Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise specified below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it has no consequences. This only applies insofar as no different indication is given in the processing operations below.

"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 you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider by your internet browser and stored in log data (so-called server log files). These stored data include, for example, the name of the accessed page, date and time of access, IP address, the amount of data transferred, and the requesting provider.

The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our predominant legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and to improve our offer.

Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA, and processed there. For Canada, there is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), is in place. 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.

Contact

Responsible party

Contact us upon request. The responsible party for data processing is: Kevin Ludwig, Talstr. 18, 71116 Gärtringen Germany, 070346557262, kevin@remacs.gmbh

Customer-initiated contact via email

If you initiate business contact with us via email, we will collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of handling and responding to your contact request.

If the contact serves the performance of pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation in case of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns an already concluded contract between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our predominant legitimate interest in handling and responding to your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation.

We use your email address only to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with legal 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 collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of contacting you.

We use your email address only to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with legal retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing when using the withdrawal button

If you have concluded a contract through our website, we provide a withdrawal function (withdrawal button) through which you can directly submit your withdrawal declaration. We collect your personal data (name, email address, information identifying the contract or part of it you wish to withdraw from, and the date and time of submission) only to the extent you provide it. Processing serves to provide the legally required withdrawal option and properly handle your withdrawal.

If the contact concerns an existing contract between you and us, processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Otherwise it is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR to fulfil our legal obligation to provide the withdrawal function. We use your email address only to process your withdrawal. Your data is subsequently deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you consent to further processing and use.

Processing also serves to meet the legal requirements for the design of the withdrawal function pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) GDPR and is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR because of our overriding legitimate interest in providing a user-friendly withdrawal option. You may object at any time to processing based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Customer account Orders

Customer account

When opening a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent stated there. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is based on Art. 6 (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 based on the consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.

Collection, processing, and transfer of personal data for orders When placing an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to handle your inquiries. Providing the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you. Your data may be disclosed, for example, to shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfilment providers, payment service providers, order processing service providers and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly comply with the legal requirements. The scope of data transmission is limited to the minimum necessary.

Reviews Advertising

Trustami Customer Reviews

To display the collected reviews and social media feedback, the Trustami trust badge is integrated on this website. This serves to implement our legitimate interests in the optimal marketing of our offer on our own website in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. When the Trustami trust badge is called up, the web server automatically stores data (access data) in the form of a server log file, which contains the name of the retrieved website, the file, the date and time of the retrieval, your IP address in abbreviated form, the amount of data transferred, the message about a successful retrieval, the browser type, the user's operating system, the referrer URL (the previously visited page), and the requesting provider. These access data are not evaluated and are automatically overwritten no later than seven days after the end of your site visit. The Trustami trust badge and the services advertised with it are an offer from Trustami GmbH, Schröderstraße 5, 10115 Berlin. The privacy policy of Trustami, available at https://www.trustami.com/datenschutz , applies to the processing of data collected by Trustami.

Use of your email address to send newsletters

We use your email address to send information and offers by newsletter if you have expressly consented. Processing serves solely advertising purposes. We process your email address and, where applicable, other data you voluntarily provide when subscribing.

Processing is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. You can unsubscribe using the link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address is then removed from the mailing list.

After removal, we may retain your email address in a blacklist to prevent you from receiving future newsletter emails. This is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and our and your legitimate interest in preventing your email address from being used again for newsletters. You may object to this processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Use of your email address for availability notifications

We offer product availability notifications on our website. If an item is temporarily unavailable, you may enter your email address for that item and consent to receiving a one-time email from us when it becomes available. Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. You can cancel the notification by contacting us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list.

Shipping service provider Inventory management

Transfer of email address to shipping companies for information on shipping status

We forward your email address to the transport company within the scope of contract processing, provided you have expressly agreed to this during the ordering process. The transfer serves the purpose of informing you about the shipping status via email. The processing is based on Art. 6 (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 based on the consent until the revocation.

Use of an external inventory management system

We use an inventory management system within the scope of order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the order process is transmitted to

Billbee GmbH, Arolser Str. 10, 34477 Twistetal.

The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with you and is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.

