Privacy Policy

§ 1 General

Your personal data (e.g. title, name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, bank details, credit card number) will only be processed by us in accordance with the provisions of German data protection law and the data protection law of the European Union (EU). In addition to the processing purposes, recipients, legal bases, storage periods, the following regulations also inform you about your rights and the person responsible for your data processing. This data protection declaration only refers to our web pages. If you are forwarded to other pages via links on our pages, please inform yourself there about the respective handling of your data.

§ 2 Comments

(1) Purpose of processing

It is possible to write a comment. Your data (e.g. name/pseudonym, e-mail address, website) will then only be processed for the purpose of publishing your comment.

(2) Legal basis

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 (1) f) DSGVO.

(3) Legitimate interest

Our legitimate interest is the public exchange of user opinions on certain topics and products. The publication serves, among other things, transparency and opinion formation. Your interest in data protection is protected, as you can publish your comment under a pseudonym.

(4) Storage period

A specific storage period is not provided for. You can request the deletion of your comment at any time.

(5) Right of objection

You have the right to object at any time to data processing that is based on Art. 6 (1) f) DSGVO and does not serve the purpose of direct advertising for reasons that arise from your particular situation. In the case of direct advertising, however, you can object to the processing at any time without giving reasons.

§ 3 PayPal transactions

Please note that all PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy:

https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

§ 4 Web analysis with Google Analytics

(1) Purpose of processing

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. In the event that IP anonymisation is activated on this website, however, your IP address will be truncated beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator.

(2) Legal basis

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 (1a) DSGVO.

(3) Recipient categories

Google and its affiliates.

(4) Transfer to a third country

Google Ireland Limited is an affiliated company of Google LLC. Google LLC is located in the USA (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043).

(5) Storage period

2 Months

(6) RIGHT OF OBJECTION

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (incl. your IP address) to Google as well as the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: Plugin

§ 5 Web analysis

We use Hotjar

We use Hotjar to better understand the needs of our users and to optimise this service and experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps us better understand our users' experiences (e.g. how much time they spend on which pages, which links they click, what users like and dislike, etc.) and enables us to build and maintain our service based on user feedback. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data about the behaviour of our users and their devices. This includes a device's IP address (which is processed during your session and stored in anonymised form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only) and the preferred language in which our website is displayed. Hotjar stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymised user profile. Hotjar is contractually prohibited from selling the data collected on our behalf.

Further details can be found in the 'About Hotjar' section of Hotjar's support page.

We also use Brevo

Managing contacts and sending messages

These types of services allow the management of a database of email contacts, phone numbers or any other contact information to communicate with the user.

The services may also collect data about the date and time messages were read by the user, as well as when the user interacts with incoming messages, for example by clicking on links contained therein.

Brevo Email (Sendinblue GmbH)

Brevo is a service provided by Sendinblue GmbH for managing email addresses and sending messages.

Personal Data collected: Cookie; email; Usage Data.

Place of processing: Germany, France

Management of user databases

This type of service allows the Owner to create user profiles by using the email address, name or other details provided by the User to this Application, as well as to track User activity through analytics functionalities. This Personal Data may also be matched with publicly available information about the User (such as social media profiles) and used to build a personal profile that the Owner can display and use to improve this Application.

Some of these services may also provide for the sending of timed messages to the user, such as emails, which this application links to specific actions.

Brevo Marketing Automation (Sendinblue GmbH SendinBlue SAS)

Brevo is a user database management service provided by Brevo GDPR Privacy Policy.

Personal Data collected: Cookie; email; Usage Data.

Place of processing: Germany, France

Conclusion of a contract for order processing

We have concluded a contract with Brevo in which we oblige Brevo to protect our customers' data and not to pass it on to third parties.

§ 6 Information about cookies

(1) Purpose of processing

Technically necessary cookies are used on this website. These are small text files that are stored in or by your internet browser on your computer system. These cookies make it possible, for example, to place several products in a shopping basket.

(2) Legal basis

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 (1) f) DSGVO.

(3) Legitimate interest

Our legitimate interest is the functionality of our website. The user data collected through technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles. This protects your interest in data protection.

(4) Storage period

The technically necessary cookies are usually deleted when the browser is closed. Permanently stored cookies have a varying lifespan from a few minutes to several years.

