Privacy policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it has no consequences. This only applies if no other information is provided in the subsequent processing operations.

"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Server log files

You can visit our website without providing any personal data. Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host / IT service provider by your Internet browser 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 amount of data transferred and the requesting provider.

The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and improving our offer.

Contact details

Person responsible

Please contact us on request. The controller responsible for data processing is

LANGLITZ Metalle GmbH
Siemensweg 6
48493 Wettringen Germany
Phone: 025579296363
E-mail: info@metalxact.com

Proactive contact by the customer by e-mail or telephone

If you contact us by e-mail or telephone on your own initiative, we will only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The purpose of data processing is to process and respond to your contact request.

If the purpose of the contact is to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of an interest in purchasing, 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 due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

We will only use your e-mail address to process your request. 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 you use the contact form, we only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent that you provide it. The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.

If the purpose of the contact is to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on an interest in purchasing, 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 due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

We will only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing of applications by e-mail

Site visitors can apply for vacancies advertised on our website by e-mail if they are interested. We only collect your personal data to the extent provided by you. This includes your contact details (e.g. name, e-mail address, telephone number), details of your professional qualifications and training, details of further professional training and performance-related evidence.

The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact and deciding on the establishment of an employment relationship with you. The provision of the data is necessary in order to carry out the application process. The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR in conjunction with § Section 26 (1) BDSG for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (going through the application process to initiate an employment contract).

If you have given us your consent to the processing of personal data for inclusion in our applicant pool, e.g. by ticking a checkbox, the processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

If special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR are requested from applicants as part of the application process, such as information on the degree of severe disability, this is done on the basis of Art. 9 para. 2 lit. b GDPR so that we can exercise the rights arising from labor law and social security and social protection law and fulfill our obligations in this regard.

We store your personal data for as long as this is necessary for the decision on your application. Your data will then be deleted after six months at the latest, unless you have consented to further processing and use. If an employment relationship is established following the application process, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG (German Federal Data Protection Act). § Section 26 (1) BDSG for the purposes of implementing the employment relationship and subsequently transferred to the personnel file.

Collection and processing when using the application form

When you use the application form, we only collect your personal data to the extent that you provide it. This includes your contact details (e.g. name, e-mail address, telephone number), details of your professional qualifications and training, details of further professional training and performance-specific evidence.

The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact and deciding on the establishment of an employment relationship with you. The provision of the data is necessary in order to carry out the application process. The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR in conjunction with § Section 26 (1) BDSG for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (going through the application process to initiate an employment contract).

If you have given us your consent to the processing of personal data for inclusion in our applicant pool, e.g. by ticking a checkbox, the processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

If special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR are requested from applicants as part of the application process, such as information on the degree of severe disability, this is done on the basis of Art. 9 para. 2 lit. b GDPR so that we can exercise the rights arising from labor law and social security and social protection law and fulfill our obligations in this regard.

We store your personal data for as long as this is necessary for the decision on your application. Your data will then be deleted after six months at the latest, unless you have consented to further processing and use. If an employment relationship is established following the application process, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG (German Federal Data Protection Act). § Section 26 (1) BDSG for the purposes of implementing the employment relationship and subsequently transferred to the personnel file.

Collection and processing when sending images via upload

We provide an upload function for image files on our website. This allows you to send us images using encrypted data transmission. When you send us your images, we may only collect your personal data (image of an identifiable person) to the extent provided by you. The purpose of data processing is to create personalized products. The image sent serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g. T-shirt printing). The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

Your data may be passed on to service providers that we use as part of order processing. Your data will not be passed on to other third parties. We only use the image you send us in the context of providing the service. 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 sending images by e-mail

You have the option of sending us images by e-mail in connection with the ordering of a personalized product. When you send us your images, we may collect your personal data (image of an identifiable person) only to the extent provided by you. The purpose of data processing is to create personalized products. The image sent serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g. T-shirt printing). The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

Your data will not be passed on. We will only use the image you send us to provide the service. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

WhatsApp Business

If you contact us via WhatsApp, we use the WhatsApp Business version of WhatsApp Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "WhatsApp"). If you are located outside the European Economic Area, this service is provided by WhatsApp Inc. (1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA).

The purpose of data processing is to process and respond to your contact request. For this purpose, we collect and process your mobile phone number stored with WhatsApp, your name if provided and other data to the extent provided by you. We use a mobile device for the service, the address book of which only contains data from users who have contacted us via WhatsApp. Personal data will not be passed on to WhatsApp without your prior consent.

Your data will be transmitted by WhatsApp to servers of Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta Platforms Inc. has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has therefore undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.

If the contact is made for the purpose of implementing pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on purchase interest, 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 the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in providing a quick and easy way to contact you and to answer your request. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

You can find more information on terms of use and data protection when using WhatsApp at: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service and https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.

