Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Unless otherwise specified below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are under no obligation to provide this data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This applies only insofar as no alternative specification is made in the subsequent processing operations.
Contact
Responsible party
Feel free to contact us if you wish. The person responsible for data processing is: Amir Jean Guwaich, Paulusstraße 9C, 67547 Worms Germany, 1, webmaster@veloraclip.com
Initial contact by the customer via email
If you initiate business contact with us by email, we only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves to process and respond to your contact inquiry.
If the contact is made for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation in the event of interest in a purchase, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your inquiry. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When using the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The purpose of the data processing is to establish contact.
If the contact is made for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation in the event of interest in a purchase, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your inquiry. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Customer Account Orders
Customer Account
When opening a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified therein. The purpose of data processing is to improve your shopping experience and simplify order processing. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 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 the consent until withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Reviews Advertisement
Data collection when writing a comment or review
When you comment on or review an article or a post, we collect your personal data (name, email address, comment text) only to the extent provided by you. The processing serves the purpose of enabling comments/reviews and displaying comments/reviews.
By submitting this comment/review, you consent to the processing of the submitted data. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. 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 the consent until withdrawal. Your personal data will subsequently be deleted.
When your comment/review is published, only the name you provided published.
Using Judge.me
We use the "Judge.me" review system on our website, provided by Judge.me Ltd (c/o Buckworths 2nd Floor, 1-3 Worship Street, London, England, EC2A 2AB; "Judge.me").
Judge.me allows us to collect customer reviews and display them on our website to offer you an insight into the quality of our services.
After placing an order, you may receive an invitation from us or Judge.me to submit a review, and you can subsequently leave a review. In this process, the following data, among others, may be processed by us or Judge.me: email address, name, phone number, address, information about your device (IP address, information about your web browser and the operating system used), information about the purchased product or the service used (order number, product details), the content of your review and the star rating you provided, and your product photos or videos (if you attached them to your product review). This data may also be used for the purpose of verifying your review.
Judge.me uses technologies such as cookies.
Your data may be transferred outside the EU to the United Kingdom. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the United Kingdom.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Judge.me is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of specific contracts approved for use in the United Kingdom, which provide the same protection that personal data has in the United Kingdom.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, provided you have expressly consented to the transfer of your data and to receiving the review request. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on data privacy when using Judge.me, please visit: https://judge.me/privacy.
Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address to send you information and offers via our newsletter, provided you have given your express consent. The data processing serves solely the purpose of promotional communication. For this purpose, we process your email address as well as any other data you have voluntarily provided when signing up for our newsletter.
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until withdrawal.
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 distribution list. Despite removal from the distribution list, we may continue to store your email address in a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving newsletter emails from us in the future. This storage is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our and your legitimate interest in preventing the reuse of your email address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Use of the email address for sending direct advertising
We use your email address, which we obtained in connection with the sale of a product or service, for the electronic transmission of advertising for our own products or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, provided you have not objected to this use. The provision of your email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in direct marketing. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided for this purpose in the promotional email. No costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates will be incurred for this.
Shipping service provider Inventory management
Sharing of email address with shipping companies for information on shipping status
We will pass your email address to the transport company as part of the contract execution, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. The purpose of passing on this data is to inform you of the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. 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 withdrawal.
Use of an external merchandise management system
We use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for contract processing as part of order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the ordering process will be forwarded to
Teemdrop
transmitted.
The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with you and is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Payment service provider
Using PayPal
We use the payment service PayPal from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of the data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Statement. You can find this at 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.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of data processing is to be able to offer 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.
The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented selection of different payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, 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 carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. 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.
Using PayPal Checkout
We use the payment service PayPal Checkout from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of the data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
This may result in the storage of cookies that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented selection of different payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Credit card via PayPal, Direct Debit via PayPal & "Pay Later" via PayPal
For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report, if necessary, based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the received information on the statistical probability of a 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 on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, which incorporate address data, among other factors. Your legitimate interests will be considered in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, by notifying PayPal. The provision of data is necessary for concluding the contract with your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will mean that the contract cannot be concluded using your chosen payment method.
