1. Privacy at a glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data are all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on the subject of privacy, please refer to our privacy policy below this text.
Data Collection on this Website
Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details of the operator in the section “Notice regarding the responsible entity” of this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
On one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This can be, for example, data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. These are primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of the page access). These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated through the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
For further questions on the subject of privacy, you can contact us at any time.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done with so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
Hetzner
The provider is Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen (hereinafter Hetzner).
For details, please refer to Hetzner’s privacy policy:
https://www.hetzner.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/.
The use of Hetzner is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in providing our website as reliably as possible. If corresponding consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as per the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data are data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.
We point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g., communication via e-mail) can have security gaps. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Notice Regarding the Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Ali Kalmaz
Neuer Markt 20
26721 Emden
Email: ali.kalmaz@ewiges-echo.de
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage duration is mentioned in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing is no longer applicable. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons no longer apply.
3. General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on this Website
If you have given consent to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed under Art. 9 (1) GDPR. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing also occurs based on Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing also occurs based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for contract fulfillment or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Additionally, we process your data if necessary to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR.
Data processing may also occur based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. You will be informed about the relevant legal grounds in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, it is necessary to transfer personal data to these external parties.
We only share personal data with external parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally required to do so (e.g., data transfer to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in the transfer, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using processors, we only share personal data of our customers based on a valid contract for data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.
Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT BASED ON ART. 6 (1) (E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME, FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. YOU CAN FIND THE LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 (1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING, INCLUDING PROFILING, TO THE EXTENT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 (2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request that data we process automatically based on your consent or in the performance of a contract be provided to you or a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.
Information, Correction, and Deletion
You have the right, within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, and if applicable, the right to correction or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time for further questions about personal data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to do so. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing instead of deletion.
If you have filed an objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your and our interests. As long as it is not clear whose interests outweigh, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – except for their storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of public interest of the European Union or a member state.
SSL or TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the website operator, this page uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser address changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser’s address bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising E-Mails
The use of contact details published within the scope of the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby objected to. The operators of the sites expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.
4. eCommerce & Payment Providers
In the context of the eCommerce process, payment providers and third-party services are used to process payments and orders. The payment data you provide (e.g., credit card information, bank details, PayPal information) will be processed solely for the purpose of completing the transaction. These data will be stored and processed in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations of the respective payment provider.
Our payment service providers will only receive the data necessary to process the payment, and these data will not be used for other purposes. The payment service providers include, but are not limited to:
PayPal – Allows payments via credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal account.
Stripe – Supports credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Klarna – Offers payment options such as "Pay Later", "Installments", and immediate payments.
Sofort (Klarna) – Enables direct bank transfers.
Giropay – Provides an easy and secure way to transfer funds from a bank account.
Amazon Pay – Allows payment using the payment methods stored in the Amazon account.
Apple Pay – Provides a secure payment option through Apple devices.
Google Pay – Enables payments with the payment methods stored in the Google account.
Please review the data protection policies of the respective providers to learn more about how they handle your data.
Processing of Customer and Contract Data
The personal data you provide will be processed in connection with the conclusion of a contract to fulfill the purchase agreement. This includes, in particular:
Your name, address, and contact details for ordering and delivery
The payment method you choose and payment details for processing the payment
Additional data required for the proper execution of the contract (e.g., billing address, order history)
The processing of this data is based on the necessity for the performance of the contract according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Data Transmission upon Contract Conclusion for Online Shops, Merchants, and Goods Delivery
To fulfill the purchase contract and deliver the ordered goods, personal data may be transmitted to shipping service providers and third parties, such as logistics companies. These service providers will only receive the data necessary to perform the delivery (e.g., name, address, order number). No further use of the data by these service providers will occur.
Data is transmitted to payment providers only when necessary for payment processing.
5. Privacy Policy for Social Media Profiles
We maintain public profiles on various social media platforms to communicate with our customers and prospects and share information. When you interact with our social media profiles (e.g., by liking, commenting, or following), personal data will be processed. Please note that your data may also be processed outside the European Union, as some social media platform operators are located in third countries.
The social media platforms where we are present include, but are not limited to:
YouTube
TikTok
The processing of your personal data is carried out by the respective platform operator. This particularly involves data you provide through your interactions (e.g., leaving comments, following a profile) and your use of the platforms.
Please refer to the respective privacy policies of the operators to learn more about how they handle your personal data:
Facebook Privacy Policy
Instagram Privacy Policy
YouTube Privacy Policy
TikTok Privacy Policy
We use social media channels to communicate with you, promote our products and services, and stay in touch with you. If you provide us with personal data through these channels, we will use it exclusively for communication and to respond to your inquiries.
The legal basis for processing your data within the scope of social media communication may be based on our legitimate interest in presenting our services and products to you and interacting with you (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
However, we have no control over the data processing carried out by the platform operators and recommend that you review the respective privacy policies of the social media platforms.
Data Collection on this Website
6. Cookies
Our websites use so-called "cookies". Cookies are small data packages and do not cause any harm to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently stored (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
Cookies may come from us (first-party cookies) or third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain third-party services within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are required for the electronic communication process, for providing certain functions that you wish to use (e.g., shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web traffic) are stored based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is provided. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent has been requested for storing cookies and similar recognition technologies, the processing is based solely on that consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDG); the consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you when cookies are set and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed. If cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.
Contact Form
If you contact us via the contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data ceases (e.g., after processing your inquiry). Mandatory legal provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.
Inquiry via Email, Phone, or Fax
If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your concern. We will not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data ceases (e.g., after processing your concern). Mandatory legal provisions – particularly legal retention periods – remain unaffected.