Data protection

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This only applies unless otherwise stated during the subsequent processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Server log files

You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.

Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider via your internet browser and stored in log files (so-called server log files). This stored data includes, for example, the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the amount of data transferred, and the requesting provider.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our offering.

contact

Person responsible
Please contact us if you wish. The controller responsible for data processing is: FRENCHMAN GmbH, Südstraße 40, 49086 Osnabrück, Germany, +4954150797431, mail@frenchman.eu

Customer's proactive contact via email
If you initiate business contact with us via email, we will only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent you provide it. This data processing serves to process and respond to your contact request.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing will be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing when using the contact form
When you use the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide it. Data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing will be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Using 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 you use this feature, we collect and process your personal data (first and last name, email address and telephone number, message text) only to the extent you provide it. Data processing serves the purpose of scheduling appointments and improving user-friendliness.
Calendly uses technologies such as cookies. The following information may be collected and transmitted to Calendly: IP address, date and time of page visit, device model, information about the browser and operating system you use, and location.
Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Calendly has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Your personal data for booking appointments is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR to fulfill the contract concluded with us or to carry out pre-contractual measures.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data through the use of cookies is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about privacy and the use of cookies at Calendly, please visit https://calendly.com/privacy .

Customer account orders

Customer account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified therein. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.

Collection, processing and transfer of personal data when placing orders

When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to process your inquiries. Providing this data is required to conclude a contract. Failure to provide this data will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.

Your data may be shared with, for example, shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfillment providers, payment service providers, order processing service providers, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly adhere to legal requirements. The scope of data transfer is limited to a minimum.

Reviews Advertising


Website logo for Google Customer Reviews
The website logo for Google Customer Reviews of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”) is integrated into our website.
The purpose of the integration is to display the number and results of the reviews we have received so far via Google and to promote participation in this program.
To display the logo on our website and to show you personalized ads on Google, Google uses cookies. This may include, among other things, your IP address being processed and transmitted to Google.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on terms of use and data protection when using Google Customer Reviews can be found at https://www.google.com/shopping/customerreviews/static/tos/de/1_01_tos.html and at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Review reminder
After you have placed your order, we would like to ask you to rate your purchase with us.
For this purpose, we use your personal data (name, email address, order information) independently of the contract processing to send you a review reminder by email after you have placed an order, provided you have expressly consented to this.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by using the corresponding link in the email or by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.

Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address, regardless of contract processing, exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send newsletters, provided you have expressly consented to this. Data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list.

Use of Mailchimp
We use the service of Rocket Science Group LLC (675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000 Atlanta, GA 30308, USA; “Mailchimp”) to send the newsletter as part of order processing.
We will forward the information you provide during newsletter registration (email address, first and last name if applicable) to Mailchimp. This data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical analysis.
To evaluate newsletter campaigns, the newsletters sent contain a 1x1 pixel graphic (tracking pixel) or a tracking link. This allows us to determine whether you have opened the newsletter and whether you have clicked on any integrated links. In this context, we collect your personal data such as your IP address, browser type and device, and the time of access. This data can be used to create user profiles under a pseudonym. The collected data is not used to identify you personally. The collected data is used solely for statistical analysis to improve newsletter campaigns.
Your data is generally transferred to Mailchimp servers in the USA and stored there. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Mailchimp is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfers are based, among other things, on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, available at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de .
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective, and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Further information and MailChimp’s privacy policy can be found at: https://mailchimp.com/de/legal/data-processing-addendum/ and https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/ .

Shipping service provider merchandise management

Passing on the email address to shipping companies to inform them about the shipping status
We will pass on your email address to the shipping company as part of the contract processing, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. The purpose of this transfer is to inform you about the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the shipping company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.

Use of an external inventory management system
We use a merchandise management system to process your order. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the order process will be transferred to
JTL-Software-GmbH, Rheinstr. 7, 41836 Hückelhoven
JTL-Software-GmbH, Rheinstr. 7, 41836 Hückelhoven
transmitted.

The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with you and is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Payment service providers

Using PayPal Express
We use the PayPal Express payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of this data processing is to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, PayPal must collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and device location) when you visit the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. Cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the associated privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS .

Using PayPal Check-Out
We use the PayPal Check-Out payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & “Pay later” via PayPal
For certain payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or "Pay later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values ​​(score values) that are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default if PayPal makes an advance payment.
You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying PayPal, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.

Third-party providers
When paying using a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. To process this payment method, PayPal may then forward the data to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Local third-party providers can include, for example:

• Apple Pay (Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland)
• Google Pay (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland)
• giropay (Paydirekt GmbH, Stephanstr. 14-16, 60313 Frankfurt am Main)

Purchase on account via PayPal
When paying via invoice, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To process this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies according to the process already described above. The data is processed for the purpose of credit checks for contract initiation. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies use Ratpay can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/ .

Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the associated privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full .

Use of the payment service provider Stripe

We use the payment service Stripe from Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland, on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using Stripe, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Stripe reserves the right, if necessary, to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values ​​(score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures and which, among other things, include address data in their calculation. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Stripe makes advance payments.

You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying Stripe, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.

All Stripe transactions are subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://stripe.com/de/privacy

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again.

Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your Internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide whether to accept them individually, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all of the features of this website to their full extent.

The following links will tell you how to manage (including deactivate) cookies in the most important browsers:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de
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/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablassen

Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

Technically necessary cookies

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

The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25 (2) of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG). Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring optimal website functionality and a user-friendly and effective design of our offering.

You have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons related to your particular situation.