Third-party provider
When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. To execute this payment method, the data may then be passed on by PayPal to the respective provider. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Local third-party providers may include, for example:
Invoice Purchase via PayPal
When paying via the "purchase on account" payment method, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, the data is then transmitted by PayPal to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical methods (probability or score values) using credit agencies in accordance with the procedure already described above. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratepay uses can be found under https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.
For more information on data processing when using PayPal, please refer to the corresponding privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
We use the payment service "Shopify Payments" from Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website. In this case, payment processing is handled by the payment service provider Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. (1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland; "Stripe"). The purpose of data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the Shopify Payments service. By selecting and using a corresponding "Shopify Payments" payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical methods using credit reference agencies, if necessary. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the received information on the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision on the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (score values) that are calculated based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your interests worthy of protection will be considered in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Stripe makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, by notifying Stripe. The provision of data is necessary for concluding the contract with your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will mean that the contract cannot be concluded using your chosen payment method.
For more information on data processing when using the Shopify Payments service, please refer to Shopify's privacy policy at: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
For more information on data processing during payment transactions via the payment service provider Stripe, please refer to Stripe's privacy policy at: https://stripe.com/privacy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables unique identification of the browser when the website is visited again.
We use the consent tool "Shopify Privacy & Compliance" from Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website. Shopify is an affiliated company of Shopify Inc. (151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
The tool allows you to grant consent for data processing via the website, particularly the setting of cookies, as well as to exercise your right to withdraw consent already granted. The purpose of the data processing is to obtain and document required consents for data processing, thereby complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. In the process, user information, including your IP address, is collected and transmitted to Shopify.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
Data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
For more information on data privacy at Shopify, please visit https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
Analysis Ad tracking
Using Shopify analytics
We use the statistics and analysis functions of Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") as part of a data processing agreement. Shopify is an affiliated company of Shopify Inc. (151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
Data processing is carried out for the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors. For this purpose, data is stored for marketing and optimization purposes and provided in reports, analyses, and statistics. This involves, among other things, the collection and processing of the following device information: information about the web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you navigate the website, information is also collected about the web pages or products you view, the referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our website), and information about how you interact with the website. Technologies such as cookies, as well as web beacons, tags, and pixels (electronic files used to record information about how you navigate the website) are used for this purpose.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can find more information about Shopify's privacy policy at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy, information on the data processing agreement at https://www.shopify.com/legal/dpa as well as information about the cookies used under https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies.
Using TikTok Pixel
We use the TikTok Pixel on our website, provided by TikTok Technology Limited (10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland; “TikTok Ireland”) and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited (6th Floor, One London Wall, London, EC2Y 5EB, United Kingdom; “TikTok UK”). Both companies are joint controllers for data processing (hereinafter “TikTok”).
Data processing serves the purpose of identifying and analyzing website visits by our customers, as well as improving customer targeting through the placement of targeted advertisements and evaluating the effectiveness of advertisements on TikTok. To achieve this, TikTok uses technologies such as cookies and pixels, which enable your browser to be recognized. During this process, the following information, among other things, may be collected and transmitted to TikTok: date and time of the visit, information about the browser and device type you are using, screen resolution, and IP address. TikTok can associate this information with your personal TikTok user account. User profiles can be created from the data collected in this way using pseudonyms. However, this does not allow for the personal identification of users.
Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). TikTok is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer to the USA as well as to third countries without an adequacy decision is based, among other things, on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, which can be viewed at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_en.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on data protection, please visit https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/eea/privacy-policy/en and https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/controller-to-controller.
Plug-ins and other items
Use of Google reCAPTCHA
We use the reCAPTCHA service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website as part of a data processing agreement. The purpose of this query is to distinguish whether the input is made by a human or through automated, machine processing. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and used there. In addition, the IP address and any 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 transmitted to Google LLC servers in the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), is in place for the USA. Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
Use of Google invisible reCAPTCHA
We use the invisible reCAPTCHA service of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This serves the purpose of distinguishing between input by a human and automated, machine processing. In the background, Google collects and analyzes usage data, which is used by Invisible reCaptcha to distinguish regular users from bots. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and used there. In addition, the IP address and, if applicable, other data required by Google for the Invisible reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google.
