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Privacy policy

Data protection declaration

Unless stated otherwise below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually obligatory, nor required for conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide your data. Not providing it will have no consequences. This only applies as long as the processing procedures below do not state otherwise.
“Personal data” is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.


Server log files
You can use our websites without submitting personal data. 
Every time our website is accessed, user data is transferred to us or our web hosts/IT service providers by your internet browser and stored in server log files. This stored data includes for example the name of the site called up, date and time of the request, the IP address, amount of data transferred and the provider making the request. The processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1) f) GDPR due to our legitimate interests in ensuring the smooth operation of our website as well as improving our services.
 

Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA, and processed there. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer takes place on the basis of contractual obligations that are comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.

Contact

Responsible person
Contact us at any time. The person responsible for data processing is: 
HaWoTEC GmbH , Dammwiesenstr. 25, 22045  Hamburg  Deutschland, 040 413 48 752, info@hawotec.de


Proactive contact of the customer by e-mail
If you make contact with us proactively via email, we shall collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The purpose of the data processing is to handle and respond to your contact request.
If the initial contact serves to implement pre-contractual measures (e.g. consultation in the case of purchase interest, order creation) or concerns an agreement already concluded between you and us, this data processing takes place on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
If the initial contact occurs for other reasons, this data processing takes place on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for the purposes of our overriding, legitimate interest in handling and responding to your request. In this case, on grounds relating to your particular situation, you have the right to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you and carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have agreed to further processing and use.
 
Collection and processing when using the contact form 
When you use the contact form we will only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) in the scope provided by you. The data processing is for the purpose of making contact.
If the initial contact serves to implement pre-contractual measures (e.g. consultation in the case of purchase interest, order creation) or concerns an agreement already concluded between you and us, this data processing takes place on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
If the initial contact occurs for other reasons, this data processing takes place on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for the purposes of our overriding, legitimate interest in handling and responding to your request. In this case, on grounds relating to your particular situation, you have the right to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you and carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Finally your data will be deleted, unless you have agreed to further processing and use.
 
Collection and processing when using the cancellation button 
If you have entered into a contract via our website, we provide you with a cancellation function (cancellation button) through which you can submit your notice of cancellation immediately. 
When you use the cancellation function, we collect your personal data (name, email address, details identifying the contract or part of the contract you wish to withdraw from, and the time (date and time) of sending the notice of withdrawal) only to the extent that you have provided them. The purpose of this data processing is to provide you with the legally prescribed option to withdraw from your contract and to ensure the proper processing of your withdrawal. 
If the contact relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Otherwise, data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR, as we are legally obliged to provide you with a cancellation function on our website. 
We use your email address solely for the purpose of processing your notice of withdrawal. Your data will subsequently be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, provided you have not consented to further processing and use.
 
The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of complying with the legal requirements for the design of the withdrawal function in a legally compliant manner and is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. This data processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in being able to provide you with a user-friendly withdrawal option. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
 
Use of Calendly 
We use the appointment booking function “Calendly” from the provider Calendly LLC (BB&T Tower, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA) on our website. 
When using this function, we collect and process your personal data (first and last name, email address and telephone number, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of assigning appointments, as well as improving user friendliness. 
Calendly uses technologies such as cookies. The following information, among other things, may be collected and transmitted to Calendly: IP address, date and time of the page view, device model, information about the browser and operating system you are using, as well as the location. 
Your data may be transferred to third countries such as the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Calendly has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has thus undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.
The processing of your personal data for booking appointments is realised on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 Letter b GDPR for the fulfilment of the contract concluded with us, or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 25 para. 1 p. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with 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 legality of the processing carried out with your consent up to the withdrawal.
You can find more information on data protection and the use of cookies by Calendly at https://calendly.com/privacy.
 


Customer account      Orders      

Customer account
When you open a customer account, we will collect your personal data in the scope given there. The data processing is for the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing will be carried out on the basis of art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us without affecting the legality of the processing carried out with your consent up to the withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.
 
