The protection of your personal data is of utmost importance to us. We process your data exclusively in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Below, we inform you about the collection and processing of your personal data.

1. Person responsible for data processing

Responsible for data processing on this website is:

Kieser Design eK
c/o Vectocon
Hausmannstrasse 14
63452 Hanau
Germany

Email: info@kieserdesign.de

2. What data do we collect and why?

We collect and process your personal data to provide our services and to communicate with you. The most important processing activities are listed below:

a. Use of the website and contact form

• Processed data : IP address, browser data, device information, data from contact forms.
• Purpose : To provide the website and communicate with you.
  
• Legal basis : Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring the website and communication).

b. Use of our online shop

• Data processed : first name, last name, address, email address, payment details (e.g. credit card number, bank details), telephone number (optional).
  
  
• Purpose : Processing and handling of orders, invoicing, shipping.
  
  
• Legal basis : Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (performance of a contract).
  
  
• Recipients : Shipping service providers (e.g. DHL, UPS), payment service providers (e.g. PayPal, Shopify), tax advisors.

c. Use of the newsletter

• Data processed : email address.
  
  
• Purpose : Sending newsletters with information about products, news and offers.
  
  
• Legal basis : Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent).
  
  
• Recipient : The Rocket Science Group LLC (MailChimp).

d. Advertising and social media

• Data processed : Data that you provide via our social media profiles (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
  
  
• Purpose : Communication via social media channels, interaction with users.
  
  
• Legal basis : Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in external communication and brand presence).

We operate public profiles on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube to communicate with interested parties and provide information about our products. When visiting these pages, the privacy policies of the respective platforms apply:

• Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.)
  
  
• YouTube (Google Ireland Ltd.)
  
  
• LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)

If you interact with us via these platforms (e.g., through comments, messages, or likes), data processing is carried out jointly with the respective platform operator. Please note that you have the option to manage your consent and privacy settings directly there.

3. Cookies and analysis tools

We use cookies on this website to improve your experience and ensure functionality. You can adjust your cookie settings and withdraw your consent at any time. For more information, see our Cookie Banner/Cookie Policy.

4. Storage and deletion of data

We only store your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the contract and comply with statutory retention periods. Once the data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymized.

5. Recipients or categories of recipients

Your data will not be shared with third parties without your express consent, unless this is necessary to perform a contract. Recipients of your data include:

• Payment service providers (e.g. PayPal, Shopify Payments) to process payments
  
  
• Shipping service providers (e.g. DHL, UPS) for delivery of orders
  
  
• Newsletter provider (MailChimp) to send the newsletter
  
  
• Tax consultants for accounting and tax advice

a. IONOS

We use the web hosting services of IONOS (1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany) to provide our website. IONOS automatically collects log data such as your IP address, browser type, and other technical information when you visit our website. This data is used by IONOS exclusively for the purpose of providing and ensuring the functionality of our website.

IONOS processes this data in accordance with the IONOS Privacy Policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms .

b. Shopify

We use Shopify as a platform to operate our online store . Shopify collects and processes personal data entered during the purchase process to process orders and process payments.

Shopify is committed to protecting your data in accordance with the GDPR. For more information about how Shopify processes your data, please see their privacy policy: https://www.shopify.de/legal/datenschutz .

c. Mailchimp

To manage and send our newsletter, we use Mailchimp , a service provided by "The Rocket Science Group LLC" based in the USA. Mailchimp processes your email address to send you our newsletter.

For more information about Mailchimp’s data processing and security measures, please see their privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/ .

6. Your rights

You have the right to receive information about the personal data we process, as well as the right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing. Furthermore, you can revoke your consent to the processing of your data at any time.

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right to information pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
  
  
• Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
  
  
• Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
  
  
• Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
  
  
• Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
  
  
• Right to object according to Art. 21 GDPR
  
  

If you believe that the processing of your data violates applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

7. Transfer of data to third countries

Your personal data will only be transferred to countries outside the EU or the European Economic Area (third countries) if this is necessary to fulfill a contract or if you have expressly consented. Transfers to the USA are based on the standard contractual clauses approved by the EU Commission.

8. Automated decision-making

Automated decision-making, including profiling, does not take place in our company.

9. Changes to the privacy policy

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about data protection or the exercise of your rights, please contact:

Kieser Design eK
Email: info@kieserdesign.de

11. External links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We have no control over their privacy practices and assume no responsibility for their content. Please refer to the respective websites' privacy policies directly.

12. Security of your data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. This includes, among other things, the use of encryption technologies and regular security audits.

Hanau, April 15, 2025