Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide your data. Failure to provide data has no consequences. This applies only as far as no other indication is made in the following processing procedures.

“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Server Log Files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host / IT service provider by your internet browser and stored in protocol data (so-called server log files). This data includes, for example, the name of the requested page, date and time of access, IP address, amount of data transferred, and the requesting internet service provider.
Processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the uninterrupted operation of our website as well as improving our offering.
Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the European Union for which the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision.

Contact

Controller
You may contact us on request. The controller responsible for data processing is:
Kerstin Schröder, Obere Pleitenstr. 2, 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn, Germany, +49 15908498421, mail@ksfineart.de

Initiated Contact by Customer via Email
If you contact us proactively by email for business purposes, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide it. The data processing serves to handle and answer your inquiry.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g., advice on purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns an already concluded contract between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, the processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in handling and answering your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you that is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We use your email address only to handle your inquiry. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and Processing of Data When Using the Contact Form
When you use the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message content) only to the extent you provide it. The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.
If the contact is for carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., advising on purchase interest, preparing an offer) or concerns an already concluded contract between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If the contact is made for other reasons, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in handling and answering your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We use your email address only to process your inquiry. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and Processing of Data When Sending Images by Email
You have the option to send us images by email in connection with the order of a personalized product.
By sending your images, we may collect your personal data (depicting identifiable persons) only to the extent you provide it. The data processing serves the purpose of producing personalized products. The transmitted image serves as a template for the product and is used accordingly (e.g., for T-shirt printing). The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you.
Your data will not be shared with third parties.
The image you send us will only be used in the context of providing the service. Your data will be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.

WhatsApp Business
If you contact us via WhatsApp for business purposes, we use the WhatsApp Business version provided by WhatsApp Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; “WhatsApp”). If you are located outside the European Economic Area, this service is provided by WhatsApp Inc. (1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA).
Data processing serves to handle and respond to your inquiry. For this purpose, we collect and process your mobile phone number stored with WhatsApp and, if provided, your name and other data to the extent you provide them. We use a mobile device whose address book contains only data from users who have contacted us via WhatsApp. No personal data is shared with WhatsApp without your prior consent to WhatsApp.
Your data is transmitted by WhatsApp to servers of Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA. The USA has an adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta Platforms Inc. is certified under the TADPF and committed to complying with European data protection principles.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g., advice on purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns an already concluded contract between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in providing a quick and easy means of contact as well as responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We use your personal data only to process your inquiry. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.
More information on terms of use and privacy when using WhatsApp can be found at https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service and https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.

Customer Account and Orders

Customer Account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent provided there. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You may revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.

Collection, Processing and Sharing of Personal Data in Orders
When placing an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to handle your inquiries. Providing the data is necessary for contract conclusion. Failure to provide data means no contract can be concluded. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data may be shared with shipping companies, dropshipping or fulfillment providers, payment service providers, service providers for order processing, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly observe legal requirements. The scope of data transfer is limited to a minimum.
Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the European Union, for which an adequacy decision of the European Commission exists.

Reviews and Advertising

Data Collection When Writing a Comment or Review
When commenting or reviewing an article or a post, we collect your personal data (name, email address, comment text) only to the extent you provide it. The processing serves the purpose of enabling the comment/review and displaying comments/reviews.
By submitting the comment/review, you consent to the processing of the transmitted data. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal. Your personal data will then be deleted.
When publishing your comment/review, only the name you provided will be published.
In addition, when submitting the comment/review, your IP address is stored to prevent misuse of the comment or review function and to ensure the security of our IT systems. By submitting the comment/review, you consent to the processing of the transmitted data. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You may revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal. Your IP address will then be deleted.

Use of Email Address for Sending Newsletters
We use your email address exclusively for our own advertising purposes by sending newsletters, provided you have explicitly consented. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the distribution list.

