Privacy Policy

1) Information on the Collection of Personal Data and Contact Details of the Controller

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We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. Below, we inform you about the handling of your personal data when using our website. Personal data refers to all data that can personally identify you.

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The responsible party for data processing on this website, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is [Shop Name]. The party responsible for processing personal data is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data.

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This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries sent to the responsible party). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix and the lock symbol in your browser’s address bar.

2) Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website purely for informational purposes, meaning you do not register or otherwise provide information, we only collect the data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). When you visit our website, we collect the following data that is technically necessary to display the website:

  • Visited website
  • Date and time of access
  • Amount of data sent (in bytes)
  • Source/reference from which you accessed the page
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address (possibly anonymized)

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data will not be shared or used for any other purpose. However, we reserve the right to check server log files subsequently if specific indications of unlawful use arise.

3) Cookies

To enhance the attractiveness of our website and enable the use of certain functions, we use "cookies." These are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are deleted after the browser session ends (session cookies), while others remain stored and allow us or our partners (third-party cookies) to recognize your browser on your next visit.

Depending on the specific cookie, user data such as browser and location details and IP addresses may be collected and processed. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a set period, which may vary depending on the cookie.

Some cookies facilitate order processing by storing settings (e.g., remembering the contents of a virtual shopping cart). If personal data is processed using these cookies, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract execution) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in optimal website functionality).

If we cooperate with advertising partners who use cookies, you will be informed about this separately.

Managing Cookies: You can configure your browser to inform you about cookie usage, allow case-by-case decisions, or generally exclude cookies. Each browser manages cookie settings differently. Refer to your browser’s help menu for more details:

Please note that restricting cookies may limit website functionality.

4) Contacting Us

When you contact us (e.g., via a contact form or email), personal data is collected. The specific data collected depends on the contact form. This data is used solely for responding to your inquiry and for technical administration. Processing is based on our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or, if the inquiry is related to a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Your data will be deleted once the matter is resolved, provided no legal retention obligations exist.

5) Data Processing for Account Creation and Contract Execution

In accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, we collect and process personal data when necessary to fulfill a contract or create a customer account. The specific data required is evident in the respective input forms. Your customer account can be deleted at any time by contacting us. We store and use your data to process contracts. Upon contract completion, your data will be locked and deleted after legal retention periods, unless you consent to further use or we are legally permitted to continue processing your data.

6) Use of Your Data for Direct Marketing

6.1 Subscription to Our Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we will send you regular updates on our offers. The only required information for sending newsletters is your email address. Any additional data is voluntary. Subscription requires a double opt-in process (confirmation email with a verification link). By clicking the confirmation link, you consent to the processing of your data under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter or by contacting us.

6.2 Sending Newsletters to Existing Customers

If you have provided your email address during a purchase, we may send you updates about similar products. You can opt out at any time.

7) Data Processing for Order Handling

To fulfill your order, we share necessary personal data with the logistics provider and payment processor as required by Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Specific payment service providers will be disclosed separately.

  • PayPal: Payments via PayPal involve data sharing with PayPal (Europe) S.a.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). PayPal may conduct credit checks when required.
  • SOFORT: Payments via SOFORT (Klarna Group) involve data sharing for payment processing purposes.

8) Social Media Plugins

Our website uses Facebook, Google+, and Instagram plugins, embedded using HTML links to enhance data protection. Clicking these buttons directs you to the respective social media site.

9) Online Marketing & Web Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads to optimize marketing efforts (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Google uses cookies to track ad performance. You can disable tracking via Google’s opt-out tools.

10) Rights of the Data Subject

According to GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Correct inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Request data deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
  • Lodge complaints with authorities (Art. 77 GDPR)

For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us.