Payment service providers Credit check

Use of PayPal

We use the PayPal payment service of 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 enables us to offer you payment via this payment service. When you select and use payment via PayPal, the data required to process the payment are transmitted to PayPal so that the contract with you can be fulfilled using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal privacy policy. You can find it at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

Use of PayPal Plus

We use PayPal Plus provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”) to offer this payment service. If you select and use PayPal, credit card via PayPal or direct debit via PayPal, the data necessary for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal to perform the contract using your chosen payment method pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

For payment methods such as credit card or direct debit via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain credit information based on mathematical and statistical methods using credit reference agencies. It transmits the personal data required for the check to an agency and uses the information about the statistical probability of payment default to make a balanced decision about establishing, performing or terminating the contractual relationship. The credit information may include probability values (scores) calculated using scientifically recognised mathematical and statistical methods that may incorporate address data. Your interests deserving protection are considered in accordance with statutory provisions. The processing serves a credit check to initiate a contract and is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR because of our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes advance payments.

You may object at any time to this processing under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR on grounds relating to your particular situation by notifying PayPal. Providing the data is necessary to conclude the contract using your chosen payment method; without it, the contract cannot be concluded using that method.

Use of PayPal Express

We use PayPal Express provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”) to offer this payment service. To integrate it, PayPal collects, stores and analyses data when the website is accessed, such as IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and device location. Cookies may also be used to recognise your browser.

Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and our overriding legitimate interest in offering customers a choice of payment methods. You may object at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation. When you select and use PayPal Express, the data needed to process payment is transmitted to PayPal to perform the contract using your chosen payment method pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Further information: PayPal privacy policy.

Use of PayPal Check-Out

We use the PayPal Check-Out payment service of 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 enables us to offer you payment via this payment service. When you select and use PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required to process the payment are transmitted to PayPal so that the contract with you can be fulfilled using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal and "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, where applicable, to obtain a credit report based on mathematical and statistical methods 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 to make a balanced decision on establishing, performing or terminating the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (scores) calculated using scientifically recognised mathematical and statistical methods, which may also take address data into account. Your legitimate interests are considered in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness before entering into a contract. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes advance payments.

You have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying PayPal. Providing the data is required to conclude the contract with your preferred payment method. Failure to provide the data means that the contract cannot be concluded with your selected payment method.

Third-party providers

When paying using a third-party provider's payment method, the data required to process the payment are transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. To carry out this payment method, PayPal may then pass the data to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Local third-party providers may include:

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)

Purchase on invoice via PayPal

When paying by invoice, the data required to process payment are first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") so that the contract with you can be fulfilled using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Ratepay may obtain a credit report based on mathematical and statistical methods (probability values or scores) using credit agencies, following the procedure described above. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness before entering into a contract. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information about privacy and the credit agencies used by Ratepay is available at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.

Further information about data processing when using PayPal is available in its privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full .

Use of Klarna Payment Options We use the payment service of Klarna Bank AB (publ) (Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; "Klarna") on our website. When selecting and using payment via Klarna, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Klarna 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 to 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 offering a customer-oriented range of various payment methods. You have the right to object at any time to this processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your particular situation. "Pay Later" (invoice), "Pay Now" (direct debit, credit card, instant bank transfer), "Financing" (installment purchase) For individual payment methods such as "Pay Later" (invoice), "Pay Now" (direct debit, credit card, instant bank transfer), "Financing" (installment purchase), Klarna reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, Klarna transmits the personal data required for a credit check, such as first and last name, address, gender, email address, IP address and data related to the order, to a credit agency for the purpose of identity and credit assessment and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) that are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods and into which address data, among other things, are incorporated. Your legitimate interests worthy of protection are taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of a credit check for contract initiation. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, on account of our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Klarna makes advance payments. You have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR by notifying Klarna. Providing the data is required for concluding the contract with the payment method you have chosen. Failure to provide it means that the contract cannot be concluded using the payment method you selected. You can find more information, in particular which credit reference agencies Klarna shares your personal data with, for Germany at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/credit_rating_agencies and for Austria at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_at/credit_rating_agencies . General information about Klarna is available for Germany at: https://www.klarna.com/de/ and for Austria at https://www.klarna.com/at/ . Your personal data will be handled by Klarna in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations and as specified in Klarna's data protection information for Germany at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/privacy and for Austria at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_at/privacy .

