Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Pezus Luxury Spirits UG (limited liability), Von-Klespe-Straße 9, 50226 Frechen, Germany (hereinafter referred to as "PLS") with the brand ONE RUM, is very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of PLS. The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to PLS. With this privacy policy, our company would like to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights through this privacy policy.

1. Definitions
The privacy policy of PLS is based on the terms used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for both the public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance. This privacy policy uses, among others, the following terms:

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

b) Data subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.

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

d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.

e) Controller or data controller
The controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

f) Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

g) Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not.

h) Third party
A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
Service providers who support us in delivering our services to you include, for example, sales and marketing partners, software (SaaS) providers, consent management providers, IT service providers—especially for software and hardware maintenance—hosting providers, email service providers, newsletter providers, tracking service providers, accounting service providers, and document shredding service providers.

i) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and Address of the Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union, and other provisions related to data protection is:

Pezus Luxury Spirits UG (limited liability)
Von-Klespe-Straße 9 
50226 Frechen 
Germany
Email: info@one-rum.com

3. Contact Details of the Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer of PLS is:

Data Protection Officer
Von-Klespe-Straße 9
50226 Frechen
Germany
Email: info@one-rum.com

Any data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer directly at any time with any questions or suggestions regarding data protection.

4. Collection of General Data and Information
Each time the PLS website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system, a range of general data and information is collected and stored in the server’s log files. The following data may be collected:
(1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the subpages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used for threat prevention in the event of attacks on our IT systems.

In order to use the website beyond the homepage, visitors are required to enter their date of birth. This is for age verification purposes to help restrict access by minors to alcoholic beverage advertising. The date of birth alone does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about the data subject.

PLS does not draw any conclusions about the data subject from the use of this general data and information. Instead, this information is needed to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our IT systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.

The anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by PLS both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of the controller’s legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of the website and enforcing youth protection, and in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR to enable delivery of content to the user’s device.

Required or Necessary Provision: The provision of the aforementioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without the IP address, the service and functionality of the website cannot be guaranteed.

5. CONTACT VIA EMAIL
The websites of PLS contain information, as required by law, that enables a quick electronic contact to our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general email address. If a data subject contacts PLS by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to PLS will be used solely for the purpose of corresponding with you and only for the purpose for which you provided the data. Recipients of this data include employees of PLS and affiliated companies involved with the ONE RUM brand. The processing of the data entered into the contact form is based on the legitimate interest in communicating with prospects and customers (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), and for the initiation, execution, or termination of a contractual relationship (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Required or Necessary Provision: The provision of personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your request if you provide your name, email address, and the reason for your inquiry.

6. NEWSLETTER
The email address collected during registration or in the course of contract fulfillment may also be used to inform the data subject by email about our own similar goods or services, or about our online services in general, provided the data subject was informed of this use when the email address was collected and has not objected to such use. The processing of the email address in this case is based on our legitimate interest in promoting our goods and services (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, § 7(3) UWG). The data subject may object at any time to receiving such product-related information, for example by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in each email.

Furthermore, data subjects have the opportunity to subscribe to a newsletter on the PLS website by entering personal data. The specific personal data transmitted to PLS is determined by the input form used during registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by PLS. PLS shares this data with a data processor who also uses the data solely for the purpose of sending the newsletter. This processor is Klaviyo, 125 Summer St., Boston, MA, 02110, USA.
PLS has concluded a data processing agreement with Klaviyo that includes the EU Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure a level of data protection in the USA equivalent to that of the EU. Given the nature of the data and the protections in place, we consider the level of protection to be appropriate.

Required or Necessary Provision: The provision of personal data is voluntary and solely based on consent. Without valid consent, the newsletter will not be delivered.

Tracking/Profiling: PLS newsletters contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a tiny graphic embedded in HTML emails that enables log file recording and analysis.
This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, PLS can determine if and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links within the email were clicked.
The personal data collected via the tracking pixels in newsletters is stored and analyzed by PLS in order to optimize newsletter delivery and better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This data is not shared with third parties.

