Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This only applies unless otherwise stated during the subsequent 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 you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider via 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 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our offering.

Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, particularly to Canada and the USA, and processed there. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for Canada. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for the USA: 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.

contact

Person responsible
Please contact us if you wish. The controller responsible for data processing is: Darkside Apparel, Kleine Geest, 15, 32469 Petershagen , Germany, 01749409802, support@darksideapparel.de

Customer's proactive contact via email
If you initiate business contact with us via email, we will only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent you provide it. This data processing serves to process and respond to your contact request.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will only use your email 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 you use the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide it. Data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will only use your email 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.

Using Endereco's address validation
We use address validation on our website from the provider Endereco UG (limited liability) (Balthasar-Neumann-Str. 4b, 97236 Randersacker, Germany; “Endereco”).

The purpose of data processing is to check your entries in our address forms in real time for input and spelling errors, and to supplement any missing data if necessary. If data is entered incorrectly, alternative suggestions for correcting the data will be displayed.
Among other things, the following information may be transmitted to Endereco and processed there: postal addresses (country, city, postal code, street, house number), email address, telephone number.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in maintaining a correct data basis to fulfill our contractual obligations. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
The data is processed separately by the provider and not merged with other data. It is deleted by the provider as soon as the status of the entered data has been determined, but no later than 30 days later.
Further information on data protection at Endereco can be found at: https://www.endereco.de/datenschutzerklaerung/ .

Using Google Maps API address validation
We use address validation from Google (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland, “Google”) on our website.

The purpose of data processing is to check your entries in our address forms in real time for input and spelling errors, and to supplement any missing data. If data is entered incorrectly, alternative suggestions for correcting the data will be displayed. For this purpose, the address data you enter is transmitted to the provider, where it is stored and evaluated.
Among other things, the following information may be transmitted to Google and processed there: postal addresses (country, city, postal code, street, house number), email address, telephone number.
Your data may also be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in maintaining a correct data basis to fulfill our contractual obligations. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
The data is processed separately by the provider and not merged with other data. It is deleted by the provider as soon as the status of the entered data has been determined, but no later than 30 days later.
Further information on Google's terms of use and data protection can be found at: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms or at https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/ .

Customer account orders

Customer account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified therein. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (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 your consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.


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

Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, particularly to Canada and the USA, and processed there. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for Canada. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for the USA: 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.

Reviews Advertising


Website logo for Google Customer Reviews
The website logo for Google Customer Reviews of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”) is integrated into our website.

The purpose of the integration is to display the number and results of the reviews we have received via Google so far and to promote participation in this program.
To display the logo on our website and to show you personalized ads on Google, Google uses cookies. This may include, among other things, processing your IP address and transmitting it to Google.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and is thus 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) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on terms of use and data protection when using Google Customer Reviews can be found at https://www.google.com/shopping/customerreviews/static/tos/de/1_01_tos.html and at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de


Google Customer Reviews rating tool
We use the Google Customer Reviews rating tool from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”) for our website.
After your order, we would like to ask you to rate and comment on your purchase. For this purpose, we will contact you via email using Google's survey opt-in module. The following information, among others, may be processed and transmitted to Google: order details (e.g., order ID, delivery country, expected delivery date, GTIN of the ordered products) and your email address.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent, provided you have expressly consented to the sharing of your data and to receiving the request for feedback. You can revoke your consent at any time with future effect, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on terms of use and data protection when using Google Customer Reviews can be found at https://www.google.com/shopping/customerreviews/static/tos/de/1_01_tos.html and at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
Review reminder
After you place your order, we would like to ask you to rate your purchase with us.

For this purpose, we use your personal data (name, email address, order information) independently of the contract processing to send you a review reminder by email after you have placed an order, provided you have expressly consented to this.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by using the corresponding link in the email or by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.

Use of the 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. Data processing serves exclusively for the purpose of advertising. For this purpose, we process your email address and, if applicable, other data that you have voluntarily provided when registering for our newsletter.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the 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 mailing list. Despite being removed from the mailing 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 based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR out of our and your legitimate interest in preventing your email address from being used again to send you our newsletter. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Use of the email address for sending direct mail
We use your email address, which we received as part of the sale of a product or service, to electronically send advertising for our own products or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing the email address is necessary to conclude the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your objection can be found in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided for this purpose in the advertising email. There are no costs for this other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.