Customer account/orders

Customer account

When you open or register a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. The purpose of data processing is to improve your shopping experience and simplify order processing. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise we will refuse your registration. The legal basis for this is point (b) of the first subparagraph of Article 6(1) GDPR. The 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 processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.

We will use the e-mail address you provided during registration to inform you of important changes, such as changes to the scope of the offer or technically necessary changes.

Collection, processing and forwarding of personal data for orders

When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to process your inquiries. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide the data means that no contract can be concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

Your data will be passed on, for example, to shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfillment providers, payment service providers, service providers for order processing and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly observe the legal requirements. The scope of data transmission is kept to a minimum.

Objection to advertising emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published as part of our obligation to provide a legal notice for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of the website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam e-mails.

Reviews/Advertising

Website logo for Google customer reviews

The website logo for Google Customer Reviews of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google") is integrated on our website. The purpose of the integration is to display the number and result of our reviews received via Google and to advertise participation in this program.

Google uses cookies to display the logo on our website and to show you personalized advertisements on Google. Among other things, your IP address may be processed and transmitted to Google. Your data may be transmitted to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has therefore undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.

The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. 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 processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You can find more information on terms of use and data protection when using Google customer reviews at https://www.google.com/shopping/customerreviews/static/tos/de/1_01_tos.html and at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Use of the Trusted Shops rating system (Trustbadge)

We use the rating system of Trusted Shops SE, Subbelrather Str. 15C, 50823 Cologne ("Trusted Shops") on our website.

Trusted Shops and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data when using the service and the transmission of this data to Trusted Shops. The basis for this is an agreement between us and Trusted Shops on the joint processing of personal data. Accordingly, we and Trusted Shops are equally responsible for fulfilling the obligations under the GDPR, in particular for fulfilling the information obligations pursuant to Art. 13, 14 GDPR and for granting the rights of data subjects pursuant to Art. 15 - 21 GDPR. You can find more information on this at https://help.etrusted.com/hc/de/article_attachments/4422901015569.

Trusted Shops enables us to obtain customer reviews and display them on our website via the "Trustbadge" in order to provide you with an insight into the quality of our services.

After placing an order, you can receive an invitation to submit a review from us or Trusted Shops and then submit a review. The following data will be processed by us or Trusted Shops: E-mail address, order information (order total, order number, product purchased if applicable). This data may also be used for the purpose of verifying your rating.

When you visit our website and display the Trustbadge, the following data is also processed by us or Trusted Shops: Your IP address, date and time of access, amount of data transferred and the requesting provider.

The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent, provided that you have expressly consented to the transfer of your data and the receipt of the evaluation request. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Further information on data protection at Trusted Shops can be found at: https://www.trustedshops.de/impressum-datenschutz/#datenschutz.

Use of the e-mail address for sending newsletters

We use your e-mail address independently of the contract processing exclusively for our own advertising purposes for sending newsletters, provided that you have expressly consented to this. The processing takes place 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 processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your e-mail address will then be removed from the mailing list.

Use of the e-mail address for sending direct advertising

We use your e-mail address, which we have received as part of the sale of goods or services, to send you electronic advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those that you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. The provision of the e-mail address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it means that no contract can be concluded. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. You can find the contact details for exercising your objection in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided for this purpose in the advertising email. This will not incur any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.

Use of rapidmail

We use the service of rapidmail GmbH (Wentzingerstraße 21, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany; "rapidmail") to send newsletters as part of order processing. We pass on the information you provide during the newsletter registration process (e-mail address, first name and surname if applicable) to rapidmail. The data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical evaluation.

In order to evaluate newsletter campaigns, the newsletters sent contain a 1x1 pixel graphic (tracking pixel) or a tracking link. This enables us to determine whether you have opened the newsletter and whether you have clicked on any integrated links. In this context, we collect your personal data such as IP address, browser type and device as well as the time. This data can be used to create user profiles under a pseudonym. The data collected will not be used to identify you personally. The data collected is only used for statistical analysis to improve newsletter campaigns.

Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective advertising and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Further information and rapidmail's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.rapidmail.de/datenschutz and https://www.rapidmail.de/hilfe/kategorie/statistiken.

Use of the e-mail address for availability notifications

We offer the service of product availability notification on our website. If an article is temporarily unavailable, you have the option of entering your e-mail address on the respective article and being informed by us by e-mail when it becomes available, provided you have agreed to this. You will receive a one-time notification by e-mail about the availability of the respective item.

The 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 processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can unsubscribe from the availability notification at any time by notifying us. Your e-mail address will then be removed from the mailing list.

