Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

  1. INFORMATION ON THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY
    1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. Below, we will inform you about how we handle your personal data when using our website. Personal data are all data that can be used to personally identify you.

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

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

  1. DATA COLLECTION WHEN VISITING OUR WEBSITE
    When using our website for informational purposes only, i.e., if you do not register or otherwise submit information to us, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). When you access our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display the website:
  • Our visited website
  • Date and time of access
  • Amount of data sent in bytes
  • Source/referred page from which you accessed the site
  • Used browser
  • Used operating system
  • Used IP address (possibly in anonymized form)

The processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. No transfer or other use of the data takes place. However, we reserve the right to review the server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of illegal use.

  1. COOKIES
    In order to make your visit to our website more attractive and enable the use of certain features, we use 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, i.e., after closing your browser (so-called session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and allow us or our partner companies (third-party cookies) to recognize your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies). When cookies are set, they collect and process certain user information, such as browser and location data, as well as IP address values. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a predefined period, which may vary depending on the cookie.

Some cookies are used to simplify the order process by storing settings (e.g., remembering the contents of a virtual shopping cart for a later visit to the website). If personal data is processed through cookies implemented by us, the processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR either for the performance of the contract or, according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, to safeguard our legitimate interests in the best possible functionality of the website as well as a customer-friendly and effective design of the page visit.

We may collaborate with advertising partners who help us make our internet offering more interesting for you. For this purpose, cookies from partner companies are also stored on your hard drive (third-party cookies) when you visit our website. If we work with such advertising partners, you will be informed individually and separately about the use of such cookies and the scope of the information collected in the following paragraphs.

Please note that you can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and to individually decide on their acceptance, or to exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally. Each browser differs in how it manages cookie settings. You can find information on how to change your cookie settings in the help menu of each browser, which explains how to manage your cookie settings. The links for the respective browsers are as follows:

Please note that if you do not accept cookies, the functionality of our website may be limited.

  1. CONTACTING US
    When contacting us (e.g., via contact form or email), personal data is collected. The data collected in the case of a contact form is evident from the respective contact form. These data are solely used to respond to your inquiry or for communication and the associated technical administration. The legal basis for the processing of the data is our legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Your data will be deleted after the inquiry has been processed, provided that it is clear from the circumstances that the matter has been conclusively resolved and no legal retention obligations prevent this.

  2. DATA PROCESSING FOR CREATING A CUSTOMER ACCOUNT AND FOR CONTRACT EXECUTION
    In accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, personal data will be collected and processed when you provide it to us for the execution of a contract or when opening a customer account. The data collected is evident from the respective input forms. Deleting your customer account is always possible and can be done by sending a message to the above-mentioned address of the responsible party. We store and use the data you provide for contract execution. After the complete execution of the contract or deletion of your customer account, your data will be locked with regard to tax and commercial retention periods and deleted after these periods expire, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or unless further legal use of your data has been reserved by us, of which we will inform you below.

  3. USE OF YOUR DATA FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING
    6.1 Subscription to our email newsletter
    When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we will regularly send you information about our offers. The mandatory information for sending the newsletter is solely your email address. Providing additional data is voluntary and will be used to address you personally. For sending the newsletter, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure. This means that we will only send you an email newsletter after you have explicitly confirmed that you consent to the sending of the newsletter. We will then send you a confirmation email asking you to confirm, by clicking an appropriate link, that you wish to receive newsletters.

By activating the confirmation link, you give us your consent to use your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. When subscribing to the newsletter, we store your IP address registered by your internet service provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of the subscription, to trace any misuse of your email address at a later date. The data we collect during the newsletter subscription will only be used for advertising purposes via the newsletter. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by sending a message to the responsible party mentioned at the beginning. After unsubscribing, your email address will be immediately deleted from our newsletter distribution list, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve a further data use that is legally permitted, which we inform you about in this declaration.

