Privacy Policy

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information

The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is all data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy, listed below this text.

Data Collection on this Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section "Notice on the Responsible Entity" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may be data that you enter into a contact form, for example.

Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website, or after your consent. This is mainly technical data (e.g., Internet browser, operating system, or time of page view). The collection of this data is automatic as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your usage behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent for data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain conditions. You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this and other questions on the subject of data protection, you can contact us at any time.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Strato

The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin (hereinafter “Strato”). When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files, including your IP addresses.

Further information can be found in the Strato Privacy Policy: https://www.strato.com/privacy-policy/?lang=EN.

The use of Strato is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring a reliable presentation of our website. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's terminal device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Contract data processing

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required contract that ensures that the processor processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

In addition to Strato as the data processor, we rely on the services of other companies to enable the smooth handling of our services. Below, we would like to introduce you to these processors:

1. ePages GmbH

Address: Pilatuspool 2, 20355 Hamburg

Privacy Policy: https://epages.com/en/data-privacy-protection/

Purpose of Processing: ePages GmbH supports us in the development, maintenance, and care of our webshop software to offer you an optimal shopping experience.

Legal Basis: The processing of your personal data by ePages GmbH is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest in collaborating with ePages lies in providing powerful, secure, and well-maintained webshop software for our online shop.

2. Sendcloud GmbH

Address: Fürstenrieder Str. 70, 80686 Munich

Privacy Policy: https://www.sendcloud.com/privacy-policy/

Purpose of Processing: Sendcloud GmbH assists us in creating labels, shipping our products, and tracking packages to ensure efficient and transparent delivery.

Legal Basis: The processing of your personal data by Sendcloud GmbH is carried out for the fulfillment of the contract regarding shipping according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. We also have a legitimate interest in ensuring smooth delivery, which is why the processing is additionally based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Cloudflare Inc.; Cloudflare Germany GmbH

Address: 101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA; Rosental 7, c/o Mindspace, 80331 Munich

Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Purpose of Processing: Cloudflare Germany GmbH supports us in securing our website and protecting against attacks, so we can offer you secure and high-performance usage of our website. Additionally, Cloudflare serves as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Domain Name System (DNS) to improve the loading times of our website.

Legal Basis: The processing of your personal data by Cloudflare Germany GmbH is for the protection of our legitimate interests in the security and availability of our website according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Cloudflare serves to protect against DDoS attacks, improve website performance, and provide a secure HTTPS connection.

4. Mollie B.V.

Address: Keizersgracht 313, 1016 EE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Privacy Policy: https://www.mollie.com/privacy

Purpose of Processing: Mollie B.V. supports us in handling payments in our webshop, including credit checks and fraud prevention. Please note that in certain cases, there may be joint responsibility.

Legal Basis: The processing of your personal data by Mollie B.V. is carried out for the fulfillment of the contract with regard to payment according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Credit checks and fraud protection serve to fulfill legal obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR) and are based on our legitimate interest in preventing fraudulent activities (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). In the case of joint responsibility (if applicable), the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, provided you have given your consent.

We want to emphasize that we have concluded contracts with all data processors to ensure that your personal data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. These contracts ensure that the data processors may only use the data for the purposes specified by us and must take appropriate security measures to protect your data.

3. General Notes and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations as well as this data protection declaration.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and for what purpose we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Notice on the Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

Jonathan Selle

Bismarck Str. 56

01257 Dresden

Telephone: +49 15756085828

Email: info[a]woodworkingwith5tools.com

The responsible entity 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, etc.).

Retention Period

The retention period of your personal data depends on the respective purpose of data processing. Unless a more specific retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). In the latter case, deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis of Data Processing on this Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR if special categories of data according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR are processed. If you have explicitly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place based on Art. 49 (1) lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing also takes place based on § 25 (1) TTDSG. Your consent can be revoked at any time.

If your data is required for contract fulfillment or for implementing pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, based on Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR. Data processing can also be based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The respective legal basis for data processing will be explained in more detail in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Notice on Data Transfer to the USA and Other Third Countries

We use, among other things, tools from companies based in the USA or other data protection law non-secure third countries. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these third countries. We point out that in these countries, no data protection level comparable to the EU can be guaranteed. US companies are, for example, obliged to hand over personal data to security authorities without you being able to take legal action against it. It cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) process, evaluate, and permanently store your data stored on US servers for monitoring purposes. We have no influence on these processing activities.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business activities, we collaborate with various external entities that partially receive personal data. We only transfer personal data to external entities if it is required for contract fulfillment, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., transfer of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR in the transfer, or if another legal basis allows for the data transfer. When using data processors, we transfer the personal data of our customers only based on a valid contract for data processing. In the case of joint processing, we enter into a contract for joint processing.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke an already given consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation when the data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. e or f GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions. The respective legal basis for processing can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your affected personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR).

