Privacy Policy

1. Controller & Contact Information

Responsible for data processing on this website:

Ludwig Spaude
Hörstenweg 34
13125 Berlin
Germany
E-Mail: ludwig.spaude@gmail.com

2. General Information on Data Processing

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your data is handled confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

We collect personal data when you:

  • Visit our website

  • Place an order in our online store

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Use our contact form

The data collected includes:

  • Name, address, email, phone number (for orders)

  • Payment details (e.g., credit card or PayPal data, processed by payment providers)

  • IP address, browser type, and access times (collected automatically)

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing

We only process your data if there is a legal basis for doing so:

Purpose of Processing Legal Basis (GDPR) Processing orders, delivery & payment Art. 6 (1) b GDPR (contract fulfillment) Responding to inquiries via contact form or email Art. 6 (1) f GDPR (legitimate interest) Sending newsletters (only with consent )Art. 6 (1) a GDPR (consent) Website analytics & marketing (e.g., cookies, Google Analytics) Art. 6 (1) f GDPR (legitimate interest)

5. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We only share your data when necessary:

Payment providers: Stripe, PayPal, or others (for payment processing)
Shipping providers: DHL, UPS, or others (for order fulfillment)
Hosting & website provider: Squarespace (to operate the website)

We do not sell your data or share it for advertising purposes.

6. Newsletter & Direct Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send regular updates.

  • Double opt-in: You will receive a confirmation email after signing up.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time (via the link in each email).

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) a GDPR).

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage.

Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., shopping cart).

Analytics & marketing cookies: Used to improve our services (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).

Cookie Consent: When visiting our website for the first time, you can choose which cookies to allow via a consent banner.

Google Analytics & Tracking: We use Google Analytics to create anonymized statistics. Your IP address is anonymized and not linked to other data.

8. International Data Transfers

Since our website is accessible worldwide, data may be transferred to countries outside the EU (e.g., via payment providers or shipping providers).
We ensure that all recipients comply with GDPR standards, e.g., through EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

9. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

Access: What data do we store? (Art. 15 GDPR)
Correction: Rectify incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
Deletion: Request data removal (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restriction: Limit data processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data portability: Receive data in a structured format (Art. 20 GDPR)
Objection: Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

For requests, please email ludwig.spaude@gmail.com.

If you believe we are violating data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority. In Germany, this is:

Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Alt-Moabit 59-61, 10555 Berlin
Website: https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

10. Data Retention Periods

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Order data: 10 years (legal retention period)

  • Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe

  • Contact form data: 1 year after processing

  • Cookies & tracking data: As per your browser settings

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes to our services.

Last updated: January 2025

Legal Notice

The legally binding version of this privacy policy is the German version. For the German version click here.