This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transmitted to Google LLC servers in the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified under the TADPF and has thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
More information about Google reCAPTCHA and the corresponding privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html sowie https://www.google.com/privacy
Use of hCaptcha
We use the hCaptcha service provided by Intuition Machines Inc. (1065 SW 8th St #704, Miami, FL 33130, USA; "hCaptcha") on our website as part of a data processing agreement.
hCaptcha is used to protect our website from spam and abuse by automated access (bots). By implementing hCaptcha, we ensure that certain actions on our website are only performed by real people, which guarantees the security and integrity of our online services.
When using hCaptcha, the following data may be collected and processed: the user's IP address, information about the device used (e.g., browser and operating system), mouse movements and interactions on the website, time spent on the website, and the user's input behavior.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). HCaptcha has certified under the TADPF and has thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on data processing and privacy at hCaptcha, please visit https://www.hcaptcha.com/gdpr.
Data subject rights and retention period
Storage duration
After complete processing of the contract, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, and subsequently in accordance with statutory retention periods, particularly under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after expiry of these periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, and right to data portability.
In addition, pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as well as to processing for the purpose of direct marketing.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Pursuant to Art. 77 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.
You can file a complaint with, among others, our responsible supervisory authority, which you can reach at the following contact details:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Rhineland-Palatinate
P.O. Box 30 40
55020 Mainz
Tel.: +49 6131 89200
Fax: +49 6131 8920299
Email: poststelle@datenschutz.rlp.de
Right of withdrawal
If the personal data processing operations listed here are based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to these processing operations at any time with future effect, for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Upon successful objection, the processing of the data concerned will be terminated, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
If personal data is processed for the purposes of direct marketing, you have the right to object to this processing at any time by notifying us. Once an objection has been made, we will cease processing the data concerned for the purpose of direct marketing.
Unless otherwise specified below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are under no obligation to provide this data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This applies only insofar as no alternative specification is made in the subsequent processing operations.
Server log files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Every time you access our website, usage data is transmitted by your internet browser to us or our web host / IT service provider and stored in log data (so-called server log files). This stored data includes, for example, the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the volume of data transferred, and the requesting provider.
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and in improving our services.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and in improving our services.
Contact
Responsible party
Feel free to contact us if you wish. The person responsible for data processing is: Amir Jean Guwaich, Paulusstraße 9C, 67547 Worms Germany, 1, webmaster@veloraclip.com
Initial contact by the customer via email
If you initiate business contact with us by email, we only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves to process and respond to your contact inquiry.
If the contact is made for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation in the event of interest in a purchase, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your inquiry. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When using the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The purpose of the data processing is to establish contact.
If the contact is made for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation in the event of interest in a purchase, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your inquiry. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Customer Account Orders
Customer Account
When opening a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified therein. The purpose of data processing is to improve your shopping experience and simplify order processing. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 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 the consent until withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Collection, processing, and disclosure of personal data for orders
When placing an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary for the fulfillment and processing of your order as well as for handling your inquiries. Providing this data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data may be shared, for example, with shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfillment providers, payment service providers, order processing service providers, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly comply with legal requirements. The scope of data transmission is limited to a minimum.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.Reviews Advertisement
Data collection when writing a comment or review
When you comment on or review an article or a post, we collect your personal data (name, email address, comment text) only to the extent provided by you. The processing serves the purpose of enabling comments/reviews and displaying comments/reviews.
By submitting this comment/review, you consent to the processing of the submitted data. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. 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 the consent until withdrawal. Your personal data will subsequently be deleted.
When your comment/review is published, only the name you provided published.
Using Judge.me
We use the "Judge.me" review system on our website, provided by Judge.me Ltd (c/o Buckworths 2nd Floor, 1-3 Worship Street, London, England, EC2A 2AB; "Judge.me").
Judge.me allows us to collect customer reviews and display them on our website to offer you an insight into the quality of our services.
After placing an order, you may receive an invitation from us or Judge.me to submit a review, and you can subsequently leave a review. In this process, the following data, among others, may be processed by us or Judge.me: email address, name, phone number, address, information about your device (IP address, information about your web browser and the operating system used), information about the purchased product or the service used (order number, product details), the content of your review and the star rating you provided, and your product photos or videos (if you attached them to your product review). This data may also be used for the purpose of verifying your review.
