Privacy Policy
Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor necessary for entering into a contract.
You are not obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This applies only insofar as no other information is provided in the following 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, your internet browser transmits usage data to us or our web host/IT service provider, which is then stored in log files (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 based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our services.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular Canada and the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. The EU Commission has also issued an adequacy decision 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 the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
Contact person responsible:
Please contact us if you wish. The data controller is: Kurt Dornhoff, Avenida dos Descobrimentos, Edif. Arcadas Loja AP, 8200-260 Albufeira, Portugal, 289042338, 0049LDA@gmx.net
Customer initiates contact via email
If you contact us proactively via email, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent that you provide it. This data processing serves the purpose of processing and responding to your contact request.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., providing advice on purchase interest, preparing an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If you contact us for other reasons, this data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Data 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 that you provide it. The data is processed for the purpose of contacting you.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., providing advice regarding a potential purchase, preparing a quote) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. If the contact is for other reasons, this data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We will only use your email address to process your inquiry. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when images are sent via email
You have the option of sending us pictures via email in connection with an order or a personalized product.
By submitting your images, we may collect your personal data (images of identifiable individuals) only to the extent you provide it. This data processing serves the purpose of creating personalized products. The submitted image serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g., T-shirt printing). This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data will not be shared with third parties.
We will only use the image you sent us for the purpose of providing our services. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in providing quick and easy contact options and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We use your personal data only to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Customer account / Orders
Customer account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. This data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Collection, processing and transfer of personal data during 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 handle your inquiries. Providing this data is necessary for entering into a contract. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data will be shared with, for example, shipping companies, 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 the minimum necessary.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular Canada and the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. The EU Commission has also issued an adequacy decision 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 the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
Data collection when writing a commentary
When you comment on an article or post, we collect your personal data (name, email address, comment text) only to the extent that you provide it.
The processing serves the purpose of enabling and displaying comments.
By submitting your comment, you consent to the processing of the data you have provided. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.
Your personal data will then be deleted. When your comment is published, the name and email address you provided will also be published.
Furthermore, when you submit a comment, your IP address will be stored for the purpose of preventing misuse of the comment function and ensuring the security of our information technology systems.
By submitting your comment, you consent to the processing of the data you have provided.
The processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us.
without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until its withdrawal. Your IP address will then be deleted.
Advertising
Use of your personal data for sending postal advertising
We use your personal data (name, address), which we received in connection with the sale of goods or services, to send you postal advertising, unless you have objected to this use. Providing this data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in the contract not being concluded.
Your data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in direct marketing. You can object to this use of your address data at any time by notifying us. Contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the legal notice.
Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address, independently of contract processing, exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send you newsletters, provided you have expressly consented to this. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its 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.
Use of the email address for sending direct marketing.
We use your email address, which we obtained in connection with the sale of goods or services, to send you electronic advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing your email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in the contract not being concluded. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in direct marketing. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. Our contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the legal notice. You can also use the unsubscribe link provided in the advertising email. No costs other than standard transmission fees will be incurred.
Use of Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)
We use the service of Sendinblue GmbH (Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin; "Brevo") for sending newsletters as part of a data processing agreement.
We forward the information you provide during newsletter registration (email address, and optionally first and last name) to Brevo. This data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical evaluation.
To evaluate newsletter campaigns, the email newsletters we send contain a 1x1 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 embedded links. In this context, your personal data, such as your IP address, browser type and device, and the time you opened the newsletter, may also be collected. Usage profiles can be created from this data under a pseudonym. The collected data will not be used to personally identify you. It will only be used for statistical analysis to improve our newsletter campaigns.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective, and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Further information and Brevo's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/ (https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/).
Use of email address for availability notifications
We offer a stock availability notification service on our website. If an item is temporarily unavailable, you can enter your email address on the respective product page and be notified by email when it becomes available, provided you have consented to this. You will receive a one-time email notification when the item is available. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can unsubscribe from the availability notification at any time by contacting us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list.
Shipping service provider
Sharing of email address and telephone number with shipping companies to inform about the shipping status
We will pass on your email address and/or telephone number to the transport company as part of the contract processing, provided you have expressly agreed to this during the ordering process.
The data is shared for the purpose of informing you about the shipping status via email. This processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
Inventory management
Use of an external merchandise management system
We use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the ordering process will be transferred to...
Moloni Portugal transmits.
Moloni is located in Lisbon, on Av. José Malhoa, n.º 2 - Tardoz, Edifício, Malhoa Plaza, escritório 1.5, 1070-325 Lisboa.
You can contact Moloni by phone at 211 450 112 or via apoio@moloni.pt or any other available contact method.
When it comes to the protection of personal data, you can contact the data protection officer at dpo@moloni.pt .
