Privacy Policy

1. Controller

CKS GbR

Christian Stern

Josef-Bautz-Str. 15

63457 Hanau

Germany

Email: cks-gbr@gmx.net


2. General notes on data processing

We process personal data exclusively within the framework of legal data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


3. Hosting and Shop Platform (Shopify)

Our online shop is operated via the Shopify platform. Shopify provides the technical infrastructure, hosting, and shop software.

In connection with the use of Shopify, personal data is processed, in particular:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Order data

  • Payment information

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance) as well as Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in a secure and functional online shop).


4. Access data and server log files

When visiting the website, technical data is automatically collected:

  • IP address

  • Date and time

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Pages accessed

Processing is carried out to ensure technical operation and IT security.


5. Orders

For processing orders, we process in particular:

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Order data

  • Payment data

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.


6. Customer Account

You can create a customer account. We will store the necessary data for this to facilitate future orders.

The customer account can be deleted at any time.


7. Payment Processing

PayPal

If you select PayPal as the payment method, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Prepayment

For payments by bank transfer, we process only the data required for payment processing.


8. Shipping with DHL

To deliver your order, we transmit the necessary data to DHL, including in particular:

  • Name

  • Delivery address

  • Email address (if required for shipping information)

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.


9. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send you information about products, offers and news.

The registration is carried out using the double opt-in procedure.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).


10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies.

Technically necessary cookies are required for the operation of the shop. Other cookies (e.g., for marketing purposes) are only set with your consent.


11. Google Ads

We use Google Ads and, where applicable, Google Ads Conversion Tracking.

If you access our website via a Google ad, Google may store a cookie on your device.

This allows us to track whether an ad has successfully led to an order or other desired action.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

The recipient of the data can be Google Ireland Limited.


12. Storage duration

We store personal data only as long as necessary for contract fulfillment or due to legal retention obligations.


13. Your Rights

You have the following rights, in particular:

  • Right of access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restriction of processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object

  • Right to withdraw granted consents


14. Right to complain

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.


15. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse and unauthorized access.


16. Amendments to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy if this becomes necessary due to legal changes or changes in data processing.