Collection, processing, and transfer of personal data in orders
When you submit an order we only collect and use your personal data insofar as this is necessary for the fulfilment and handling of your order as well as processing of your queries. The provision of data is necessary for conclusion of a contract. Failure to provide it will prevent the conclusion of any contract. The processing will occur on the basis of Article 6(1) b) GDPR and is required for the fulfilment of a contract with you. 
Your data will be shared, for example, with shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfillment providers, payment service providers, service providers for order processing, and IT service providers. We will comply strictly with legal requirements in every case. The scope of data transmission is restricted to a minimum.
 

Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA, and processed there. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer takes place on the basis of contractual obligations that are comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.


Evaluations       Advertising      

Use of the Trusted Shops rating system (Trustbadge)
We use the rating system of Trusted Shops SE, Subbelrather Str. 15C, 50823 Cologne, Germany (‘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 the fulfilment of the obligations under the GDPR, in particular for the fulfilment of the information obligations pursuant to Art. 13, 14 GDPR and for the granting of 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 to send you information and offers by newsletter, provided you have expressly consented to this. The data processing serves the sole purpose of advertising. For this purpose, we process your e-mail address and any other data that you have voluntarily provided when registering for our newsletter.
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 newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by sending us a message. Your e-mail address will then be removed from the mailing list. Despite removal from the mailing list, we may continue to store your email address in a blacklist to prevent you from receiving future newsletter emails from us. This storage takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our and your legitimate interest in preventing the reuse of your e-mail address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.


Use of your email address for mailing of direct marketing 
We use your email address, which we obtained in the course of selling a good or service, for the electronic transmission of marketing for our own goods or services which are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. You must provide your email address in order to conclude a contract. Failure to provide it will prevent the conclusion of any contract. The processing will be carried out on the basis of art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR due to our justified interest in direct marketing. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by contacting us. You will find the contact details for exercising your right to object in our imprint. You can also use the link provided in the marketing email. This will not involve any costs other than transmission costs at basic tariffs.
 

Use of Klaviyo
We use the service of Klaviyo Inc. (125 Summer St Floor 7, Boston, MA 02111, USA; "Klaviyo") for newsletter dispatch as part of order processing.
We pass on the information provided by you during the newsletter registration (e-mail address, first and last name if applicable) to Klaviyo. 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 any integrated links. Within this context, we collect your personal data such as IP address, browser type and device as well as the time. A usage profile can be generated from this data under a pseudonym. The data collected will not be used to identify you personally. The collected data is only used for statistical analysis to improve newsletter campaigns.
Your data is usually transmitted to Klaviyo servers in the USA and stored there. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Klaviyo has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has thus undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective advertising and user-friendly newsletter system. On grounds relating to your particular situation, you have the right to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you.
You can find more information on data protection at Klaviyo at https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy-notice and at https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/data-processing-agreement.


Use of the e-mail address for availability notifications
We offer an availability notification service on our website. If an item is temporarily unavailable, you have the option of entering your e-mail address on the item in question and being informed by e-mail when it becomes available, provided you have given your consent. You will receive a one-time e-mail notification about the availability of the respective item when the goods are available. 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.



Merchandise management      

Use of an external merchandise management system
We use a merchandise management system in the course of order processing for the purposes of contractual processing. For this purpose your personal data as collected in the course of the order will be sent to

plentysystems AG, Johanna-Waescher-Straße 7, 34131 Kassel, Germany 


Cookies 

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files which are saved in a user’s internet browser or by the user’s internet browser on their computer system. When a user calls up a website, a cookie may be saved on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic character string which allows the browser to be clearly identified when the website is called up again.