Judge.me uses technologies such as cookies.
Your data may be transferred outside the EU to the United Kingdom. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the United Kingdom.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Judge.me is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of specific contracts approved for use in the United Kingdom, which provide the same protection that personal data has in the United Kingdom.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, provided you have expressly consented to the transfer of your data and to receiving the review request. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on data privacy when using Judge.me, please visit: https://judge.me/privacy.
Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address to send you information and offers via our newsletter, provided you have given your express consent. The data processing serves solely the purpose of promotional communication. For this purpose, we process your email address as well as any other data you have voluntarily provided when signing up for our newsletter.
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until withdrawal.
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 distribution list. Despite removal from the distribution list, we may continue to store your email address in a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving newsletter emails from us in the future. This storage is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our and your legitimate interest in preventing the reuse of your email address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Use of the email address for sending direct advertising
We use your email address, which we obtained in connection with the sale of a product or service, for the electronic transmission of advertising for our own products or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, provided you have not objected to this use. The provision of your email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in direct marketing. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided for this purpose in the promotional email. No costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates will be incurred for this.
Shipping service provider Inventory management
Sharing of email address with shipping companies for information on shipping status
We will pass your email address to the transport company as part of the contract execution, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. The purpose of passing on this data is to inform you of the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. 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 withdrawal.
Use of an external merchandise management system
We use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for contract processing as part of order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the ordering process will be forwarded to
Teemdrop
transmitted.
The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with you and is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Payment service provider
Using PayPal
We use the payment service PayPal from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of the data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Statement. You can find this at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Using PayPal Plus
We use the payment service PayPal Plus from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of the data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, or direct debit 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 carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal or direct debit via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report, if necessary, based on mathematical-statistical methods using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received regarding the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision on the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which include address data among other factors. Your legitimate interests will be considered in accordance with statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, by notifying PayPal. The provision of data is necessary for concluding the contract with your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will mean that the contract cannot be concluded using your chosen payment method.
We use the PayPal Express payment service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of data processing is to be able to offer 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.
The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented selection of different payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, 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 carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. 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.
Using PayPal Checkout
We use the payment service PayPal Checkout from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of the data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
This may result in the storage of cookies that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented selection of different payment methods. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Credit card via PayPal, Direct Debit via PayPal & "Pay Later" via PayPal
For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report, if necessary, based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the received information on the statistical probability of a 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 on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, which incorporate address data, among other factors. Your legitimate interests will be considered in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, by notifying PayPal. The provision of data is necessary for concluding the contract with your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will mean that the contract cannot be concluded using your chosen payment method.
Third-party provider
When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. To execute this payment method, the data may then be passed on by PayPal to the respective provider. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 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)
Invoice Purchase via PayPal
When paying via the "purchase on account" payment method, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, the data is then transmitted by PayPal to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical methods (probability or score values) using credit agencies in accordance with the procedure already described above. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratepay uses can be found under https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.
For more information on data processing when using PayPal, please refer to the corresponding privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
Use of the payment service provider Stripe
We use the Stripe payment service from Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland) on our website. The purpose of data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using Stripe, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical methods using credit reference agencies, if necessary. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the information received regarding the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision on the initiation, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which incorporate address data, among other things. Your legitimate interests will be considered in accordance with statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Stripe makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, by notifying Stripe. The provision of data is necessary for concluding the contract with your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will mean that the contract cannot be concluded using your chosen payment method.
All Stripe transactions are subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy. You can find this at https://stripe.com/privacy
Using the Link payment method
We use the payment service Link from Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland; "Stripe") on our website.
Data processing is carried out for the purpose of offering you quick and easy payment via the payment service if you have a Link customer account.