Use of Mailchimp
We use the newsletter service of Rocket Science Group LLC (675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000 Atlanta, GA 30308, USA; “Mailchimp”) within the scope of an order processing agreement.
The information you provide during newsletter registration (email address, possibly first and last name) is forwarded to Mailchimp. The data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical evaluation.
To evaluate newsletter campaigns, the sent newsletters contain a 1×1 pixel graphic (tracking pixel) or a tracking link. This allows us to determine whether you have opened the newsletter and whether you have clicked any integrated links. In this context, we collect your personal data such as IP address, browser type and device, and the time of access. From this data, pseudonymous usage profiles can be created. The collected data is not used to personally identify you. The data collected is only used for statistical evaluation to improve newsletter campaigns.
Your data is usually transmitted to Mailchimp servers in the USA and stored there. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Mailchimp is not certified under the TADPF. The data transfer is based, among other things, on standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be viewed here: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective, and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Further information and Mailchimp’s privacy policy can be found at: https://mailchimp.com/de/legal/data-processing-addendum/ and https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/

Payment Service Providers

Use of PayPal
On our website, we use the payment service PayPal of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). Data processing serves the purpose of enabling you to make payments via this payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data necessary for processing the payment is transmitted to PayPal to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

All PayPal transactions are subject to PayPal’s privacy policy, which can be found at: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

Use of PayPal Plus
On our website, we use the payment service PayPal Plus of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). Data processing serves the purpose of enabling you to make payments via this payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, or direct debit via PayPal, the data necessary for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

For certain payment methods such as credit card via PayPal or direct debit via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit check based on mathematically-statistical methods using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for the credit check to a credit agency and uses the information obtained about the statistical probability of default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit check may include score values calculated based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which incorporate, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account according to legal requirements. The data processing serves the purpose of creditworthiness verification for contract initiation. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal advances payment.
You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of data is required to conclude the contract with the payment method you have selected. Failure to provide data means that the contract cannot be concluded with the payment method you chose.

Use of PayPal Express
On our website, we use the payment service PayPal Express of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). The data processing serves the purpose of enabling you to make payments via PayPal Express.
For the integration of this payment service, PayPal collects, stores, and analyzes data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when the website is accessed. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data necessary for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Further information about data processing when using PayPal Express can be found in the corresponding privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS

Use of PayPal Check-Out
On our website, we use the payment service PayPal Check-Out of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”). Data processing serves the purpose of enabling you to make payments via this payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or “Pay Later” via PayPal, the data necessary for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored to enable the recognition of your browser. This data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Credit Card via PayPal, Direct Debit via PayPal & “Pay Later” via PayPal
For certain payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or “Pay Later” via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for the credit check to a credit agency and uses the received information on the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision on the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (score values) calculated based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which include address data in the calculation. Your legitimate interests will be considered in accordance with legal requirements. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for contract initiation and is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment defaults when PayPal makes advance payments.
You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of the data is required to conclude the contract using your selected payment method. Failure to provide the data will result in the contract not being concluded with your chosen payment method.

Third-party providers
When paying using a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. To execute this payment method, the data may be further transmitted by PayPal to the respective third-party provider. This processing is also based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Local third-party providers may include:

  • Apple Pay (Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland)

  • Google Pay (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland)

Purchase on account via PayPal
When paying via the payment method “purchase on account”, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To execute this payment method, PayPal then forwards the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; “Ratepay”) to fulfill the contract using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical methods (probability or score values) using credit agencies as described above. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for contract initiation and is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment defaults when Ratepay makes advance payments.
Further information on data protection and the credit agencies Ratepay uses can be found at:
https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and
https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/

Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the relevant privacy policy at:
https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that enables unique identification of the browser when the website is accessed again.

Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide individually on their acceptance, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and transmission of the contained data. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. However, we point out that in this case, you may not be able to use all functions of this website in full.

You can find out how to manage cookies (including disabling them) in the most common browsers via the links below:

Technically Necessary Cookies
Unless otherwise specified in this privacy policy, we only use technically necessary cookies to make our offering more user-friendly, effective, and secure. In addition, cookies allow our systems to recognize your browser even after a page change and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page switch.

The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on § 25 (2) TDDDG. The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our offer.
You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of your personal data.