Use of email address for availability notifications
We offer a product availability notification service on our website. If an item is temporarily unavailable, you have the option of entering your email address for the respective item and being informed by email when it becomes available, provided you have consented to this. You will receive a one-time notification by email about the availability of the respective item. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. You can unsubscribe from the availability notification at any time by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list.

Shipping service provider

Passing on the email address to shipping companies to inform them about the shipping status
We will share your email address with the shipping company as part of the contract processing, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. This sharing serves the purpose of informing you about the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the shipping company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.


Payment service provider credit report

Using PayPal Express
We use the PayPal Express payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of this data processing is to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, PayPal must collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and device location) when you visit the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. Cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (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 .

Using PayPal Check-Out
We use the PayPal Check-Out payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (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 will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & “Pay later” via PayPal
For certain 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 on the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation 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 procedures and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default if PayPal makes an advance payment.
You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying PayPal, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.

Third-party providers
When paying using a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. To process this payment method, PayPal may then forward the data to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (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)


Purchase on account via PayPal
When paying via invoice, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To process this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies according to the process already described above. The data is processed for the purpose of credit assessment for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies use Ratpay 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 .

Using Klarna payment options
We use the payment service of Klarna Bank AB (publ) (Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; "Klarna") on our website. By 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 selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
“Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit, credit card, instant bank transfer), “Financing” (installment purchase)
For certain payment methods such as Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit, credit card, instant bank transfer), and “Financing” (installment purchase), Klarna reserves the right to obtain a credit check 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 checks and uses the information received on the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation 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 procedures and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default if Klarna makes advance payments. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying Klarna, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.
Further information, in particular which credit agencies Klarna passes on your personal data to, can be found at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/credit_rating_agencies .
General information about Klarna can be found at: https://www.klarna.com/de/ . Your personal data will be treated by Klarna in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and in accordance with the information in Klarna's privacy policy at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_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. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited 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 whether to accept them individually, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time. However, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent.
The following links will tell you how to manage (including deactivating) cookies in the most important browsers:
Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy below, we only use technically necessary cookies to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after you change pages and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These require that the browser is recognized even after you change pages.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25 (2) of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG). Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our offering.
You have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons related to your particular situation.

Use of GDPR Legal Cookie
We use the consent management tool GDPR Legal Cookie from
iubenda srl ​​(Via San Raffaele 1, 20121 Milan, Italy; “iubenda”) on our website.
The tool enables you to give your consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, as well as to exercise your right to withdraw consent you have already given.
Data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting the necessary consent for data processing activities and thus complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. The following information, among others, may be collected and transmitted to iubenda: anonymized IP address, date and time of consent, URL from which the consent was sent, anonymous, random, encrypted key, and consent status. This data will not be shared with other third parties.
Data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR.
Further information on iubenda's terms of use and data protection can be found at: https://www.iubenda.com/nutzungsbedingungen/31059378 and at https://gdpr-legal-cookie.com/pages/datenschutzerklarung .


Affiliate

Use of the Amazon Affiliate Program
We use the affiliate program "AmazonPartnerNet" of Amazon EU Sarl (5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg; "Amazon").
We have set up advertisements on our website as links to offers on various Amazon websites. Amazon uses cookies. These cookies serve the purpose of correct billing within the affiliate program. These cookies allow Amazon to determine that you have clicked on an ad link and can track the origin of the order generated via the ad link.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Amazon
has certified itself under the TADPF and is thus 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) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
The privacy policy with detailed information on how Amazon uses data can be found at https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=3312401 .