To integrate this payment service, Stripe must collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device, language settings, date and time of the page view) when the website is accessed and when the payment service is used. Cookies may also be used for this purpose to enable your browser to be recognized.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
By selecting and using Link, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out for the performance of the contract concluded between you and us on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
For more information on data processing when using the Link payment service, please refer to https://link.co/en/privacy sowie unter https://link.co/en/privacy-center
Using Shopify PaymentsWe use the payment service "Shopify Payments" from Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website. In this case, payment processing is handled by the payment service provider Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. (1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland; "Stripe"). The purpose of data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the Shopify Payments service. By selecting and using a corresponding "Shopify Payments" payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical methods using credit reference agencies, if necessary. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the received information on the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision on the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (score values) that are calculated based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your interests worthy of protection will be considered in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking creditworthiness for the initiation of a contract. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Stripe makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, by notifying Stripe. The provision of data is necessary for concluding the contract with your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will mean that the contract cannot be concluded using your chosen payment method.
For more information on data processing when using the Shopify Payments service, please refer to Shopify's privacy policy at: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
For more information on data processing during payment transactions via the payment service provider Stripe, please refer to Stripe's privacy policy at: https://stripe.com/privacy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables unique identification of the browser when the website is visited again.
Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide on their acceptance individually, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. However, we would like to point out that you may then not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent.
You can find information on how to manage (including disable) cookies in the most popular browsers via the links below:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Strictly necessary cookies
Soweit nachstehend in der Datenschutzerklärung keine anderen Angaben gemacht werden setzen wir nur diese technisch notwendigen Cookies zu dem Zweck ein, unser Angebot nutzerfreundlicher, effektiver und sicherer zu machen. Des Weiteren ermöglichen Cookies unseren Systemen, Ihren Browser auch nach einem Seitenwechsel zu erkennen und Ihnen Services anzubieten. Einige Funktionen unserer Internetseite können ohne den Einsatz von Cookies nicht angeboten werden. Für diese ist es erforderlich, dass der Browser auch nach einem Seitenwechsel wiedererkannt wird.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on § 25 para. 2 TDDDG. The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our services.
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Using the Shopify Consent Tool (Shopify Privacy & Compliance)We use the consent tool "Shopify Privacy & Compliance" from Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website. Shopify is an affiliated company of Shopify Inc. (151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
The tool allows you to grant consent for data processing via the website, particularly the setting of cookies, as well as to exercise your right to withdraw consent already granted. The purpose of the data processing is to obtain and document required consents for data processing, thereby complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. In the process, user information, including your IP address, is collected and transmitted to Shopify.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
Data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
For more information on data privacy at Shopify, please visit https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
Analysis Ad tracking
Using Shopify analytics
We use the statistics and analysis functions of Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") as part of a data processing agreement. Shopify is an affiliated company of Shopify Inc. (151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
Data processing is carried out for the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors. For this purpose, data is stored for marketing and optimization purposes and provided in reports, analyses, and statistics. This involves, among other things, the collection and processing of the following device information: information about the web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you navigate the website, information is also collected about the web pages or products you view, the referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our website), and information about how you interact with the website. Technologies such as cookies, as well as web beacons, tags, and pixels (electronic files used to record information about how you navigate the website) are used for this purpose.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is carried out on the basis of contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can find more information about Shopify's privacy policy at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy, information on the data processing agreement at https://www.shopify.com/legal/dpa as well as information about the cookies used under https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies.
Using the Meta Pixel
We use the Meta Pixel from Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "Meta") on our website.
Meta and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data and its transmission to Meta when the service is integrated. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta regarding the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement can be found at https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/businesstools accessible. Thereafter, we are particularly responsible for fulfilling the information obligations pursuant to Art. 13, 14 GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Art. 33, 34 GDPR, insofar as a personal data breach affects our obligations under the joint controller agreement. Meta is responsible for enabling data subject rights pursuant to Art. 15 - 20 GDPR, complying with the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service, and complying with the obligations under Art. 33, 34 GDPR, insofar as a personal data breach affects Meta's obligations under the joint controller agreement.
The purpose of this application is to target website visitors with interest-based advertising on the social networks Facebook and Instagram. To achieve this, Meta's remarketing tag has been implemented on the website. This tag establishes a direct connection to Meta's servers when you visit the website. This transmits information to the Meta server about which of our pages you have visited. Meta associates this information with your personal Facebook and/or Instagram user account. When you visit the social networks Facebook or Instagram, you will then be shown personalized, interest-based ads.
Furthermore, the purpose of the application is to generate conversion statistics. This allows us to determine the total number of users who clicked on one of our advertisements and were redirected to a page featuring a conversion tracking tag, as well as the actions taken after redirection to that website. However, we do not receive any information that would allow users to be personally identified.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself under the TADPF and has thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until the withdrawal.
You can deactivate the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature here. For more information on the collection and use of data by Meta, your rights in this regard, and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Meta's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
You can deactivate the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature here. For more information on the collection and use of data by Meta, your rights in this regard, and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Meta's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
Using TikTok Pixel
We use the TikTok Pixel on our website, provided by TikTok Technology Limited (10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland; “TikTok Ireland”) and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited (6th Floor, One London Wall, London, EC2Y 5EB, United Kingdom; “TikTok UK”). Both companies are joint controllers for data processing (hereinafter “TikTok”).
Data processing serves the purpose of identifying and analyzing website visits by our customers, as well as improving customer targeting through the placement of targeted advertisements and evaluating the effectiveness of advertisements on TikTok. To achieve this, TikTok uses technologies such as cookies and pixels, which enable your browser to be recognized. During this process, the following information, among other things, may be collected and transmitted to TikTok: date and time of the visit, information about the browser and device type you are using, screen resolution, and IP address. TikTok can associate this information with your personal TikTok user account. User profiles can be created from the data collected in this way using pseudonyms. However, this does not allow for the personal identification of users.
Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). TikTok is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer to the USA as well as to third countries without an adequacy decision is based, among other things, on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, which can be viewed at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_en.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on data protection, please visit https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/eea/privacy-policy/en and https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/controller-to-controller.
Plug-ins and other items
Use of Google reCAPTCHA
We use the reCAPTCHA service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website as part of a data processing agreement. The purpose of this query is to distinguish whether the input is made by a human or through automated, machine processing. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and used there. In addition, the IP address and any 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 transmitted to Google LLC servers in the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), is in place for the USA. Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
Use of Google invisible reCAPTCHA
We use the invisible reCAPTCHA service of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This serves the purpose of distinguishing between input by a human and automated, machine processing. In the background, Google collects and analyzes usage data, which is used by Invisible reCaptcha to distinguish regular users from bots. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and used there. In addition, the IP address and, if applicable, other data required by Google for the Invisible reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google.
This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transmitted to Google LLC servers in the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified under the TADPF and has thereby committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
More information about Google reCAPTCHA and the corresponding privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html sowie https://www.google.com/privacy
Use of hCaptcha
We use the hCaptcha service provided by Intuition Machines Inc. (1065 SW 8th St #704, Miami, FL 33130, USA; "hCaptcha") on our website as part of a data processing agreement.
hCaptcha is used to protect our website from spam and abuse by automated access (bots). By implementing hCaptcha, we ensure that certain actions on our website are only performed by real people, which guarantees the security and integrity of our online services.
When using hCaptcha, the following data may be collected and processed: the user's IP address, information about the device used (e.g., browser and operating system), mouse movements and interactions on the website, time spent on the website, and the user's input behavior.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). HCaptcha has certified under the TADPF and has thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on data processing and privacy at hCaptcha, please visit https://www.hcaptcha.com/gdpr.
Data subject rights and retention period
Storage duration
After complete processing of the contract, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, and subsequently in accordance with statutory retention periods, particularly under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after expiry of these periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, and right to data portability.
In addition, pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as well as to processing for the purpose of direct marketing.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Pursuant to Art. 77 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.
You can file a complaint with, among others, our responsible supervisory authority, which you can reach at the following contact details:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Rhineland-Palatinate
P.O. Box 30 40
55020 Mainz
Tel.: +49 6131 89200
Fax: +49 6131 8920299
Email: poststelle@datenschutz.rlp.de
Right of withdrawal
If the personal data processing operations listed here are based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to these processing operations at any time with future effect, for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Upon successful objection, the processing of the data concerned will be terminated, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
If personal data is processed for the purposes of direct marketing, you have the right to object to this processing at any time by notifying us. Once an objection has been made, we will cease processing the data concerned for the purpose of direct marketing.