Data protection

Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither required by law nor by contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are under no obligation to provide such data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This applies only insofar as no other information is provided regarding the processing operations described below.

‘Personal data’ refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

 

Server log files

You may visit our website 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.

Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and in improving our services.

 

Contact

 

Data Controller

Please contact us if you wish. The data controller is: Birgit Jaser, Kirchweg 5, 6991 Riezlern AT, 06642339885, info@rohn-shop.com

 

Customer contacting us on their own initiative via email

If you contact us on your own initiative via email, we will collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent that you provide it. The data processing serves to process and respond to your contact enquiry.

If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice regarding purchase interest, preparation of a quotation) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your enquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

We use your email address solely to process your enquiry. Your data will subsequently be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, provided you have not 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 there. The purpose of data processing is to improve your shopping experience and simplify order processing. Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to its withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.

 

Collection, processing and disclosure of personal data in connection with orders

When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfil and process your order and to handle your enquiries. The provision of this data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide the data means that no contract can be concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

Your data may be disclosed, for example, to shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfilment providers, payment service providers, service providers for order processing and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly adhere to the legal requirements. The scope of data transfer is kept to a minimum.

 

Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for Canada.

An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the USA, namely 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 set out in the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.

 

Advertising     

 

Use of your email address for sending newsletters

We use your email address to send you information and offers via our newsletter, provided you have expressly consented to this. The data processing serves exclusively for the purpose of sending you advertising. To this end, we process your email address and, where applicable, any further data you have voluntarily provided when subscribing to our newsletter.

Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to withdrawal.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the relevant link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list. Even if you have unsubscribed from our mailing list, we may still store your email address on a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving future newsletter emails from us. This storage is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, in accordance with our and your legitimate interest in preventing the reuse of your email address for the purpose of sending our newsletter. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.

 

Shipping providers       Inventory management     

 

Disclosure of your email address to shipping companies for information regarding the shipping status

We will pass on your email address to the transport 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 of the dispatch status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company, without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to withdrawal.

Use of an external merchandise management system

We use a merchandise management system for contract processing as part of a data processing arrangement. To this end, your personal data collected during the ordering process is transferred to

Hiltes Softwear 

.

 

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

 

Payment service providers       Credit checks     

 

Use of PayPal Express

On our website, we use the PayPal Express payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). The purpose of data processing is to enable us to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, it is necessary for PayPal to collect, store and analyse data (e.g. IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when you visit the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable your browser to be recognised. The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-focused range of payment methods. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.

When you select and use PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfil the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the relevant privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.

 

Use of PayPal Checkout

We use the PayPal Checkout payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”) on our website. The purpose of this data processing is to enable us to offer you payment via this 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 fulfil the contract with you using the selected payment method. . This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

 

In this context, cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognised. The resulting data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to 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 check, where necessary, based on mathematical and statistical methods using credit reference agencies. To this end, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the information received regarding the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision on the establishment, performance or termination of the contractual relationship.  The credit report may contain probability scores calculated using scientifically recognised mathematical and statistical methods, which incorporate, amongst 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 Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default where PayPal makes an advance payment.

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation by notifying PayPal. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide the data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.

Third-party providers

When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. To facilitate this payment method, the data may then be passed on by PayPal to the relevant provider. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Examples of local third-party providers include:

 

    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 facilitate this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; ‘Ratepay’) in order to fulfil the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Ratepay may carry out a credit check based on mathematical and statistical methods (probability or score values) using credit reference agencies in accordance with the procedure described above. 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 Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default, where Ratepay provides advance payment. Further information on data protection and which credit reference agencies Ratpay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.

For further information on data processing when using PayPal, please refer to the relevant privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

Use of Klarna payment options

We use the payment service provided by Klarna Bank AB (publ) (Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; “Klarna”) on our website. When you select and use payment via Klarna, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Klarna in order to fulfil the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

 

In doing so, cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognised. The resulting data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation. “Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit, credit card, Sofortüberweisung), “Financing” (hire purchase)

For certain payment methods such as “Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit, credit card, instant bank transfer), “Financing” (hire purchase), Klarna reserves the right to obtain a credit check, where necessary, based on mathematical and statistical methods using credit reference agencies.

To this end, Klarna transmits the personal data required for a credit check, such as first name and surname, address, gender, email address, IP address and data relating to the order to a credit reference agency for the purpose of identity and credit checks, and uses the information received regarding the statistical probability of payment default to make a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability scores calculated using scientifically recognised mathematical and statistical methods, which incorporate, amongst other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of conducting a credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default where Klarna provides advance payment. You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR by notifying Klarna. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide the data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.

Further information, in particular regarding which credit reference 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 is available at: https://www.klarna.com/de/. Your personal data will be processed by Klarna in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and as set out in Klarna’s privacy policy at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/privacy.

 

Use of the payment service provider Mollie

We use the payment service provider Mollie B.V. (Keizersgracht 313, 1016 EE Amsterdam, Netherlands; “Mollie”) for payment processing on our website. The purpose of data processing is to offer you various payment methods through payment processing via the payment service provider Mollie. If you have chosen one of the payment options offered by the payment service provider Mollie, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Mollie. This includes your payment details (e.g. bank account number or credit card number), your IP address, your internet browser and device type, and in some cases your first and last name, your address details and information about the product or service you have purchased from us. This data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the payment service provider Mollie can be found in the relevant privacy policy at https://www.mollie.com/de/legal/privacy

Cookies

 

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in or by the web browser on a user’s computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a unique string of characters that enables the browser to be identified unambiguously when the website is visited again.

 

Cookies are stored on your computer. You therefore have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your web 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 stored can be deleted at any time. However, please note that you may then not be able to make full use of all the functions of this website. You can find out how to manage (including disabling) cookies in the most popular browsers via the links below:

Chrome: 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

Mozilla Firefox: 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

 

Technically necessary cookies

Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy below, we only use these technically necessary cookies for the purpose of making our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognise your browser even after you have changed pages and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be provided without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognised even after a page change. The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25(2) of the TDDDG. The processing of your personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, in accordance with our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our service.

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.

 

Use of the Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent plugin

We use the Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent plugin from iubenda s.r.l (Via San Raffaele 1, 20121 Milan, Italy; “iubenda”) on our website.

The plugin enables you to give consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to exercise your right to withdraw consent already given. The purpose of data processing is to obtain and document the necessary consents to data processing and thereby comply with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. In doing so, the following information, amongst other things, may be collected and transmitted to iubenda: uniquely identifiable ID, consent status. This data will not be disclosed to any other third parties. Data processing is carried out to fulfil a legal obligation pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR.

Further information on data protection can be found at: https://complianz.io/de/legal-deutsch/datenschutzerklaerung-von-complianz-shopify/

 

 

Analysis     

 

 

Use of Shopify statistics

We use the statistics and analysis functions of Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; “Shopify”) on our website within the framework of data processing on our behalf. Shopify is an affiliate of Shopify Inc. (151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).

The data processing serves the purpose of analysing this website and its visitors. To this end, data is stored for marketing and optimisation purposes and made available in reports, analyses and statistics. In doing so, the following device information, amongst other things, is collected and processed: information about the web browser, the IP address, the time zone and some of the cookies installed on your device. . When you browse the website, information is also collected regarding the web pages or products you visit, the referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our site), and how you interact with the website. Technologies such as cookies, web beacons, tags and pixels (electronic files used to track how you navigate the website) are used for this purpose.

Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular to Canada and the USA. An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for Canada. For the USA, an adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place, namely the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer takes place on the basis of contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.

The use of cookies or similar technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25(1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to its withdrawal. You can find further information on data protection at Shopify at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz, information on the data processing agreement at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa, and information on the cookies used at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/cookies.

 

 

Plug-ins and other features

 

Use of Facebook’s single sign-on function

We use the single sign-on function (formerly Facebook Connect) provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; “Facebook”) on our website.

Meta Platforms Ireland and we are joint controllers for the collection of your data and the transfer of this data to Facebook when the service is integrated. The basis for this is an agreement between us and Meta Platforms Ireland on the joint processing of personal data, in which the respective responsibilities are set out. The agreement is available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. Accordingly, we are specifically responsible for fulfilling the information obligations under Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Articles. Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR, insofar as a personal data breach affects our obligations under the joint processing agreement. Meta Platforms Ireland is responsible for enabling data subjects’ rights in accordance with Articles 15–20 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR with regard to the security of the service, and for fulfilling the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR, insofar as a breach of personal data protection affects Meta Platforms Ireland’s obligations under the joint processing agreement.

This feature enables website visitors to log in to the website using their existing Facebook account. The data processing serves the purposes of verification during registration, personalisation, and interest-based advertising.

To offer this feature on the website, a connection is established with the Facebook server. Cookies are used for this purpose. In doing so, the following information, amongst other things, may be collected and transmitted to Facebook: IP address, browser information, referrer URL (the website via which you accessed our website), location data. This applies regardless of whether you are registered with or logged into the social network. Data is also transmitted for users who are not registered or logged in. If you are simultaneously connected to one or more of your social network accounts, you. Data is also transferred in the case of users who are not registered or logged in. If you are logged into one or more of your social media accounts at the same time, the information collected may also be linked to your relevant profiles. You can prevent this linking by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before clicking the buttons. Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the USA, namely the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has obtained TADPF certification and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.

When using the single sign-on function, the website visitor’s Facebook profile is linked to a customer account for this website. In doing so, we receive the user’s personal data from Facebook, as specified during the login process. This may include, among other things, the following information: name, address, public profile information (e.g. name, profile picture, age, gender), email address, friends lists, ‘Likes’. The use of cookies or similar technologies is subject to your consent in accordance with Section 25(1), first sentence, of the TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data is subject to your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to withdrawal.

Further information on the collection and use of data by Facebook, your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

Use of Google Maps

We use the Google Maps embedding feature provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, “Google”) on our website.

This feature enables the visual display of geographical information and interactive maps. When pages containing Google Maps are accessed, Google also collects, processes and uses data relating to website visitors.

Your data may also be transferred to the USA in the process. An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for the USA, namely the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.

The use of cookies or similar technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of Section 25(1) sentence 1 of the TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to its withdrawal. Further information on the collection and use of data by Google can be found in Google’s privacy policy at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html. There, in the Privacy Centre, you can also change your settings so that you can manage and protect the data processed by Google.

 

Data subject rights and retention period

 

Retention period

Once the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, and thereafter in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular those under tax and commercial law, before being deleted upon expiry of these periods, provided you have not consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the data subject

Provided the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 of the GDPR: the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restriction of processing, and the right to data portability.

Furthermore, pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, as well as to processing for the purposes of direct marketing.

 

Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

Pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of your personal data is unlawful.

Right to object

Where the processing of personal data described here is based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, you have the right to object to such processing at any time, with effect for the future, on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Once an objection has been lodged, the processing of the data in question will cease, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or where the processing serves to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

 

Last updated: 22 October 2024