The data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Data subjects may revoke their separate consent, given via the double opt-in process, at any time.
Revocation can be carried out by clicking the link provided in each email or by contacting us using the contact details provided in Section 1.
Consent regarding the analysis via tracking pixels can also be withdrawn the same way, or by adjusting the appropriate setting in our consent management tool without unsubscribing from the newsletter.
The legality of data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by PLS. Data stored by us for other purposes (e.g., email addresses for the member area) remains unaffected.
An unsubscribe from the newsletter is automatically interpreted by PLS as a revocation of consent.

7. CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES
If a data subject participates in a contest or sweepstake, further information about the data processing that takes place in the course of participation can be found in the specific data protection notice for that particular contest.

Unless another organizer is explicitly named in the contest, the controller for data processing pursuant to Art. 4(7) GDPR is generally PLS. PLS processes the personal data submitted by the participant for the purpose of carrying out the contest and managing the prize distribution, in accordance with the terms and conditions of participation.
If participants voluntarily provide additional information during the contest (e.g., information about leisure activities), PLS may store and use this data for marketing purposes. The legal basis for processing is the data subject’s consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) and, if applicable, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (participation in the contest as a contract). Personal data will be deleted once it is no longer required for the contest, further media evaluation, or personalized campaign management, provided that no statutory retention requirements apply.

8. FACEBOOK
We operate the following Facebook fan pages, for which we share joint responsibility with Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"):

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554863546125

• https://www.instagram.com/one_rum_official

Together with Facebook, we analyze how data subjects use our fan pages (Page Insights). The information required by the GDPR regarding data processing within Page Insights can currently be found on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data

Facebook also provides the relevant content of the agreement between Facebook and us concerning joint controllership under Art. 26 GDPR, currently available at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum

You have the right to lodge a complaint with any competent supervisory authority.

According to the GDPR, data subjects have the right to object to the processing of their personal data. More information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at:
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

For Page Insights on our Facebook fan pages, Facebook Ireland Limited acts as the primary point of contact and processes all requests concerning data subject rights.

We only receive anonymized statistics — we do not have access to personal data processed by Facebook. The processing of anonymized data by us is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

9. ROUTINE ERASURE AND BLOCKING OF PERSONAL DATA
PLS, as the controller, processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as mandated by the European legislator or another competent legislator in laws or regulations to which PLS is subject.
If the storage purpose no longer applies or a prescribed storage period expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

10. DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS REGARDING THE USE OF GOOGLE ANALYTICS (WITH ANONYMIZATION FUNCTION)
We have integrated the component Google Analytics (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics involves the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites.
A web analytics service collects data, among other things, about the website from which a data subject came (referrer), which subpages were accessed, how often, and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform a cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operator of Google Analytics is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
PLS uses the extension "_gat._anonymizeIp" for Google Analytics. With this extension, the IP address of the internet connection of the data subject is shortened and anonymized by Google if access is from a member state of the European Union or from another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Google has incorporated the EU Standard Contractual Clauses into its privacy policies to ensure a level of data protection similar to that in the EU. However, we note that there remains a risk that U.S. authorities may access data collected by Google.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic to our website. Google uses the data and information collected to evaluate the use of our website, compile online reports for us, and provide other services related to website usage.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Cookies are described above. By placing the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website.
Each time a page on our website containing a Google Analytics component is accessed, the browser automatically transmits data to Google for online analysis. During this process, Google becomes aware of personal data such as the data subject’s IP address, which is used to trace the origin of visitors and clicks, enabling commission settlements.

The cookie stores personal information, such as access time, location, and frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. These personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used, are transmitted to and stored by Google in the United States.
Google may share this data with third parties.

Data subjects can prevent the setting of cookies at any time via their browser settings and thus permanently object to cookie placement. Such a setting would also prevent Google from placing a cookie.
Already set cookies can be deleted at any time via the browser or other software tools.