Plug-ins and other


Use of social plug-ins
We use social media plug-ins on our website. The integration of social media plug-ins and the associated data processing serve the purpose of optimizing advertising for our products.
When social plug-ins are integrated, a link is established between your computer and the servers of the provider of the social network. The plug-in is displayed on the page by a message to your browser, provided you have expressly consented to this. Both your IP address and information about which of our pages you have visited are transmitted to the provider's servers. This applies regardless of whether you are registered or logged in to the social network. Data is also transmitted to unregistered or unlogged-in users. If you are connected to one or more of your social network accounts at the same time, the information collected can also be assigned to your corresponding profiles. When you use the plug-in functions (e.g. by clicking the button), this information is also assigned to your user account. You can prevent this assignment by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
The social networks listed below are integrated into our website via social plug-ins. Further information on the scope and purpose of data collection and use, as well as your rights and options for protecting your privacy, can be found in the linked privacy policies of the providers.

Facebook of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland)
Meta Platforms Ireland and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data when the service is integrated and the transmission of this data to Facebook. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta Platforms Ireland on the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement is available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum . According to this agreement, we are particularly responsible for fulfilling the information obligations pursuant to Art. 13 and 14 GDPR, for adhering to the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Art. 33 and 34 GDPR, insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects our obligations under the agreement on joint processing. Meta Platforms Ireland is responsible for enabling the rights of data subjects in accordance with Articles 15 - 20 GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service and for complying with the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 GDPR insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects Meta Platforms Ireland's obligations under the joint processing agreement.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
For more information about the collection and use of data by Facebook, your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please see Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ .

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

Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.


Pinterest from 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, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Pinterest is not certified under the TADPF.


Use of Google invisible reCAPTCHA
We use the invisible reCAPTCHA service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.

This serves the purpose of distinguishing between input by a human and automated, machine-based processing. In the background, Google collects and analyzes usage data that Invisible reCAPTCHA uses to distinguish regular users from bots. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google, where it is further processed. In addition, the IP address and any other data required by Google for the Invisible reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google.
This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus 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) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information about Google reC
APTCHA and the associated privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html and https://www.google.com/privacy

Use of hCaptcha
We use the hCaptcha service of Intuition Machines Inc. (1065 SW 8th St #704, Miami, FL 33130, USA; “hCaptcha”) on our website as part of order processing.
HCaptcha is used to protect our website from spam and abuse by automated access (bots). By implementing hCaptcha, we ensure that certain actions on our website are only performed by real people, thus ensuring the security and integrity of our online services.
When using hCaptcha, the following data may be collected and processed: user's IP address, information about the device used (e.g. browser and operating system), mouse movements and interactions on the website, length of time spent on the website, user input behavior.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). HCaptcha is certified according to the TADPF and is thus 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) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection at hCaptcha can be found at https://www.hcaptcha.com/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 ensuring a consistent display of fonts on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used for this purpose. Among other things, your IP address and information about the browser you use are processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google account.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and is thus 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) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the 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 Adobe Fonts
We use Adobe Fonts from Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited (4-6 Riverwalk Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland; “Adobe”) on our website.

The data processing serves the purpose of ensuring a consistent display of fonts on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Adobe servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used for this purpose. This includes, among other things, your IP address and information about the browser and operating system you use, which are processed and transmitted to Adobe.
Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA and India. There is no adequacy decision from the EU Commission for India. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Adobe has certified itself under the TADPF and is thus 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) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html and at https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html .

Use of FontAwesome
We use Font Awesome from Fonticons Inc. (307 S Main St., Suite 202, Bentonville, AR, 72712-9214 USA, "Font Awesome") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of ensuring a consistent display of fonts and icons on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to FontAwesome servers is established when the page is accessed.
Cookies may be used for this purpose. Among other things, your IP address and information about the browser you use will be processed and transmitted to Font Awesome. Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Font Awesome is not certified according to the TADPF.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://fontawesome.com/privacy and at https://fontawesome.com/support .

Rights of data subjects and storage period

Duration of storage
After the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular those under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after the expiry of the period unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 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 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
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is unlawful.

You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach using the following contact details:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia
PO Box 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
Phone: +49 211 384240
Fax: +49 211 38424999
Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de


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

Once you have objected, the processing of the data in question will be stopped unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. Once you object, we will stop processing the data in question for direct marketing purposes.

last updated: 22.10.2024