Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy with Customer Registration, Newsletter, and Encryption
We appreciate your interest in our website. Protecting your privacy is very important to us. Below we provide detailed information about how we handle your data.
Collection, Processing, and Use of Personal Data
You can visit our site without providing personal information. We only store access data without personal reference, such as the name of your internet service provider, the page from which you visit us, or the name of the requested file. These data are evaluated solely to improve our offer and do not allow any conclusions about your person.
Personal data are only collected if you voluntarily provide them during your order, when creating a customer account, or when registering for our newsletter. We use the data you provide solely to fulfill and process your order, without additional consent. After complete fulfillment of the contract and payment, your data will be blocked for further use and deleted after expiration of statutory retention periods unless you have explicitly consented to further use.
When registering for the newsletter, your email address will be used for our own advertising purposes until you unsubscribe. Unsubscribing is possible at any time.
Data Security
Your personal data are transmitted encrypted via SSL during the ordering process. Credit card data are not stored but processed directly by our payment provider (Paypal). We protect our website and systems through technical and organizational measures against loss, destruction, access, alteration, or distribution of your data by unauthorized persons. Access to your customer account requires your personal password. You should always keep your login information confidential and close your browser window when finished, especially when sharing your computer.
Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s computer by their web browser. They allow us to recognize your browser when you return to the website. We use cookies to make our offer more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies also enable analysis of browsing behavior and targeted advertising.
You have full control over the use of cookies. You can prevent storage or delete already stored cookies via your browser settings. Please note that some website functions may not work fully without cookies.
Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to evaluate your use of the website. Data, including IP address, are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Your IP address is anonymized within the EU or EEA before transfer. The data are used to compile reports and provide website-related services to the operator.
You can prevent data collection by disabling cookies in your browser or using the opt-out plugin [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en]. You can also set an opt-out cookie to prevent cross-device tracking.
Google Remarketing / Similar Audiences
We use Google Remarketing and Similar Audiences to display interest-based ads based on website usage. Cookies collect anonymized data about visits to our website. Data may be transmitted to the USA, where the European Commission has approved adequacy decisions. You can opt out via [https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996?hl=en] or [https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/].
Google AdWords Conversion Tracking
We use Google AdWords conversion tracking to analyze the effectiveness of ads. Cookies are placed for tracking but do not contain personal data. The data collected serve to create anonymized conversion statistics. You can opt out of tracking via your browser settings [https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en].
Facebook Remarketing & Plugins
We use Facebook Custom Audiences to display targeted ads to visitors. Facebook assigns the data to your personal account if logged in. You can opt out by logging out or using a Facebook blocker. Details: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy.
Data Retention Period
After full contract completion, data are stored for warranty and statutory retention periods, then deleted unless you consented to further processing.
Rights of the Data Subject
You have the rights under Articles 15–20 GDPR: access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, and data portability. Under Article 21(1) GDPR, you can object to processing based on Art. 6(1)f GDPR and for direct marketing.
Transfer of Personal Data
Your data may be passed to delivery services for shipping and to banks/payment processors for payment processing.
Right to Information
You have the right to free information about stored data and, if applicable, correction, blocking, or deletion. Contact our customer service for inquiries.
Contact for Data Protection
For questions regarding personal data collection, processing, or usage, or to exercise your rights, contact:
Dr. Stefan Reißner
Tel: +49 2761 839 3769
Fax: +49 2761 838 0142
E-Mail: service@openbricksource.com
