Privacy Policy

🤝 Introduction to Our Data Protection Policy

Unless we explicitly state otherwise, providing personal information isn't a legal or contractual requirement. You don't have to submit any information, and nothing will happen if you choose not to. "Personal data" refers to any information that can be used to identify or contact a natural person.

 

💻 Server Log Files

When you visit our website, your browser automatically sends user data to our web hosts. This data is stored in server log files. The information collected includes:

  • The URL of the page you visited.

  • The date and time of your visit.

  • Your IP address.

  • The amount of data transferred.

  • Your service provider.

This data is processed based on our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our website, as stated in Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

 

📧 Contact & Communication

 

Responsible Party

For contact details of the person responsible for data processing, please refer to our legal notice.

Proactive Contact by Email

If you contact us proactively via email, we collect only the personal data you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to process and respond to your request.

  • Pre-contractual/Contractual Purposes: If your inquiry relates to pre-contractual measures (e.g., a purchase consultation) or an existing contract, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

  • Other Reasons: For all other inquiries, processing is based on our legitimate interest in handling your request, as outlined in Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object to this processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Your data will be used only for your request and will be deleted after legal retention periods expire, unless you consent to further use.

 

Contact Form

When you use our contact form, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name, email, and message. By sending your message, you consent to this data being processed to establish communication. This processing is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing done before the withdrawal. Your data will be deleted after your request is fulfilled unless you have agreed to further use.

 

🛒 Orders & Payments

Data Collection & Processing

When you place an order, we collect and use your personal data only as needed to fulfill your order, manage it, and process any queries. Providing this data is necessary to complete a contract. Without it, we cannot finalize the agreement. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

We transfer your data to service providers required for order fulfillment, such as:

  • Shipping and dropshipping providers

  • Payment service providers

  • IT service providers

The scope of data transfer is strictly limited to the minimum necessary.

Payment Service Providers

PayPal

All transactions made using PayPal are governed by the PayPal Data Privacy Statement. You can find it here.

 

PayPal Express

Our website uses PayPal Express, a service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg).

To provide this service, PayPal collects, stores, and analyzes data when you visit our website (e.g., IP address, device type, and browser). Cookies may be used for this purpose.

  • The use of cookies is based on § 15 para. 3 p. 1 TMG. The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest in offering diverse payment methods, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

  • When you select "PayPal Express," data required for payment is submitted to PayPal to execute the agreement, based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

You have the right to object to this processing at any time. For more information, refer to the associated PayPal data privacy policy.

 

🍪 Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files saved on your computer by your browser. They contain a unique string that allows your browser to be recognized on subsequent visits.

  • You have full control over cookies. You can configure your browser to notify you before a cookie is set, accept or reject it, and prevent storage. You can also delete existing cookies at any time.

  • Be aware that disabling cookies may prevent you from using all the features of our website.

You can manage cookies for major browsers using the following links:

 

Technically Necessary Cookies

We use technically necessary cookies to ensure the website is user-friendly, effective, and secure. These cookies are essential for our systems to recognize your browser and provide services. Without them, certain functions may not work.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the website's functionality and user-friendly design, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object to this processing for reasons relating to your personal situation.

 

📊 Analytics & Advertising

 

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). If you are in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) is the data controller.

The data is processed to analyze website traffic for marketing and advertising purposes. Google uses cookies and other technologies to evaluate your use of the website and compile reports. The information collected may include:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Click path

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited

  • Referrer URL

  • Location data

  • Purchasing activities

We use IP anonymization, which shortens your IP address within EU and EEA member states. Only in exceptional cases will your full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in creating a targeted website design, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object at any time.

  • You can prevent data collection by downloading and installing the browser plug-in here.

  • You can also place an opt-out cookie by clicking here. This will prevent future data collection by Google Analytics. Note: You must do this on all devices you use.

For more details on Google Analytics, see the terms of use and data protection policies here and here.

Facebook Pixel

Our website uses the "Custom Audiences" remarketing function by Facebook Inc. (1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA). This tool allows us to show you interest-based advertising on Facebook. The Facebook remarketing tag creates a direct connection to Facebook's servers, informing them of which of our pages you've visited. Facebook then assigns this information to your personal Facebook account, so you see personalized ads. Your data may be transmitted to the USA.

This processing, particularly the use of cookies, is based on our legitimate interest in targeted advertising, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object at any time. You can deactivate the "Custom Audiences" function here.

For more information, see Facebook's privacy policy here.

Google Ads Conversion Tracking

Our website uses Google Ads conversion tracking, a service from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). If you are in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited is the data controller.

When you click on our Google Ads, a cookie is placed on your computer to track conversions. This cookie is not for personal identification. It helps us and Google see that you clicked on an ad and were forwarded to our site. We use this information to produce conversion statistics, which tell us the total number of users who clicked our ads. No personal data is collected. Your data may be transmitted to the USA.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in targeted advertising, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object at any time. You can deactivate personalized advertising in Google's ad settings here. Alternatively, you can use the Network Advertising Initiative deactivation page [suspicious link removed].

More information is available in Google's privacy policy here.

Google Remarketing

Our website uses the remarketing function from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). If you are in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited is the data controller.

This function analyzes visitor behavior and interests using cookies. It records website visits and anonymized usage data. If you then visit another website in the Google display network, you will be shown ads that are more likely to align with your previous interests. Personal data is not saved. Your data may be transmitted to the USA.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in targeted advertising, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object at any time. You can deactivate cookies permanently by downloading the plug-in here or by using the Network Advertising Initiative deactivation page [suspicious link removed].

More information is available in Google's remarketing and privacy policy here.

🔌 Plug-ins and Other Services

Google Tag Manager

Our website uses Google Tag Manager, from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). If you are in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited is the data controller.

This service manages JavaScript and HTML tags used for tracking and analysis. It helps us optimize and design our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not store cookies or process personal data, but it enables other tags that may. More information is available here.

Google reCAPTCHA

Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish human input from automated bot processing. Your input, IP address, and other necessary data are transmitted to Google for this purpose. This data is processed within the EU and potentially the USA.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in protecting our website from spam and misuse, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object at any time. For more information, see Google reCAPTCHA and privacy policies here and here.

Vimeo

We use plug-ins from Vimeo Inc. (555 West 18th Street New York, New York 10011, USA) to embed videos. When you visit a page with a Vimeo plug-in, a connection is made to Vimeo's servers. Information like your IP address and the pages you visited is sent to Vimeo. If you are logged into Vimeo, this information will be assigned to your user account. Your data may be transmitted to the USA.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing a needs-based website design and Vimeo's legitimate interest in market analysis, under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object at any time. To prevent Vimeo from linking the data to your account, you must log out of Vimeo before visiting our site. For more information, see Vimeo's privacy policy here.

 

⚖️ Your Rights & Data Retention

 

Data Storage Duration

Your data is stored for the duration of the warranty period and then in accordance with legal retention periods (e.g., tax and commercial law). After this time, it is deleted unless you have consented to further use.

Your Rights

Based on GDPR Articles 15-20, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Information: You can request details about the data we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.

  • Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

You also have the right to object to processing based on Article 6(1) GDPR and to direct marketing, according to Article 21(1) GDPR.

 

Right to Complain

If you believe your data is not being processed legally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority, as per Article 77 GDPR.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time on grounds relating to your specific situation if the processing is based on our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)f) GDPR). If your objection is upheld, we will stop processing your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms.