Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of Florascent Duftmanufaktur. The use of the Florascent Duftmanufaktur website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. Where the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Florascent Duftmanufaktur. By means of this Privacy Policy, our company intends to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects of the rights to which they are entitled.

As the controller responsible for processing, Florascent Duftmanufaktur has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of the personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions may generally have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The Privacy Policy of Florascent Duftmanufaktur is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

We use, among others, the following terms in this Privacy Policy:

a) Personal Data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data Subject

A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

d) Restriction of Processing

Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.

e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location, or movements.

f) Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller

Controller means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor

Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

j) Third Party

Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions relating to data protection is:

Florascent Duftmanufaktur

Schauenburgstraße 1a

76135 Karlsruhe

Germany

Phone: +49 721 9415381

E-mail: info@florascent.de

Website: www.florascent-shop.de

3. Cookies

The website of Florascent Duftmanufaktur uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called Cookie ID. A Cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can assign the cookie to the specific internet browser in which it was stored. This enables visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A particular internet browser can be recognized and identified by means of its unique Cookie ID.

By using cookies, Florascent Duftmanufaktur is able to provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the use of cookies.

Cookies allow us to optimize the information and services provided on our website in the interests of the user. As mentioned above, cookies enable us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make the use of our website easier for users. For example, users of a website that uses cookies do not have to re-enter their login details each time they visit the website because these are stored by the website and the cookie placed on the user's computer system. Another example is the shopping cart cookie used in the online shop. The online shop remembers the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart by means of a cookie.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting in the internet browser used and may thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time using an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully available.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of Florascent Duftmanufaktur collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following data may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the subpages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, Florascent Duftmanufaktur does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.

Therefore, Florascent Duftmanufaktur evaluates this anonymously collected data and information both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data contained in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on Our Website

The data subject has the option to register on the website of the controller by providing personal data. The personal data transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input form used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for its own purposes. The controller may arrange for the transfer of such data to one or more processors, for example a parcel delivery service, which will likewise use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the controller.

By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address assigned by the data subject's Internet Service Provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration, are also stored. The storage of this data is necessary to prevent misuse of our services and, where required, enables us to investigate criminal offences. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to safeguard the controller. As a rule, this data will not be disclosed to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the disclosure serves the purpose of criminal prosecution.

The voluntary registration of the data subject by providing personal data enables the controller to offer the data subject content or services which, by their nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to modify the personal data provided during registration at any time or to request that it be completely deleted from the controller's records.

Upon request, the controller shall at any time provide any data subject with information about the personal data stored concerning them. Furthermore, the controller shall correct or delete personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, provided that no statutory retention obligations prevent this. All employees of the controller are available to the data subject as contact persons in this regard.

6. Subscription to Our Newsletter

The website of Florascent Duftmanufaktur provides users with the opportunity to subscribe to our company's newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the controller when subscribing to the newsletter is determined by the input form used for this purpose.

Florascent Duftmanufaktur regularly informs its customers and business partners about company offers by means of a newsletter. Our company's newsletter can generally only be received if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject has registered to receive the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation email using the double opt-in procedure is sent to the email address entered for the first time by the data subject. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address, as the data subject, has authorized receipt of the newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to trace any possible misuse of a data subject's email address at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.

The personal data collected as part of the newsletter registration is used exclusively for sending our newsletter. In addition, newsletter subscribers may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or for registration related thereto, for example in the event of changes to the newsletter offering or changes to technical circumstances. Personal data collected as part of the newsletter service will not be disclosed to third parties. The data subject may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Consent to the storage of personal data provided for the purpose of sending the newsletter may be withdrawn at any time. For the purpose of withdrawing consent, a corresponding link is included in every newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the controller's website or by notifying the controller in another way.

7. Newsletter Tracking

The newsletters of Florascent Duftmanufaktur contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This makes it possible to carry out a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Florascent Duftmanufaktur can determine whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links contained in the email were accessed by the data subject.

Such personal data collected through the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and evaluated by the controller in order to optimize the sending of newsletters and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data is not disclosed to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to withdraw the separate declaration of consent given via the double opt-in procedure. Following such withdrawal, the personal data will be deleted by the controller. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is automatically interpreted by Florascent Duftmanufaktur as a withdrawal of consent.

8. Contact via the Website

The website of Florascent Duftmanufaktur contains information required by law that enables a rapid electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, including a general electronic mail (email) address. If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily transmitted by a data subject to the controller is stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry or contacting the data subject. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.

9. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The controller processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or where this is provided for by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or erased in accordance with the statutory provisions.

10. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right to Confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.

b) Right of Access

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain, at any time and free of charge, information from the controller about the personal data stored concerning them and to receive a copy of such information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

  • the purposes of the processing;
  • the categories of personal data being processed;
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations;
  • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
  • the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them, or restriction of processing by the controller, or to object to such processing;
  • the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
  • where the personal data is not collected from the data subject, any available information as to its source;
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.

c) Right to Rectification

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.

d) Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

  • the personal data has been collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary;
  • the data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for the processing;
  • the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR;
  • the personal data has been unlawfully processed;
  • the erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject;
  • the personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above grounds applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Florascent Duftmanufaktur, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time. The employee of Florascent Duftmanufaktur will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without undue delay.

Where Florascent Duftmanufaktur has made the personal data public and, as the controller, is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, Florascent Duftmanufaktur shall, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copies or replications of, that personal data, insofar as the processing is not required. The employee of Florascent Duftmanufaktur will arrange the necessary measures in each individual case.




11. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Adobe Analytics (Omniture) / Adobe Marketing Cloud

The controller has integrated components of Adobe on this website. Adobe Analytics (Omniture) and the Adobe Marketing Cloud (hereinafter referred to as "Omniture") are tools that enable more efficient online marketing and web analytics. Omniture is part of the Adobe Marketing Cloud. Adobe Marketing Cloud provides real-time analysis of visitor traffic on websites. These real-time analyses include project reports and allow ad hoc analysis of website visitors. Customer interactions are presented in a way that provides the controller with a better overview of the online activities of users of this website by displaying data in simple, interactive dashboards and converting it into reports. This enables the controller to obtain information in real time and identify potential issues more quickly.

The operator of these services is Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, 4–6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland.

Omniture places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system (cookies have already been explained above). The controller ensures, through server-side configuration, that tracking records transmitted to Adobe's data center are anonymized before geolocation processing takes place. This anonymization is achieved by replacing the last part of the IP address. The controller has configured its servers so that the IP address of the data subject is anonymized independently for geolocation and audience measurement before any processing takes place.

On behalf of the controller, Adobe uses the data and information collected through our website to evaluate the user behavior of the data subject. Adobe also uses this data to compile reports on user activities on our behalf and to provide additional services related to the use of our website. Adobe does not combine the IP address of the data subject with other personal data.

As described above, the data subject may prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of the internet browser used and may thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such browser settings will also prevent Omniture from placing a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, cookies already set by Omniture can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by the Adobe cookie relating to the use of this website, as well as the processing of such data by Adobe. To do so, the data subject must click the opt-out button available at http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie is stored on the data subject's information technology system. If the cookies on the data subject's system are deleted after opting out, the data subject must revisit the link and set a new opt-out cookie.

Please note, however, that setting the opt-out cookie may result in certain functions of the controller's website no longer being fully available to the data subject.

Adobe's current privacy policy is available at http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy.html.

12. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Facebook

The controller has integrated components of Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online social platform that enables users to communicate with one another and interact in a virtual environment. It serves as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences and allows users to share personal or business-related information. Among other features, Facebook enables users to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect with others through friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject resides outside the USA or Canada, the controller responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time a user accesses an individual page of this website operated by the controller that contains a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in), the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a display of that Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins is available at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook receives information about which specific subpage of our website has been visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes each visit to our website and, for the entire duration of the visit, identifies which specific subpage the data subject is viewing. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the data subject's personal Facebook account. If the data subject clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, such as the "Like" button, or leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the user's personal Facebook account and stores the corresponding personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component whenever the data subject visits our website while logged into Facebook, regardless of whether the Facebook component is clicked. If the data subject does not wish such information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent this by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

Facebook's Data Policy, available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings available to protect the data subject. In addition, various applications are available that allow data transmission to Facebook to be blocked. Such applications may be used by the data subject to prevent the transmission of data to Facebook.

 

13. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Google AdWords

The controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an online advertising service that enables advertisers to display advertisements both in Google's search engine results and within the Google Display Network. Google AdWords allows advertisers to define specific keywords in advance so that an advertisement is displayed in Google's search results only when a user retrieves a search result relevant to those keywords. Within the Google Display Network, advertisements are distributed to relevant websites by means of an automatic algorithm based on the predefined keywords.

The operating company of Google AdWords is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-based advertisements on third-party websites, in Google's search engine results, and by displaying third-party advertisements on our website.

If a data subject reaches our website via a Google advertisement, a so-called conversion cookie is placed on the data subject's information technology system by Google. Cookies have already been explained above. A conversion cookie expires after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. Provided that the cookie has not expired, the conversion cookie is used to determine whether certain subpages of our website, such as the shopping cart of an online shop, have been accessed. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can determine whether a data subject who reached our website via an AdWords advertisement generated revenue by completing or abandoning a purchase.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to generate visitor statistics for our website. These visitor statistics are used by us to determine the total number of users referred to us via AdWords advertisements, to evaluate the success or failure of individual AdWords campaigns, and to optimize our AdWords advertisements for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

The conversion cookie stores personal information, such as the web pages visited by the data subject. Accordingly, each time our website is visited, personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States. Google may transfer this personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as described above, by adjusting the settings of the internet browser used and may thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such browser settings would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time using an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to Google's interest-based advertising. To do so, the data subject must access www.google.de/settings/ads from each internet browser used and adjust the desired settings.

Further information and Google's applicable privacy policy are available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

14. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Instagram

The controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is an audiovisual platform that enables users to share photos and videos and to distribute such content across other social networks.

The operating company of Instagram is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

Each time an individual page of this website operated by the controller containing an Instagram component (Instagram button) is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a display of that component from Instagram. As part of this technical process, Instagram receives information about which specific subpage of our website has been visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes each visit to our website and, for the entire duration of the visit, identifies which specific subpage the data subject is viewing. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the data subject's Instagram account. If the data subject activates one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the transmitted data and information are assigned to the data subject's personal Instagram account and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information via the Instagram component whenever the data subject visits our website while logged into Instagram, regardless of whether the Instagram component is clicked. If the data subject does not wish such information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent this by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and Instagram's applicable privacy policy are available at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

15. Payment Method: Data Protection Provisions Regarding PayPal

The controller has integrated components of PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. PayPal also offers the possibility of processing virtual payments via credit cards, even if the user does not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address and therefore does not have a traditional account number. PayPal enables users to make online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also performs trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.

The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22–24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment method during the ordering process in our online shop, personal data of the data subject is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing.

The personal data transmitted to PayPal generally includes the first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data required for payment processing. Personal data relating to the respective order is also required for the execution of the purchase contract.

The transmission of the data serves the purpose of payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transmit personal data to PayPal particularly where there is a legitimate interest in such transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller may, under certain circumstances, be transmitted by PayPal to credit reference agencies. The purpose of this transmission is identity and creditworthiness verification.

PayPal may disclose personal data to affiliated companies, service providers, or subcontractors where this is necessary for the fulfilment of contractual obligations or where the data is to be processed on PayPal's behalf.

The data subject has the option to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time by contacting PayPal. Such withdrawal does not affect personal data that must necessarily be processed, used, or transmitted for the contractual processing of payments.

PayPal's applicable privacy policy is available at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

16. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, such as processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in response to inquiries about our products or services.

Where our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data, such as compliance with tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information had to be disclosed to a physician, hospital, or other third party. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases where the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they have been specifically recognized by the European legislator, who considered that a legitimate interest could exist where the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).

17. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

18. Period for Which Personal Data Is Stored

The criterion used to determine the storage period of personal data is the applicable statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the relevant data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the fulfilment or initiation of a contract.

19. Statutory or Contractual Requirements to Provide Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of a Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide Such Data

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information relating to the contractual partner).

In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us in order to conclude a contract. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the required personal data would result in the contract not being concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject should contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, whether it is necessary for the conclusion of a contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what consequences the failure to provide such personal data would have.

20. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

This Privacy Policy has been generated using the Privacy Policy Generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, acting as the External Data Protection Officer in Stuttgart, in cooperation with the Cologne-based data protection lawyer Christian Solmecke.