Privacy (Eng)
Privacy policy
Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither required by law nor contractually, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it has no consequences. This only applies if no other information is provided during subsequent processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Server log files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Every time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider through 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 amount of data transferred and the requesting provider.
Contact
Responsible person/data protection officer
Contact us if you wish. The person responsible for data processing is:
Voko GmbH
Ruhrstraße 4a
63452 Hanau
Germany
E-Mail: info@papatya.com.de
Initiative contact from the customer via email
If you initiate business contact with us via email, we will only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves to process and answer your contact request.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice if you are interested in buying, preparing an offer) or concerns a contract that has already been concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR.
We only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When you use the contact form, we only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice if you are interested in buying, preparing an offer) or concerns a contract that has already been concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR.
We only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Customer account orders
KundenkontoWhen you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on your consent before its revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Collection, processing and transfer of personal data when placing ordersWhen you place an order, we only collect and process your personal data to the extent that this is necessary to fulfill and process your order and to process your inquiries. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. The Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR and is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you.
Your data will be passed on, for example, to the shipping companies and dropshipping providers you have chosen, payment service providers, service providers for order processing and IT service providers. In all cases we strictly observe the legal requirements. The amount of data transmission is limited to a minimum.
Advertising
Use of the email address to send newslettersRegardless of the contract processing, we use your email address exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send newsletters, provided you have expressly agreed to this. Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on your consent before its revocation. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the distribution list.
Your data will be passed on to a service provider for email marketing as part of order processing. It will not be passed on to other third parties.
We use your email address, which we received as part of the sale of a good or service, to electronically send advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those that you have already purchased from us, to the extent that you do so have not objected to use. Providing the email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your objection can be found in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided in the promotional email. There are no costs for this other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs.
Payment service provider Credit Report
Use of PayPalWe use the PayPal payment service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. on our website. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. You can find these at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Using PayPal ExpressWe use the PayPal Express payment service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. on our website. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. In order 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 you access the website. Cookies can also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable your browser to be recognized.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offer of various payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons relating to your particular situation.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the associated data protection declaration at
www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.
We use the PayPal Check-Out payment service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. on our website. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). The 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 will be transmitted to PayPal in order to be able to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.
Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & «Pay later» via PayPalFor individual payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or “Pay later” via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right, if necessary, to obtain credit information based on mathematical and statistical methods using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal sends the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of non-payment to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report can contain probability values (score values) that are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your concerns will be considered in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of checking your creditworthiness to initiate a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default if PayPal makes advance payments.
For reasons arising from your particular situation, you have the right to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with the payment method you require. Failure to provide this means that the contract cannot be concluded using the payment method you have chosen.
Third PartyIf you pay using a third-party payment method, the data required to process the payment will be transmitted to PayPal. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. To carry out this payment method, PayPal may then pass on the data to the respective provider. This processing takes place on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Local third parties can be, for example:
- Sofort (SOFORT GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 München, Germany)
- giropay (Paydirekt GmbH, Stephanstr. 14-16, 60313 Frankfurt am Main)
Purchase on account via PayPalWhen paying via the purchase invoice payment method, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, PayPal will then transmit the data 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 is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Ratepay may carry out a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies according to the process described above. The data processing serves the purpose of checking your creditworthiness to initiate a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default if Ratepay is paid in advance. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies use Ratpay can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ und https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.
Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the associated data protection declaration at https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
Cookies
Our website utilizes cookies, which are small text files stored in your internet browser or on your computer. When you access our website, a cookie may be stored on your operating system, containing a unique string that identifies your browser when you revisit the site.
You have full control over cookie usage. By adjusting the technical settings in your internet browser, you can choose to receive notifications before cookies are set and decide whether to accept or reject them. Please be aware that disabling cookies may limit your ability to fully utilize all website functions. You can manage cookies in major browsers using the following links:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=enMicrosoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise specified in our data protection declaration, we use technically necessary cookies to enhance the user-friendliness, effectiveness, and security of our website. These cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser across page changes and offer essential services. Some website functions may not be available without the use of cookies.