Payment service provider
Using PayPal
We use the PayPal payment service on our website, provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal"). The data processing serves the purpose of offering you the option of payment via this service. By selecting and using PayPal as your payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Statement. You can find it at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full (https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full)
Using PayPal Express
We use the PayPal Express payment service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, it is necessary for PayPal to collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when you access the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. These cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 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 your personal data at any time, on grounds relating to 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 chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the corresponding privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS (http://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS).
Using PayPal Checkout
We use the PayPal Checkout payment service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you the option to pay via this 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 is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Cookies may be stored that allow your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
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 methods using credit reference agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of payment default to make a balanced decision regarding the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (score values) calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which may incorporate address data, among other factors. Your legitimate interests are protected in accordance with legal regulations. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment defaults when PayPal provides services in advance.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying PayPal. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract with your chosen payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being able to be concluded with your chosen payment method.
Third-party providers
When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. To process this payment method, PayPal may then forward the data to the respective provider. This processing is also based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Local third-party providers may 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 initially 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 based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check using mathematical-statistical methods (probability or score values) with credit agencies, following the procedure described above. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment defaults when Ratepay provides services in advance. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratpay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ (https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/) and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/ (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 (https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full).
Using Amazon Payments
We use the Amazon Payments payment service from Amazon Payments Europe sca (38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg; "Amazon Payments") on our website.
The data processing serves the purpose of enabling you to offer payment via the Amazon Payments service.
To integrate this payment service, Amazon Payments needs to collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when you access the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. These cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 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 your personal data at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation.
By selecting and using "Amazon Payments," the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Amazon Payments in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Further information on data processing when using the Amazon Payments service can be found in the corresponding privacy policy at: https://pay.amazon.com/de/help/201212490 (https://pay.amazon.com/de/help/201212490)
Using the payment service provider Mollie
We use the payment service provider Mollie BV (Keizersgracht 313, 1016 EE Amsterdam, Netherlands; "Mollie") for payment processing on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you various payment methods through payment processing via Mollie. If you have chosen one of Mollie's payment options, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Mollie. This includes your payment details (for example, bank account number or credit card number), your IP address, your internet browser and device type, and in some cases, your first and last name, your address, and information about the product or service you have purchased from us. This data processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the payment service provider Mollie can be found in their privacy policy at https://www.mollie.com/de/privacy .
Using the payment service provider shoppay
We use the payment service provider Shopify for payment processing on our website. This data processing serves the purpose of offering you various payment methods through payment processing via the payment service provider Mollie. If you have chosen one of the payment options offered by the payment service provider Shopify, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted. This includes your payment details (for example, bank account number or credit card number), your IP address, your internet browser and device type, and in some cases, your first and last name, your address, and information about the product or service you have purchased from us. This data processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the payment service provider Shopify can be found in their privacy policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again.
Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over their use. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide individually whether to accept them, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. However, please note that you may then not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website.
The links below provide information on how to manage (including disable) cookies in the most common browsers:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de (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 (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-ablehne (https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehne)
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac (https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac)
Technically necessary cookies
Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy below, we only use these 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 navigate to a different page and to offer you services. Some features of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these features, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25 Paragraph 2 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG). The processing of your personal data is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our services.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Use of the Cookie Consent Manager CCM19
We use the Cookie Consent Manager CCM19 from Papoo Software & Media GmbH (Auguststr. 4, 53229 Bonn; "CCM19") on our website.
The plug-in allows you to grant consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to exercise your right to withdraw previously granted consent. The data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting necessary consents to data processing and thus complying with legal obligations.
Cookies are used for this purpose. The following information, among other things, may be collected, stored, and potentially transmitted to CCM19: randomly assigned ID, consent status, date and time of consent/rejection. The data is stored for one year and one month and then deleted. This data will not be shared with any other third parties.
The data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
Further information on data protection at CCM19 can be found at: https://www.ccm19.de/datenschutzerklaerung.html (https://www.ccm19.de/datenschutzerklaerung.html).
Ad tracking
Use of Google Analytics 4
Use of Google Analytics 4 We use the web analytics service Google Analytics from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors, as well as for marketing and advertising purposes. To this end, Google, on behalf of the operator of this website, will use the information obtained to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The following information may be collected, among other things: IP address, date and time of page view, click path, information about the browser and device you are using, pages visited, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), location data, and purchase activity. 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 that Google holds about you.
Google will shorten the IP address beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
The information generated about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thus committed to complying with European data protection principles. Both Google and US government authorities have access to your data.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites (https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites) and at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de (https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de).
