Privacy Policy

(The German versions of the provisions are legally binding. The translated versions are for convenience only.)

We appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of the publisher of this website: solute GmbH. The use of the solute GmbH website is generally possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use special services of our company via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to solute GmbH. By means of this privacy policy, our company would like to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this privacy policy.

As the controller responsible for processing, solute GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of solute GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be 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 terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:

1.1. Personal data

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

1.2. Data subject

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

1.3. Processing

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of 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.

1.4. Restriction of processing

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

1.5. Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal 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.

1.6. 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 are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

1.7. Controller or controller responsible for processing

The controller or the person responsible for processing 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.

1.8. Processor

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

1.9. Recipient

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

1.10. Third party

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

1.11. 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 controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

Publisher: solute GmbH

Address:
Zeppelinstraße 15
76185 Karlsruhe
Email: omza@solute.de

Websites:
www.solute.de
www.repricing.com
www.datafeedmanager.com
www.epwr.com

3. Information on the controller

The controller for data processing on this website is:
solute GmbH
Zeppelinstraße 15
D-76185 Karlsruhe
Phone: +49 (0)721 98993-0

Available during our business hours, Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Email: info@solute.de

The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

4. Cookies

The solute GmbH websites use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a character string that allows websites and servers to be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, solute GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the use of cookies.

Cookies allow the information and offers on our website to be optimized for the user. As previously mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize our website users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their access data every time they visit the site, because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the shopping cart cookie in an online shop. The online shop uses a cookie to remember the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart.

Furthermore, we use cookies on our website that enable an analysis of users' browsing behavior.

In this way, the following data can be transmitted:

Frequency of page views

Entered search terms

Use of website functions

The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized through technical measures. Therefore, it is no longer possible to assign the data to the accessing user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.

When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analytical purposes, and their consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, there is also a reference to this privacy policy.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analytical purposes, provided the user has given their consent, is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting in the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

5. Collection of general data and information

The solute GmbH website collects a series 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's log files. The data collected may include (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 referrers), (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.

When using this general data and information, solute GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by solute GmbH both statistically and with the goal of increasing data protection and data security in our company to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files is stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.

In addition, the following personal data is collected, provided the user has given explicit consent and in compliance with applicable data protection regulations:

Users' first and last names
Users' IP addresses
Users' email addresses
Location details (postal code, etc.)
Orders, history, support requests, and conversations with support.

Personal data is processed based on our legitimate interest in fulfilling our contractual obligations and optimizing our online services.

You can visit this website without providing any personal information. However, to improve our online services, we store your access data for this website (without personal identification). This access data includes, for example, the file you requested or the name of your internet service provider. Because the data is anonymized, it is not possible to draw conclusions about your identity.

6. SSL encryption

To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (such as SSL) via HTTPS.

7. Subscription to our newsletter

On the websites of solute GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company's newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the controller when ordering the newsletter is determined by the input mask used for this purpose.

solute GmbH informs its customers and business partners at regular intervals by means of a newsletter about company offers. The newsletter of our company can generally only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter distribution. For legal reasons, a confirmation e-mail is sent to the e-mail address first entered by a data subject for newsletter distribution using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation e-mail is used to verify whether the owner of the e-mail address as the data subject has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of a data subject's e-mail address at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.

The personal data collected during registration for the newsletter is used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter could be informed by e-mail if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as could be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes in technical conditions. There is no disclosure of the personal data collected as part of the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for the newsletter distribution can be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revoking consent, a corresponding link can be found in every newsletter. Furthermore, it is possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter directly on the controller's website at any time or to inform the controller of this in another way.

Part of the content of our newsletter may contain advertising material.

8. Newsletter tracking

The newsletters of solute GmbH contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in e-mails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, solute GmbH can recognize whether and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject and which links in the e-mail were accessed by the data subject.

Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and evaluated by the controller in order to optimize the newsletter distribution and to better adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to revoke the separate declaration of consent given via the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. solute GmbH automatically interprets unsubscribing from the newsletter as a revocation.

9. Registration on our website

The data subject has the option to register on the controller's website by providing personal data. The personal data transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for its own purposes. The controller may arrange for the transfer to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who also uses the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the controller.

By registering on the 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 against the background that this is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of crimes committed. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary for the protection of the controller. As a general rule, this data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the disclosure serves the purpose of criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject, involving the voluntary provision of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject content or services that, by their nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the controller's database.

The controller shall provide any data subject with information upon request at any time as to what personal data is stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the controller shall correct or delete personal data at the request or notification of the data subject, provided that there are no legal storage obligations to the contrary. All employees of the controller are available to the data subject as contact persons in this regard.

10. Contact options via the website

The websites of solute GmbH contain information required by law that enables quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller is stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties.

11. Comment function in the blog on the website

solute GmbH offers users the opportunity to leave individual comments on specific blog posts on a blog located on the controller's website. A blog is a portal maintained on a website, generally accessible to the public, in which one or more people, known as bloggers or web bloggers, can post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blog posts. Blog posts can generally be commented on by third parties.