Shipping service provider/merchandise management

Forwarding the e-mail address to shipping companies for information about the shipping status

We will pass on your e-mail address to the shipping company as part of the contract processing if you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. The purpose of this disclosure is to inform you of the shipping status by e-mail.

The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.

Use of an external merchandise management system

We use a merchandise management system to process contracts as part of order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected as part of the order will be transmitted to the following companies:

  • Pickware GmbH, Goebelstr. 21, 64293 Darmstadt
  • JTL-Software-GmbH, Rheinstr. 7, 41836 Hückelhoven, Germany
  • FehrWMS

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

Use of PayPal

We use the PayPal payment service of 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 payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing will be 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. All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal privacy policy.

Use of PayPal Express

We use the PayPal Express payment service of 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. The cookies enable your browser to be recognized.

Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offer of various payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. For more information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service, please refer to the associated privacy policy at PayPal Privacy Policy.

Use of the payment service provider Mollie

We use the payment service provider Mollie B.V. (Keizersgracht 313, 1016 EE Amsterdam, Netherlands; "Mollie") for payment processing on our website. The purpose of data processing is to be able to offer you various payment methods by processing payments via the payment service provider Mollie.

If you have opted for one of the payment options offered by the payment service provider Mollie, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Mollie. This includes your payment data (e.g. bank account number or credit card number), your IP address, your internet browser and device type and, in some cases, your first and last name, your address data and information about the product or service you have purchased from us. This data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

You can find more information on data processing when using the payment service provider Mollie in the associated privacy policy: https://www.mollie.com/de/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 accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.

Cookies are stored on your computer. You therefore 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 whether to accept them individually and prevent the storage of cookies and 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 out how to manage (including deactivating) cookies in the most important browsers by following the links below:

Technically necessary cookies

Unless otherwise stated below in the privacy policy, we only use these technically necessary cookies for the purpose of making our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after a page change and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognized even after a page change.

The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on Section 25 (2) TTDSG. Your personal data is processed 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 and a user-friendly and effective design of our offer. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Use of Consentmanager

We use the consent management tool Consentmanager from Consentmanager AB (Håltegelvägen 1b, 72348 Västerås, Sweden; "Consentmanager") on our website.

The tool enables you to give your consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to make use of your right of revocation for consent already given.

The purpose of data processing is to obtain and document the necessary consent for data processing and thus to comply with legal obligations.

Cookies may be used for this purpose. The following information may be collected and transmitted to Consentmanager: Date and time of the page view, information about the browser you are using and the device you are using, anonymized IP address, opt-in and opt-out data. This data is not passed on to other third parties.

The data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

You can find more information on data protection at Consentmanager at: https://www.consentmanager.net/privacy.php

Plug-ins and miscellaneous

Use of the Google Tag Manager

We use the Google Tag Manager of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.

This application is used to manage JavaScript tags and HTML tags that are used to implement tracking and analysis tools in particular. The data processing serves the purpose of designing and optimizing our website to meet your needs.

The Google Tag Manager itself neither stores cookies nor does it process personal data. However, it enables the triggering of other tags that can collect and process personal data.

You can find more information on terms of use and data protection here: https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html

Use of social plug-ins

We use social network plug-ins on our website. The integration of social plug-ins and the data processing that takes place serves the purpose of optimizing the advertising of our products.

When social plug-ins are integrated, a link is established between your computer and the servers of the social network provider and the plug-in is displayed on the page by notifying your browser, provided you have expressly consented to this. Both your IP address and the information about which of our pages you have visited are transmitted to the provider servers. This applies regardless of whether you are registered or logged in to the social network. Transmission also takes place for users who are not registered or not logged in.

If you are connected to one or more of your social network accounts at the same time, the information collected can also be assigned to your corresponding profiles. When you use the plug-in functions (e.g. by clicking the button), this information is also assigned to your user account. You can prevent this assignment by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.

The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TTDSG i. V. m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place 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 processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

The social networks listed below are integrated into our website by means of social plug-ins. You can find more information on the scope and purpose of the collection and use of the data as well as your rights and options for protecting your privacy in this regard in the linked data protection notices of the providers.

Use of social plug-ins by means of "Shariff"

We use social network plug-ins on our website. To ensure that you retain control over your data, we use the privacy-safe "Shariff" buttons.

Without your express consent, no links to the servers of the social networks are established and consequently no data is transmitted.

"Shariff" is a development by the specialists at the computer magazine c't. It enables more privacy on the Internet and replaces the usual "Share" buttons of social networks. You can find more information about the Shariff project here: https://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.html.

When you click on the buttons, a pop-up window appears in which you can log in to the respective provider with your data. A direct connection to the social networks is only established after you have actively logged in.

By logging in, you give your consent to the transfer of your data to the respective social media provider. Among other things, your IP address and information about which of our pages you have visited will be transmitted. If you are connected to one or more of your social network accounts at the same time, the information collected will also be assigned to your corresponding profiles. You can only prevent this assignment by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.

The social networks listed below are integrated using the "Shariff" function. For more information on the scope and purpose of the collection and use of the data and your rights and options for protecting your privacy in this regard, please refer to the linked data protection notices of the providers.

Use of Google reCAPTCHA

We use the reCAPTCHA service of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website. The purpose of the query is to distinguish between human input and 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 will be transmitted to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transmitted to servers of Google LLC 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 itself in accordance with the TADPF and has therefore undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.

The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place 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 processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You can find more information about Google reCAPTCHA and the associated privacy policy at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html and https://www.google.com/privacy.

Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. The Google fonts are installed locally. There is no connection to Google servers.

Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers and to make it easy to find the places we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Otherwise, the Google services are only actively loaded if you have given your prior consent to this, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

You can find more information on the handling of user data in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Adobe Fonts

Our website uses web fonts from Adobe for the uniform display of certain fonts. The provider is Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704, USA ("Adobe").

When you access our pages, your browser loads the required fonts directly from Adobe in order to display them correctly on your device. In doing so, your browser establishes a connection to Adobe's servers in the USA. This gives Adobe knowledge that our website has been accessed via your IP address. According to Adobe, no cookies are stored when the fonts are provided.

Adobe is certified in accordance with the EU-US Privacy Shield. The Privacy Shield is an agreement between the United States of America and the European Union that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards. You can find more information at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/eudatatransfers.html

The use of Adobe Fonts is necessary to ensure a uniform typeface on our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Otherwise, the services are only actively loaded if you have previously given your consent to this, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

You can find more information about Adobe Fonts at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html

You can find Adobe's privacy policy at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html

YouTube with extended data protection

Our website uses plugins from the YouTube website. The operator of the pages is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, this mode means that YouTube does not store any information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, the transfer of data to YouTube partners is not necessarily excluded by the extended data protection mode. For example, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network regardless of whether you watch a video.

As soon as you start a YouTube video on our website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This tells the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

Furthermore, YouTube can store various cookies on your end device after starting a video. With the help of these cookies, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to our website. This information is used, among other things, to record video statistics, improve user-friendliness and prevent fraud attempts. The cookies remain on your end device until you delete them.

After starting a YouTube video, further data processing operations may be triggered over which we have no influence.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Otherwise, the Google services are only actively loaded if you have given your prior consent to this, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have given your consent to the processing of personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent in accordance with Article 7 GDPR with effect for the future. The lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation remains unaffected.

You can find more information about data protection at YouTube in their privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Integration of the Händlerbund member logo

The Händlerbund member logo (Händlerbund e.V., Kohlgartenstraße 11-13, 04315 Leipzig) is integrated on our website. When you visit our website, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the Händlerbund e.V. server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called server log file for 7 days. The following information is collected without any action on your part and stored until it is automatically deleted:

  • IP address of the requesting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file
  • Website from which the access was made (referrer URL)
  • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer and the name of your access provider

Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website. For this purpose, the IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of the information technology systems. This data is not stored together with other personal data.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

Rights of data subjects and storage duration

Duration of storage

After the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after this period has expired, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the data subject

As a data subject, you have the following rights

  • in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR, the right to request information about your personal data processed by us to the extent specified therein;
  • in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR, the right to request the immediate rectification of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us
  • in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, the right to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless further processing is necessary
    • to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information
    • for compliance with a legal obligation;
    • for reasons of public interest or
    • is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims;
  • in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data, insofar as
    • the accuracy of the data is disputed by you
    • the processing is unlawful, but you oppose the erasure of the data
    • we no longer need the data, but you need it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; or
    • you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR;
  • in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, the right to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another controller
  • in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our company headquarters.

If you have any questions regarding the collection, processing or use of your personal data, information, correction, restriction or deletion of data as well as revocation of consent given or objection to a specific use of data, please contact us directly using the contact details in our legal notice.

Right of objection

If we process personal data as explained above in order to safeguard our legitimate interests, which are overriding in the context of a balancing of interests, you can object to this processing with effect for the future. If the processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes, you can exercise this right at any time as described above. If the processing is carried out for other purposes, you only have the right to object on grounds relating to your particular situation.

After exercising your right to object, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes 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.

This does not apply if the processing is for direct marketing purposes. In this case, we will no longer process your personal data for this purpose.

Changes and updates to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is currently valid. Due to the continuous development of our website and the associated offers or due to changes in legal or regulatory requirements, it may be necessary to adapt this declaration. The current version of the privacy policy can be viewed on our website at any time and can be printed out by you.