Additionally, the data subject can object to and prevent the collection and processing of data by Google Analytics by downloading and installing a browser add-on available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data about website visits should be transmitted. Google considers the installation of the add-on as an objection.
If the data subject’s IT system is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the browser add-on must be reinstalled. If the add-on is uninstalled or deactivated, it can be reinstalled or reactivated.

Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policies can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/ and https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/

Google Analytics is explained in more detail at:
https://www.google.com/analytics/

11. DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ON THE USE OF GOOGLE ADWORDS AND GOOGLE REMARKETING
We have integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to display ads both in Google's search engine results and in the Google Display Network. Advertisers can predefine specific keywords so that an ad appears in Google’s search results only when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result. Ads in the Google Display Network are distributed to relevant websites using an algorithm based on selected keywords. The service provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
Google has included EU Standard Contractual Clauses in its privacy policies to ensure a comparable level of data protection to that in the EU. However, we note that U.S. authorities may still access data collected by Google.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-based advertisements on third-party websites and in Google’s search results, and to place third-party advertisements on our website. When a data subject arrives at our website via a Google ad, Google places a so-called conversion cookie on their device. This cookie expires after 30 days and does not identify the data subject. If the cookie has not expired, it helps determine whether certain subpages, such as the shopping cart, have been accessed. This allows both us and Google to determine whether a purchase was made or abandoned.

Google uses this information to create visit statistics for our website, which we use to determine how many users were referred via AdWords ads and to optimize our future campaigns. Neither PLS nor other AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify data subjects.
Conversion cookies may store data such as visited web pages, IP addresses, and visit times, and may be transferred to and stored by Google in the USA. Google may also share this data with third parties.

Data subjects can prevent cookies by adjusting their browser settings and delete cookies already set. They can also object to interest-based advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

In addition to Google AdWords, we also use Google Remarketing. This allows our ads to be shown to you after you have visited our website. Google uses cookies to track user behavior across websites. According to Google, this data is not merged with personal data and pseudonymization is applied.

The legal basis for processing is your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

12. DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ON THE USE OF YOUTUBE
We have integrated YouTube components into our website. YouTube is an online video platform allowing video upload, viewing, and interaction. It is operated by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA — a subsidiary of Google Inc.
Google has incorporated the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, but data may still be accessed by U.S. authorities.

When you visit a page on our site that contains a YouTube video, your browser connects to YouTube to load the content. YouTube and Google are informed of the exact page you visited.
If you are logged into YouTube, this data is linked to your account. If you want to avoid this, log out of your YouTube account before visiting our website.

More info: https://policies.google.com/privacy

13. DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ON THE USE OF GOOGLE TAG MANAGER
We use Google Tag Manager, a tool by Google Inc. that allows website tags to be managed via a user interface. The tool itself does not use cookies or process personal data. However, it may trigger other tags that do. Google does not access this data. If deactivation is made on cookie or domain level, it remains for all tracking tags implemented via Google Tag Manager.

Legal basis: Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

14. DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ON THE USE OF GOOGLE RECAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, Ireland) to determine whether form entries are made by humans or bots. The IP address and possibly other data are transmitted to Google.

Legal basis: Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in preventing misuse and fraud.
Data may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA.
More info: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/

15. DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ON THE USE OF GOOGLE DISPLAY & VIDEO 360 (DV360)
We use Google DV360 to measure campaign effectiveness, limit ad frequency, and display relevant ads. A pseudonymous ID is assigned to your browser. Information such as ad views, clicks, and browsing behavior may be stored and sent to U.S. servers.

Google states that it shares data only by legal requirement or as part of service provision. Google does not combine this data with other personal data.
Legal basis: Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
More info:

• https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ads/

• https://www.google.com/settings/u/0/ads/authenticated

16. FACEBOOK PIXEL (FACEBOOK CUSTOM AUDIENCES)
We use Facebook Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland) to target users of our website with Facebook ads. This helps us show ads only to users interested in our services.