If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, information about the time the comment was entered as well as the username (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject is stored and published in addition to the comments left by the data subject. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the data subject's Internet Service Provider (ISP) is logged. This storage of the IP address is carried out for security reasons and in the event that the data subject infringes the rights of third parties or posts illegal content through a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the controller's own interest, so that they could potentially exculpate themselves in the event of a legal violation. This collected personal data is not passed on to third parties unless such disclosure is required by law or serves the legal defense of the controller.

12. Subscribing to blog comments on the website

Comments made on the solute GmbH blog can generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, it is possible for a commenter to subscribe to the comments following their own comment on a specific blog post.

If a data subject chooses to subscribe to comments, the controller will send an automatic confirmation email to verify, using the double opt-in procedure, whether the owner of the provided email address has actually chosen this option. The subscription to comments can be terminated at any time.

13. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.

14. Rights of the data subject

14.1. Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

14.2. Right of access

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller at any time free information about their stored personal data and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject 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, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data by the controller or to object to such processing
the 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 their source
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those 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 obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

14.3. Right to rectification

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them without undue delay. Furthermore, taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

14.4. Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and as long 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 consent on which the processing is based according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for the processing.

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

The personal data has been processed unlawfully.

The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in 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-mentioned reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by solute GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The solute GmbH employee will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with immediately. If personal data have been made public by solute GmbH and our company as controller is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, solute GmbH, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers which are processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. The solute GmbH employee will arrange the necessary measures in each individual case.

14.5. Right to restriction of processing

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

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

The processing is unlawful, the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.

The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data subject requires them for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the above-mentioned conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by solute GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The solute GmbH employee will arrange for the restriction of processing.

14.6. Right to data portability

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided by the data subject to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) 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. Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject 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 assert the right to data portability, the data subject may contact an employee of solute GmbH at any time.

14.7. Right to object

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. In the event of an objection, solute 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 for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. If solute GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to solute GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, solute GmbH 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 personal data concerning them by solute GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to 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 may contact any employee of solute GmbH or another employee directly. In the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, the data subject is also free to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

14.8. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every person affected by the processing of personal data 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 entering into, or the 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 data subject's explicit consent. If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, solute GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, 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 may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

14.9. Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator 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 an employee of the controller at any time.

15. Data protection for applications and in the application process

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the application process. Processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits corresponding application documents to the controller electronically, for example by e-mail or via a web form on the website. If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the controller, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after the rejection decision is announced, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller conflict with such deletion. Other legitimate interests in this sense include, for example, a burden of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

16. Use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies," which are text files stored on your computer that allow for an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Due to the activation of IP anonymization on these websites, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data held by Google.

The purposes of data processing are to evaluate the use of the website and to compile reports on website activity. Based on the use of the website and the internet, other related services are then to be provided. Processing is based on the legitimate interest of the website operator.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. Furthermore, you can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Browser Add-on to deactivate Google Analytics.

In addition to or as an alternative to the browser add-on, you can prevent tracking by Google Analytics on our pages by clicking this link. An opt-out cookie will be installed on your device. This will prevent future collection by Google Analytics for this website and this browser as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.

17. Use of Libraries (Webfonts)

To display our content correctly and in a visually appealing manner across browsers, we use libraries and font libraries on this website, such as Google Webfonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/). Google Webfonts are transferred to your browser's cache to avoid multiple loading. If your browser does not support Google Webfonts or prevents access, content will be displayed in a standard font.

Accessing libraries or font libraries automatically triggers a connection to the operator of the library. It is theoretically possible—though currently unclear whether and for what purposes—that the operators of such libraries collect data.

You can find the privacy policy of the library operator Google here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

18. Payment Method

18.1. PayPal: The controller has integrated PayPal components into this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which are virtual private or business accounts. Additionally, PayPal offers the option to process 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 classic account number. PayPal makes it possible to initiate online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also performs trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.

The European operating company for PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment method during the ordering process in our online shop, data from the data subject is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data required for payment processing.

The personal data transmitted to PayPal generally includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. Personal data related to the respective order is also necessary for the execution of the purchase contract.

The purpose of the data transmission is payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transmit personal data to PayPal, particularly when there is a legitimate interest in doing so. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller may be transmitted by PayPal to credit reporting agencies. The purpose of this transmission is to conduct identity and credit checks.

PayPal may share personal data with affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on our behalf.

The data subject has the option to revoke their consent for the handling of personal data by PayPal at any time. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for the purpose of (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal can be accessed at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

18.2. Klarna: The controller has integrated Klarna components into this website. Klarna is an online payment service provider that enables purchases on account or flexible installment payments. Furthermore, Klarna offers additional services such as buyer protection or identity and credit checks.

The operator of Klarna is Klarna AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.

If the data subject selects either "invoice purchase" 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 this transmission of personal data, which is necessary for processing the invoice or installment purchase or for identity and credit assessment.

