Data protection declaration according to GDPR

Privacy Policy

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

Server log files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider by your internet browser and stored in log data (so-called server log files). This stored data includes, for example, the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the volume of data transferred, and the requesting provider.
The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website as well as in improving our services.
Your data may be transmitted to third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA, and processed there. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.

Contact

Controller
Contact us if you wish. The controller responsible for data processing is: Katja Schwabe, Korsörer Straße 16, 10437 Berlin Germany, 017670853093, katja@wildekaethe.com

Customer-initiated contact via email
If you initiate business contact with us by email, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. Data processing serves the purpose of processing and responding to your contact request.
If the contact serves to perform pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation for purchase interest, quotation preparation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We use your email address only to process your request. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, provided you have not consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing when using the cancellation button
If you have concluded a contract via our online presence, we provide you with a cancellation function (cancellation button) through which you can submit your cancellation declaration directly.
When using the cancellation function, we collect your personal data (name, email address, information to identify the contract or part of the contract you wish to cancel, as well as the time (date and time) of sending the cancellation declaration) only to the extent provided by you. Data processing serves the purpose of providing you with the legally required option to cancel your contract and for the proper processing of your cancellation.
If the contact concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Otherwise, data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR for the fulfillment of a legal obligation to provide you with a cancellation function on our online presence.
We use your email address only to process your cancellation declaration. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, provided you have not consented to further processing and use.

The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling legal requirements for the design of the cancellation function in a legally compliant manner and is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. This data processing is also based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in being able to provide you with a user-friendly cancellation option. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Customer account Orders

Customer account
When opening a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent stated there. Data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Your customer account will subsequently be deleted.

Collection, processing, and disclosure of personal data for orders
When ordering, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary for the fulfillment and handling of your order as well as for processing your inquiries. Providing the data is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. Failure to provide it means that no contract can be concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and is required for the fulfillment of a contract with you.
Your data is disclosed, for example, to shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfillment providers, payment service providers, service providers for order processing, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly observe legal requirements. The scope of data transmission is limited to a minimum.
Your data may be transmitted to third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA, and processed there. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the EU Commission is in place: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.

Advertising

Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address to send information and offers via newsletter, provided you have expressly consented to this. Data processing serves exclusively the purpose of advertising contact. For this purpose, we process your email address and, if applicable, other data you voluntarily provided when signing up for our newsletter.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the distribution list. Despite removal from the distribution list, we may continue to store your email address in a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving newsletter emails from us in the future. This storage is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our and your legitimate interest in preventing the renewed use of your email address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of personal data concerning you.

Use of CleverReach
We use the service of CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG (Schafjückenweg 2, 26180 Rastede; "CleverReach") for sending newsletters as part of a data processing agreement.
We pass on the information you provided during newsletter registration (email address, first and last name if applicable) to CleverReach. Data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical analysis.
To evaluate newsletter campaigns, the sent newsletters contain a 1x1 pixel graphic (tracking pixel) or a tracking link. This allows us to determine whether you have opened the newsletter and whether you have clicked on any integrated links. Through conversion tracking, we are able to analyze whether, for example, a purchase was made after clicking a link in the newsletter or you registered on our website. In this context, we collect your personal data, such as IP address, browser type, device, and the time. Usage profiles can be created under a pseudonym from this data. The collected data is not used to identify you personally. The collected data is used solely for statistical analysis to improve newsletter campaigns.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective, and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to these processing operations of personal data concerning you.
Further information and the privacy policy of Cleverreach can be found at: https://www.cleverreach.com/de-de/datenschutz/ (https://www.cleverreach.com/de-de/datenschutz/) as well as https://www.cleverreach.com/de-de/newsletter-tool/newsletter-reporting/ (https://www.cleverreach.com/de-de/newsletter-tool/newsletter-reporting/).

Use of the email address for availability notifications
We offer an availability notification service on our website. Should an item be temporarily unavailable, you have the option to enter your email address for the respective item and be informed by us via email when it becomes available, provided you have consented to this. Upon item availability, you will receive a one-time notification via email regarding the availability of the respective item. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can unsubscribe from the availability notification at any time by notifying us. Your email address will subsequently be removed from the distribution list.
Shipping service providers Inventory management

Disclosure of the email address to shipping companies for shipping status information
We disclose your email address to the transport company as part of contract fulfillment, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. The disclosure serves the purpose of informing you via email about the shipping status. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Use of an external inventory management system
We use an inventory management system as part of a data processing agreement to fulfill the contract. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the order is transmitted to
Billbee GmbH, Arolser Str. 10, 34477 Twistetal.

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

Payment service providers

Use of PayPal Express
We use the payment service PayPal Express from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the PayPal Express payment service.
To integrate this payment service, it is necessary for PayPal to collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when the website is accessed. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies allow your browser to be recognized.
The use of cookies or similar technologies takes place with your consent based on § 25(1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the associated privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS (https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS)

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

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

Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & "Pay Later" via PayPal
For individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report on the basis of mathematical-statistical methods using credit agencies if necessary. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (score values), which are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods and into whose calculation address data, among others, flows. Your interests worthy of protection are considered in accordance with legal provisions. Data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for contract initiation. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default if PayPal makes an advance payment.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying PayPal. Providing the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with your desired payment method. Failure to provide it means that the contract cannot be concluded with the payment method you have chosen.