The use of cookies is in accordance with Section 25 Paragraph 2 TTDSG and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in ensuring optimal website functionality and a user-friendly design. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for these purposes at any time, citing reasons specific to your situation.
Meta PixelAdditionally, our website uses the Meta Pixel, a JavaScript code snippet that facilitates the tracking of visitor activity. The Meta Pixel works by loading a small library of functions, allowing you to track specific events (conversions) on your site. Tracked conversions can be viewed in Ads Manager for measuring ad effectiveness, defining custom audiences, and analyzing conversion funnel efficiency.
The Meta Pixel can collect various data, including:
- Http Headers: Standard data present in HTTP headers, such as IP addresses, browser information, page location, referrer, and user details.
- Pixel-specific Data: Pixel ID and Facebook Cookie.
- Button Click Data: Information about buttons clicked by visitors, button labels, and pages visited as a result.
- Optional Values: Developers and marketers can send additional information through Custom Data events, such as conversion value and page type.
- Form Field Names: Includes website field names (e.g., email, address) when purchasing a product or service. Field values are not captured unless included as part of Advanced Matching or optional values.
CCM19
We use our consent management tool CCM19 on our website.
The tool allows you to give consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, as well as to exercise your right to withdraw consent already given.
The purpose of data processing is to obtain and document required consents for data processing and thus to comply with legal obligations.
Cookies may be used for this purpose. Among other things, the following information is collected and transmitted to CCM19: Date and time of the page view, a random ID, Consent Status. Papoo Software & Media does not process the data itself, the data is stored as a log file. Access to the log files of our customers is only by prior arrangement and agreement of the customer. This data is not passed on to other third parties. Data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DSGVO.
Please review our privacy policy for more details, and feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or wish to exercise your right to object to data processing.
Advertising tracking analysis
Use of Google Analytics 4On our website we use the web analysis service Google Analytics from Google Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”).
The data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors as well as for marketing and advertising purposes. For this purpose, Google will use the information obtained on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator.
The following information can be collected, among other things: IP address, date and time of page access, click path, information about the browser you use and the device you use, pages visited, referrer URL (website through which you access our website), location data, purchasing activities. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not combined with other Google data.
Google uses technologies such as cookies, web storage in the browser and web beacons that enable analysis of your use of the website.
The information generated in this way about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The EU Commission has an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles. Both Google and US government authorities have access to your data. Your data may be linked by Google with other data, such as your search history, your personal accounts, your usage data from other devices and any other data that Google has about you.
When using Google Analytics 4, the IP address transmitted by your website is automatically collected and processed in anonymized form. The IP address is previously shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on your consent before its revocation.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
Use of Google Ads conversion trackingWe use the online advertising program «Google Ads» on our website and, in this context, conversion tracking (visit action evaluation). Google Conversion Tracking is an analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Google).
If you click on an ad placed by Google, a cookie for conversion tracking will be stored on your computer. These cookies have a limited validity, do not contain any personal data and are therefore not used for personal identification. If you visit certain pages on our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that you clicked on the ad and were redirected to that page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. There is therefore no possibility that cookies can be tracked via the websites of Ads customers.
The information collected using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics. Here we find out the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, we do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users.
Your data may be transmitted to Google LLC servers in the USA. The EU Commission has an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is subject to your consent based on Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 p. 1 l. GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing that was carried out on the basis of your consent before its withdrawal.
Additional information and Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/
Use of the remarketing or «Similar target groups» function of Google Inc.
We use the remarketing or «Similar target groups» function of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
The application serves the purpose of analyzing visitor behavior and visitor interests. Google uses cookies to carry out the analysis of website usage, which forms the basis for creating interest-based advertisements. The cookies record visits to the website as well as anonymized data about the use of the website. There is no storage of personal data of visitors to the website. If you subsequently visit another website in the Google Display Network, you will be shown advertisements that most likely take into account previously accessed product and information areas.
Your data may be transmitted to Google LLC servers in the USA. The EU Commission has an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on your consent before its revocation.
Further information about Google Remarketing and the associated data protection declaration can be found at: https://www.google.com/privacy/ads/
Use of Facebook services
1. Use of Facebook Pixel
We use the Facebook pixel as part of the technologies presented below from Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Facebook (by Meta)” or “Meta Platforms Ireland”). With the Facebook Pixel, data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information as well as information about your use of our website based on events specified by us, such as visiting a website or registering for a newsletter) are automatically collected and stored, from which data is used Usage profiles can be created using pseudonyms. As part of the so-called extended data comparison, information is also hashed and stored for comparison purposes, with which individuals can be identified (e.g. names, email addresses and telephone numbers). For this purpose, when you visit our website, the Facebook pixel automatically sets a cookie, which automatically enables your browser to be recognized when you visit other websites using a pseudonymous CookieID. Facebook (by Meta) will combine this information with other data from your Facebook account and use it to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website use, in particular personalized and group-based advertising.
The information automatically collected by Facebook (by Meta) technologies about your use of our website is usually transmitted to a server at Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA and stored there. There is no adequacy decision from the European Commission for the USA. If the transfer of data to the USA is our responsibility, our cooperation is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission. Further information about data processing by Facebook can be found in Facebook's data protection information (by Meta).
2. Facebook Analytics
As part of the Facebook Business Tools, statistics about visitor activities on our website are created from the data collected with the Facebook Pixel about your use of our website. The data processing takes place on the basis of an agreement on order processing by Facebook (by Meta). Your analysis serves to optimally display and market our website.
3. Facebook Ads (Ads Manager)
We use Facebook Ads to advertise this website on Facebook (by Meta) and on other platforms. We determine the parameters of the respective advertising campaign. Facebook (by Meta) is responsible for the exact implementation, in particular the decision about the placement of the ads to individual users. Unless otherwise stated for the individual technologies, data processing takes place on the basis of an agreement between those jointly responsible in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. The joint responsibility is limited to the collection of the data and its transmission to Meta Platforms Ireland. This does not cover subsequent data processing by Meta Platforms Ireland.
Based on the statistics about visitor activities on our website created via Facebook Pixel, we operate group-based advertising on Facebook (by Meta) via Facebook Custom Audience by determining the characteristics of the respective target group. As part of the extended data comparison that takes place to determine the respective target group (see above), Facebook (by Meta) acts as our processor.
Based on the pseudonymous cookie ID set by the Facebook Pixel and the data collected about your usage behavior on our website, we operate personalized advertising via Facebook Pixel Remarketing.
Using Facebook Pixel Conversions, we measure your subsequent usage behavior for web analysis and event tracking when you reach our website via an advertisement from Facebook Ads. The data processing takes place on the basis of an agreement on order processing by Facebook (by Meta).
Plerdy
This website uses Plerdy. The provider is Plerdy Lviv, Ukraine (website: https://www.plerdy.com/).
Plerdy is a tool for analyzing your user behavior on this website. With Plerdy we can, among other things: Record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks. Plerdy can also determine how long you stayed with the mouse cursor on a certain spot. From this information, Plerdy creates so-called heatmaps, which can be used to determine which website areas are preferred by website visitors.
We can also determine how long you stayed on a page and when you left it. We can also determine at which point you canceled your entries in a contact form (so-called conversion funnels).
In addition, Plerdy can be used to obtain direct feedback from website visitors. This function serves to improve the website operator's web offerings.
Plerdy uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g. cookies or use of device fingerprinting).
The use of this analysis tool is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If appropriate consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit . B. Device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Disabling Plerdy
If you would like to deactivate data collection by Plerdy, click on the following link and follow the instructions there: https://www.plerdy.com/do-not-track/
Please note that deactivating Plerdy must be done separately for each browser or device.
For more information about Plerdy and the data collected, please see Plerdy's privacy policy at the following link: https://www.plerdy.com/gdpr-plerdy/
Plug-ins and others
Using Google Tag ManagerWe use the Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This application manages JavaScript tags and HTML tags, which are used to implement tracking and analysis tools in particular. The data processing serves the purpose of tailoring and optimizing our website.
The Google Tag Manager itself neither stores cookies nor processes personal data. However, it enables the triggering of additional tags that can collect and process personal data.
