The protection of your personal data is of particular importance to us. We process your data exclusively on the basis of the 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. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Kieser Design e.K.
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 in order to provide our services to you and to communicate with you. The most important processing activities are listed below:

a. Use of the website and contact form

Data processed: IP address, browser data, device information, data from contact forms.
Purpose: Provision of the website and communication with you.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring the operation of the website and communication).

b. Use of our online shop

Data processed: First name, last name, address, email address, payment data (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 advisor.

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 in order to communicate with interested parties and to provide information about our products. When you visit 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), the data is processed jointly with the respective platform operator. You can manage your consent and privacy settings directly on the respective platform.

3. Cookies and analytics tools

We use cookies on this website to improve the user experience and to ensure functionality. You can adjust your cookie settings and withdraw your consent at any time. Further information can be found in our cookie banner / cookie policy.

4. Storage and deletion of data

We store your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the performance of the contract and to comply with statutory retention obligations. As soon as the data is no longer required, it is deleted or anonymized.

5. Recipients or categories of recipients

Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent unless this is necessary for the performance of a contract. Recipients of your data include:

• Payment service providers (e.g. PayPal, Shopify Payments) for processing payments
• Shipping service providers (e.g. DHL, UPS) for delivering orders
• Newsletter provider (Mailchimp) for sending the newsletter
• Tax advisor 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. When you visit our website, IONOS automatically collects log data such as your IP address, browser type and other technical information. IONOS uses this data exclusively for the purpose of providing our website and ensuring its functionality.

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

b. Shopify

We use Shopify as the platform for operating our online shop. Shopify collects and processes personal data entered during the purchasing process in order to process orders and payments.

Shopify is committed to protecting data in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR. Further information on how Shopify processes your data can be found in its privacy policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

c. Mailchimp

We use Mailchimp, a service of The Rocket Science Group LLC based in the USA, to manage and send our newsletter. Mailchimp processes your email address in order to send you our newsletter.

Further information on data processing by Mailchimp and its security measures can be found in its privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

6. Your rights

You have the right to obtain information about the personal data we process, as well as the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing. You may also withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time.

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of access 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 pursuant 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 for the performance of a contract or if you have given your express consent. Transfers to the USA are based on the standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Automated decision-making

We do not use automated decision-making, including profiling.

9. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time. The current version is always available on our website.

10. Contact

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

Kieser Design e.K.
Email: info@kieserdesign.de

11. External links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We have no influence on their data protection practices and accept no responsibility for their content. Please refer to the respective websites directly for information on their privacy policies.

12. Security of your data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss or destruction. These include the use of encryption technologies and regular security reviews.

Hanau, April 15, 2025