge/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-lB6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen
Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise stated below in the privacy policy, we only use these technically necessary cookies to make our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after a page change and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized again even after a page change.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on Section 25 (2) TDDDG. The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our offer.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of your personal data.
Use of Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
We use the Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent plugin from iubenda s.r.l (Via San Raffaele 1, 20121 Milan, Italy; "iubenda") on our website.
The plugin allows you to give consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to exercise your right to withdraw consent already given. The data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting necessary consents to data processing and thus complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. Among other things, the following information may be collected and transmitted to iubenda: uniquely assignable ID, consent status. This data is not passed on to other third parties.
Data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
Further information on data protection can be found at: https://complianz.io/de/legal-deutsch/datenschutzerklaerung-von-complianz-shopify/
Plugins and Other Services
Use of YouTube
We use the YouTube video embedding function from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "YouTube") on our website. YouTube is a company affiliated with Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google").
The function displays videos stored on YouTube in an iFrame on the website. The "Enhanced Privacy Mode" option is activated. This means that YouTube does not store any information about website visitors. Only when you watch a video is information about it transmitted to and stored by YouTube. Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), exists for the USA. YouTube has certified under the TADPF and is thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its revocation.
For more information on the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, on your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.
Use of Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
Data processing serves the purpose of uniform display of fonts on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google's servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used in this process. Among other things, your IP address and information about the browser you are using are processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google account.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), exists for the USA. Google has certified under the TADPF and is thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ and at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq.
Use of Google Translate
We use the translation service of
Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) via an API integration on our website.
Data processing serves the purpose of displaying the information provided on the website in other languages. To ensure that the translation of your chosen national language is displayed automatically, the browser you are using connects to Google's servers. Cookies may be used in this process. Among other things, the following information may be collected and processed: IP address, URL of the visited page, date and time.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), exists for the USA. Google has certified under the TADPF and is thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), exists for the USA. Google has certified under the TADPF and is thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its revocation.
Further information on the collection and use of your data by Google can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
Data Subject Rights and Storage PeriodStorage Period
After complete contract processing, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account statutory, especially tax and commercial law, retention periods, and then deleted after the expiry of the period, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Data Subject Rights
If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
Furthermore, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have a right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as well as to processing for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.
You can lodge a complaint, among others, with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach at the following contact details:
Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Tel.: +49 981 1800930
Fax: +49 981 180093800
Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de
Right to Object
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with effect for the future for reasons arising from your particular situation.
After a successful objection, the processing of the data concerned will cease, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.
If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After a successful objection, we will stop processing the data concerned for direct marketing purposes.