Using Google AdSense
We use the AdSense feature of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of renting advertising space on the website and using this space to target website visitors with interest-based advertising. This feature displays personalized, interest-based advertisements from the Google Display Network to visitors of the provider's website. Google uses cookies that enable an analysis of your website usage. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles. Google may transfer this information to third parties if required to do so by law or if third parties process this data on Google's behalf. Google will under no circumstances associate your IP address with other Google data.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information and Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/ (https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/) and https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/ (https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/)
Plug-ins and other
Using Google Tag Manager
We use the Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This application manages JavaScript and HTML tags used to implement tracking and analytics tools. The data processing serves the purpose of tailoring and optimizing our website to user needs.
The Google Tag Manager itself does not store cookies, nor does it process personal data. However, it enables the triggering of other tags that can collect and process personal data.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found here (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html ).
Using Facebook's single sign-on feature
We use the single sign-on function (formerly Facebook Connect) of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "Facebook") on our website.
Meta Platforms Ireland and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data and its transfer to Facebook when you use this service. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta Platforms Ireland regarding the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum . Specifically, we are responsible for fulfilling the information obligations under Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR insofar as a personal data breach affects our obligations under the joint processing agreement. Meta Platforms Ireland is responsible for enabling the data subject rights in accordance with Articles 15-20 GDPR, complying with the security requirements of Article 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service, and fulfilling the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 GDPR insofar as a personal data breach affects Meta Platforms Ireland's obligations under the joint processing agreement.
This feature allows website visitors to log in to the website using their existing Facebook account. The data processing serves the purpose of verification during registration, personalization, and interest-based advertising.
To offer this feature on the website, a connection to the Facebook server is established. Cookies are used for this purpose. The following information, among other things, may be collected and transmitted to Facebook: IP address, browser information, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), and location data. This applies regardless of whether you are registered with or logged into the social network. Data is also transmitted for users who are not registered or logged in. If you are simultaneously connected to one or more of your social network accounts, the collected information can also be associated with your corresponding profiles. You can prevent this association by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons. Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself under the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
When using the single sign-on function, the website visitor's Facebook profile is linked to a customer account for this website. In doing so, we receive personal data from Facebook, as specified during the login process. This may include, among other things, the following information: name, address, public profile information (e.g., name, profile picture, age, gender), email address, friend lists, and "likes".
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information on the collection and use of data by Facebook, your related rights and options for protecting your privacy can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/).
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/).
Using Google reCAPTCHA
We use the reCAPTCHA service from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website. This query serves to distinguish between input by a human and input by automated, machine processing. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and further processed there. Additionally, your IP address and, if applicable, other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transferred to servers of Google LLC in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information about Google reCAPTCHA and the associated privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html and https://www.google.com/privacy .
Using Google Maps
We use the Google Maps embedding function on our website, provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, "Google").
This function enables the visual display of geographical information and interactive maps. When pages containing embedded Google Maps are accessed, Google also collects, processes, and uses data from website visitors.
Your data may also be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information on the collection and use of data by Google can be found in Google's privacy policy at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html . There, in the Privacy Center, you also have the option to change your settings so that you can manage and protect your data processed by Google.
Using YouTube
We use the YouTube video embedding function on our website, provided by 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").
This feature displays videos hosted on YouTube within an iFrame on the website. The "Enhanced Privacy Mode" option is enabled. This means that YouTube does not store any information about website visitors. Information is only transmitted to and stored by YouTube when you actually watch a video. Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube has certified itself under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information on the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, your related rights and options for protecting your privacy can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy (https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy).
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 consistent font display on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google's servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used in this process. Among other things, your IP address and information about the browser you are using are processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google account.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in a user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing design of our website. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying us.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ (https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/) and at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq (https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq).
Using Google Translate
We use the translation service of [Company Name] on our website via an API integration.
Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland).
The data processing serves the purpose of displaying the information provided on the website in other languages. To ensure that the translation is automatically displayed according to your chosen language, your browser connects to Google's servers. Cookies may be used in this process. Among other things, the following information may be collected and processed: IP address, URL of the visited page, date and time.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring barrier-free and universal accessibility of the website. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you. You can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate technical settings in your browser software; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to fully use all the functions of this website.
Further information on the collection and use of your data by Google can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/).
Storage duration
After complete contract fulfillment, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account legal, in particular tax and commercial law retention periods, and then deleted after the expiry of the period, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subject
Provided the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 GDPR: right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability.
Furthermore, pursuant to Article 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 f GDPR, as well as to processing for direct marketing purposes.
Please contact us if you wish. You can find our contact details in our legal notice.
Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is unlawful.
Right to object
If the processing of personal data listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with effect for the future on grounds relating to your particular situation.
After an objection has been lodged, the processing of the data in question will cease, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.
If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. Upon receipt of your objection, we will cease processing the data in question for direct marketing purposes.
Last updated: July 22, 2025
