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Privacy Policy

We are delighted that you have taken an interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of ConTex GmbH. In principle, it is possible to use the ConTex GmbH website without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of specific services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may be necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally seek the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as a data subject’s name, address, email address or telephone number, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to ConTex GmbH. Through this privacy policy, our company wishes to inform the public about the nature, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects of their rights.

As the data controller, ConTex GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most comprehensive possible protection of personal data processed via this website. However, internet-based data transmissions may, in principle, be subject to security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, data subjects are free to provide us with personal data via alternative channels, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions

ConTex GmbH’s Privacy Policy is based on the terminology used by the European legislators and regulators when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.
In this privacy policy, we use the following terms, amongst others:

A. Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the ‘data subject’). A natural person is regarded as identifiable if they 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 to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

B. Data subject

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

C. Processing

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

D. Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing refers to the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

E. Profiling

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

F. Pseudonymisation

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

G. Controller or data controller

The 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. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

H. Data processor

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

I. Recipient

A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, irrespective of whether they are a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a specific inquiry mandate under Union law or the law of the Member States shall not be regarded as recipients.

J. Third party

A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons authorised to process personal data under the direct responsibility of the controller or the processor.

K. Consent

Consent means 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 data controller

The data 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 relating to data protection is:

ConTex GmbH
Friedrich-Haendel-Str. 1
66497 Contwig
Germany

Email: shop@weener.shop
Website: www.weener.shop

3. Cookies

The ConTex GmbH website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via a web browser.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that enables websites and servers to be assigned to the specific web browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows the websites and servers visited to distinguish the data subject’s individual browser from other web browsers that contain different cookies. A specific web browser can be recognised and identified via the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, ConTex GmbH is able to provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the use of cookies.
Cookies enable us to optimise the information and content on our website to better suit the user’s needs. As mentioned above, cookies allow us to recognise users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to navigate our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their login details every time they visit the website, as this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the shopping basket cookie in an online shop. The online shop uses a cookie to remember the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping basket.

The data subject may prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of their web browser, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programmes. This is possible in all common web browsers. If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the web browser they are using, it is possible that not all functions of our website will be fully usable.

4. Collection of general data and information

The ConTex GmbH website collects a range of general data and information each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following 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 sub-pages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

ConTex GmbH does not use this general data and information to draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required in order to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimise the content of our website and the advertising on it, (3) ensure the ongoing functionality of our IT systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. ConTex GmbH therefore evaluates this anonymously collected data and information both statistically and with the aim of enhancing data protection and data security within our company, ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files is stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on our website

The data subject has the option of registering on the data controller’s website by providing personal data. The personal data transmitted to the data controller in this process is determined by the relevant input form used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may arrange for the data to be passed on to one or more processors, such as a delivery service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the data controller.

When a user registers on the data controller’s website, the IP address assigned by the data subject’s internet service provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration, are also stored. This data is stored on the grounds that it is the only way to prevent misuse of our services, and that, if necessary, this data enables us to investigate criminal offences that have been committed. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to protect the data controller. This data is not, as a rule, disclosed to third parties, unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the disclosure serves the purposes of criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data subject, involving the voluntary provision of personal data, enables the data controller to offer the data subject content or services which, by their very nature, can only be made available to registered users. Registered users are free to amend the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the data controller’s database.

The data controller shall, upon request, provide any data subject at any time with information regarding which personal data relating to that data subject is stored. Furthermore, the data controller shall rectify or erase personal data at the request or upon notification by the data subject, provided that this does not conflict with any statutory retention obligations. All employees of the data controller are available to the data subject as points of contact in this regard.

6. Contact options via the website

In accordance with legal requirements, the ConTex GmbH website contains information that enables users to contact our company quickly by electronic means and to communicate directly with us, including a general electronic mail address (email address). If a data subject contacts the data controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data, transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the data controller, is stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not disclosed to third parties.

7. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The data controller processes and stores the data subject’s personal data only for the period necessary to fulfil the purpose of storage, or insofar as this has been provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.
If the purpose of storage ceases to apply or if a retention period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data shall be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

8. Rights of the data subject

A. Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right, as granted by European legislation, to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. Should a data subject wish to exercise this right to confirmation, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time.