6.2 Sending the email newsletter to existing customers
If you have provided us with your email address when purchasing goods or services, we reserve the right to regularly send you offers for similar goods or services, like the ones already purchased, from our assortment via email. In this case, we do not need to obtain separate consent from you. The data processing is carried out solely on the basis of our legitimate interest in personalized direct marketing in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If you initially objected to the use of your email address for this purpose, no email will be sent. You have the right to object to the use of your email address for the above-mentioned advertising purpose at any time with effect for the future by notifying the responsible party mentioned at the beginning. Only the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs will apply. After receiving your objection, the use of your email address for advertising purposes will be immediately stopped.

  1. DATA PROCESSING FOR ORDER EXECUTION
    7.1 The personal data we collect will be passed on to the transport company commissioned with the delivery as part of the order execution, as far as this is necessary for the delivery of the goods. Your payment data will be forwarded to the bank commissioned with the payment processing, as far as this is necessary for the payment processing. If payment service providers are used, we will explicitly inform you about this below. The legal basis for data transfer is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

7.2 Use of payment service providers (payment providers)

  • PayPal
    When paying via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or – if offered – "purchase on account" or "installment payment" via PayPal, we will pass on your payment data to PayPal (Europe) S.a.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg ("PayPal") for payment processing. The transfer takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and only to the extent necessary for payment processing.

PayPal reserves the right to conduct a credit check for payment methods like credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or – if offered – "purchase on account" or "installment payment" via PayPal. For this purpose, your payment data may be transferred to credit agencies in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on PayPal's legitimate interest in determining your payment ability. The result of the credit check regarding the statistical likelihood of payment default is used by PayPal to decide on the provision of the respective payment method. The credit check may contain probability values (so-called score values). If score values are included in the result of the credit check, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values takes into account, among other things, but not exclusively, address data. For further data protection information, including the credit agencies used, please refer to PayPal's privacy policy: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
You may object to this processing of your data at any time by notifying PayPal. However, PayPal may still be entitled to process your personal data if necessary for contractual payment processing.

  • SOFORT
    When selecting the payment method "SOFORT," the payment processing is carried out by the payment service provider SOFORT GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany ("SOFORT"), to whom we will pass on the information you provide during the order process, along with information about your order, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. SOFORT GmbH is part of the Klarna Group (Klarna Bank AB (publ), Sveavägen 46, 11134 Stockholm, Sweden). The data transfer to SOFORT is solely for the purpose of payment processing and only to the extent necessary. You can find further information about SOFORT's privacy policy at: https://www.klarna.com/sofort/datenschutz

  1. CONTACT REGARDING EVALUATION REMINDER
    Own evaluation reminder (not sent through a customer evaluation system)
    We use your email address to remind you once to provide an evaluation of your order for the evaluation system we use, provided you have explicitly given your consent during or after your order in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
    You can withdraw your consent at any time by sending a message to the responsible party for data processing.

  2. USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: SOCIAL PLUGINS
    9.1 Facebook Plugins with Shariff Solution
    Special additional customs clearance costs and/or import duties are not included in the price and are at the customer's expense.

    Our website uses so-called social plugins ("plugins") of the social network Facebook, operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA ("Facebook").

    To increase the protection of your data when visiting our website, these buttons are not fully integrated as plugins but are merely included using an HTML link on the page. This type of integration ensures that when a page of our website containing such buttons is accessed, no connection is made to Facebook's servers. When you click the button, a new browser window opens, and the Facebook page is loaded, where you can interact with the plugins (after entering your login credentials, if necessary).

    Facebook Inc., based in the USA, is certified under the US-EU Privacy Shield Framework, which ensures compliance with the level of data protection applicable in the EU.

    For the purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of data by Facebook, and your rights and privacy protection options, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

    9.2 Google+ Plugins as Shariff Solution

    Our website uses so-called social plugins ("plugins") of the social network Google+, operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google").

    To increase the protection of your data when visiting our website, these buttons are not fully integrated as plugins but are merely included using an HTML link on the page. This type of integration ensures that when a page of our website containing such buttons is accessed, no connection is made to Google+ servers. When you click the button, a new browser window opens, and the Google+ page is loaded, where you can interact with the plugins (after entering your login credentials, if necessary).

    Google LLC, based in the USA, is certified under the US-EU Privacy Shield Framework, which ensures compliance with the level of data protection applicable in the EU.