You can find further information about terms of use and data protection here.
Our website uses so-called web fonts or icons, which are provided by Fonticons, Inc., for the uniform display of fonts and icons. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts or icons into your browser cache in order to display texts, fonts and icons correctly.
For this purpose, the browser you use must connect to the Fonticons, Inc. servers. Fonticons, Inc. thereby becomes aware that our website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Font Awesome is in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our online offerings. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR.
If your browser does not support Font Awesome, your computer will use a standard font. For more information about Font Awesome, see https://fontawesome.com/help and in the Fonticons, Inc. Privacy Policy: https://fontawesome.com/privacy. Use of Google Maps
On our website we use the function for embedding Google Maps maps from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, "Google").
The function enables the visual representation of geographical information and interactive maps. Google also collects, processes and uses data from visitors to the websites when they access the pages in which Google Maps maps are integrated.
Your data may also be transmitted to the USA. The EU Commission has an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on your consent before its revocation.
Further information on how Google collects and uses data can be found in Google's data protection information at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
There you also have the opportunity to change your settings in the data protection center so that you can manage and protect your data processed by Google.
On our website we use the function for embedding YouTube videos from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “YouTube”). YouTube is a partnership with Google LLC (1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”) affiliated company.
The function displays videos stored on YouTube in an iFrame on the website. The “Extended data protection mode” option is activated. This means that YouTube does not store any information about website visitors. Only when you watch a video is information about it transmitted to YouTube and stored there. Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on your consent before its revocation.
Further information on the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy can be found in YouTube's data protection information at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.
Our online presence on Facebook (by Meta), Instagram (by Meta), YouTube
If you have given your consent to the respective social media operator in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter a of the GDPR, your data will be automatically collected for market research and advertising purposes when you visit our online presence on the social media mentioned above and stored, from which usage profiles are created using pseudonyms. These can be used, for example, to display advertisements within and outside the platforms that presumably match your interests. Cookies are usually used for this purpose. For detailed information on the processing and use of data by the respective social media operator as well as a contact option and your related rights and setting options to protect your privacy, please refer to the provider's data protection information linked below. If you still need help with this, you can contact us.
Facebook (by Meta) is an offer from Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Meta Platforms Ireland”). The information automatically collected by Meta Platforms Ireland about your use of our online presence on Facebook (by Meta) is usually transferred to a server at Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA and stored there . There is no adequacy decision from the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with you is based on standard data protection clauses
European Commission. Data processing when visiting a Facebook (by Meta) fan page is based on an agreement between jointly responsible parties in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. Further information (information about Insights data) can be found here.
Instagram (by Meta) is an offer from Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Meta Platforms Ireland”) The information automatically collected by Meta Platforms Ireland about your use of our online presence on Instagram is stored in usually transferred to a server of Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA and stored there. There is no adequacy decision from the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with you is based on standard data protection clauses from the European Commission. Data processing when visiting an Instagram (by Meta) fan page is based on an agreement between jointly responsible parties in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. Further information (information about Insights data) can be found here.
Competitions
As part of competitions, we use your data for the purpose of conducting the competition and notifying you of the winner. You may find detailed information in the terms and conditions of participation for the respective competition. The legal basis for the processing is the competition contract in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.
Rights of those affected and storage period
Duration of storageAfter the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account statutory retention periods, in particular tax and commercial law, and then deleted after the deadline has expired, unless you have agreed to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subjectIf the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights in accordance with Articles 15 to 20 of the GDPR: right to information, to correction, to deletion, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
In addition, according to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 Para. 1 f GDPR, as well as to processing for the purpose of direct advertising.
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that your personal data is not being processed lawfully.
You can lodge a complaint with, among other things, the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach using the following contact details:
Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 1
65189 Wiesbaden
E-Mail: poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de
Web: https://datenschutz.hessen.de/ Right to object
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with future effect for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Once you have objected, the processing of the data concerned will be terminated unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate reasons for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
If personal data is processed for direct advertising purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After an objection has been made, we will stop processing the data concerned for the purpose of direct advertising.
Last update: 17.11.2025
