Privacy Policy
Last updated on 08/05/2024
Transparent handling of personal data is very important to us. This privacy policy informs about which personal data we collect, for what purpose, and to whom we disclose it. We regularly review and update this privacy policy to ensure the highest level of transparency.
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Last updated on 08/05/2024
Overview of Privacy Protection
General Information
This section provides you with a clear overview of how your personal data is processed when you use our website. Personal data refers to information that can directly identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our full privacy policy at the end of this text.
Data Collection on Our Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The responsibility for data processing on this website lies with the website operator. The contact details of the responsible party can be found in the section "Information on the Responsible Entity" in our privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in two ways: firstly, by you providing information directly to us, for example by filling out a contact form. On the other hand, data is collected automatically or after your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This includes technical information such as your internet browser, operating system, or the time of your visit. This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
How do we use your data?
Part of the data is collected to ensure a seamless operation of the website. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain conditions. You can also file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
During your visit to this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated, mainly through analysis programs. More detailed information about these programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
General Notes and Mandatory Information
Privacy Policy
The protection of your personal data is extremely important to us at Waymakrz. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you visit this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet, for example, when communicating via email, can have security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Responsible Party
The party responsible for data processing on this website is:
Waymakrz
Wittbräucker Straße 4
44287 Dortmund
Phone: 017637002979
Email: info@waymakrz.com
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses).
Storage Duration
Unless a specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will be stored until the purpose for processing it ceases to apply. If you make a legitimate request for deletion, or if you revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless there are legal obligations to retain it (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). In such cases, the data will be deleted after these periods expire.
Legal Bases for Data Processing
If you have consented to data processing, your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR if special data categories are processed. In the case of explicit consent for the transfer of personal data to third countries, the processing is also based on Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you consent to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the processing is also based on § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, it is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Data required to fulfill legal obligations is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Furthermore, processing may take place based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The specific legal bases for processing are stated in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Data Transfer to Insecure Third Countries
We use tools from companies in third countries that are not considered secure under data protection law and from US providers that are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are activated, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. Please note that in third countries that are not secure in terms of data protection, there is no data protection level comparable to that of the EU.
The USA is considered a secure third country if the recipient is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF) or offers additional appropriate guarantees. More information on data transfer to third countries and recipients can be found in this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we work with various external parties, which may involve the transfer of personal data. We only share personal data if it is necessary for contract fulfillment, legally required (e.g., transfer to tax authorities), there is a legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, or another legal basis permits the data sharing. When using processors, data sharing only occurs on the basis of a valid processing contract. In cases of joint processing, we enter into a joint processing agreement.
Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations require your explicit consent. You can revoke consent already given at any time. Revocation does not affect the legality of data processing carried out until the revocation.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. PLEASE REFER TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY FOR THE SPECIFIC LEGAL BASES ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE REASONS FOR PROCESSING THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR). IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS APPLIES ALSO TO PROFILING IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
If you believe that the GDPR has been breached, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. This can be done in particular in the country of your residence, workplace, or where the alleged infringement has occurred. The right to lodge a complaint is in addition to other administrative or legal remedies available to you.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that we process with your consent or to fulfill a contract in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to have this data transmitted to yourself or to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of data to another controller, this will only be done when technically feasible.
Information, Rectification, and Deletion
Within the scope of the legal provisions, you have the right to receive free information at any time about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. You also have the right to have your data corrected or deleted. If you have questions about your personal data or wish to exercise these rights, you may contact us at any time.
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. To do this, you can contact us at any time. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
If you dispute the accuracy of your data stored with us, you have the right to request restriction of processing while the accuracy is being verified.
If the processing of your data was or is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your data, but you need it for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you can request the restriction of processing instead of deletion.
If you have lodged an objection under Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, there must be a balancing of your and our interests. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your data.
If the processing of your data is restricted, your data may only be processed – apart from storage – with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or to protect the rights of another person or for reasons of important public interest.
SSL or TLS Encryption
For the protection of the transmission of confidential content, like orders or inquiries, we use SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by switching the address line of the browser from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line. If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising Emails
We hereby object to the use of contact data published in the context of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising being sent, such as spam emails.
Data collection on this website
Cookies
We use so-called "cookies" on our websites. Cookies are small data packets that are stored on your device and do not cause any harm. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of your visit (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you end your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored until you delete them yourself or they are automatically removed by your web browser.
Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or third-party providers (third-party cookies). The latter allow the integration of services from other companies on our website, such as payment processing services.
Cookies have different functions: Many are technically necessary for certain functions of our website, such as the shopping cart function or the display of videos, to work properly. Other cookies are used to analyze your user behavior or for advertising purposes. Necessary cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process or to provide certain functions you desire are stored pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing such cookies to ensure an error-free and optimized functionality of the website. If consent for the storage of cookies or similar technologies is required, processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG; this consent can be revoked at any time.
You can change your browser settings so that you are informed about the setting of cookies, allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when you close the browser. Please note that the functionality of this website may be limited when cookies are disabled.
Details about the cookies and services used can be found in this privacy policy.
Server Log Files
The provider of our website automatically collects and stores data in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits to us. This data includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the error-free technical presentation and optimization of his website, for which the server log files are required.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored in order to process your inquiry and for any follow-up questions. This data will not be shared without your consent.
The processing of this data takes place in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for pre-contractual measures. In other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of your inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO), if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data entered in the contact form will be stored with us until you request us to delete it, withdraw your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
Inquiry by Email or Phone
If you contact us by email or phone, your inquiries, including any personal data provided (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed to address your concern. This data will not be shared without your consent.
Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of your inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO), if this has been asked for; consent can also be revoked at any time in this context.
The data transmitted to us will remain stored until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for the data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your concern has been completely handled). Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
Privacy Policy for the Use of Social Media
Our website uses various social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok. This privacy statement informs you about how your personal data is processed in connection with the use of these social media channels.
Collection and processing of personal data
When visiting our social media pages (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok), personal data is collected and processed by the respective platform providers. This may include the following:
- Your profile information: This includes your names, profile pictures, usernames, and other information you have provided in your profile on the respective platforms.
- Interactions: Your interactions with our posts (e.g., likes, comments, shares) and messages you send to us via these platforms.
- Technical data: This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and other technical information collected in connection with your access to the social media platforms.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of your personal data on social media platforms serves the following purposes:
- Communication and interaction: To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and interact with you regarding our content and offers.
- Marketing and advertising: To conduct marketing campaigns, promote our products and services, and increase the reach of our content.
- Analysis and improvement: To analyze the use of our social media activities and improve our content and offerings.
Legal basis
The processing of your data on social media platforms is based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you contact us via social media or interact with our posts, the processing of your data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
- Legitimate interest: We process your data based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR to carry out our marketing activities and enable interaction with you.
Data sharing
Your personal data will not be shared by us with third parties unless it is necessary to maintain the functionality of the social media platforms or to meet legal requirements. Please note that we have no influence on the data processing by the social media platforms themselves. For further information on data processing by the platform providers, we recommend reading the respective privacy statements of the platforms:
Your rights
In connection with the processing of your personal data by the social media platforms, you have the following rights:
- Access: You have the right to obtain information about the personal data we process.
- Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data unless there are legal retention obligations.
- Restriction of processing: Under certain circumstances, you can request the restriction of the processing of your data.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data if it is based on a legitimate interest.
- Data portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transfer it to another controller.
Changes to the privacy statement
We reserve the right to adapt this privacy statement as needed to comply with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services. The current version will be published on our website.
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