Cookies will be stored on your computer. You therefore have full control over the use of cookies. By choosing corresponding technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before the setting of cookies and you can decide whether to accept this setting in each individual case as well as prevent the storage of cookies and transmission of the data they contain. Cookies which have already been saved may be deleted at any time. We would, however, like to point out that this may prevent you from making full use of all the functions of this website.
Using the links below, you can find out how to manage cookies (or deactivate them, among other things) in major browsers:
Chrome Browser: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-edge/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-lB6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac


technically necessary cookies
Insofar as no other information is given in the data protection declaration below we use only these technically necessary cookies cookies to make our offering more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies also allow our systems to recognise your browser after a page change and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These services require the browser to be recognised again after a page change.

The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out on the basis of Art. 25 para. 2 TDDDG. Processing is carried out on the basis of art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR due to our largely justified interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our range of services.

You have the right to veto this processing of your personal data according to art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, for reasons relating to your personal situation.

Use of CookieBar Plug-in
Our website uses the CookieBar plug-in from Frontend Studios GmbH (Treppenstraße 12-14, 34117 Kassel; “CookieBar”).
The tool enables you to grant consents to data processing via the website, in particular the placing of cookies, and to make use of your right of revocation for consents already granted.
The processing of data serves the purpose of obtaining necessary consents for data processing and to document these, thereby complying with statutory obligations. Cookies may be deployed for this purpose. In this process the following information, inter alia, can be collected and transmitted to CookieBar: Date and time of the page retrieval, information on the browser and device you are using, anonymised IP address, opt-in and opt-out data. This data will not be forwarded to other third parties. The data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR to comply with a legal obligation.
More information about the CookieBar Plug-in can be found at: https://marketplace.plentymarkets.com/plugins/storefront/widgets/cookiebar_4809



Analysis       Communication      AI tools      


Use of Google Analytics 4
We use the Google Analytics web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
The data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors as well as for marketing and advertising purposes. To this end, Google will use the information obtained on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. 
In this context, the following information may be collected, among others: IP address, date and time of page view, click path, information about the browser you are using and the device you are using (device), pages visited, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), location data, purchase activity. Your data may be linked by Google to other data, such as your search history, your personal accounts, your usage data from other devices, and any other data Google may have about you.
 

Your IP address will first be truncated by us on our own servers. Google thus only receives pseudonymised data.

Google uses technologies such as cookies, web storage in the browser and tracking pixels that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The use of cookies or similar technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 p. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.

The processing of your personal data is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO. You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.

We use the extended implementation of the consent mode (Advanced Consent Mode). In this case, user data is transmitted to Google in the form of "pings" even if consent has not been granted. These pings may contain the following information, among others: IP address to derive the IP country (the IP address is not logged), date and time of the page view, URL of the pages visited, user agent, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website) or information about the triggering of website events such as a conversion. On the basis of this information, Google models user data in order to be able to carry out a comprehensive usage analysis despite the refusal of consent.


The information generated by this about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has thus undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.
Both Google and US government agencies have access to your data.

For more information on terms of use and data protection, please visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de and https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

Use of Shopify Analytics
We use the statistical and analytical functions of Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 
2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website as part of an order processing. Shopify is an affiliated company of Shopify Inc. (151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
The processing of data serves to analyse this website and its visitors. For this purpose, data is stored for marketing and optimisation purposes and provided in reports, analyses and statistics. In the process, the following device information is collected and processed, among others: Web browser information, IP address, time zone and some of the cookies installed on your device. When you navigate the website, information is also collected on websites or products accessed, the referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), and information on how you interact with the website. This is done using technologies such as cookies and web beacons, tags and pixels (electronic files that collect information about how you navigate the website).

Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA, and processed there. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer takes place on the basis of contractual obligations that are comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 25 Para. 1 Sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 Para. 1 Letter 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 legality of the processing carried out with your consent up to the withdrawal.
You can find more detailed information on data protection at Shopify at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz, information on the order processing agreement at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa and information on the cookies used at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/cookies.


