Privacy Policy

I. Name and contact details of the controller responsible for processing

This data protection information applies to data processing by:

II. General information on data processing

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We generally process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users usually takes place only after the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal provisions.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

To the extent that we obtain consent from the data subject for processing operations of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

To the extent that processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. Data deletion and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a necessity to continue storing the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

III. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

When calling up our internet page www.hd-instyle.de, the browsers used on your device automatically send information to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file.

The following information is collected or recorded without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:

• Information about the browser type and the version used
• The user's operating system
• The user's internet service provider
• The user's IP address
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the user's system reaches our internet page
• Websites accessed by the user's system via our website

The aforementioned data are processed by us for the following purposes:

• Ensuring smooth connection setup of the website
• Ensuring comfortable use of our website
• Evaluation of system security and stability as well as
• for further administrative purposes.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. Additionally, the data serve us to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

4. Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for achieving the purpose of its collection. In the case of data collection for providing the website, this is when the respective session has ended.

5. Objection and removal options

The collection of data for providing the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user has no option to object.

IV. Use of Cookies

a) Description and scope of data processing

We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our site. Cookies do not harm your device, contain no viruses, trojans, or other malware.

Information is stored in the cookie that relates to the specific device used. However, this does not mean that we directly gain knowledge of your identity.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for processing personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The legal basis for processing personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is, if the user has given consent, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

c) Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized again after a page change.

We need cookies for the following applications:

• Shopping cart
• Adoption of language settings
• Remembering search terms

d) Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted by them to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically.

e) Cookies / Tracking / Google Services

We use services from Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), including for advertising, personalization, and measurement. More information on how Google uses data can be found here: https://business.safety.google/adsservices/.