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Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither required by law or by contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it has no consequences. This applies only insofar as no other information is given in the processing operations described below. „Personal data“ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Server log files

You can visit our web pages without providing any information about yourself. Each time our website is accessed, usage data is transmitted to us or to our web host / IT service provider by your internet browser and stored in log data (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 volume of data transferred and the requesting provider. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website as well as in improving our services.

Contact

Controller

Contact us if you wish. The controller for the data processing is: Christian Wedewardt, Mülheimer Straße 52, 53909 Zülpich Germany, 015127572971, info@karatepraxis.com

Customer-initiated contact by e-mail

If you contact us on your own initiative by e-mail for business purposes, we collect your personal data (name, e-mail 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. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in handling and responding to your enquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We use your e-mail address only to handle your enquiry. Your data will subsequently 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, e-mail address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of making contact. If the contact serves the performance of pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in handling and responding to your enquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We use your e-mail address only to handle your enquiry. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory 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 via our online presence, we provide you with a withdrawal function (withdrawal button) through which you can submit your declaration of withdrawal directly. When you use the withdrawal function, we collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, information identifying the contract or the part of the contract you wish to withdraw from, as well as the time (date and hour) at which the declaration of withdrawal was sent) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of providing you with the legally required option of withdrawing from your contract as well as the proper handling of your withdrawal. If the contact relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Otherwise, the data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, for compliance with a legal obligation to provide you with a withdrawal function on our online presence. We use your e-mail address only to process your declaration of withdrawal. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use. Disclosure to third-party providers (use of plug-ins) For the technical provision and administration of the withdrawal function on our online presence, we use, within the framework of order processing, a software solution of the third-party provider The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of meeting the legal requirements for the design of the withdrawal function in a legally secure manner and is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR. This data processing is furthermore carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in being able to provide you with a user-friendly withdrawal option. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Collection and processing when using the termination button If you terminate a subscription contract concluded via our online presence using the legally required termination button („termination button“), we process the data you enter in the confirmation form. When you use the termination button, we collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, where applicable your telephone number, information identifying the contract you wish to terminate, as well as the time (date and hour) at which the declaration of termination was sent) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of providing you with the legally required option of terminating your continuing obligation as well as the proper handling of your termination. If the contact relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Otherwise, the data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, since we are legally obliged to provide you with a termination button on our online presence. We use your e-mail address only to process your declaration of termination. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Customer account Orders

Customer account

When a customer account is opened, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. Your customer account will subsequently be deleted.

Collection, processing and disclosure of personal data in the case of orders

When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only insofar as this is necessary for the fulfilment and handling of your order as well as for processing your enquiries. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it has the consequence that no contract can be concluded. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you. Your data is disclosed, for example, to shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfilment providers, payment service providers, service providers for order processing and IT service providers. In all cases we strictly observe the statutory requirements. The scope of the data transfer is limited to a minimum.

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 on our website. The integration serves the purpose of displaying the number and result of the reviews we have received via Google so far and of advertising our participation in this programme. In order to display the logo on our website and to show you personalised advertisements on Google, Google uses cookies. In this context, your IP address, among other things, may be processed and transmitted to Google. Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby undertaken to comply with European data protection principles. The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. Further information on the 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 as well as at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Google Customer Reviews rating tool

For our website we use the rating tool for Google Customer Reviews of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; „Google“). After your order we would like to ask you to rate and comment on your purchase with us. For this purpose we contact you by e-mail, using Google’s survey opt-in module. In this context, the following information, among other things, may be processed and transmitted to Google: order details (e.g. order ID, country of delivery, expected delivery date, GTIN of the ordered products) as well as your e-mail address. Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby undertaken to comply with European data protection principles. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent, provided that you have expressly consented to the disclosure of your data and to receiving the review request. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. Further information on the 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 as well as at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de Use of the e-mail address for sending newsletters We use your e-mail address to send information and offers by newsletter, provided that you have expressly consented to this. The data processing serves exclusively the purpose of advertising communication. For this purpose we process your e-mail address as well as, where applicable, further data which you provided voluntarily when registering for our newsletter. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. To do so, you may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your e-mail address will then be removed from the distribution list. Despite removal from the distribution list, we may continue to store your e-mail address in a so-called blacklist in order to prevent you from receiving newsletter e-mails from us in the future. This storage is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our and your legitimate interest in preventing the renewed use of your e-mail address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to this processing of personal data concerning you.

