Data Privacy Policy

Party responsible for the data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Katja Locke

Data Encryption

This website uses SSL encryption for security and to protect the transfer of personal information and other sensitive content. An encrypted connection is indicated by the browser's address bar changing from "http: //" to "https: //" and by the lock icon in your browser bar.

Server Log-Files

In the case of purely informative use of our website, ie. if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we will only collect the data that your browser transmits to our server as "server log files".

The server log files are anonymized data that is collected when you access our website. This information does
not allow us to know anything about you personally, but for technical reasons, it is indispensable for the delivery and presentation of our content. Server log files also help us track general statistics and help us in the ongoing optimization of our content. Typical log files are the date and time of the access, the amount of data, the browser and version used for accessing the website, the operating system, the domain name of the provider you have requested, the page from which you came to our offer (referral). URL) and your IP address. Logfiles also allow us to accurately examine any cases of suspected illegal use of our website.

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. Transfers or other uses of data does not take place. However, we reserve the right to retrospectively check the server logfiles should concrete evidence point to unlawful use.

Cookies

In order to make your visit to our website more attractive and to enable certain functions, we use so-called cookies on various pages. These are small text files that are stored on your device. Some of the cookies we use are deleted after the end of the browser session, ie after closing your browser (so-called session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and allow us or our affiliate (third-party cookies) to recognize your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies). If cookies are set, they collect and process individual user information such as browser and location data as well as IP address values ​​on an individual basis. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may differ depending on the cookie.

In some cases, cookies are used to simplify the ordering process by storing settings (for example, remembering the contents of a virtual shopping cart for a later visit to the website). Insofar as personal data is processed by cookies that we implement, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR either for the execution of the contract or in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for safeguarding our legitimate interest in the optimal functionality of the website and an attractive and customer-friendly experience.

Please note that if you do not accept cookies from our website, certain parts of our website will not function.

Data Collection for Contract Fulfillment - Registration and Orders

According to art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, personal data will continue to be collected and processed if you provide it to us for the execution of a contract or when opening a member account. Which types of data are collected can be seen from the respective input forms. This data is stored in our system.

It is possible to delete your member account at any time by sending a message to the above listed address of the person responsible.

We store and use the data provided by you for the execution of the contract as well as pre-contractual measures (Art. 4 No. 2 GDPR). As part of the operation of the website and fulfillment of the services, personal data may be forwarded to service providers we use, such as IT services, logistics, printing services, telecommunications, debt collection, marketing, and payment services.

Within the guidelines of the balance of interests (art. 6 para. 1f GDPR), we will process your data, as much as necessary, beyond the actual fulfillment of the contract, in order to safeguard legitimate interests of ourselves or third parties, for example as in the following cases

• Optimisation of online offerings
• Asserting legal claims and defense in litigation
• Ensuring IT security and operations

Paypal

When paying via PayPal, - if offered, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, "purchase on account" or "installment payment" via PayPal, we will transfer your payment data during payment to PayPal (Europe) S.a.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter referred to as "PayPal").

The disclosure is made in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and only insofar as this is necessary for the payment process.

PayPal reserves the right to conduct a credit check for the above payment methods. If necessary,your payment data will beprocessedin accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f DSGVO on the basis of the legitimate interest of PayPal in the determination of their solvency to credit bureaus passed. The result of the credit check on the statistical probability of default is used by PayPal for the purpose of deciding on the provision of the respective payment method. The credit information can contain probability values ​​(so-called score values). Insofar as score values ​​are included in the results of the credit rating, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of score values ​​includes, but is not limited to, address data.

Weitere datenschutzrechtliche Informationen, unter anderem zu den verwendeten Auskunfteien, entnehmen Sie bitte der Datenschutzerklärung von PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Sie können dieser Verarbeitung Ihrer Daten jederzeit durch eine Nachricht an PayPal widersprechen. Jedoch bleibt PayPal ggf. weiterhin berechtigt, Ihre personenbezogenen Daten zu verarbeiten, sofern dies zur vertragsgemäßen Zahlungsabwicklung erforderlich ist. For further data protection information, regarding, among other things, the credit reference agencies used, please refer to the privacy policy of PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full. You can object to this processing of your data at any time by sending a message to PayPal. However, PayPal may continue to be entitled to process your personal data, if this is necessary for the contractual payment.

Newsletter

If you subscribe to our e-mail newsletter, we will send you information about our offers at irregular intervals. The only mandatory information for sending the newsletter is your e-mail address.

For subscribing to the newsletter, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure. This means that we will only send you an e-mail newsletter if you have expressly confirmed that you agree to let us send you newsletters. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with a confirmation link. By activating the link, you give us your consent to use your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

When registering for the newsletter, we will save your IP address as entered by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as the date and time of registration in order to be able to trace a possible misuse of your e-mail address at a later date.

Die von uns bei der Anmeldung zum Newsletter erhobenen Daten werden ausschließlich für Zwecke der werblichen Ansprache im Wege des Newsletters benutzt. The data collected by us when you register for the newsletter will be used exclusively for promotional purposes relating to the newsletter.

You can cancel the newsletter at any time via the link provided in the newsletter or by sending a message to the responsible party named above. After cancellation, your e-mail address will be deleted immediately from our newsletter distribution list, insofar as you have not expressly consented to a further use of your data or we reserve the right to further data usage, which is permitted by law and about which we inform you in this statement.