    For the purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of data by Google, and your rights and privacy protection options, please refer to Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/

    9.3 Instagram Plugin as Shariff Solution

    Our website uses so-called social plugins ("plugins") of the online service Instagram, operated by Instagram LLC, 1601 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA ("Instagram").

    To increase the protection of your data when visiting our website, these buttons are not fully integrated as plugins but are merely included using an HTML link on the page. This type of integration ensures that when a page of our website containing such buttons is accessed, no connection is made to Instagram's servers. When you click the button, a new browser window opens, and the Instagram page is loaded, where you can interact with the plugins (after entering your login credentials, if necessary).

    Instagram LLC, based in the USA, is certified under the US-EU Privacy Shield Framework, which ensures compliance with the level of data protection applicable in the EU.

    For the purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of data by Instagram, and your rights and privacy protection options, please refer to Instagram’s privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388/

    1. ONLINE MARKETING
      10.1 DoubleClick by Google

    Deze website maakt gebruik van het online marketingtool DoubleClick by Google van de operator Google LLC., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("DoubleClick").

    DoubleClick maakt gebruik van cookies om relevante advertenties aan gebruikers te tonen, om rapporten over campagneprestaties te verbeteren, of om te voorkomen dat een gebruiker dezelfde advertenties meerdere keren ziet. Via een cookie-ID verzamelt Google gegevens over welke advertenties in welke browser worden weergegeven, zodat wordt voorkomen dat deze meerdere keren worden getoond. De verwerking gebeurt op basis van ons gerechtvaardigd belang bij de optimale marketing van onze website volgens artikel 6, lid 1, onder f van de AVG.

    Daarnaast kan DoubleClick met behulp van cookie-ID's zogenaamde conversies vastleggen die betrekking hebben op advertentieaanvragen. Dit gebeurt bijvoorbeeld wanneer een gebruiker een DoubleClick-advertentie ziet en later dezelfde website van de adverteerder bezoekt en daar iets koopt. Volgens Google bevatten DoubleClick-cookies geen persoonlijke gegevens.

    Vanwege de gebruikte marketingtools maakt uw browser automatisch een directe verbinding met de server van Google. We hebben geen invloed op de omvang en het verdere gebruik van de gegevens die Google verzamelt door middel van dit tool, en informeren u daarom volgens onze kennis: Door de integratie van DoubleClick ontvangt Google de informatie dat u het betreffende deel van onze website hebt bezocht of een advertentie van ons hebt aangeklikt. Als u bent geregistreerd bij een Google-service, kan Google het bezoek aan uw account koppelen. Zelfs als u niet bij Google bent geregistreerd of niet bent ingelogd, is het mogelijk dat de aanbieder uw IP-adres ontdekt en opslaat.

    Als u bezwaar wilt maken tegen deelname aan deze trackingprocedure, kunt u cookies voor conversietracking deactiveren door uw browser in te stellen zodat cookies van het domein www.googleadservices.com worden geblokkeerd (https://www.google.de/settings/ads), waarbij deze instelling wordt verwijderd wanneer u uw cookies verwijdert. Alternatief kunt u op de website van de Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info) informatie krijgen over het instellen van cookies en de instellingen aanpassen. U kunt ook uw browser zo instellen dat u geïnformeerd wordt over het plaatsen van cookies en per geval kunt besluiten om ze te accepteren of het accepteren van cookies voor specifieke gevallen of in het algemeen uitsluiten. Als u cookies niet accepteert, kan de functionaliteit van onze website beperkt zijn.

    Google LLC, gevestigd in de VS, is gecertificeerd voor het US-EU Privacy Shield-akkoord, wat garandeert dat het Europese niveau van gegevensbescherming wordt nageleefd.