Use of Brevo

For sending our newsletter we use the service of Brevo GmbH (Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin; „Brevo“) within the framework of order processing. We pass on the information you provided during the newsletter registration (e-mail address, where applicable first and last name) to Brevo. The data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and of its statistical evaluation. In order to evaluate newsletter campaigns, the e-mail newsletters sent contain a 1×1 pixel graphic (tracking pixel) and/or a tracking link. This allows us to determine whether you have opened the newsletter and whether you have clicked on any integrated links. In this context, your personal data such as IP address, browser type and device as well as the time of opening may also be collected. From this data, usage profiles may be created under a pseudonym. The data collected is not used to identify you personally. The data collected is used solely for the statistical evaluation aimed at improving newsletter campaigns. The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to this processing of personal data concerning you. Further information as well as Brevo’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/.

Use of the e-mail address for availability notifications

We offer the service of product availability notification on our website. Should an item be temporarily unavailable, you have the option of entering your e-mail address at the respective item and being informed by us by e-mail once it is available, provided that you have consented to this. When the goods become available, you will receive a one-time notification by e-mail about the availability of the respective item. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. You may unsubscribe from the availability notification at any time by notifying us. Your e-mail address will subsequently be removed from the distribution list.

Payment service providers

Use of PayPal Check-Out

On our website we use the payment service PayPal Check-Out of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; „PayPal“). The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via this payment service. When you select and use payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or „Pay Later“ via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to be able to perform the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

In this context, cookies may be stored which enable your browser to be recognised. The data processing that takes place as a result is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to this processing of personal data concerning you.

Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & „Pay Later“ via PayPal

For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or „Pay Later“ via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain, where applicable, a credit check on the basis of mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit assessment to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, performance or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit check may include probability values (score values) which are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognised mathematical-statistical procedures and in whose calculation address data, among other things, is taken into account. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit assessment for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default where PayPal makes an advance performance. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with the payment method you have requested. Failure to provide it has the consequence that the contract cannot be concluded using the payment method you have selected.

Third-party providers

If payment is made via the payment method of a third-party provider, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. In order to carry out this payment method, the data is then passed on by PayPal to the respective provider where applicable. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Local third-party providers may be, 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 If payment is made via the payment method purchase on account, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. In order to carry out this payment method, the data is then transmitted by PayPal to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; „Ratepay“) in order to be able to perform the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Where applicable, Ratepay carries out a credit check on the basis of mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies in accordance with the procedure already described above. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit assessment for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default where Ratepay makes an advance performance. Further information on data protection and on which credit agencies Ratepay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.

Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the corresponding privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files which are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user’s computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters which enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again.

Cookies are stored on your computer. You therefore have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the corresponding technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide individually whether to accept them, and you can 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 point out that you may then not be able to make full use of all the functions of this website.

Under the following links you can find out how to manage (including deactivate) cookies in the most important browsers: 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 this privacy policy, we use only these technically necessary cookies for the purpose of making our services more user-friendly, more effective and more secure. Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognise your browser even after you move to another page and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these it is necessary that the browser is recognised even after a change of page.

The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out on the basis of Section 25 (2) TDDDG. The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our services. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to this processing of personal data concerning you.

Use of Borlabs Cookie

On our website we use the consent management tool Borlabs Cookie of the provider Borlabs – Benjamin A. Bornschein (Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 17, 21107 Hamburg; „Borlabs“). The tool enables you to give consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, as well as to make use of your right of withdrawal for consent already given. The data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting the necessary consent to data processing and thus of complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. In this context, the following information, among other things, may be collected: date and time of the page view, information about the browser you use and the device you use, UID (randomly assigned, anonymous ID), opt-in and opt-out data. This data is not passed on to third parties. The data processing is carried out for compliance with a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR. Further information on data protection at Borlabs can be found at: https://de.borlabs.io/borlabs-cookie/

Analysis

Use of Google Analytics 4 On our website we use the web analytics service Google Analytics of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; „Google“). The data processing serves the purpose of analysing this website and its visitors as well as marketing and advertising purposes. For this purpose, Google will use the information obtained on behalf of the operator of this website in order to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to render further services to the website operator associated with website use and internet use. In this context, the following information, among other things, may be collected: IP address, date and time of the page view, click path, information about the browser you use and the device you use, pages visited, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), location data, purchase activities. Your data may be linked by Google with other data, such as your search history, your personal accounts, your usage data from other devices and any other data Google holds about you.

Your IP address is shortened beforehand by us on our own servers. Google thus receives exclusively pseudonymised data.

Google uses technologies such as cookies, web storage in the browser and counting pixels which enable an analysis of your use of the website. The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal.

We use the advanced implementation of the consent mode (Advanced Consent Mode). In this case, user data is transmitted to Google in the form of „pings“ even if consent has not been given. These pings may contain the following information, among other things: IP address for deriving the IP country (the IP address is not logged), date and time of the page view, URL of the pages visited, user agent, referrer URL (website from which our website was accessed) or information about the triggering of website events such as a conversion. On the basis of this information, Google carries out a modelling of usage data in order to be able to perform a comprehensive usage analysis despite the refusal of consent.