Contacting us

When contacting us (for example via contact form or e-mail), personal data is collected. Which types of data are collected in the case of contact via a form can be seen from the respective contact form. The data is stored and used solely for the purpose of answering your request or for establishing contact and associated technical administration. The legal basis for processing the data is our legitimate interest in answering your request in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, then the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO. Your data will be deleted after final processing of your request, which is the case if it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question is finally clarified and provided that no statutory storage requirements are in conflict.

Commenting Function

As part of the commentary function on this website, in addition to your commentary, information on the time that the commentary was created and the commenter name you have chosen will be saved and published on the website. Furthermore, your IP address will be logged and saved. The storage of the IP address is made for security reasons and in the event that the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts illegal contents by submitting a comment. We need your e-mail address in order to contact you in such cases. The legal basis for storing your data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit.b and f GDPR. We reserve the right to delete comments if they are objected to by third parties as unlawful.

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google Analytics cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising.

Wir haben auf dieser Website die Funktion IP-Anonymisierung aktiviert. Dadurch wird Ihre IP-Adresse von Google innerhalb von Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union oder in anderen Vertragsstaaten des Abkommens über den Europäischen Wirtschaftsraum vor der Übermittlung in die USA gekürzt. Nur in Ausnahmefällen wird die volle IP-Adresse an einen Server von Google in den USA übertragen und dort gekürzt. Im Auftrag des Betreibers dieser Website wird Google diese Informationen benutzen, um Ihre Nutzung der Website auszuwerten, um Reports über die Websiteaktivitäten zusammenzustellen und um weitere mit der Websitenutzung und der Internetnutzung verbundene Dienstleistungen gegenüber dem Websitebetreiber zu erbringen. Die im Rahmen von Google Analytics von Ihrem Browser übermittelte IP-Adresse wird nicht mit anderen Daten von Google zusammengeführt.

We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. As a result, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to transmission to the United States. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, on behalf of the operator of this website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address provided by Google Analytics as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this site:

Disable Google Analytics

For more information on how to handle user data on Google Analytics, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/…

We have entered into a contract data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Facebook

This website uses social plugins ("plugins") from the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA ("Facebook"). The plugins are recognizable by one of the Facebook logos (white "f" on a blue tile or a "thumbs up" sign) or are marked with the tag "Facebook Social Plugin".

When a user calls up a web page of this site that contains such a plugin, its browser establishes a direct connection to the Facebook servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Facebook directly to your browser and incorporated by them into the website. The provider therefore has no influence on the amount of data that Facebook collects with the help of this plugin and therefore informs users according to their level of knowledge:

By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives the information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the offer. If the user is logged in to Facebook, Facebook can assign the visit to his Facebook account. If you interact with the plugins, for example, press the Like button or leave a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted from your browser directly to Facebook and stored there. If a user is not a member of Facebook, there is still the possibility that Facebook will find and save their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymous IP address is stored in Germany.

The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting the privacy of users, can be found in the privacy policy of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about them via this feature and associate it with his member data stored on Facebook, he must log out of Facebook before visiting the website.

Further settings and objections to the use of data for advertising purposes are available within the Facebook profile settings:  https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads  or via the US-American site  http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU page  http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. The settings are platform independent, i.e. they are adopted for all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.

Facebook-Pixel and -Ads

Within the online offering the so-called Facebook pixel is used, as justified by legititimate interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of the online offer.

With the help of the Facebook pixel, it is possible for Facebook to designate the visitors of our siter as a target group for the presentation of advertisements, so-called "Facebook ads". Accordingly, we use the Facebook pixel to display Facebook ads only to such users.

The data collected in this way is anonymous to us, i.e. we do not see the personal data of individual users. However, this data is stored and processed by Facebook, about which we inform you according to our knowledge. Facebook can connect this data with your Facebook account and also for their own advertising purposes, according to Facebook's data usage policy https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. The data collected in this way is anonymous for us, ie we do not see the personal data of individual users. However, this data is stored and processed by Facebook, about which we inform you according to our knowledge. Facebook can connect this data with their Facebook account and their own advertising purposes, according to Facebook's data usage policy https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

Twitter

We also use functions of the microblogging service Twitter on our website. The operator of Twitter is Twitter Inc. The US company is based in the United States, San Francisco, CA 94103, 1355 Market St, Suite 900. The main function of Twitter is the "Tweet function". If you use these via our website, you will be linked to your Twitter account. It may be used for data exchange with other users and to transfer data to Twitter. We are not aware of the content of the data sent to Twitter, nor are we informed about its use. Find out about these questions at http://twitter.com/privacy. There you will find the detailed privacy policy of Twitter.Additionally, the platform offers you to design your own privacy settings via http://twitter.com/account/settings

This consent may only be declared by users older than 13 years old. If you are younger, we request that you ask a guardian for advice.

Duration of Personal Data Storage

The duration of personal data storage is based on the respective legal retention period (eg commercial and tax retention periods). After the deadline, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, if it is no longer required to fulfill the contract or to initiate a contract and / or on our part no legitimate interest in the re-storage persists.

Rights of the Person Concerned

As the subject of the data, you have the right to information under Art. 15 GDPR, the right to a correction under Art. 16 GDPR, and the right to cancellation under Art. 17 GDPR. In the case of information and cancellation law, the restrictions under §§ 34 and 35 of the FDPA apply.