The following privacy policy applies to the use of our online service
www.yge.de (hereinafter “Website”).

We attach great importance to data protection. The collection and processing of your personal data is carried out in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We collect and process your personal data in order to provide you with the aforementioned portal. This policy describes how and for what purpose your data is collected and used, and what choices you have regarding your personal data.

By using this website, you consent to the collection, use, and transfer of your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data within the meaning of Article 4 No. 7 GDPR is:

YGE GmbH

CEO: Marian Waßmuth

Otto-Hahn-Straße 1a
49134 Wallenhorst
Germany

If you wish to object to the collection, processing, or use of your data by us in accordance with
these data protection provisions, either in general or for specific measures, you can address your objection to the data controller.

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2. General Use of the Website

2.1 Hosting

The hosting services we use serve to provide
the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity,
storage space and database services, security services, and technical maintenance services, which we use for the purpose of operating the website.

In this process, we, or our hosting provider, process inventory data, contact data,
content data, contract data, usage data, meta and communication data of customers,
interested parties and visitors to this online service based on our legitimate
interests in the efficient and secure provision of this online service
pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR.

2.2 Access Data

We collect information about you when you use this website. We automatically collect information about your usage patterns and your interactions with us and record data about your computer or mobile device. We collect, store, and use data about every access to our online services (so-called server log files). The access data includes:

-Name and URL of the accessed file
-Date and time of access
-Amount of data transferred
-Message of successful access (HTTP response code)
-Browser type and version
-Operating system
-Referrer URL (i.e., the previously visited page)
-Websites accessed from the user’s system via our website
-User’s internet service provider
-IP address and the requesting provider

We use this log data without associating it with your identity or creating any other profiles for statistical analysis for the purpose of operating, securing, and optimizing our online services, as well as for anonymously recording the number of visitors to our website (traffic) and the extent and nature of the use of our website and services, and also for billing purposes to measure the number of clicks received from our partners.

Based on this information, we can provide personalized and location-based content and analyze traffic, troubleshoot and fix errors, and improve our services.

This also constitutes our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f) GDPR.

We reserve the right to review log data retrospectively if there is a legitimate suspicion of unlawful use based on concrete evidence. We store IP addresses in log files for a limited period if this is necessary for security purposes or for the provision or billing of a service, e.g., when you use one of our offers. After cancellation of the order process or receipt of payment, we delete the IP address if it is no longer required for security purposes. We also store IP addresses if we have a concrete suspicion of a crime in connection with the use of our website. In addition, as part of your account, we store the date of your
last visit (e.g., registration, login, clicking on links, etc.).

2.3 Cookies

We use so-called session cookies to optimize our online services. A session cookie is a small text file that is sent by the respective servers when you visit a website and is temporarily stored on your hard drive. This file contains a session ID, which allows different requests from your browser to be associated with the same session. This allows your computer to be recognized when you return to our website. These cookies are deleted after you close your browser. They are used, for example, to allow you to use the shopping cart function across multiple pages.

We also use persistent cookies to a limited extent (also small text files that are stored on your device). These remain on your device and allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit. These cookies are stored on your hard drive and delete themselves automatically after a predetermined period. Their lifespan ranges from one month to ten years. This allows us to present our offer to you in a more user-friendly, effective and secure way, and, for example, to display information on the page that is specifically tailored to your interests.

Our legitimate interest in using cookies pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f)
GDPR lies in making our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure.

The following data and information are stored in the cookies:

– Login information
– Language settings
– Search terms entered
– Information about the number of visits to our website and the use of individual functions of our website.

When a cookie is activated, it is assigned an identification number, and your personal data is not linked to this identification number. Your name, IP address, or similar data that would allow the cookie to be associated with you are not stored in the cookie. Based on
cookie technology, we only receive pseudonymized information, such as which pages of our shop were visited, which products were viewed, etc.

You can configure your browser to notify you before cookies are set and decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject cookies for specific cases or in general, or to block cookies entirely. This may limit the functionality of the website.

2.4 Email Contact

When you contact us (e.g., via contact form or email), we store your information to process your request and in case of follow-up questions.

This also constitutes our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 f) GDPR.

We only store and use further personal data if you consent to this or if it is legally permissible without special consent.

2.5 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google has certified its compliance with the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework. This means Google is committed to complying with the standards and regulations of European data protection law. Further information can be found in the following linked entry:

https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

This also constitutes our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 f) GDPR.

However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. IP anonymization is active on this website. On our behalf, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide us with other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website.

Furthermore, you can prevent the transmission of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:

http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

2.6 Data Retention Period

Unless otherwise specified, we store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

3. Processing of Customer Data

Furthermore, we process the customer data described below.

3.1 Online Shop

To place an order in our online shop, we require your master data, contact information, and payment details so that we can confirm receipt of your order, communicate with you, and process the order.