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user's computer system. If a user accesses a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed 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. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. However, we would like to point out that you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. You can find information on how to manage cookies in the most common browsers (including how to disable them) at the following links: 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 Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac 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 you switch pages 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 be recognized even after a page change. The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25 (2) TDDDG. The processing of your personal data is based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our offer. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Use of the Cookie Consent Manager CCM19

We use the Cookie Consent Manager CCM19 provided by Papoo Software & Media GmbH (Auguststr. 4, 53229 Bonn, Germany; “CCM19”) on our website.

The plug-in allows you to consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to withdraw previously given consent. Data processing serves to obtain and document the necessary consent to data processing and thereby comply with legal obligations.

Cookies are used for this purpose. The following information, among other things, may be collected, stored and, where applicable, transmitted to CCM19: a randomly assigned ID, consent status, and the date and time of consent or refusal. The data is stored for one year and one month and then deleted. It is not disclosed to any other third parties.

Data is processed to fulfil a legal obligation pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Further information on data protection at CCM19: https://www.ccm19.de/datenschutzerklaerung.html.

Use of Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”). Processing serves to analyse this website and its visitors and for marketing and advertising. On the website operator’s behalf, Google uses the information to evaluate your website use, compile website activity reports and provide further services related to website and internet use.

Information collected may include IP address, date and time of page access, click path, browser and device information, pages visited, referrer URL, location data and purchasing activities. Google may link your data with other data, such as your search history, personal accounts, usage data from other devices and other information Google holds about you. Google first truncates your IP address within EU member states or other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Google uses cookies, browser web storage and tracking pixels to analyse your use. Cookies or similar technologies are used with your consent pursuant to Section 25(1), first sentence, TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Personal data is processed with your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

The generated information about your website use is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google is certified under the TADPF and has committed to European data protection principles. Both Google and US government authorities have access to your data. Further information: Google partner sites, Google privacy policy and Google business privacy.

Use of Shopify statistics

We use the statistics and analysis functions of Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; “Shopify”) under a data processing arrangement. Shopify is affiliated with Shopify Inc. (151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).

Processing serves to analyse this website and its visitors. Data is stored for marketing and optimisation and provided in reports, analyses and statistics. Device information collected and processed includes browser information, IP address, time zone and some cookies installed on your device. As you navigate, information about pages and products accessed, the referrer URL and your interactions with the website is collected. Cookies, web beacons, tags and pixels (electronic files recording website navigation) are used.

Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA, and processed there. The European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for Canada and for the USA under the TADPF. Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. The transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses.

Cookies or similar technologies are used with your consent pursuant to Section 25(1), first sentence, TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Personal data is processed with your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. Further information: Shopify privacy, data processing agreement and cookies.

Communication

Use of the live chat system Smartsupp

We use the live chat system of Smartsupp.com, s.r.o. (Šumavská 31, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic; "Smartsupp") on our website as part of order processing.

The data processing serves the purpose of direct and efficient communication between you and us as the provider. Anonymized data is also collected and stored for marketing and optimization purposes, from which usage profiles can be created under a pseudonym.

By accessing our website, the chat widget is loaded in the form of a JavaScript file from AWS Cloudfront, which technically enables the chat.

Cookies are also used to operate the live chat system, which allow the browser to be recognized. Among other things, the following information can be collected and processed: IP address, pages visited, information about the browser used and the device used, as well as personal data provided by you when using the chat system.

The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

For more information on data processing at Smartsupp, please visit https://www.smartsupp.com/help/privacy-policy/ and https://www.smartsupp.com/help/privacy/

Plug-ins and Other

Use of the Google Tag Manager

We use the Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.

This application manages JavaScript tags and HTML tags that are used to implement tracking and analysis tools in particular. The data processing serves the purpose of customizing and optimizing our website.

The Google Tag Manager itself neither stores cookies nor processes personal data. However, it enables the triggering of additional tags that may collect and process personal data.

More information on terms of use and data protection can be found here (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html) .

Use of Social Plug-ins via "Shariff"

We use social network plug-ins on our website. To ensure you maintain control over your data, we use the privacy-safe "Shariff" buttons.