The personal data transmitted to Klarna generally includes first name, last name, address, date of birth, gender, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, as well as other data necessary for processing an invoice or installment purchase. Personal data related to the respective order is also necessary for the execution of the purchase contract. In particular, there may be an exchange of payment information, such as bank details, card number, expiration date and CVC code, number of items, item number, data on goods and services, prices and tax levies, information on previous purchasing behavior, or other information regarding the financial situation of the data subject.

The purpose of transmitting the data is, in particular, identity verification, payment administration, and fraud prevention. The controller will transmit personal data to Klarna, in particular, if there is a legitimate interest in doing so. The personal data exchanged between Klarna and the controller is transmitted by Klarna to credit agencies. The purpose of this transmission is identity and credit assessment.

Klarna also passes on personal data to affiliated companies (Klarna Group) and service providers or subcontractors, provided this is necessary for the fulfillment of contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on our 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 as well as probability values for their future behavior (so-called scoring). The calculation of the scoring is carried out on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods.

The data subject has the option to revoke their consent to the handling of personal data at any time by contacting Klarna. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for the purpose of (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of Klarna can be accessed at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/policy/data/de_de/data_protection.pdf.

18.3. Sofortüberweisung: The controller has integrated components of Sofortüberweisung on this website. Sofortüberweisung is a payment service that enables cashless payment for products and services on the internet. Sofortüberweisung provides a technical process through which the online retailer receives immediate payment confirmation. This enables a retailer to deliver goods, services, or downloads to the customer immediately after the order is placed.

The operating company of Sofortüberweisung is SOFORT GmbH, Fußbergstraße 1, 82131 Gauting, Germany.

If the data subject selects "Sofortüberweisung" as a payment method during the ordering process in our online shop, data of the data subject is automatically transmitted to Sofortüberweisung. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data required for payment processing.

When processing a purchase via Sofortüberweisung, the buyer transmits their PIN and TAN to Sofort GmbH. Sofortüberweisung then carries out a transfer to the online retailer after a technical check of the account balance and the retrieval of further data to verify account coverage. The execution of the financial transaction is then automatically communicated to the online retailer.

The personal data exchanged with Sofortüberweisung includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The purpose of transmitting this data is payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will also transmit other personal data to Sofortüberweisung if there is a legitimate interest in doing so. The personal data exchanged between Sofortüberweisung and the controller may be transmitted by Sofortüberweisung to credit agencies. The purpose of this transmission is identity and credit assessment.

Sofortüberweisung may pass on personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, provided this is necessary for the fulfillment of contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on our behalf.

The data subject has the option to revoke their consent to the handling of personal data at any time by contacting Sofortüberweisung. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for the purpose of (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of Sofortüberweisung can be accessed at https://www.sofort.com/ger-DE/datenschutzerklaerung-sofort-gmbh/.

19. Google AdWords

Our website uses Google Conversion Tracking. If you have reached our website via an ad placed by Google, Google AdWords will place a cookie on your computer. The cookie for conversion tracking is set when a user clicks on an ad placed by Google. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If the user visits certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, we and Google can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page. Each Google AdWords customer receives a different cookie. Cookies cannot therefore be tracked across the websites of AdWords customers. The information obtained using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for AdWords customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers are informed of the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users.

If you do not wish to participate in tracking, you can decline the setting of the cookie required for this—for example, via a browser setting that generally deactivates the automatic setting of cookies, or by setting your browser to block cookies from the domain "googleleadservices.com".

Please note that you must not delete the opt-out cookies as long as you do not wish for measurement data to be recorded. If you have deleted all cookies in your browser, you will need to set the respective opt-out cookie again.

20. Google Remarketing

This website uses the remarketing function of Google Inc. The function is used to present interest-based advertisements to website visitors within the Google advertising network. A so-called "cookie" is stored in the website visitor's browser, which makes it possible to recognize the visitor when they visit websites that belong to Google's advertising network. On these pages, the visitor can be presented with advertisements that relate to content that the visitor has previously accessed on websites that use Google's remarketing function.

According to its own statements, Google does not collect any personal data during this process. If you do not wish to use Google's remarketing function, you can generally deactivate it by making the appropriate settings at http://www.google.com/settings/ads. Alternatively, you can deactivate the use of cookies for interest-based advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative by following the instructions at http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.

21. Legal basis for processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company for processing operations where 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 a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the supply of goods or the provision of any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for example 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 the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data might be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our facility and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In that case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not override these. Such processing operations are permitted to us in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).

22. 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 the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.

23. Duration for which personal data is stored

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

24. Legal or contractual requirements for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide

Please be aware that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may result from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contractual partner). Sometimes, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded if the 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 when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject should contact one of our employees. Our employee will clarify 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 the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of not providing the personal data would be.

25. Changes to the privacy policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes in our services, for example, when introducing new services. Your subsequent visit will then be subject to the new privacy policy.

26. Existence of automated decision-making

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