3.2 Customer Account

To offer you a convenient shopping experience in our online shop,
you can register on our website by entering your personal data.

This way, you won’t have to re-enter your data with every order.

For new registrations, we collect master data (e.g., name, address),
contact information (e.g., email address), payment information (bank details), and
login data (username and password).

To ensure your registration is valid and to prevent unauthorized registrations
by third parties, you will receive an activation link via email after registration to activate your account. We only permanently store the data you provide in our system after successful registration.

You can have a customer account deleted by us at any time without incurring any costs other than standard transmission fees. A written notification to the contact details listed in section 1 (e.g., email, fax, letter) is sufficient for this purpose. We will then delete your stored personal data, unless
we need to store it for processing orders or due to legal
retention obligations.

3.3 Newsletter

To send you our newsletter, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure. Only if you have expressly confirmed beforehand that you wish to receive the newsletter will we send you an activation email and ask you to confirm your subscription by clicking a link in that email.

You can unsubscribe at any time without incurring any costs other than standard transmission fees. A written notification to the contact details listed in section 1 (e.g., email, fax, letter) is sufficient.

Of course, you will also find an unsubscribe link in every newsletter.

3.4 Product Recommendations

We regularly send you product recommendations by email, independent of our newsletter subscription.

This allows us to provide you with information about products from our range that might be of interest to you based on your previous purchases from us.

We strictly adhere to all legal requirements in this regard.

You can object to this at any time without incurring any costs other than the standard transmission fees.

A written notification to the contact details listed in section 1 (e.g., email, fax, letter) is sufficient.

Of course, you will also find an unsubscribe link in every email.

3.5 Legal Basis and Storage Period

The legal basis for data processing according to the preceding sections is Article 6(1)(a), (b), and (f) GDPR. Our interests in data processing include, in particular, the initiation, conclusion, and fulfillment of contracts, as well as direct marketing and product information.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, we store personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes pursued or as required by law.

4 Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under applicable law, you have various rights regarding your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please send your request by email or post to the address specified in section 1, clearly identifying yourself.

Below you will find an overview of your rights.

4.1 Right to Confirmation and Access

You have the right to obtain confirmation from us as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed. If this is the case, you have the right to request from us, free of charge, information about the personal data stored about you, along with a copy of this data. Furthermore, you have the right to the following information:

1. the purposes of the processing;

2. the categories of personal data being processed;

3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations;

4. where possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration;

5. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you or to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;

6. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;

7. where the personal data are not collected from you, any available information as to their source;

8. The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling,
pursuant to Article 22, paragraphs 1 and 4 of the GDPR, and – at least in those cases –
meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for you.

If personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organization, you have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 of the GDPR relating to the transfer.

4.2 Right to rectification

You have the right to obtain from us without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, you have the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

4.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

Pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, you have the right to request that we erase personal data concerning you without undue delay, and we are obligated to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:

1. The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.

2. You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for the processing.

3. You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.

4. The personal data have been unlawfully processed.

5. The erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which we are subject.

6. The personal data were collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

Where we have made the personal data public and are obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR to erase them, we shall, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data.

4.4 Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data if one of the following conditions applies:

1. You contest the accuracy of the personal data, for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

2. The processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of its use instead;

3. We no longer need the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; or

4. You have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR
while it is still pending whether our legitimate grounds override yours.

4.5 Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from us, provided that

1. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR
and

2. the processing is carried out using automated procedures.

When exercising your right to data portability pursuant to paragraph 1, you have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from us to another controller, where technically feasible.

4.6 Right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions. We will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.

If we process your personal data for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing, including profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

4.7 Automated Decisions, Including Profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

No automated decision-making based on the collected personal data takes place.

4.8 Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

4.9 Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you is unlawful.

5 Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your data to the greatest extent possible within the framework of applicable data protection laws and technical capabilities.

Your personal data is transmitted to us in encrypted form. This applies to your orders and also to the customer login. We use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption system, but would like to point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g., communication via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

To secure your data, we maintain technical and organizational security measures in accordance with Article 32 GDPR, which we continuously adapt to the state of the art.

Furthermore, we do not guarantee that our service will be available at all times; disruptions, interruptions, or outages cannot be ruled out. The servers we use are regularly and carefully backed up.

6. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties, No Data Transfer to Non-EU Countries

As a general rule, we only use your personal data within our company.

If and to the extent that we engage third parties in the performance of contracts (such as logistics service providers), these third parties receive personal data only to the extent that the transfer is necessary for the respective service.

In the event that we outsource certain parts of data processing (“contract processing”), we contractually obligate the processors to use personal data only in accordance with the requirements of data protection laws and to guarantee the protection of the rights of the data subject.

Data transfers to entities or persons outside the EU, other than those mentioned in section 2 of this statement, do not take place and are not planned.