If your personal data is processed for direct advertising purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such advertising; this also applies to profiling if it is related to such direct advertising. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for direct advertising purposes (objection under Art. 21 (2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of your habitual residence, your workplace, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, in a standard, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.

Access, Rectification, and Erasure

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, their origin and recipients, the purpose of data processing, and, if applicable, a right to rectification or erasure of this data. For questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. If you wish to exercise this right, you can contact us at any time. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

  • If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we will need time to verify this. During the period of verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data was or is carried out unlawfully, but you prefer restriction of processing instead of erasure.
  • If we no longer need your personal data, but you require them for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
  • If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balancing of interests between you and us will take place. Until it has been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data may only be processed—apart from their storage—with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of significant public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

TLS Encryption

To ensure the security of your data and protect confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator, we use TLS encryption. An encrypted connection is indicated by the browser's address line changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser line. When TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our websites use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets and do not cause any harm to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or an automatic deletion occurs through your web browser. Cookies can originate from us (First-Party Cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called Third-Party Cookies). Third-Party Cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for payment services). Cookies serve various functions. Numerous cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or video displays). Other cookies can be used to evaluate user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process or for providing certain functions desired by you (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web traffic) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is stated. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of his services. If consent for storing cookies and comparable recognition technologies was requested, processing is exclusively based on this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG); consent is revocable at any time. You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. When disabling cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.

Here is an overview of the cookies we use and their functions:

  • session_id: This cookie stores the content of the user's shopping cart during the current session on our website.
  • session_id.sig: This cookie serves to validate the "session_id" cookie and ensures the security of the user's shopping cart information.
  • sf-locale: This cookie stores the language version of the shop selected by the customer in order to display the website in the preferred language.
  • Epagescookielawcookie: This cookie stores the customer's chosen cookie setting, whether all cookies may be set or only the necessary ones.
  • Shoplnit: This cookie enables communication between the shopping cart and the order process to ensure a smooth ordering process.
  • SessionID: This cookie also serves for communication between the shopping cart and the order process to successfully complete the order.

Server Log Files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files for 7 days, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

A merging of this data with other data sources is not carried out. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website—therefore, server log files must be recorded.

Email or Phone Inquiries

If you contact us by email or phone, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively processing the inquiries directed at us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was requested; consent is revocable at any time. The data sent to us via contact inquiries remain with us until you ask us for deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after processing of your concern has been completed). Mandatory statutory provisions—especially statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.

Comment Function on This Website

For the comment function on this page, in addition to your comment, information about the time of the comment's creation, your email address, and, if you do not post anonymously, the username you chose will be stored.

Storage of the IP Address

Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who write comments. Since we do not review comments on this website before their release, we need this data to take action against the author in case of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

Duration of Storage of Comments

The comments and the associated data are stored and remain on this website until the content that has been commented on is completely deleted or the comments have to be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., offensive comments).

Legal Basis

The storage of comments is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke any consent you have given at any time. An informal email message to us is sufficient for this. The legality of data processing operations already completed remains unaffected by the revocation.

5. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with Enhanced Privacy

This website integrates videos from YouTube. The operator of these pages is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

We use YouTube in an enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode ensures that YouTube does not store any information about visitors to this website before they watch a video. However, the enhanced privacy mode does not necessarily exclude the transfer of data to YouTube partners. In this regard, irrespective of whether you watch a video, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network.

As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This informs YouTube's server about which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to directly link your browsing behavior to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

Furthermore, YouTube may store various cookies on your device after you start a video, or use comparable recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting). In this way, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to capture video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraudulent attempts.

Starting a YouTube video may trigger additional data processing operations, over which we have no control.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Where appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is exclusively based on Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and Section 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Further information on data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

Cloudflare Turnstile

We use Cloudflare Turnstile (hereinafter referred to as "Turnstile") on this website. The provider is Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter referred to as "Cloudflare").

Turnstile is used to verify whether data entered on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is made by a human or an automated program. To this end, Turnstile analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics.

This analysis starts automatically as soon as the website visitor enters a website with activated Turnstile. For analysis, Turnstile evaluates various information (e.g., IP address, duration of the website visitor on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Cloudflare.

The storage and analysis of the data are based on Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings from abusive automated spying and from SPAM. Where appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is exclusively based on Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and Section 25 (1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data processing is based on standard contractual clauses, which can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-customer-scc/.

Further information about Cloudflare Turnstile can be found in the privacy policy at: https://www.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-customer-dpa/.

Source: https://www.e-recht24.de