More info:

• https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

• https://www.facebook.com/business/help/651294705016616

• Adjust ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/settings

Legal basis: Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

17. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT

a) Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right to obtain confirmation from PLS as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another PLS employee at any time.

b) Right of Access
Every data subject has the right to obtain free information from PLS at any time about their stored personal data and to receive a copy of this information. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to access the following information:

• The purposes of processing

• The categories of personal data being processed

• The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, particularly if these recipients are in third countries or international organizations

• If possible, the intended storage period of the personal data or, if not possible, the criteria for determining that period

• The existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing

• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (a list of supervisory authorities in Germany can be found at www.bfdi.bund.de)

• If the personal data was not collected from the data subject: any available information about the origin of the data

• The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, under Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and — at least in those cases — meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject

The data subject also has the right to be informed whether personal data is transferred to a third country or an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

To exercise this right of access, the data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer or another PLS employee at any time.

c) Right to Rectification
Every data subject has the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Considering the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.

d) Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
Every data subject has the right to request from the controller the immediate erasure of personal data concerning them, where one of the following grounds applies and processing is not required:

• The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.

• The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based (Art. 6(1)(a) or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR), and there is no other legal basis for the processing.

• The data subject objects to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds, or objects pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.

• The personal data has been unlawfully processed.

• Erasure is required to comply with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law.

• The personal data was collected in relation to the offer of information society services under Art. 8(1) GDPR.

Where PLS is obliged to erase publicly disclosed personal data under Art. 17(1) GDPR, we will take reasonable steps — including technical measures — to inform other controllers processing the data that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links, copies, or replications of the data.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify it.

• The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes erasure and requests restriction instead.

• The controller no longer needs the data, but the data subject needs it to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

• The data subject has objected to processing under Art. 21(1) GDPR pending the verification of whether the controller’s legitimate grounds override theirs.

To request a restriction, the data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer or another PLS employee.

f) Right to Data Portability
The data subject has the right to receive personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance, where:

• the processing is based on consent (Art. 6(1)(a) or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR) or a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), and

• the processing is carried out by automated means.

The data subject also has the right to have their data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided it does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

g) Right to Object
Every data subject has the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, including profiling.

PLS will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject or if the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time. This also applies to profiling related to such marketing. If the data subject objects, PLS will stop processing the data for direct marketing purposes.

The data subject also has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to processing for scientific or historical research or statistical purposes under Art. 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

To exercise this right, the data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer or another PLS employee directly. The objection can also be exercised by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Right to Withdraw Consent
Every data subject has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
To exercise this right, they may contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of PLS.

18. COOKIES
The websites of PLS use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser. Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID — a unique identifier consisting of a character string that enables websites and servers to assign the cookie to the specific browser in which it was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can thus be recognized and identified via its unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, PLS can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without cookie placement.

Cookies enable us to optimize the information and offers on our website in the user’s interest. As mentioned, cookies allow us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make the use of our website easier. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter login credentials again each time they visit the site, because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers which items a customer placed in the virtual shopping cart using a cookie.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of their internet browser and thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all commonly used internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process or for providing certain functions desired by the visitor are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of its services. Any other cookies (e.g. cookies used to analyze browsing behavior) or third-party cookies are addressed separately in this privacy policy. These non-essential cookies are stored only based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Our legitimate interest is explained at the relevant sections of this privacy policy that describe the integration of third-party providers.

Storage Duration: Most cookies used are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them manually.

Provision Required or Necessary: The provision of the aforementioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, deactivating cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are essential for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled in your systems. Typically, they are only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can configure your browser to block these cookies or alert you about them, but some parts of the website may then not function properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance Cookies:
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website.