Use of Microsoft Clarity
We use the "Microsoft Clarity" analytics tool from Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland; "Microsoft") on our website. Microsoft is a company affiliated with Microsoft Corporation (One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052, USA).
The purpose of data processing is the needs-based design, optimisation and analysis of our website. The tool is used to record the movements of randomly chosen page visitors on the website. This creates a log of mouse movements, scrolling behaviour, length of stay and clicks on the website (so-called heat map).
Cookies or comparable technologies are used for this purpose. The following information, among others, may be collected: IP address, time of access, click path, information about the device you are using (device type, screen size and resolution, unique device identifier, operating system), information about the browser you are using (browser type and browser version), location data, preferred language for displaying the website, subpages visited, length of visit, content viewed, website or file requested.
User profiles are created from this data under a pseudonym. The data is not used to personally identify the visitor to the website and is not merged with personal data of the bearer of the pseudonym. Microsoft is contractually prohibited from selling the collected data to other third parties.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Microsoft 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 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.
Detailed information on the cookies used and their function can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/cookie-list. Information on the storage duration of the information collected can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/data-retention. Further information on data protection when using Microsoft Clarity can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/faq#privacy, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/clarity-data and https://clarity.microsoft.com/terms. General information on data protection at Microsoft can be found at https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.


Use of Shopify Inbox
We use the live chat system and Shopify Inbox 
of Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website as part of an order processing. Shopify is an affiliated company of Shopify Inc. (151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
The data processing serves the purpose of direct and efficient communication between you and us as a provider. Data is stored and processed for the operation of the system and for the purpose of optimising the service.
In order to operate the live chat system, cookies may be used to enable browser recognition. This may involve the following information being recorded and processed: IP address and personal data provided by you when using the chat system.
Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA, and processed there. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer takes place on the basis of contractual obligations that are comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Section 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with 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 legality of the processing carried out with your consent up to the withdrawal.
You can find more information about data protection at Shopify at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz and https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa.


Use of the AI-supported chat system ‘ChatGPT’
We use the chat system ‘ChatGPT’ from OpenAI Ireland Limited, based at 1st Floor, The Liffey Trust Centre, 117-126 Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 YC43, Ireland (‘OpenAI’) on our website. ChatGPT is an automated system based on artificial intelligence. The systems used are based on large language models (LLMs) that have been trained using machine learning methods. Here is an overview of how it works:
 
• Text inputs are converted into numerical representations (‘token vectors’).
• The model calculates the most probable next tokens based on probabilistic methods (transformer architecture, deep learning).
• The response is generated step by step from these probabilities.
 
This is therefore stochastic text generation, not ‘human thinking’. Content may be incorrect or incomplete. We do not carry out human checks in real time.
In accordance with Art. 52 of the AI Regulation, we would like to point out that you are interacting with an AI system. The responses generated by ChatGPT may contain errors or be incomplete. Please check the content critically and do not rely solely on the chatbot's output for legally binding matters. 
The system is intended for automated communication and to simplify and speed up responses to customer enquiries, particularly regarding order status, product features and shipment tracking. We ask that you do not enter any personal, business or confidential data into the chatbot. However, your entries in OpenAI will not be used to train the OpenAI models. 
 
Your IP address, date and time of page view, click path, information about the browser and device you are using, pages visited, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), location data, your chat input and the responses generated by the chatbot are collected and processed. This data is stored so that we can provide you with relevant information in the event of any queries or requests for information. Your authentication is explicitly carried out only with an existing order number and matching postcode. 
 
Cookies are used for this purpose. Cookies enable the recognition of the internet browser. Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), is in place for the USA. OpenAI is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer is based, among other things, on standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees 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_de
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until revocation.
For more information on the collection and use of data by OpenAI, your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to OpenAI's privacy policy at https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy/. 
 


