We process personal data (hereinafter referred to simply as “data”) only to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered therein.
Pursuant to Art. 4 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679—the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”)—”processing” is defined as 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.
In the following privacy policy, we inform you in particular about the nature, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis of the processing of personal data, where we decide—either alone or jointly with others—on the purposes and means of processing. Furthermore, we inform you below about third-party components we use for optimization purposes and to enhance the quality of use, insofar as third parties process data under their own responsibility in this context.
Our privacy policy is structured as follows:
I. Information about us as the data controller
II. Rights of users and data subjects
III. Information on data processing
I. Information about us as the data controller
The data controller for this website, as defined by data protection law, is:
Claudia Pautz
Seestr. 4
17429 Seebad Bansin
Email: kontakt@claudiapautz.de
II. Rights of Users and Data Subjects
With regard to the data processing described in further detail below, users and data subjects have the right:
to obtain confirmation as to whether data concerning them is being processed, to access the processed data, to receive further information regarding the data processing, and to obtain copies of the data (see also Art. 15 GDPR);
to the rectification or completion of incorrect or incomplete data (see also Art. 16 GDPR);
to the immediate erasure of data concerning them (see also Art. 17 GDPR) or, alternatively—where further processing is required pursuant to Art. 17(3) GDPR—to the restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR; to receive the data concerning them that they have provided and to have such data transmitted to other providers/controllers (see also Art. 20 GDPR); and to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if they believe that data concerning them is being processed by the provider in violation of data protection regulations (see also Art. 77 GDPR).
Furthermore, the provider is obliged to inform all recipients to whom data has been disclosed by the provider of any rectification or erasure of data or restriction of processing carried out pursuant to Articles 16, 17(1), and 18 GDPR. However, this obligation does not apply if such notification proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Notwithstanding this, the user has the right to be informed about these recipients.
Users and data subjects also have the right, pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, to object to the future processing of data concerning them, provided that the data is processed by the provider in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. In particular, an objection to data processing for the purpose of direct marketing is permissible.
III. Information on Data Processing
Data processed during your use of our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply, provided that no statutory retention obligations prevent such deletion and no information to the contrary is provided below regarding specific processing procedures.
Subscription to Posts
If you publish posts on our websites, we also offer you the option to subscribe to any subsequent posts by third parties. We process your email address in order to notify you of these subsequent posts via email. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may revoke your consent to this subscription at any time with effect for the future, in accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR. To do so, simply notify us of your revocation or use the unsubscribe link included in the respective email.
Cookies
a) Session cookies
We use so-called cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that are placed and stored on your device by the internet browser you use. These cookies process specific information about you—such as your browser or location data or your IP address—to a certain extent. This processing makes our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure, as it enables functions such as displaying the website in different languages or providing a shopping cart feature.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, provided that these cookies process data for the purpose of initiating or executing a contract.
If the processing does not serve to initiate or execute a contract, our legitimate interest lies in improving the functionality of our website. In that case, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
These session cookies are deleted when you close your internet browser.ookies gelöscht.
b) Third-party cookies
Cookies from partner companies with whom we collaborate for the purposes of advertising, analysis, or the functionality of our website may also be used in connection with our website.
Please refer to the information below for details regarding this, particularly the purposes and legal bases for the processing of such third-party cookies.
c) Option to remove cookies
You can prevent or restrict the installation of cookies by adjusting your internet browser settings. You can also delete previously stored cookies at any time. However, the specific steps and measures required for this depend on the internet browser you are using. If you have questions, please consult the help function or documentation for your internet browser or contact its manufacturer or support team. Please note, however, that the processing of so-called Flash cookies cannot be prevented via browser settings; instead, you must adjust the settings of your Flash Player. The steps and measures required for this also depend on the specific Flash Player you are using. If you have questions, please consult the help function or documentation for your Flash Player or contact the manufacturer or user support.
However, if you prevent or restrict the installation of cookies, this may result in some functions of our website not being fully usable.
Contact Inquiries / Ways to Contact Us
If you contact us via the contact form or email, the data you provide will be used to process your inquiry. Providing this data is necessary to process and respond to your inquiry; without it, we may be unable to answer your inquiry or may only be able to do so to a limited extent.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.
Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been fully resolved, provided there are no statutory retention obligations preventing such deletion—for example, in the event of subsequent contract processing.ertragsabwicklung.
Customer Account / Registration Function
If you create a customer account with us via our website, we will collect and store the data you enter during registration (e.g., your name, address, or email address) exclusively for pre-contractual services, the performance of the contract, or for customer relationship management purposes (e.g., to provide you with an overview of your previous orders or to offer a “wishlist” function). At the same time, we store your IP address and the date and time of your registration. Naturally, this data is not passed on to third parties.
During the subsequent registration process, we obtain your consent to this processing and refer you to this privacy policy. The data collected in this context is used solely to provide the customer account.
If you consent to this processing, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
If the opening of the customer account also serves pre-contractual measures or the performance of a contract, the legal basis for this processing is also Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
You may revoke the consent granted to us for opening and maintaining the customer account at any time with effect for the future, in accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR. To do so, you simply need to notify us of your revocation.
The data collected in this context will be deleted as soon as the processing is no longer necessary. However, we must observe statutory retention periods under tax and commercial law.
User Contributions, Comments, and Reviews
We offer you the opportunity to publish questions, answers, opinions, or reviews—hereinafter referred to simply as “contributions”—on our websites. If you make use of this option, we process and publish your contribution, the date and time of submission, and any pseudonym you may have used.
The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR; to do so, you simply need to notify us of your withdrawal.
In addition, we also process your IP address and email address. We process the IP address because we have a legitimate interest in initiating or supporting further measures should your contribution infringe upon the rights of third parties and/or otherwise be unlawful.
In this case, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the potential need for legal defense.
Facebook
We maintain a corporate presence on the Facebook platform to promote our products and services and to communicate with interested parties or customers.
We share responsibility for this social media platform with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Facebook’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted via a contact form:
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970
We have regulated this joint responsibility in an agreement outlining the respective obligations under the GDPR. This agreement, which sets out the mutual obligations, is available at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum
The legal basis for the resulting processing of personal data (described below) is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in analysis, communication, and the sale and promotion of our products and services.
The legal basis may also be the user’s consent given to the platform operator pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Users may revoke this consent at any time with future effect by notifying the platform operator, in accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR.
When you visit our online presence on the Facebook platform, user data (e.g., personal information, IP address, etc.) is processed by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, the platform’s operator within the EU.
This user data is used to provide statistical information regarding the usage of our company presence on Facebook. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited uses this data for market research and advertising purposes, as well as to create user profiles. Based on these profiles, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is able, for example, to display interest-based advertisements to users both on and off Facebook. If the user is logged into their Facebook account at the time of access, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also link the data to the respective user account.
If a user contacts us via Facebook, the personal data entered during this interaction is used to process the inquiry. We delete the user data once the inquiry has been fully resolved, provided there are no statutory retention obligations—such as those arising from subsequent contract fulfillment—preventing us from doing so.
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also set cookies to process this data.
If the user does not consent to this processing, it is possible to prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the browser settings accordingly. Cookies that have already been stored can also be deleted at any time. The specific settings for this depend on the browser being used. Processing involving Flash cookies cannot be prevented via browser settings but requires adjusting the Flash Player settings. If the user prevents or restricts the installation of cookies, this may result in certain Facebook functions not being fully available. Further details regarding the processing activities, how to prevent them, and the deletion of data processed by Facebook can be found in Facebook’s Data Policy:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
It cannot be ruled out that processing by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited also involves Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, in the USA.
Instagram
We maintain a corporate presence on the Instagram platform to promote our products and services and to communicate with interested parties or customers.
We share responsibility for this social media platform with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Instagram’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted via a contact form:
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970
We have regulated this joint responsibility in an agreement outlining the respective obligations under the GDPR. This agreement, which sets out our mutual obligations, is available at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum
The legal basis for the processing of personal data resulting from this activity—and described below—is Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in analysis, communication, and the sale and promotion of our products and services.
The legal basis may also be the user’s consent given to the platform operator pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. Users may revoke this consent at any time with future effect by notifying the platform operator, in accordance with Art. 7(3) of the GDPR.