Analysis advertising tracking

Use of Google Analytics 4
We use the web analysis service Google Analytics from 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. Google will use the information obtained on behalf of the website operator to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide the website operator with other services related to website activity and internet usage.
The following information may be collected, among others: IP address, date and time of the page visit, click path, information about the browser and device you use, pages visited, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), location data, purchasing activities. Google may link your data with other data, such as your search history, your personal accounts, your usage data from other devices, and any other data Google has about you.

The IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.

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

Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de .

Using Microsoft Clarity
We use the analysis tool "Microsoft Clarity" from Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland; "Microsoft") on our website. Microsoft is an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation (One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052, USA).
The data processing serves the purpose of needs-based design, optimization, and analysis of our website. The tool randomly records the movements of visitors on the website. This creates a log of mouse movements, scrolling behavior, time spent, and clicks on the website (a so-called heatmap).
Cookies or similar technologies are used for this purpose. The following information may be collected, among others: IP address, time of access, click path, information about the device you use (device type, screen size and resolution, unique device identifier, operating system), information about the browser you use (browser type and version), location data, preferred language for displaying the website, subpages visited, length of stay, content viewed, requested website or file.
This data is used to create user profiles under a pseudonym. The data is not used to personally identify the website visitor and is not merged with the personal data of the person using the pseudonym. Microsoft is contractually prohibited from selling the collected data to other third parties.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Microsoft has certified itself under the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Detailed information about the cookies used and their function can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/cookie-list . Information about the storage period of the information collected can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/data-retention . Further information about 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 about data protection at Microsoft can be found at https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement .

Using the Meta Pixel

We use the Meta Pixel of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "Meta") on our website.

Meta and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data when integrating the service and the transmission of this data to Meta. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta on the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/businesstools . According to this agreement, we are particularly responsible for fulfilling the information obligations pursuant to Art. 13 and 14 GDPR, for adhering to the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Art. 33 and 34 GDPR, insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects our obligations under the agreement on joint processing. Meta is responsible for enabling the rights of data subjects in accordance with Articles 15 - 20 GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service and for complying with the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 GDPR, insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects Meta's obligations under the joint processing agreement.

The application serves the purpose of targeting website visitors with interest-based advertising on the social networks Facebook and Instagram. For this purpose, the Meta remarketing tag has been implemented on the website. This tag establishes a direct connection to the Meta servers when you visit the website. This transmits to the Meta server which of our pages you have visited. Meta assigns this information to your personal Facebook and/or Instagram user account. When you visit the social networks Facebook or Instagram, you will then be shown personalized, interest-based ads.

The application also serves the purpose of compiling conversion statistics. This allows us to learn the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag, as well as the actions taken after being redirected to this website. However, we do not receive any information that could personally identify users.

Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.

Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
You can deactivate the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature here. Further information on how Meta collects and uses data, your rights in this regard, and options for protecting your privacy can be found in Meta's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ .

Use of Google Ads Conversion Tracking
We use the online advertising program "Google Ads" on our website, including conversion tracking (visit action analysis). Google Conversion Tracking is an analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Google).
When you click on an ad served by Google, a conversion tracking cookie is stored on your computer. These cookies have a limited lifespan, contain no personal data, and are therefore not used to identify you personally. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that you clicked on the ad and were redirected to that page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. This means that cookies cannot be tracked across Ads customers' websites.
The information collected through the conversion cookie is used to compile conversion statistics. This tells us the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, we do not receive any information that could be used to personally identify users.
Your data may be transferred to Google LLC's servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.

The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information and Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

Use of Microsoft Advertising
We use Microsoft Advertising from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA; “Microsoft”) on our website.
The data processing serves marketing and advertising purposes and the purpose of measuring the success of the advertising measures (conversion tracking). We learn the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, a personal identification of these users is not possible. Microsoft Advertising uses technologies such as cookies and web beacons that enable an analysis of your use of the website. When you click on an ad placed by Microsoft Advertising, a cookie for conversion tracking is stored on your computer. This cookie has a limited validity and is not used for personal identification. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Microsoft and we can recognize that you clicked on the ad and were redirected to this page. The following information may be collected, among other things: IP address, identifiers assigned by Microsoft, information about the browser you are using and the device you are using, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), URL of our website.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Microsoft has certified itself under the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
You can find more information about data protection and the cookies used by Microsoft here .


Plug-ins and other

Using Google Tag Manager
We use the Google Tag Manager of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This application manages JavaScript tags and HTML tags, which are used, in particular, to implement tracking and analysis tools. Data processing serves the purpose of tailoring and optimizing our website to meet your needs.
The Google Tag Manager itself does not store cookies, nor does it process personal data. However, it does allow the activation of additional tags that can collect and process personal data.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found here .

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

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

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website. For this purpose, the IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. Furthermore, the data is used to optimize the website and 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 (1) (f) GDPR.

Using Doofinder
We use the search function “Doofinder” from DooFinder SL (Madrid 28037, Rufino González 23 bis, 1º 1, Spain; “Doofinder”) on our website.
The data processing serves the purpose of making the information contained on our website easier to find and user-friendly.
When you use the search function on our website, the following information is processed, among others: IP address, information about the device you are using (e.g. device type, model and version), anonymized user ID.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in making our website as user-friendly as possible. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
For more information about Doofinder’s privacy policy, please visit https://www.doofinder.com/en/privacy-policy .

Rights of data subjects and storage period

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

Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
In addition, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and to processing for the purposes of direct marketing.

Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.

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

State Commissioner for Data Protection of Lower Saxony
Prinzenstraße 5
30159 Hanover
Phone: +49 511 1204500
Fax: +49 511 1204599
Email: poststelle@lfd.niedersachsen.de

Right of objection
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with future effect for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Once you have objected, the processing of the data in question will be stopped unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

last updated: 22.10.2024