    Meer informatie over de privacyverklaring van DoubleClick by Google is beschikbaar op:
    https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

    10.2 Gebruik van Google AdWords Conversion-Tracking

    Deze website maakt gebruik van het online advertentieprogramma "Google AdWords" en in het kader van Google AdWords het Conversion-Tracking van Google LLC., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). Wij maken gebruik van Google AdWords om met behulp van advertenties (de zogenaamde Google AdWords) op externe websites aandacht te vragen voor onze aantrekkelijke aanbiedingen. We kunnen, in relatie tot de gegevens van de advertentiecampagnes, vaststellen hoe succesvol de verschillende advertenties zijn. Dit doen we met de bedoeling om u advertenties te tonen die voor u relevant zijn, onze website voor u interessanter te maken en een eerlijke berekening van advertentiekosten te bereiken.

    Het cookie voor conversietracking wordt geplaatst wanneer een gebruiker op een Google AdWords-advertentie klikt. Cookies zijn kleine tekstbestanden die op uw computersysteem worden opgeslagen. Deze cookies verliezen doorgaans hun geldigheid na 30 dagen en zijn niet bedoeld voor persoonlijke identificatie. Als de gebruiker bepaalde pagina's van deze website bezoekt en het cookie is nog niet verlopen, kunnen Google en wij zien dat de gebruiker op de advertentie heeft geklikt en naar die pagina is geleid. Elke Google AdWords-klant ontvangt een ander cookie. Cookies kunnen dus niet via de websites van AdWords-klanten worden gevolgd. De informatie die via het conversiecookie wordt verzameld, wordt gebruikt om conversiestatistieken voor AdWords-klanten te genereren die gekozen hebben voor conversietracking. De klanten krijgen het totaal aantal gebruikers te zien die op hun advertentie hebben geklikt en naar een pagina met een conversietracking-tag zijn geleid. Ze ontvangen echter geen informatie die de gebruiker persoonlijk identificeerbaar maakt. Als u niet wilt deelnemen aan de tracking, kunt u het gebruik van het Google Conversion Tracking-cookie blokkeren door de instellingen van uw internetbrowser aan te passen zodat cookies van www.googleadservices.com worden geblokkeerd. U wordt dan niet opgenomen in de conversietrackingstatistieken. We maken gebruik van Google AdWords op basis van ons gerechtvaardigd belang bij gerichte advertenties volgens artikel 6, lid 1, onder f van de AVG.

    Google LLC, gevestigd in de VS, is gecertificeerd voor het US-EU Privacy Shield-akkoord, wat garandeert dat het Europese niveau van gegevensbescherming wordt nageleefd.

    Meer informatie over het privacybeleid van Google is beschikbaar op:
    https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

    U kunt cookies voor advertentie-instellingen permanent deactiveren door een overeenkomstige instelling in uw browser te maken of door de browser-plugin die beschikbaar is via de volgende link te downloaden en te installeren:
    https://www.google.com/settings/ads/plugin?hl=de

    Let op dat bepaalde functies van deze website mogelijk niet of slechts beperkt beschikbaar zijn als u het gebruik van cookies deactiveert.