B. Right of access

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

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

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. If this is the case, the data subject is also entitled to receive information about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer. Should a data subject wish to exercise this right, they may contact a member of staff of the controller at any time.

C. Right to rectification

Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, as granted by European legislation, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data — including by means of a supplementary statement — taking into account the purposes of the processing. Should a data subject wish to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time.

D. Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller that personal data concerning them be erased without delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

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

If any of the above grounds apply and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by ConTex GmbH, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time. A member of staff at ConTex GmbH will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without delay.
If the personal data has been made public by ConTex GmbH and our company, as the controller, is obliged to erase the personal data in accordance with Article 17(1) of the GDPR, ConTex GmbH shall, taking into account the available technology and the costs of implementation, take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested these other data controllers to delete all links to this personal data or copies or replicas of this personal data, insofar as the processing is not necessary. A member of staff at ConTex GmbH will take the necessary steps in each individual case.

E. Right to restriction of processing

Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request that the controller restrict processing if any of the following conditions apply:

  • The data subject disputes the accuracy of the personal data, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful, the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data and requests, instead, the restriction of the use of the personal data.
  • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data subject needs it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
  • The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If any of the above conditions apply and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by ConTex GmbH, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time. A member of staff at ConTex GmbH will arrange for the processing to be restricted.

F. Right to data portability

Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, as granted by European legislation, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact a member of staff at ConTex GmbH at any time.

Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability under Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have their personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, provided that this is technically feasible and does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

G. Right to object

Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If ConTex GmbH processes personal data for the purposes of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for the purposes of such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to ConTex GmbH regarding processing for the purposes of direct marketing, ConTex GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of ConTex GmbH directly. Furthermore, in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, the data subject is free to exercise their right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them carried out by ConTex GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
In the event of an objection, ConTex GmbH will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

H. Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling

Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling — which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent. If the data subject wishes to exercise rights in relation to automated decisions, they may contact a member of staff of the controller at any time.

If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is it made with the data subject’s explicit consent, ConTex GmbH shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view and to contest the decision.

I. Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time.

9. Privacy policy regarding the use of facebook

The data controller has integrated components from Facebook into this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is a social meeting place operated on the internet, an online community that generally enables users to communicate with one another and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enables the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Among other things, Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos and connect with others via friend requests.
The operator of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, the controller responsible for the processing of personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of that Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject. Provided the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognises which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time they access our website and throughout the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the data subject’s respective Facebook account. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, for example the ‘Like’ button, or if the data subject posts a comment, Facebook associates this information with the data subject’s personal Facebook user account and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.
The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the settings options Facebook offers to protect the data subject’s privacy. In addition, various applications are available that allow data transmission to Facebook to be suppressed. Such applications may be used by the data subject to prevent data transmission to Facebook.

Facebook Pixel
To deactivate Facebook Pixel

10. Privacy policy regarding the use of Google Analytics (with anonymization finction)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) into this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics involves the collection, gathering and evaluation of data regarding the behaviour of website visitors. A web analytics service records, amongst other things, data on which website a data subject came from to a website (so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is predominantly used to optimise a website and for the cost-benefit analysis of online advertising.

The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The data controller uses the suffix ‘_gat._anonymizeIp’ for web analysis via Google Analytics. This suffix causes Google to truncate and anonymise the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection when accessing our website from a Member State of the European Union or from another signatory state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyse visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, amongst other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us showing the activity on our website, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The placement of the cookie enables Google to analyse the use of our website. Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google obtains personal data, such as the data subject’s IP address, which Google uses, amongst other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and, consequently, to enable commission settlements.

Cookies are used to store personal information, such as the time of access, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. Each time our website is visited, this personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, pass on this personal data collected via the technical process to third parties.
The data subject may, as described above, prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. Furthermore, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programmes.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website, as well as to the processing of such data by Google, and to prevent this from taking place. To do so, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on uses JavaScript to inform Google Analytics that no data or information regarding visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google regards the installation of the browser add-on as an objection. If the data subject’s IT system is subsequently deleted, formatted or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on. Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.
Click here to opt out of tracking via Google Tag Manager.

11. Privacy policy regarding the use of Google remarketing

The data controller has integrated Google Remarketing services into this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that enables a company to display advertisements to internet users who have previously visited the company’s website. The integration of Google Remarketing therefore allows a company to create user-specific advertising and consequently display advertisements relevant to the internet user’s interests.
The operator of the Google Remarketing services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google Remarketing is to display interest-based advertising. Google Remarketing enables us to display advertisements via the Google advertising network or on other websites that are tailored to the individual needs and interests of internet users.

