We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of “Chris Bergau”. The use of the Internet pages of “Chris Bergau” is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services of our company via our website, the processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to “Chris Bergau”. Through this privacy policy, our company seeks 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.
As the data controller, “Chris Bergau” has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions may generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.
1. Definitions
The privacy policy of “Chris Bergau” is based on the terms used by the European legislator in the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be both easy to read and understand for the public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.
We use, among others, the following terms in this privacy policy:
a) Personal Data
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, particularly by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to their physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
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 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 its processing in the future.
e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner 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 organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
g) 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. 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) Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
i) Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body, to which the personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
j) Third Party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
k) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.
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 related to data protection is:
Chris Bergau
Represented by Managing Director Chris Bergau
Journalist, Media Designer for Image and Sound
Altmarkt 1
09468 Geyer
Germany
Phone: 0163 1946768
Email: kontakt@chris-bergau.de
3. Collection of General Data and Information
The website “Chris Bergau” collects a range of general data and information every time it is accessed by an affected person or an automated system. This general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The data collected may include:
- the types and versions of browsers used,
- the operating system used by the accessing system,
- the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers),
- the sub-pages accessed via an accessing system on our website,
- the date and time of access to the website,
- an Internet Protocol address (IP address),
- the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and
- other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our IT systems.
When using this general data and information, “Chris Bergau” does not draw any conclusions about the affected person. Instead, this information is needed to:
- properly deliver the content of our website,
- optimize the content of our website and its advertising,
- ensure the long-term functionality of our IT systems and website technology, and
- provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.
These anonymized data and information are statistically analyzed by “Chris Bergau” with the aim of improving data protection and data security in our company to ultimately ensure the best possible protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files are stored separately from any personal data provided by an affected person.
4. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data
The data controller processes and stores personal data of the affected person only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as required by European directives, regulations, or other laws to which the data controller is subject.
If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by the European directives, regulations, or other competent legislation expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with statutory provisions.
5. Rights of the Affected Person
a) Right to Confirmation
Every affected person has the right, as granted by European directives and regulations, to obtain confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If an affected person wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
b) Right to Access
Every affected person has the right, as granted by European directives and regulations, to obtain free information from the data controller at any time about the personal data stored about them and to receive a copy of this information. Furthermore, European directives and regulations grant access to the following information:
- the purposes of the 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, especially in third countries or international organizations,
- if possible, the planned storage duration of the personal data or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine this duration,
- the existence of a right to request rectification or deletion of personal data or restriction of processing by the controller or to object to such processing,
- the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority,
- if the personal data were not collected from the affected person: any available information about their source,
- the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the scope and intended effects of such processing for the affected person.
Additionally, the affected person has the right to know whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If this is the case, the affected person also has the right to be informed about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If an affected person wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
c) Right to Rectification
Every affected person has the right, as granted by European directives and regulations, to request the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Considering the purposes of the processing, the affected person also has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.
If an affected person wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
d) Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
Every affected person has the right, as granted by European directives and regulations, to request from the controller the immediate deletion of personal data concerning them, provided one of the following reasons applies and processing is not necessary:
- The personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
- The affected person withdraws their consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for the processing.
- The affected person objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the affected person objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
- The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
- The deletion of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
- The personal data were collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.
If one of the above reasons applies and an affected person wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by “Chris Bergau,” they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee will ensure the deletion request is fulfilled immediately.
If “Chris Bergau” has made the personal data public and is obligated under Article 17(1) GDPR to delete the personal data, “Chris Bergau,” taking into account available technology and implementation costs, will take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the affected person has requested the deletion of all links to, copies, or replications of such personal data, unless processing is required. The employee of “Chris Bergau” will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.
e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European directives and regulations, to request the restriction of processing if one of the following conditions is met:
- The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
- The processing is unlawful, the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data, and instead requests the restriction of its use.
- The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
- The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by “Chris Bergau,” they may at any time contact an employee of the controller. The employee of “Chris Bergau” will arrange for the restriction of processing.
f) Right to Data Portability
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European directives and regulations, 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 these data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, provided that the processing is based on consent according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract according to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, the data subject, when exercising their right to data portability under Article 20(1) GDPR, has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible, and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact an employee of “Chris Bergau.”
g) Right to Object
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European directives and regulations, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of their personal data which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions.
“Chris Bergau” 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 is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
If “Chris Bergau” processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing purposes, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to the processing for direct marketing purposes, “Chris Bergau” will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of their personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
To exercise the right to object, the data subject can directly contact any employee of “Chris Bergau” or any other employee. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object by automated means, using technical specifications, in relation to services of the information society, irrespective of Directive 2002/58/EC.
h) Automated Decisions in Individual Cases, including Profiling
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European directives and regulations, 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, unless the decision:
- (1) is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or
- (2) is authorized 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 explicit consent of the data subject.
If the decision is based on (1) the necessity for the performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is based on explicit consent of the data subject, “Chris Bergau” will take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and 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.