    1. WEBANALYSEDIENSTEN
      Google (Universal) Analytics
    • Google Universal Analytics

    Deze website maakt gebruik van Google Analytics, een webanalyse-service van Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). Google Analytics maakt gebruik van zogenaamde "cookies", tekstbestanden die op uw computer worden opgeslagen en waarmee de websitegebruik door u kan worden geanalyseerd. De informatie die via het cookie wordt gegenereerd over uw gebruik van deze website (inclusief het verkorte IP-adres) wordt meestal naar een server van Google in de VS gestuurd en daar opgeslagen.
    Deze website maakt uitsluitend gebruik van Google Analytics met de uitbreiding "_anonymizeIp()", die zorgt voor de anonimisering van het IP-adres door het in te korten en zo het direct koppelen aan een persoon uitsluit. Dankzij de uitbreiding wordt uw IP-adres door Google binnen de lidstaten van de Europese Unie of in andere verdragslanden van de Overeenkomst over de Europese Economische Ruimte vooraf ingekort. Alleen in uitzonderlijke gevallen wordt het volledige IP-adres naar een server van Google in de VS gestuurd en daar ingekort. In deze uitzonderlijke gevallen gebeurt deze verwerking volgens artikel 6, lid 1, onder f van de AVG op basis van ons gerechtvaardigd belang in de statistische analyse van het gebruikersgedrag voor optimalisatie- en marketingdoeleinden.
    Google zal deze informatie in opdracht van ons gebruiken om het gebruik van de website door u te evalueren, rapporten over websiteactiviteiten samen te stellen en om andere diensten met betrekking tot het gebruik van de website en internetdiensten aan ons te leveren. Het door uw browser verzonden IP-adres wordt niet gecombineerd met andere gegevens van Google.
    U kunt het opslaan van cookies voorkomen door de overeenkomstige instelling in uw browser te maken; wij wijzen u er echter op dat u in dat geval mogelijk niet alle functies van deze website volledig kunt gebruiken. Daarnaast kunt u de verzameling van de door het cookie gegenereerde en over uw gebruik van de website gerelateerde gegevens (inclusief uw IP-adres) door Google en de verwerking van deze gegevens door Google voorkomen door de browser-plugin die via de volgende link beschikbaar is te downloaden en te installeren:
    https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
    Alternatief kunt u, in plaats van de browser-plugin, binnen browsers op mobiele apparaten de volgende link volgen om een opt-out-cookie in te stellen die de verzameling door Google Analytics op deze website in de toekomst voorkomt (dit opt-out-cookie werkt alleen in deze browser en voor dit domein; als u uw cookies in deze browser verwijdert, moet u deze link opnieuw aanklikken):
    Google Analytics uitschakelen
    Google LLC, gevestigd in de VS, is gecertificeerd voor het US-EU Privacy Shield-akkoord, wat garandeert dat het Europese niveau van gegevensbescherming wordt nageleefd.
    Deze website maakt daarnaast gebruik van Google Analytics voor cross-device analyse van bezoekersstromen, uitgevoerd via een gebruikers-ID. Bij de eerste keer bezoeken van een pagina wordt de gebruiker een unieke, permanente en anonieme ID toegewezen, die cross-device wordt ingesteld. Dit maakt het mogelijk om interactiegegevens van verschillende apparaten en sessies aan één enkele gebruiker toe te wijzen. De gebruikers-ID bevat geen persoonlijke gegevens en stuurt dergelijke ook niet naar Google.
    De verzameling en opslag van gegevens via de gebruikers-ID kan te allen tijde met toekomstige werking worden geweigerd. Hiervoor moet u Google Analytics op alle systemen deactiveren die u gebruikt, bijvoorbeeld in een andere browser of op uw mobiele apparaat.
    De deactivering kan worden gedaan met behulp van een browser-plugin van Google (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de). Alternatief kunt u binnen browsers op mobiele apparaten de volgende link volgen om een opt-out-cookie in te stellen, die de verzameling door Google Analytics op deze website in de toekomst voorkomt (dit opt-out-cookie werkt alleen in deze browser en voor dit domein; als u uw cookies in deze browser verwijdert, moet u deze link opnieuw aanklikken):
    Google Analytics uitschakelen
    Meer informatie over Universal Analytics is hier te vinden:
    https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2838718?hl=de&ref_topic=6010376

    12) RETARGETING / REMARKETING / RECOMMENDATION ADVERTISING

    Facebook Custom Audience via the Pixel Method
    This website uses the "Facebook Pixel" from Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA ("Facebook"). With explicit consent, this method allows tracking user behavior after they have seen or clicked on a Facebook ad. This process is used to evaluate the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes and can help optimize future advertising efforts.
    The data collected is anonymized for us, meaning it does not provide insights into the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook, which means that it can link the data to individual user profiles and use it for its own advertising purposes according to Facebook’s Data Usage Policy (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/).

    You may allow Facebook and its partners to serve ads on and off Facebook. A cookie may also be stored on your computer for this purpose. These processes only occur with explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
    Consent to the use of the Facebook Pixel may only be given by users over the age of 13. If you are under 13, please ask your parents for permission.
    Facebook Inc., based in the USA, is certified under the US-EU Privacy Shield Agreement, which ensures compliance with the level of data protection applicable in the EU.

    To disable cookies on your computer, you can configure your internet browser to prevent cookies from being stored or to delete already stored cookies. However, disabling all cookies may result in some features on our website not functioning properly. You can also opt-out of cookies by third parties such as Facebook via the Digital Advertising Alliance at: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/.