The information generated about your use of this website is as a rule transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby undertaken to comply with European data protection principles. Both Google and US government authorities have access to your data.

Further information on the terms of use and data protection can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de and at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

Plug-ins and other services

Use of Google reCAPTCHA On our website we use the service reCAPTCHA of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; „Google“) within the framework of processing on behalf. The query serves the purpose of distinguishing between input by a human being and input by automated, machine processing. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and further used there. In addition, the IP address and, where applicable, further data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service is transferred to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and, where applicable, also transmitted to servers of Google LLC in the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby undertaken to comply with European data protection principles. The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal.

Use of Google invisible reCAPTCHA

On our website we use the service invisible reCAPTCHA of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; „Google“). This serves the purpose of distinguishing between input by a human being and input by automated, machine processing. In the background, Google collects and analyses usage data which is used by Invisible reCaptcha in order to distinguish regular users from bots. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and further used there. In addition, the IP address and, where applicable, further data required by Google for the Invisible reCAPTCHA service is transferred to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and, where applicable, also transmitted to servers of Google LLC in the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby undertaken to comply with European data protection principles. The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. Further information on Google reCAPTCHA as well as the corresponding privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html as well as https://www.google.com/privacy

Use of GoogleMaps

On our website we use the function for embedding GoogleMaps maps of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, „Google“). The function enables the visual presentation of geographical information and interactive maps. In this context, when pages in which GoogleMaps maps are embedded are accessed, data of the visitors of the websites is also collected, processed and used by Google. Your data may in this context also be transferred to the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby undertaken to comply with European data protection principles. The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. Further information on the collection and use of the data by Google can be found in Google’s data protection notices at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html. There you also have the option, in the data protection centre, of changing your settings so that you can manage and protect the data processed by Google about you.

Use of YouTube

On our website we use the function for embedding YouTube videos of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; „YouTube“).YouTube is a company affiliated with Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; „Google“). The function displays videos stored on YouTube in an iFrame on the website. The option „extended data protection mode“ is activated. As a result, YouTube does not store any information about the visitors of the website. Only when you watch a video is information about this transmitted to YouTube and stored there. Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby undertaken to comply with European data protection principles. The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. Further information on the collection and use of the data by YouTube and Google, on your rights in this respect and on options for protecting your privacy can be found in YouTube’s data protection notices at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.

Integration of the Händlerbund member logo

The Händlerbund member logo (Händlerbund e.V., Kohlgartenstraße 11 – 13, 04315 Leipzig) is integrated on our website. When our website is accessed, the browser used on your end device automatically sends information to the server of Händlerbund e.V. This information is stored temporarily in a so-called server log file for 7 days. The following information is recorded without any action on your part and stored until its automated deletion:

  • IP address of the requesting computer,
  • date and time of access,
  • name and URL of the file retrieved,
  • website from which the access is made (referrer URL),
  • browser used and, where applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider. The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary in order to enable the website to be delivered. For this, the IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. Storage in log files takes place in order to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves to optimise the website and to ensure the security of the information technology systems. This data is not stored together with other personal data. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 (f) GDPR.

Use of FontAwesome

On our website we use Font Awesome of Fonticons Inc. (307 S Main St., Suite 202, Bentonville, AR, 72712-9214 USA „Font Awesome“). The data processing serves the purpose of the uniform presentation of fonts and icons on our website. In order to load the fonts, a connection to servers of FontAwesome is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used in this context. In this process, your IP address as well as information about the browser you use, among other things, is processed and transmitted to Font Awesome. Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Font Awesome is not certified under the TADPF. The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the withdrawal. Further information on data processing and on data protection can be found at https://fontawesome.com/privacy as well as at https://fontawesome.com/support.

Rights of the data subject and storage period

Duration of storage

After complete performance of the contract, the data is initially stored for the duration of the warranty period, thereafter taking into account statutory retention periods, in particular under tax and commercial law, and is then deleted after expiry of these periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the data subject

Where the statutory requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: right of access, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability. In addition, under Art. 21 (1) GDPR you have a right to object to processing which is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as well as to processing for the purposes of direct marketing.

Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

Pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data is not carried out lawfully.

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

Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen

Postfach 20 04 44 40102 Düsseldorf Tel.: +49 211 384240 Fax: +49 211 38424999

E-mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de

Right to object

Where the personal data processing operations listed here are based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to these processing operations with effect for the future. Following an objection, the processing of the data concerned will be ended, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or where the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.