Privacy Policy
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 obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This only applies unless otherwise stated during the subsequent processing operations.
“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
contact
Person responsible
Please contact us if you wish. The person responsible for data processing is: Aram Aalaeiyanezhad Shirmard, Kastanienweg 4, 52074 Aachen , Germany, +491634038323, aramshirmard@gmail.com
Customer's proactive contact 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 you provide it. This data processing serves to process and respond to your contact request.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing will be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will 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 collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide it. Data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing will be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will 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
Customer account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified therein. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Reviews Advertising
We use your personal data (name, address), which we received as part of the sale of a product or service, to send you postal advertising, unless you have objected to this use. The provision of this data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide this data will result in no contract being concluded.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your address data at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your objection can be found in the legal notice.
Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address, regardless of contract processing, exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send newsletters, provided you have expressly consented to this. Data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation. 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 mailing list.
Use of the email address for sending direct mail
We use your email address, which we received as part of the sale of a product or service, to electronically send advertising for our own products or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing the email address is necessary to conclude the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (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 for this purpose in the advertising email. There are no costs for this other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.
Shipping service provider
Passing on the email address to shipping companies to inform them about the shipping status
We will pass on your email address to the shipping company as part of the contract processing, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. The purpose of this transfer is to inform you about the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the shipping company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Payment service provider credit report
Using PayPal
We use the PayPal payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering 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 fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
We use the PayPal Express payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of this data processing is to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, PayPal must collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and device location) when you visit the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. Cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be 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 www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS .
Using PayPal Check-Out
We use the PayPal Check-Out payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering 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 fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & “Pay later” via PayPal
For certain 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 based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. 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 a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) that are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of 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 to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying PayPal, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.
Third-party providers
When paying using a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. To process this payment method, PayPal may then forward the data to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Local third-party providers can include, for example:
Purchase on account via PayPal
When paying via invoice, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To process this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies according to the process already described above. The data is processed for the purpose of credit checks for contract initiation. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies use Ratpay can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and 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 .
Duration of storage
After the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular those under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after the expiry of the period unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
Furthermore, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and to processing for the purposes of direct marketing.
Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.
You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach using the following contact details:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia
PO Box 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
Phone: +49 211 384240
Fax: +49 211 38424999
Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
Right of objection
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) 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 in question will be stopped unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds 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 marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After your objection, we will stop processing the data concerned for direct marketing purposes.
last updated: 29.11.2023
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 obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This only applies unless otherwise stated during the 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.
Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider via your internet browser and stored in log files (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.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our offering.
Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, particularly to Canada and the USA, and processed there. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for Canada. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for the USA: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our offering.
contact
Person responsible
Please contact us if you wish. The person responsible for data processing is: Aram Aalaeiyanezhad Shirmard, Kastanienweg 4, 52074 Aachen , Germany, +491634038323, aramshirmard@gmail.com
Customer's proactive contact 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 you provide it. This data processing serves to process and respond to your contact request.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing will be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will 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 collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide it. Data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing will be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will 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
Customer account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified therein. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Collection, processing and transfer of personal data when placing orders
When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to process your inquiries. Providing this data is required to conclude a contract. Failure to provide this data will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
Your data will be shared, for example, with your chosen shipping companies and dropshipping providers, payment service providers, order processing service providers, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly adhere to legal requirements. The scope of data transfer is limited to a minimum.
Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the EU, particularly to Canada and the USA, and processed there. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for Canada. An adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists for the USA: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.Reviews Advertising
Review reminder
After you have placed your order, we would like to ask you to rate your purchase with us.
For this purpose, we use your personal data (name, email address, order information) independently of the contract processing to send you a review reminder by email after you have placed an order, provided you have expressly consented to this.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by using the corresponding link in the email or by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Use of your personal data for sending postal advertising After you have placed your order, we would like to ask you to rate your purchase with us.