Google Remarketing places a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By placing this cookie, Google is able to recognise visitors to our website when they subsequently visit websites that are also part of the Google advertising network. Each time a website on which the Google Remarketing service has been integrated is accessed, the data subject’s web browser automatically identifies itself to Google. As part of this technical process, Google obtains personal data, such as the user’s IP address or browsing behaviour, which Google uses, amongst other things, to display interest-based advertising.
Personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored via the cookie. Consequently, each time our website is visited, personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, pass on this personal data collected via the technical process to third parties.

As explained above, the data subject may at any time prevent our website from setting cookies by adjusting the settings of their web browser accordingly, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a change to the web browser settings would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject’s computer system. Furthermore, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programmes.
In addition, the data subject has the option to object to interest-based advertising by Google. To do so, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the web browsers they use and make the desired settings there.
Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

12. Privacy policy regarding the use of Google adwords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords into this website. Google AdWords is an online advertising service that allows advertisers to place adverts both in Google’s search engine results and on the Google Display Network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to specify certain keywords in advance, whereby an advertisement is displayed in Google’s search engine results only when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result using the search engine. Within the Google Display Network, the adverts are distributed across relevant websites using an automated algorithm and in accordance with the pre-defined keywords.
The operator of the Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-based advertising on third-party websites and in the search results of the Google search engine, and to display third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject arrives at our website via a Google advert, Google places a so-called conversion cookie on the data subject’s computer system. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie expires after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. Provided the cookie has not yet expired, the conversion cookie is used to track whether certain subpages, such as the shopping basket of an online shop system, have been accessed on our website. The conversion cookie enables both us and Google to track whether a data subject who arrived at our website via an AdWords advert generated a sale, i.e. completed or abandoned a purchase.
The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to compile visitor statistics for our website. We, in turn, use these visitor statistics to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords ads, i.e. to assess the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad and to optimise our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could be used to identify the data subject.

The conversion cookie is used to store personal information, such as the web pages visited by the data subject. Consequently, each time our website is visited, personal data – including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject – is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, pass on this personal data collected via the technical process to third parties.
As outlined above, the data subject may prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of the web browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. Furthermore, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programmes.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and select the desired settings there. Further information and Google’s applicable data protection policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

13. Payment method : privacy policy for Paypal as a payment method

The data controller has integrated PayPal components on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via what are known as PayPal accounts, which are virtual personal or business accounts. PayPal also offers the option of processing virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there is no traditional account number. PayPal enables users to initiate online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also performs escrow functions and offers buyer protection services. The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22–24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects ‘PayPal’ as the payment method during the ordering process in our online shop, the data subject’s data will be automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required to process the payment. The personal data transmitted to PayPal typically includes the first name, surname, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number or other data necessary for processing the payment. Personal data relating to the relevant order is also necessary for the execution of the purchase contract. The purpose of transferring the data is to process payments and prevent fraud. In particular, the data controller will transfer personal data to PayPal if there is a legitimate interest in doing so. PayPal may, under certain circumstances, transfer the personal data exchanged between PayPal and the data controller to credit reference agencies. The purpose of this transfer is to verify identity and creditworthiness. Where necessary, PayPal may disclose personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, provided that this is necessary to fulfil contractual obligations or that the data is to be processed on its behalf. The data subject may withdraw their consent to PayPal processing their personal data at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect personal data that must necessarily be processed, used or transmitted for the purpose of (contractual) payment processing.  PayPal’s current privacy policy can be accessed at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

14. Legal basis for processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries concerning our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third parties. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d DS-GVO. Finally, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f DS-GVO. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are particularly permitted to us because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

15. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the controller or a third party

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

16. Period for which the personal data will be stored

The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiry of this period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required for the fulfilment or initiation of a contract.

17. Legal or contractual requirements for providing personal data; Necessity for contract entry; Obligation of the person concerned to provide personal data; Possible consequences of failure to provide data

We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual obligations (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that a data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company concludes a contract with him or her. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and what consequences the failure to provide the personal data would have.

18. Automated decision-making

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