Plug-ins

Use of the Google Tag Manager
Our website uses the Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google"). This application manages JavaScript tags and HTML tags which are used in particular to implement tracking and analysis tools. The data processing serves to facilitate the needs-based design and optimisation of our website. The Google Tag Manager itself neither stores cookies nor processes personal data. It does, however, enable the triggering of further tags which may collect and process personal data. You can find more detailed information on the terms and conditions of use and data protection at https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html

 

Use of social plug-ins
Our website uses social network plug-ins. The integration of social plug-ins and the data processing associated with this serves the purpose of optimising the advertising for our products.
The integration of social plug-ins involves a connection between your computer and the servers of the service provider of the social network which then instructs your web browser to display the plug-in on that web page, provided you have expressly consented to this. In this process, both your IP address as well as the information on which web pages you have visited will be transmitted to the provider’s servers. This happens regardless of whether you are registered with or logged into the social network. The information is transferred even if users are not registered or logged in. Should you be connected simultaneously with one or more of your social network accounts, the collected information may also be assigned to your corresponding profiles. When using the plug-in functions (e.g. by pressing the appropriate button), this information will also be assigned to your user account. You can therefore prevent this assignment by logging yourself out before visiting our website and before activating the button for your social media accounts.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 25 para. 1 p. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with 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 legality of the processing carried out with your consent up to the withdrawal.
The following social networks are integrated in our website through social plug-ins. You can find more detailed information on the scope and purpose of collection and use of the data and your associated rights and options for protecting your privacy in the provider’s privacy policy via the link.


Instagram by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland):
https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388

Your data may be transmitted to the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has thus undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.
 

Use of Facebook Connect
Our website uses the single sign-on function Facebook Connect from Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin, D02, Ireland; "Facebook").

Meta Platforms Ireland and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data and the transfer of this data to Facebook when the service is integrated. The basis for this is an agreement between us and Meta Platforms Ireland on the joint processing of personal data, in which the respective responsibilities are defined. The agreement is available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible in particular for the fulfilment of the information obligations in accordance with Art. 13, 14 GDPR, for compliance with the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for compliance with the obligations in accordance with Art. 33, 34 GDPR, insofar as a violation of the protection of personal data affects our obligations under the agreement on joint processing. Meta Platforms Ireland is responsible for enabling the rights of the data subject in accordance with articles 15-20 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of article 32 of the GDPR with regard to the security of the service, and for complying with the obligations of articles 33, 34 of the GDPR, insofar as a breach of personal data protection concerns Meta Platforms Ireland's obligations under the joint processing agreement.
This function enables website visitors to log on to the website via their already existing Facebook account. The processing of data serves the purpose of verification during registration, personalisation and for interest-related advertising. To offer this function on the website a connection to the Facebook servers is established. Cookies are used for this purpose. In this process the following information, inter alia, can be collected and transmitted to Facebook: IP address, browser information, referrer URL (website via which you accessed our website), location data. This happens regardless of whether you are registered with or logged into the social network. The information is transferred even if users are not registered or logged in. Should you be connected simultaneously with one or more of your social network accounts, the collected information may also be assigned to your corresponding profiles. You can therefore prevent this assignment by logging yourself out before visiting our website and before activating the button for your social media accounts. Your data may be transmitted to the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has thus undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.
When using the single sign-on function the Facebook profile of the website visitor is connected with a customer account for this website. In this case we receive personal data of the user through Facebook, as stated in the login process. This can include the following information, inter alia: Name, address, public profile information (e,g, name profile picture, age, gender), email address, friends list, "Likes" information.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 25 para. 1 p. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with 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 legality of the processing carried out with your consent up to the withdrawal. You can find more detailed information on the terms and conditions of use and data protection at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

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 under a data processing agreement. The purpose of this check is to distinguish between input by a human and automated, machine-based processing. To this end, your input is transmitted to Google and processed there. In addition, the IP address and, where applicable, other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and, where applicable, also transmitted to servers of Google LLC in the USA. An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the USA, namely the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has obtained certification under the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25(1) sentence 1 of the TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to its withdrawal.