If the data subject wishes to exercise their rights concerning automated decisions, they can at any time contact an employee of the controller.
i) Right to Withdraw Consent Under Data Protection Law
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European directives and regulations, 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 can at any time contact an employee of the controller.
6. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Facebook
The data controller has integrated components from the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that typically allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allows the online community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network, among other things, to create private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests.
The operator of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The data controller for the processing of personal data, if the data subject resides outside the USA or Canada, is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time a page on this website, which is operated by the data controller and contains a Facebook component (Facebook plugin), is accessed, the user’s internet browser is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook’s servers. An overview of all Facebook plugins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. As part of this technical process, Facebook learns which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook will recognize with each visit to our website by the data subject and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on any of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, such as the “Like” button, or leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.
Facebook receives information through the Facebook component whenever the data subject visits our website, regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not, as long as the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of accessing our website. If the data subject does not want the transmission of this information to Facebook, they can prevent it by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.
The data policy published by Facebook, which can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings that Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. Additionally, there are various applications available that allow the suppression of data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to prevent data from being sent to Facebook.
7. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Amazon Affiliate Program Functions
The data controller, as a participant in the Amazon Affiliate Program, has integrated Amazon components on this website. The Amazon components were designed by Amazon with the goal of promoting customers through advertisements on various websites within the Amazon Group, especially on Amazon.co.uk, Local.Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, BuyVIP.com, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, and Amazon.es. The data controller can generate advertising revenue by using these Amazon components.
The operating company of these Amazon components is Amazon EU S.à.r.l., 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Amazon places a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. The explanation of what cookies are has been provided above. Each time a page of this website, which is operated by the data controller and contains an Amazon component, is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s system is automatically prompted by the respective Amazon component to transmit data for online advertising and commission billing purposes to Amazon. As part of this technical process, Amazon becomes aware of personal data, which Amazon uses to track the origin of orders placed with Amazon and to enable subsequent commission billing. Among other things, Amazon can track if the data subject clicked on an affiliate link on our website.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as explained above, at any time through the appropriate setting of their internet browser, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser would also prevent Amazon from setting a cookie on the data subject’s system. Additionally, any cookies already set by Amazon can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.
For further information and the applicable privacy policies of Amazon, you can visit https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=3312401.
8. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Instagram
The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that can be classified as an audiovisual platform, allowing users to share photos and videos and also to distribute such data across other social networks.
The operating company of Instagram’s services is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time a page on this website, which is operated by the data controller and contains an Instagram component (Insta-Button), is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding Instagram component. As part of this technical process, Instagram learns which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.
If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram will recognize with each visit to our website by the data subject and throughout their entire stay on our website, which specific subpage the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned to the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on any of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the transmitted data and information will be assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.
Instagram receives information through the Instagram component whenever the data subject visits our website, as long as the data subject is logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent it by logging out of their Instagram account before visiting our website.
For more information and the applicable privacy policies of Instagram, you can visit https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
9. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Twitter
The data controller has integrated components of Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual publicly accessible microblogging service, where users can post and share short messages known as tweets, which are limited to 280 characters. These short messages are accessible to anyone, including people who are not registered on Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow the tweets of a user. Furthermore, Twitter enables the addressing of a broad audience through hashtags, links, or retweets.
The operating company of Twitter is Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.
Each time a page of this website, operated by the data controller and containing a Twitter component (Twitter button), is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Further information about the Twitter buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. As part of this technical process, Twitter becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to allow our users to share content from this website, increase the visibility of this website in the digital world, and increase our visitor numbers.
If the data subject is logged into Twitter at the same time, Twitter will recognize with each visit to our website by the data subject and throughout their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned to the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated into our website, the transmitted data and information will be assigned to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Twitter.
Twitter receives information through the Twitter component whenever the data subject visits our website, as long as the data subject is logged into Twitter at the time of visiting our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Twitter, they can prevent it by logging out of their Twitter account before visiting our website.
The applicable privacy policy of Twitter can be found at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.
10. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of YouTube
The data controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and other users to view, rate, and comment on them. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, so complete movies, television shows, music videos, trailers, or user-generated videos are available for viewing through the internet portal.
The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
Each time a page of this website, operated by the data controller and containing a YouTube component (YouTube video), is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.
If the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube will recognize when the data subject visits a subpage that contains a YouTube video, which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.
YouTube and Google receive information through the YouTube component whenever the data subject visits our website, as long as the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of visiting our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent it by logging out of their YouTube account before visiting our website.
The privacy policy published by YouTube, which can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
11. Payment Method: Privacy Policy Regarding Klarna as a Payment Option
The data controller has integrated components of Klarna on this website. Klarna is an online payment service provider that enables purchasing on account or flexible installment payments. Klarna also offers additional services, such as buyer protection or identity and credit checks.
The operating company of Klarna is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.
