Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

We are pleased that you are interested in our online shop. Protecting your privacy is very important to us. Below we inform you in detail about how we handle your data.

1. Access Data and Hosting

You can visit our website without providing any personal information. The web server automatically stores so-called server log files that include the following data:
• Name of the requested file
• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• Transferred data volume
• Requesting provider
This data is used solely to ensure smooth operation and to improve our offering (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR). Log files are deleted no later than seven days after collection. Our website is hosted by a service provider within the EU/EEA. All data is processed there.

2. Data Collection and Use

We collect personal data when you:
• place an order
• contact us (e.g. via email or contact form)
• create a customer account
Data processing is carried out according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR for contract handling and processing your inquiries. After the contract is fully completed and statutory retention periods have expired, your data will be deleted.

3. Data Disclosure

To fulfill the contract, we pass your data on to:
• Shipping providers (e.g. name, address; optionally email/phone for delivery notifications – only with consent)
• Payment providers or banks (depending on the selected payment method)
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers.

4. Newsletter and Advertising

With your express consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR), you will receive our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link. For postal advertising, we use your name and address (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR). You can object to this use at any time.

5. Payment Processing & Credit Check

For certain payment methods (e.g. purchase on account), a credit check may be performed by the payment provider. Please refer to their privacy policy.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to make our website user-friendly.
• Technically necessary cookies: For core functions such as the shopping cart
• Analytics/marketing cookies: Only with consent under Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR
You can adjust your cookie settings at any time on our website.

7. Social Media Plugins

Our website uses plugins from Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. When you visit our site, a connection to their servers may be established and your IP address transmitted. Please refer to the privacy policies of the platforms:
• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube/Google

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:
• Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Revoke your consent at any time with future effect
You may object to the use of your data for advertising purposes at any time.

9. Contact

Automotivo UG (limited liability)
Kesselsgracht 7a
52146 Würselen
info@autoprints.de