(5) RIGHT OF OBJECTION

If you do not wish these cookies to be stored, please deactivate the acceptance of these cookies in your internet browser. However, this may result in a functional restriction of our website. You can also delete permanently stored cookies at any time via your browser.

§ 7 Social Plugins by Facebook and Twitter

(1) We use social plugins from facebook.com, operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. The plugins can be recognized by the Facebook logo or the addition "Facebook Social Plugin". If you e.g. B. click the "Like" button or post a comment, the corresponding information is sent directly from your browser to Facebook and stored there. Furthermore, Facebook makes your preferences public for your Facebook friends. If you are logged into Facebook, Facebook can directly assign the visit to our site to your Facebook account. Even if you are not logged in or do not have a Facebook account at all, your browser transmits information (e.g. which website you have accessed, your IP address) that is stored by Facebook. For details on how Facebook handles your personal data and your rights in this regard, please refer to the privacy policy of Facebook< /a>. If you do not want Facebook to associate the data collected about you through our websites with your Facebook account, you must log out of Facebook before visiting our websites. You can also completely prevent the Facebook plugins from loading with add-ons for your browser, e.g. B. with the "Facebook Blocker" (Facebook).

(2) With Twitter and the re-tweet functions, we use so-called "Social Plugins" from twitter.com, operated by Twitter Inc. 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. The plugins are marked with a Twitter logo such as the blue "Twitter bird". If you use the re-tweet functions, the websites you visit will be disclosed to third parties and connected to your Twitter account. Details on how your data is handled by Twitter as well as your rights and settings options for protecting your personal data can be found in Twitter's privacy policy. If you do not want Twitter to assign the data collected via our website directly to your Twitter account, you must log out of Twitter before visiting our website. You can also completely prevent the loading of Twitter plugins with add-ons for your browser, e.g. with the script blocker (NoScript).

§ 8 Newsletter

(1) Purpose of processing

When you register for the newsletter, your e-mail address will be used for advertising purposes, i.e. within the scope of the newsletter we will inform you in particular about products from our range. For statistical purposes, we can evaluate which links are clicked in the newsletter. In doing so, it is not possible for us to identify which specific person has clicked. You have expressly given the following consent separately or, if applicable, in the course of the ordering process: Subscribe to newsletter (unsubscription possible at any time).

(2) Legal basis

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 a) DSGVO.

(3) Recipient categories

Newsletter provider, if applicable

(4) Storage period

Your e-mail address will only be stored for the newsletter dispatch for the duration of the desired registration.

(5) Right of withdrawal

You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. If you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, you can unsubscribe as follows: http://koandco.shop.com/newsletter.php

§9 Your rights as a data subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis us as the controller:

Right to information

You can request information about your personal data processed by us within the scope of Art. 15 DSGVO.

Right of rectification

If the information concerning you is not (or no longer) correct, you can request a correction in accordance with Art. 16 DSGVO. If your data is incomplete, you can request that it be completed.

Right of cancellation

You can request the deletion of your personal data under the conditions of Art. 17 DSGVO.

Right to restrict processing

Within the framework of the requirements of Art. 18 DSGVO, you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of the data concerning you.

Right to data portability

In accordance with Art. 20 DSGVO, you have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to request that it be transferred to another controller.

Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

In accordance with Art. 7 (3) DSGVO, you have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

Right to complain to a supervisory authority

If you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in particular in the Member State of your place of residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement) in accordance with Article 77 of the GDPR.

Please also note your right to object according to Art. 21 DSGVO:

a) General: reasoned objection required

If the processing of personal data relating to you is carried out

- to protect our overriding legitimate interest (legal basis according to Art. 6 para. 1 f) DSGVO) or

- in the public interest (legal basis according to Art. 6 para. 1 e) DSGVO),

haben Sie das Recht, jederzeit aus Gründen, die sich aus Ihrer besonderen Situation ergeben, gegen die Verarbeitung Widerspruch einzulegen; dies gilt auch für ein auf die Bestimmungen der DSGVO gestütztes Profiling.

you have the right to object to the processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on the provisions of the GDPR.

In the event of an objection, we will no longer process the personal data relating to you, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert exercise or defense of legal claims.

b) Special case of direct advertising: simple objection is sufficient

If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object to such processing at any time and without stating reasons; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

Person responsible for data processing: C&L INT GmbH Gewerbepark Brand 82, 52078 Aachen, Phone: +49(0)241-510023-35 info@koandco.eu