If the data subject selects either “Purchase on Account” or “Installment Purchase” as a payment method during the ordering process in our online shop, data of the data subject is automatically transmitted to Klarna. By selecting one of these payment options, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for the processing of the invoice or installment purchase, as well as for identity and credit checks.
The personal data transmitted to Klarna typically includes first name, last name, address, date of birth, gender, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, and other data required for the processing of an invoice or installment purchase. Personal data related to the specific order may also be necessary to process the purchase agreement. This may include the exchange of payment information such as bank details, card number, expiration date, and CVC code, item quantity, item number, details on goods and services, prices, taxes, and information on the previous purchase behavior or other details of the financial situation of the data subject.
The transmission of data is primarily for the purposes of identity verification, payment administration, and fraud prevention. The data controller will transmit personal data to Klarna, especially when there is a legitimate interest for the transmission. The exchanged personal data between Klarna and the data controller may be forwarded by Klarna to credit agencies. This transmission is for identity and credit checks.
Klarna may also transfer personal data to affiliated companies (Klarna Group) and service providers or subcontractors, as far as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or if the data should be processed on behalf.
To decide on the establishment, execution, or termination of a contractual relationship, Klarna collects and uses data and information about the data subject’s previous payment behavior and probability values for future behavior (so-called scoring). The calculation of the scoring is based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures.
The data subject has the option to withdraw consent to the handling of personal data at any time from Klarna. Such a withdrawal will not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable privacy policy of Klarna can be accessed at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/policy/data/de_de/data_protection.pdf.
12. Payment Method: Privacy Policy Regarding PayPal as a Payment Option
The data controller has integrated components of PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. PayPal also allows virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, so there is no traditional account number. PayPal enables online payments to third parties or the reception of payments. PayPal also offers escrow functions and 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 order process in our online shop, personal data of the data subject will be automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for payment processing.
The personal data transmitted to PayPal typically includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data required for payment processing. Personal data related to the specific order may also be necessary for processing the purchase agreement.
The transmission of the data serves the purpose of payment processing and fraud prevention. The data controller will transmit personal data to PayPal, especially when there is a legitimate interest for the transmission. The exchanged personal data between PayPal and the data controller may be forwarded by PayPal to credit agencies. This transmission is for identity and credit checks.
PayPal may transfer personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors if necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or if the data should be processed on behalf.
The data subject has the option to withdraw consent to the handling of personal data at any time from PayPal. Such a withdrawal will not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable privacy policy of PayPal can be accessed at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
13. Payment Method: Privacy Policy Regarding Sofortüberweisung as a Payment Option
The data controller has integrated components of Sofortüberweisung on this website. Sofortüberweisung is a payment service that enables cashless payments for products and services online. Sofortüberweisung is a technical process that allows the online merchant to receive an immediate payment confirmation. This enables the merchant to deliver goods, services, or downloads to the customer immediately after the order.
The operating company of Sofortüberweisung is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.
If the data subject selects “Sofortüberweisung” as the payment option during the order process in our online shop, personal data of the data subject will be automatically transmitted to Sofortüberweisung. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for payment processing.
In the payment process through Sofortüberweisung, the buyer transmits the PIN and TAN to Sofort GmbH. Sofortüberweisung then performs a payment transfer to the online merchant after verifying the account balance and retrieving other data to check the account coverage. The online merchant is then automatically notified of the completion of the financial transaction.
The personal data exchanged via Sofortüberweisung typically includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data required for payment processing. The transmission of data is for payment processing and fraud prevention. The data controller will transmit personal data to Sofortüberweisung when there is a legitimate interest for the transmission. The exchanged personal data between Sofortüberweisung and the data controller may be forwarded by Sofortüberweisung to credit agencies. This transmission is for identity and credit checks.
Sofortüberweisung may transfer personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, if necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or if the data should be processed on behalf.
The data subject has the option to withdraw consent to the handling of personal data at any time from Sofortüberweisung. Such a withdrawal will not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable privacy policy of Sofortüberweisung can be accessed at https://www.klarna.com/sofort/datenschutz/.
14. Legal Basis for Processing
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing activities where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract to which the data subject is a party, such as processing activities required for the delivery of goods or provision of services, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing activities that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, for instance, in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as for fulfilling 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 vital interests of the data subject or another individual. For example, this would be the case if a visitor were to be injured on our premises, and their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information needed to be transmitted to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In such a case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.
Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis covers processing operations that are not covered by any of the above legal bases, when the processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. Such processing operations are specifically allowed because they were explicitly mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
15. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business operations for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and stakeholders.
16. Duration of Storage of Personal Data
The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective legal retention period. After the retention period has expired, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the fulfillment of a contract or the initiation of a contract.
17. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Providing
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may arise from contractual arrangements (e.g., details about the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that a data subject provides us with personal data that must be processed by us. For instance, a data subject is required to provide us with personal data when entering into a contract with us. Failure to provide personal data would result in
18. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.
This privacy policy was created using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as an external data protection officer in Augsburg, in cooperation with the Cologne-based IT and data protection lawyer Christian Solmecke.