No connections to the servers of the social networks are established without your explicit consent, and consequently, no data is transmitted.

"Shariff" is a development by the specialists of the computer magazine c't. It allows for more privacy on the web and replaces the usual "Share" buttons of social networks. More information about the Shariff project can be found here https://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.html .

When you click the buttons, a popup window appears where you can log in with your data to the respective provider. Only after this active login by you is a direct connection to the social networks established.

By logging in, you consent to the transfer of your data to the respective social media provider. This includes, among other things, both your IP address and the information about which of our pages you have visited. If you are simultaneously connected to one or more of your social network accounts, the collected information will also be linked to your respective profiles. You can only prevent this allocation by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons. The social networks listed below are integrated using the "Shariff" function.

More information about the scope and purpose of the data collection and use, as well as your rights and options for protecting your privacy, can be found in the linked data protection notices of the providers.

Facebook of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland):

https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself under the TADPF and is therefore committed to adhering to European data protection principles.

Instagram of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland) https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 .

Pinterest of Pinterest Inc. (635 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA)

https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy

Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Pinterest is not certified under the TADPF.

X, formerly known as Twitter, (X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94103, USA) https://twitter.com/privacy

https://twitter.com/personalization

Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). X has certified itself under the TADPF, committing to adhere to European data protection principles.

Use of Google reCAPTCHA

We use the reCAPTCHA service from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website. We use this service under a data processing arrangement. The query serves the purpose of distinguishing input made by a human from that made by automated, machine processing. Your input will be transmitted to Google and used there. Additionally, the IP address and any other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service will be transmitted to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transferred to servers of Google LLC in the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and is therefore committed to adhering to European data protection principles.

Use of GoogleMaps

We use the function for embedding GoogleMaps maps from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, "Google") on our website.

The function allows for the visual representation of geographic information and interactive maps. When GoogleMaps maps are embedded in pages, Google also collects, processes, and uses data from website visitors.

Your data may also be transferred to the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF, committing to adhere to European data protection principles.

For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please refer to Google's privacy policy at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html . In the privacy center, you can also change your settings to manage and protect the data processed by Google.

Use of YouTube

We use the function to embed YouTube videos from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "YouTube") on our website. YouTube is 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. As a result, YouTube does not store information about website visitors. Only when you watch a video is information transmitted to YouTube and stored there. Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube has certified itself under the TADPF, committing to adhere to European data protection principles.

For more information on how YouTube and Google collect and use data, as well as your rights and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy .

Integration of the Händlerbund membership logo

The Händlerbund membership logo (Händlerbund e.V., Kohlgartenstraße 11–13, 04315 Leipzig, Germany) is integrated into our website. When you access the website, your browser automatically sends information to Händlerbund’s server. It is stored temporarily in a server log for seven days and then automatically deleted. The information includes the requesting computer’s IP address, date and time of access, name and URL of the requested file, referring website (referrer URL), browser and, where applicable, operating system and access provider.

Temporary IP address storage is necessary to deliver the website and lasts for the session. Log storage ensures website functionality, helps optimise the website and ensures IT system security. These data are not stored together with other personal data. The legal basis is Article 6(1), first sentence, (f) GDPR.

Use of Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.

The data processing serves the purpose of uniform representation of fonts on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google's servers is established when the page is called up. Cookies may be used in the process. Your IP address and information about the browser you are using will be processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google account.

Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF, committing to adhere to European data protection principles.

For more information on data processing and privacy, please refer to https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ and https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq .

Data Subject Rights and Retention Period

Retention Period

After complete contractual processing, the data will first be stored for the duration of the warranty period and then in compliance with legal, especially tax and commercial, retention periods. After this period, the data will be deleted unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the Data Subject

If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: the right to access, rectification, deletion, restriction of processing, and data portability.

Additionally, under Art. 21(1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and to processing for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority

Under 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 file a complaint, among other things, with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can contact at the following details:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Baden‑Württemberg

Königstrasse 10 a

70173 Stuttgart

Tel.: +49 711 6155410

Fax: +49 711 61554115

Email: poststelle@lfdi.bwl.de

Right to object

If the processing of personal data listed here is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation, with effect for the future.

Once an objection has been made, the processing of the data concerned will be stopped, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.