Use of GDPR Legal Cookie
We use the consent management tool “GDPR Legal Cookie” on our website, provided by iubenda s.r.l. (Via San Raffaele 1, 20121 Milan, Italy; “iubenda”).
This tool enables you to grant consent for data processing via the website—especially for the use of cookies—and to exercise your right to withdraw previously granted consent.
The data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting the required consents for data processing and thus complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. The following information may be collected and transmitted to iubenda: anonymized IP address, date and time of the consent, URL from which the consent was given, anonymous random encrypted key, consent status. This data is not passed on to other third parties.
Data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Further information on terms of use and privacy at iubenda can be found at:
https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/31059378 and
https://gdpr-legal-cookie.com/pages/datenschutzerklarung

Affiliate

Use of the Amazon Affiliate Program
We use the “AmazonPartnerNet” affiliate program operated by Amazon EU S.à.r.l. (5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg; “Amazon”).
We have integrated advertisements on our website in the form of links to offers on various Amazon websites. Amazon uses cookies. These cookies serve the purpose of proper accounting within the affiliate program. Through the cookies, Amazon can determine that you clicked on an advertising link and trace the origin of the order generated via the advertising link.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for the USA via the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Amazon is certified under the TADPF and thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies takes place with your consent based on § 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
The privacy policy with detailed information about Amazon’s use of your data can be found at:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=3312401

Plugins and Other Tools

Use of Social Plugins via “Shariff”
We use social network plugins on our website. To ensure you retain control over your data, we use the privacy-safe “Shariff” buttons.
Without your explicit consent, no connection is established with the servers of the social networks, and therefore no data is transmitted.
“Shariff” was developed by the specialists at the computer magazine c’t. It offers more privacy online and replaces the usual “Share” buttons of social networks. More information about the Shariff project can be found at:
https://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.html

When you click the buttons, a pop-up window will open where you can log in to the respective provider with your credentials. Only after this active login by you is a direct connection to the social networks established.
By logging in, you consent to the transmission of your data to the respective social media provider. Your IP address and information about which of our pages you visited will be transmitted. If you are logged into one or more of your social media accounts at the same time, the collected information will also be linked to your corresponding profiles.
You can prevent this association by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.
The following social networks are integrated using the “Shariff” function:

Facebook by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland):
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The USA is covered by an adequacy decision of the European Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta is certified under the TADPF and thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.

Instagram by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland):
https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388
Your data may be transferred to the USA. Meta is certified under the TADPF.

Use of Google reCAPTCHA
We use the reCAPTCHA service from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
This service is used to determine whether input is made by a human or an automated system. Your input is transmitted to Google and used there. In addition, your IP address and other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service are transmitted. This data may be processed within the EU and, where necessary, also transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA.
An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for the USA via the TADPF. Google is certified under the TADPF and thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to § 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
More information about Google reCAPTCHA and its privacy policy:
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html
https://www.google.com/privacy

Use of All In One WP Security & Firewall
We use the “All In One WP Security & Firewall” plugin from Tips and Tricks HQ on our website.
The purpose of data processing is to enhance the security and protection of our website and to detect vulnerabilities. Cookies may be used, which can collect user data such as your IP address. These data are only stored on our servers and not shared with third parties.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to § 25 (1) sentence 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time.
More information on the data processing by this plugin:
https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/
https://www.tipsandtricks-hq.com/wordpress-security-and-firewall-plugin

Data Subject Rights and Storage Duration

Duration of Storage
After full contract processing, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period and then retained in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular those under tax and commercial law. After the retention period has expired, the data will be deleted unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the Data Subject
If the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 of the GDPR:

  • Right of access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restriction of processing

  • Right to data portability

In addition, under Article 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time to processing operations based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR and to processing for the purpose of direct marketing.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority
In accordance with Article 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.

You can submit a complaint to the supervisory authority responsible for us at the following contact details:

Bavarian Data Protection Authority (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Germany
Phone: +49 981 1800930
Fax: +49 981 180093800
Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de

Right to Object
If the processing of personal data described here is based on our legitimate interest according to Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation, with future effect.
After an objection is made, the processing of the affected data will be stopped unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if the processing serves the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Last updated: October 22, 2024