    Google AdWords Remarketing
    Our website uses Google AdWords Remarketing functions, allowing us to advertise on Google search results and third-party websites. The provider is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). For this purpose, Google places a cookie in your browser, which enables interest-based advertising using a pseudonymous cookie ID based on the pages you have visited. The processing is based on our legitimate interest in the optimal marketing of our website according to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
    Further data processing occurs only if you have consented to Google linking your internet and app browsing history to your Google account and using information from your Google account to personalize ads you view online. If you are logged into Google while visiting our site, Google uses your data along with Google Analytics data to create cross-device remarketing audience lists. In this case, your personal data is temporarily linked with Google Analytics data for audience formation.

    You can permanently disable the setting of cookies for ad preferences by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at this link: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/. Alternatively, you can learn more about cookies from the Digital Advertising Alliance at www.aboutads.info and configure your preferences. Finally, you can adjust your browser settings to notify you of cookie placement and to accept or reject cookies for specific cases or generally. Not accepting cookies may limit the functionality of our website.
    Google LLC, based in the USA, is certified under the US-EU Privacy Shield Agreement, which ensures compliance with the level of data protection applicable in the EU.

    For further information on advertising and Google's data protection policies, you can view them here: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/

    13) RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT

    13.1 The applicable data protection law grants you extensive rights regarding the processing of your personal data, which we inform you about below:

    • Right to information according to Article 15 GDPR: You have the right to request information about the personal data we process about you, the purposes of processing, the categories of data processed, the recipients or categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage duration, or the criteria for determining the storage duration, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing, complaint to a supervisory authority, the source of your data if it was not collected by us, the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and consequences of such processing, and your right to be informed of any guarantees under Article 46 GDPR when your data is transferred to third countries.

    • Right to rectification according to Article 16 GDPR: You have the right to request the immediate correction of inaccurate data concerning you and/or the completion of incomplete data stored by us.

    • Right to erasure according to Article 17 GDPR: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data if the conditions of Article 17(1) GDPR are met. However, this right does not exist, particularly if the processing is necessary to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information, to fulfill a legal obligation, for public interest reasons, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

    • Right to restriction of processing according to Article 18 GDPR: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data while the accuracy of your data is verified, if you refuse erasure of your data due to unlawful processing and instead request restriction of processing, if you need your data to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, or if we no longer need the data after purpose fulfillment, or if you have objected to the processing due to your particular situation, as long as it has not yet been determined whether our legitimate interests outweigh yours.

    • Right to notification according to Article 19 GDPR: If you have requested rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing from the data controller, they must inform all recipients to whom your personal data has been disclosed of the rectification or deletion of data or the restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed of these recipients.

    • Right to data portability according to Article 20 GDPR: You have the right to receive your personal data, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or to request transmission to another controller, where technically feasible.

    • Right to withdraw consent under Article 7(3) GDPR: You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time with effect for the future. In the event of withdrawal, we will immediately erase the affected data, unless further processing is based on another legal basis for non-consensual processing. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of the processing based on consent prior to withdrawal.

    • Right to lodge a complaint according to Article 77 GDPR: If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in the member state of your residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged violation.

    13.2 RIGHT TO OBJECT

    IF WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON OUR LEGITIMATE INTERESTS, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO SUCH PROCESSING AT ANY TIME, ON GROUNDS RELATED TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, WITH FUTURE EFFECT.

    IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL CEASE PROCESSING THE AFFECTED DATA. HOWEVER, FURTHER PROCESSING MAY BE PRESERVED IF WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING PROTECTIVE REASONS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS.

    IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO SUCH PROCESSING AT ANY TIME. YOU CAN EXERCISE THIS RIGHT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

    IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL CEASE THE PROCESSING OF THE AFFECTED DATA FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES.

    14) DURATION OF STORAGE OF PERSONAL DATA

    The duration of the storage of personal data is determined by the respective statutory retention periods (e.g., commercial and tax law retention periods). After expiration of the retention period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, unless it is still necessary for contract fulfillment or contract initiation and/or there is a legitimate interest in further storage.