Marketing Cookies:
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites. They do not directly store personal data but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

19. USE OF EXTERNAL PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS

SHOPIFY PAYMENTS
Payment processing (e.g. via PayPal, credit card, Sofort) is carried out by our payment service provider Shopify Payments, to whom we transmit the information you provided during the order process, along with details of your order. The personal data transmitted to Shopify Payments, Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland, generally includes: first name, last name, address, date of birth, gender, email address, IP address, phone number, mobile phone number, as well as other data necessary for payment processing. Data related to your specific order (e.g., bank details, card number, expiration date, CVC code, product information, prices) may also be transmitted. The purpose of data transmission is identity verification, payment administration, and fraud prevention.

The controller will only transmit personal data to Shopify Payments if there is a legitimate interest. The personal data exchanged between Shopify and the controller may be transferred to credit agencies for identity and credit checks. All transactions are subject to the Shopify Privacy Policy, available at:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

PAYPAL
Payments via PayPal are additionally processed by the online payment service PayPal. The European operator of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22–24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg. When you choose PayPal as your payment method, your personal data required for the payment process is automatically transmitted to PayPal. PayPal may transfer this data to credit agencies for identity and credit checks.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy, available at:
https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

SOFORT BANK TRANSFER
We offer the payment method “Sofortüberweisung” (instant bank transfer) from Sofort GmbH for cashless payments. Sofort GmbH is part of the Swedish Klarna Group and is based in Germany at Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich. If you choose this payment method, personal data will be transmitted to, stored, and processed by Sofort GmbH/Klarna. This includes name, account number, bank code, transaction reference, amount, and date. These details are also transmitted to us as part of the payment confirmation.

As part of the account balance check, Sofort GmbH verifies whether your account and overdraft limit can cover the payment. In some cases, it checks whether successful Sofort transactions have been made in the past 30 days. Your user identification (e.g. user or contract number) is collected in a hashed format, and your IP address is stored. For SEPA transfers, BIC and IBAN are also stored. According to Sofort GmbH, no additional data (such as account balances, transaction history, credit limits, mobile numbers, PINs/TANs) is collected or shared.

Klarna/Sofort GmbH aims to store data within the EU/EEA. If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, it must be to a country with an adequate level of data protection or protected by appropriate safeguards (Art. 45–47 GDPR) or exceptions under Art. 49 GDPR.
More information: https://www.sofort.de/datenschutz.html

LEGAL BASIS
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, as the processing is necessary for the performance of the contract for payment via PayPal, Sofort, or Shopify Payments. Additionally, processing is based on our legitimate interest in offering secure and efficient payment methods and preventing fraud (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Use of these payment methods is voluntary.

SERVER LOG FILES
You can visit our websites without providing personal information. Each time our website is accessed, usage data is transmitted by your browser to us or our web host/IT provider and stored in log files. This data includes the name of the accessed page, date and time, IP address, data volume transferred, and requesting provider.
Processing is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in ensuring smooth website operation and improving our services.

CUSTOMER-INITIATED CONTACT BY EMAIL
When you initiate business contact with us by email, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message content) only to the extent provided by you. This data is processed to handle and respond to your inquiry.
If your contact relates to pre-contractual measures (e.g. purchase inquiries, quotes) or an existing contract, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
If the inquiry is for other reasons, it is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. You have the right to object at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.
We use your email address only to respond to your inquiry. Your data will be deleted in accordance with legal retention periods unless you consent to further use.

COLLECTION AND PROCESSING VIA CONTACT FORM
When using the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message content) only to the extent you provide. This data is processed for the purpose of contacting you.
By submitting your message, you consent to the processing of your data under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent. Your data will be deleted unless you consent to further processing.

CUSTOMER ACCOUNT AND ORDERS
When you create a customer account, we collect your personal data as specified in the form. This data is processed to improve your shopping experience and simplify order processing.
Processing is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time. Your account will then be deleted.

COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA FOR ORDERS
We collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary for fulfilling and processing your order and handling your inquiries. Providing your data is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. Without it, no contract can be concluded.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Your data may be shared with shipping providers, payment processors, order processing service providers, and IT service providers.
In all cases, we comply strictly with legal requirements and limit data sharing to the necessary minimum.