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

-  Apple Pay (Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland) 
-  Google Pay (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland)  
Purchase on account via PayPal 
When paying via the purchase on account payment method, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, the data is then transmitted by PayPal to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Ratepay may carry out a credit assessment on the basis of mathematical-statistical methods (probability or score values) using credit agencies in accordance with the process described above. The data processing serves the purpose of a credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default if Ratepay provides advance performance. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratepay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ (https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/) and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/ (https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/). 

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

Use of Shopify Payments We use the payment service "Shopify Payments" from Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website. In this case, payment processing is carried out by the payment service provider Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. (1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland; "Stripe"). The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via the Shopify Payments service. By selecting and using a corresponding "Shopify Payments" payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report on the basis of mathematical-statistical methods using credit agencies, if necessary. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information obtained about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values), which are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods and whose calculation includes address data, among other things. Your interests worthy of protection are taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of a credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default if Stripe provides advance performance. You have the right to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation by notifying Stripe. The provision of the data is required for the conclusion of the contract with the payment method you wish to use. Failure to provide it means that the contract cannot be concluded with the payment method you have chosen. Further information on data processing when using the Shopify Payments service can be found in Shopify's privacy policy at: https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz (https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz). Further information on data processing during payment processing via the payment service provider Stripe can be found in Stripe's privacy policy at: https://stripe.com/de/privacy (https://stripe.com/de/privacy).

 

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again. 

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

Under the following links, you can find out how you can manage (including deactivate) cookies in the most common browsers: 
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de (https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de)
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-edge/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-lB6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09 (https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-edge/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-lB6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09) 
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen (https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen) 
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac (https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac) 

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

The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place on the basis of Section 25 (2) TDDDG. The processing of your personal data takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our offer. 
You have the right to object at any time to this processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Use of the Cookie Consent Manager CCM19
We use the Cookie Consent Manager CCM19 from HB legal tech GmbH (Kohlgartenstraße 11 - 13, 04315 Leipzig; "CCM19") on our website as part of data processing on our behalf.
The plug-in is hosted on consenttool.haendlerbund.de (https://consenttool.haendlerbund.de/) and allows you to give consent for data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to make use of your right to withdraw consent already given. The data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting necessary consents for data processing and thus complying with legal obligations.
Cookies are used for this purpose. The following information, among others, may be collected, stored, and, if applicable, transmitted to HB legal tech GmbH: randomly assigned ID, consent status, date and time of approval/rejection. The data is stored for 1 year and one month and then deleted. This data is not passed on to other third parties.
The data processing takes place for the fulfillment of a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR.
Further information on data protection can be found at: https://www.haendlerbund.de/de/datenschutzerklaerung (https://www.haendlerbund.de/de/datenschutzerklaerung).

Plug-ins and other items
Use of Social Plug-ins
We use plug-ins from social networks on our website. The integration of social plug-ins and the data processing that takes place as a result serves the purpose of optimizing advertising for our products.
When integrating social plug-ins, a connection is established between your computer and the servers of the social network providers, and the plug-in is displayed on the page by notifying your browser, provided you have expressly consented to this. Both your IP address and the information about which of our pages you have visited are transmitted to the provider servers. This applies regardless of whether you are registered or logged in to the social network. A transmission also takes place for non-registered or non-logged-in users. If you are simultaneously connected to one or more of your social network accounts, the collected information can also be assigned to your corresponding profiles. When using the plug-in functions (e.g., by clicking the button), this information is also assigned to your user account. You can prevent this assignment by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until withdrawal.
The social networks named below are integrated into our website via social plug-in. Further information on the scope and purpose of the collection and use of the data as well as your rights and options for protecting your privacy in this regard can be found in the linked privacy policies of the providers.

Instagram of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland):
https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 (https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388)
Your data may be transmitted to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself under the TADPF and has thus committed itself to complying with European data protection principles. 
Pinterest of Pinterest Inc. (635 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA)
https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy (https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy)
Your data may be transmitted to the USA. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Pinterest is not certified under the TADPF.

Integration of the Händlerbund member logo
The Händlerbund member logo (Händlerbund e.V., Kohlgartenstraße 11 - 13, 04315 Leipzig) is integrated on our website. When you access our website, information is automatically sent to the Händlerbund e.V. server by the browser used on your end device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called server log file for 7 days. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion: 

-  IP address of the requesting computer, 
-  Date and time of access, 
-  Name and URL of the retrieved file, 
-  Website from which access is made (referrer URL), 
-  Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider.   The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered. For this, the IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves to optimize the website and to ensure the security of the information technology systems. This data is not stored together with other personal data. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 (f) GDPR.

Rights of data subjects and storage duration

Duration of storage
After complete processing of the contract, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account statutory, in particular tax and commercial law retention periods, and then deleted after the expiry of the period, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the data subject
Provided the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights according to Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to correction, to deletion, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
In addition, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as well as to processing for the purpose of direct marketing.

Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data is not carried out lawfully.

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

Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Friedrichstr. 219
Visitor entrance: Puttkamerstr. 16 - 18 (5th floor)
10969 Berlin
Tel.: +49 30 138890
Fax: +49 30 2155050
Email: mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de

Right to object
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation with effect for the future.
After an objection has been made, the processing of the affected data will be terminated unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if the processing serves the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims.