Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Introduction
Elektrohandel Amann & Förg GmbH ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company") operates this website. We are a German limited liability company (GmbH) registered at the Ulm District Court under HRB 641082, with our registered office in u. Stegwiesen 4, 88447 Warthausen.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site, make a purchase, or interact with our services.
This policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and other applicable data protection laws.
Note: By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Registered Address: u. Stegwiesen 4, 88447 Warthausen
Commercial Register: HRB 641082
Register Court: Ulm
EUID: DEB8537.HRB641082
Contact Email: dataprotection@amannforg.com
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details above.
3. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect various types of personal data for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes:
| Category of Data | Examples | Purpose of Processing | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification | Name, email, phone, address | Order processing, account management, customer support | Performance of a contract |
| Financial | Payment details, purchase history | Payment processing, fraud prevention, accounting | Performance of a contract; Legal obligation |
| Technical | IP address, browser type, device info | Site functionality, security, analytics | Legitimate interests; Consent for non-essential cookies |
| Marketing | Preferences, communication history | Promotional offers, newsletters, personalized recommendations | Consent for direct marketing |
| Account | Username, password, purchase history | Account management, personalized shopping | Performance of a contract; Consent for reviews |
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
- Process and deliver your orders, including managing payments, shipping, and returns.
- Communicate with you about your orders, account, and service-related matters.
- Provide, secure, and improve our Site and services.
- Prevent and detect fraud and ensure the security of our systems.
- Comply with legal obligations, such as tax, accounting, and consumer protection laws.
- Send you marketing communications if you have given your explicit consent.
- Personalize your shopping experience by showing you products or offers we believe may interest you.
- Handle your inquiries and provide customer support.
5. How We Share Your Personal Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances and with appropriate safeguards:
Service Providers
Payment processors, shipping partners, IT hosting, and marketing providers who act on our instructions.
Legal Requirements
If required by law, regulation, or to protect rights, property, or safety of ourselves or others.
Professional Advisors
With lawyers, accountants, or auditors where necessary for our business operations.
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where data may be transferred to the new entity.
All third-party processors are contractually bound to protect your data and only process it according to our instructions.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These include:
Encryption
Data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest encryption.
Security Assessments
Regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Access Controls
Strict internal policies for data handling and access controls.
We use secure payment service providers and do not store full payment card details on our servers.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (Under GDPR)
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request that we limit the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
How to Exercise Your Rights: Please contact us using the details in Section 2. We will respond within one month. We may request specific information to verify your identity.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority if you believe our processing violates data protection law.
Our relevant authority: Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Material changes will be communicated to you via email or a prominent notice on our Site before they take effect.
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