For this purpose, we use your personal data (name, email address, order information) independently of the contract processing to send you a review reminder by email after you have placed an order, provided you have expressly consented to this.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by using the corresponding link in the email or by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
We use your personal data (name, address), which we received as part of the sale of a product or service, to send you postal advertising, unless you have objected to this use. The provision of this data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide this data will result in no contract being concluded.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your address data at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your objection can be found in the legal notice.
Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address, regardless of contract processing, exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send newsletters, provided you have expressly consented to this. Data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation. 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 mailing list.
Use of the email address for sending direct mail
We use your email address, which we received as part of the sale of a product or service, to electronically send advertising for our own products or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing the email address is necessary to conclude the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (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 for this purpose in the advertising email. There are no costs for this other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.
Shipping service provider
Passing on the email address to shipping companies to inform them about the shipping status
We will pass on your email address to the shipping company as part of the contract processing, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. The purpose of this transfer is to inform you about the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the shipping company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Payment service provider credit report
Using PayPal
We use the PayPal payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering 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 fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Using PayPal Plus
We use the PayPal Plus payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, or direct debit via PayPal, the data required for payment processing will be 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.
For certain payment methods such as credit card via PayPal and direct debit via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical and statistical procedures using credit agencies. 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 a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical and statistical procedures and which include, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of a credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes advance payments.
You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying PayPal, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.
Using PayPal Express We use the PayPal Express payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The purpose of this data processing is to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, PayPal must collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and device location) when you visit the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. Cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be 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 www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS .
Using PayPal Check-Out
We use the PayPal Check-Out payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering 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 fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & “Pay later” via PayPal
For certain 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 based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. 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 a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) that are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of 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 to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying PayPal, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.
Third-party providers
When paying using a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. To process this payment method, PayPal may then forward the data to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Local third-party providers can include, for example:
- Immediately (SOFORT GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany)
- giropay (Paydirekt GmbH, Stephanstr. 14-16, 60313 Frankfurt am Main)
Purchase on account via PayPal
When paying via invoice, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To process this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies according to the process already described above. The data is processed for the purpose of credit checks for contract initiation. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies use Ratpay can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and 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 .
Using Klarna payment options
We use the payment service of Klarna Bank AB (publ) (Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; "Klarna") on our website. By selecting and using payment via Klarna, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Klarna in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
“Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit), “Financing” (installment purchase)
For certain payment methods such as “Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit), “Financing” (installment purchase), Klarna reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies.
For this purpose, Klarna transmits the personal data required for a credit check, such as first and last name, address, gender, email address, IP address and data related to the order, to a credit agency for the purpose of identity and credit checks and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) that are calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures and whose calculation includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Klarna makes advance payments. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying Klarna, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.
Further information, in particular which credit agencies Klarna passes on your personal data to, can be found at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/credit_rating_agencies .
General information about Klarna can be found at: https://www.klarna.com/de/ . Your personal data will be treated by Klarna in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and in accordance with the information in Klarna's privacy policy at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/privacy .
Using SOFORT
We use the payment service provider SOFORT GmbH (Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany; “SOFORT”) to process payments on our website. Sofort GmbH is a company of the Klarna Group (Klarna Bank AB (publ), Sveavägen 46, 11134 Stockholm, Sweden). The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you various payment methods by processing payments via the payment service provider SOFORT. If you have chosen this payment option, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to SOFORT. This data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the payment service provider SOFORT can be found at https://www.sofort.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/de-DE/SOFORT/ and https://www.klarna.com/sofort/ .
Rights of data subjects and storage periodDuration of storage
After the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular those under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after the expiry of the period unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
Furthermore, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and to processing for the purposes of direct marketing.
Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.
You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach using the following contact details:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia
PO Box 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
Phone: +49 211 384240
Fax: +49 211 38424999
Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
Right of objection
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) 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 in question will be stopped unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds 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 marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After your objection, we will stop processing the data concerned for direct marketing purposes.
last updated: 29.11.2023
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