Use of Google invisible reCAPTCHA
Our website uses the invisible reCAPTCHA service by reCAPTCHA der Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland; "Google"). This serves to distinguish whether the input was made by a human or automatic machine processing. In the background, Google collects and analyses usage data which is also used by invisible reCaptcha to distinguish between regular users and bots. For this purpose your input will be transmitted to Google and further used there. In addition, the IP address and, where applicable, other data required by Google for the invisible reCAPTCHA service will be transmitted to Google. This data will be processed by Google within the European Union and, where necessary, also in the USA.
For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has thus undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of Art. 25 para. 1 p. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with 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 legality of the processing carried out with your consent up to the withdrawal. 
You can find more detailed information on Google reCAPTCHA and the associated data privacy policy at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html
and https://www.google.com/privacy.
 

Use of hCaptcha
We use the hCaptcha service of Intuition Machines Inc. (1065 SW 8th St #704, Miami, FL 33130, USA; ‘hCaptcha’) on our website as part of order processing.
HCaptcha serves to protect our website from spam and misuse by automated access (bots). By implementing hCaptcha, we ensure that certain actions on our website are only carried out by real people, which guarantees the security and integrity of our online services.
When hCaptcha is used, the following data may be collected and processed IP address of the user, information about the end device used (e.g. browser and operating system), mouse movements and interactions on the website, time spent on the website, input behaviour of the user. Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission is in place for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). HCaptcha has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying 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 data processing and data protection at hCaptcha at https://www.hcaptcha.com/gdpr.


Use of Cloudflare
On our website, we use the Content Delivery Network, Cloudflare CDN of Cloudflare Inc. (101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA; “Cloudflare”). This is a supraregional network of servers in different data centres with which our web server connects and via which certain contents of our website are delivered.
The purpose of the data processing is to optimise the loading times of our website in order to make our offer more user-friendly.
This can involve the collection of, among other things, the following information: IP address, system configuration information, information about the traffic from and to customer websites (server log files).
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Cloudflare has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and has thus undertaken to comply with European data protection principles.
Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for the purposes of our legitimate interest in needs-based and targeted design of the website. On grounds relating to your particular situation, you have the right to object at any time to this processing of your personal data and carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
For more information about privacy when using Cloudflare, please visit https://www.cloudflare.com/de-de/privacypolicy/.
 

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 accessed file,
  • Website from which the access is 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.

Integration of the buyer's seal logo
The Käufersiegel logo (Händlerbund Management AG, 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 Management AG server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called server log file for 7 days. The following information is recorded 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 accessed file,
  • Website from which the access is made (referrer URL),
  • browser used, protocol 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 persons affected and storage duration

Duration of storage 
After contractual processing has been completed, the data is initially stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with the retention periods prescribed by law, especially tax and commercial law, and then deleted after the period has elapsed, unless you have agreed to further processing and use.
 
Rights of the affected person
If the legal requirements are fulfilled, you have the following rights according to art. 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability. You also have a right of objection against processing based on art. 6 (1) GDPR, and to processing for the purposes of direct marketing, according to art. 21 (1) GDPR.
 
Right to complain to the regulatory authority
You have the right to complain to the regulatory authority according to art. 77 GDPR if you believe that your data is not being processed legally.
 

You can lodge a complaint with, among others, the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you may reach at the following contact details:

Hamburgischer Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Ludwig-Erhard-Str 22, 7. OG
20459 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 40 428544040
Fax: +49 40 428544000
E-Mail: mailbox@datenschutz.hamburg.de

Right to object
If the data processing outlined here is based on our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6(1)f) GDPR, you have the right for reasons arising from your particular situation to object at any time to the processing of your data with future effect.
If the objection is successful, we will no longer process the personal data, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests or rights and freedoms, or the processing is intended for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.
 

If personal data is being processed for the purposes of direct advertising, you can object to this at any time by notifying us. If the objection is successful, we will no longer process the personal data for the purposes of direct advertising.