When our online presence on the Instagram platform is accessed, user data (e.g., personal information, IP address, etc.) is processed by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, the platform operator within the EU.
This user data is used to provide statistical information regarding the use of our company presence on Instagram. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited uses this data for market research and advertising purposes, as well as to create user profiles. Based on these profiles, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited can, for example, display interest-based advertisements to users both within and outside of Instagram. If the user is logged into their Instagram account at the time of access, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also link the data to the respective user account.
If a user contacts us via Instagram, the personal data provided during this interaction will be used to process the inquiry. We will delete the user’s data once the inquiry has been fully resolved, provided there are no statutory retention obligations—such as those arising from the subsequent processing of a contract—preventing us from doing so.
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also place cookies to process this data.
If the user does not consent to this processing, they can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting their browser settings accordingly. Cookies that have already been stored can also be deleted at any time. The settings for this depend on the specific browser used. Flash cookies cannot be blocked via browser settings; instead, they require specific adjustments to the Flash Player settings. If the user prevents or restricts the installation of cookies, this may result in some Facebook functions not being fully available.
Further details regarding processing activities, how to prevent them, and the deletion of data processed by Instagram can be found in Instagram’s Data Policy:
https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
It is possible that processing by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also involve Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA.
Jetpack – WordPress Stats
We use Jetpack with the “WordPress Stats” extension on our website. This is a web analytics service provided by Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter referred to as “Automattic”).
The Jetpack – WordPress Stats service is used to analyze user behavior on our website. If you have provided your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our website.
To analyze user behavior, Jetpack – WordPress Stats stores cookies on your device via your internet browser.
During processing, the following data is collected: your IP address, the specific pages of our website that you visit, the website from which you arrived at our site (referrer URL), the duration of your visit, and the frequency with which you access our pages. The data collected in this process is stored on an Automattic server in the USA. However, your IP address is anonymized immediately after processing and prior to storage.
If you do not agree to this processing, you have the option to prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your internet browser settings. Further information on this can be found above under the “Cookies” section.
Google-Maps
We use Google Maps on our website to display our location and provide directions. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”).
When you access the Google Maps component integrated into our website, Google stores a cookie on your device via your internet browser. Your user settings and data are processed to display our location and generate directions. In this process, we cannot rule out the possibility that Google uses servers located in the USA.
If you have provided your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Alternatively, the legal basis may be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; our legitimate interest lies in optimizing the functionality of our website.
The connection established with Google allows Google to determine the website from which your request originated and the IP address to which the directions should be sent.
If you do not agree to this processing, you have the option to prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the settings in your internet browser. Details regarding this can be found above in the “Cookies” section.
Furthermore, the use of Google Maps and the information obtained through it is subject to the Google Terms of Service and the Additional Terms of Service for Google Maps.
Google also provides further information at:
https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Amazon-Partnerprogramm
We use the Amazon Associates Program on our website. This service is provided by Amazon Europe Core S.à r.l., 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg. The Amazon Associates Program allows advertisements from Amazon.de to be displayed on our website. If you click on one of these advertisements, you will be redirected to the corresponding offer on the Amazon website. If you subsequently decide to purchase the advertised product, we receive a “referral commission” from Amazon.
Amazon uses cookies to enable this service. These cookies allow Amazon to track that you were redirected from our website to the Amazon website.
Amazon provides further information on data protection at:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010
If you have given your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring the processing and payment of our commission claims by Amazon.
If you do not agree to this processing, you have the option to prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your internet browser settings. Further information on this can be found above under “Cookies”.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense on our website to display advertisements. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”).
Google AdSense stores cookies and so-called web beacons on your device via your internet browser. This enables Google to analyze how you use our website. The information collected in this way—along with your IP address and the ad formats displayed to you—is transmitted to Google in the USA and stored there. Google may also share this information with contractual partners. However, Google states that it will not combine your IP address with other data held about you.
If you have given your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our website.
If you do not agree to this processing, you can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the settings in your internet browser accordingly. Details on this can be found above in the “Cookies” section.
In addition, Google provides further information—particularly regarding options to prevent data usage—at the following links:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated