I. Information on the Processing of Your Data According to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

 

1. Data Controller and Data Protection Officer

The responsible party for this website is:

LowensSport
Fontanestraße 2a
50858 Cologne
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)174 / 34 34 228
Email: info@lowenssport.com

 

2. Data Processed for the Provision of the Website and the Creation of Log Files

 

a. Which Data is Processed for Which Purpose?

When accessing the content of the website, temporary data will be stored that may allow identification. The following data is collected:

• Date and time of access

• IP address

• Hostname of the accessing computer

• Website from which the site was accessed

• Websites accessed through this website

• Visited page on our website

• Notification of whether the access was successful

• Transferred data volume

• Information about browser type and version

• Operating system

The temporary storage of this data is necessary for the technical functioning of website visits and for delivering website content. Further storage in log files occurs to ensure the functionality of the website and the security of IT systems. These purposes also represent our legitimate interest in processing the data.

 

b. On What Legal Basis is this Data Processed?

The data is processed based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

 

c. Are There Additional Recipients of Personal Data Besides the Data Controller?

The website is hosted by the service provider WIX. The provider is Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (hereinafter referred to as “WIX”). WIX enables hosting and website creation while utilizing cookies necessary for proper and secure use. Upon visiting our website, WIX collects information such as user behavior, origin, geographic location, and traffic data.

Data may be stored worldwide, including in the United States. The transfer is carried out under the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses and the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework". Further information can be found here:

https://de.wix.com/about/privacy

https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users

https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5626.

The use of WIX is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the reliable presentation of the website). When consent is granted, processing takes place according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

 

d. How Long Will the Data Be Stored?

Data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of its collection. For website delivery, this is the case when the respective session ends. Log files are directly and exclusively available to administrators. Afterward, they are only indirectly available via backup tape reconstruction and are ultimately deleted.

 

e. Cookies and Consent Management

We use cookies to optimize our website. Management is carried out using the GDPR-compliant tool CCM19.

• Technically necessary cookies: Required for basic functions (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

• Non-necessary cookies: Used only with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

 

d. Contacting Us

We provide several ways to contact us, during which personal data may be processed:

• Contact Form: Your data will only be used to process your inquiry. Transfers are secure thanks to SSL/TLS encryption.

• Email: Inquiries sent to our email addresses will be processed depending on the purpose. Please note the risks of unencrypted emails.

• Phone/Fax: When contacting us by phone or fax, data processing occurs for communication or contract performance.

Storage duration: Data will be stored for up to six months after resolving your inquiry unless legal requirements or contractual obligations necessitate longer storage.

Providing your data is voluntary but may be necessary for processing. Additional details about your right to object can be found under II. Right to Object.

 

3. Plugins & Social Media

 

a. Social Media Integration

Facebook
Our website uses elements from Facebook (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Dublin), which transmit information about your behavior on our website to Facebook, including to the USA. If you are logged into Facebook and use functions like the “Like” button, your visit is automatically associated with your profile. Further information can be found here: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

The use of Facebook tools is solely with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25(1) TTDSG). You can withdraw consent at any time.

 

Instagram
We also use elements from Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited). If you are logged into Instagram during your visit, your visit will be associated with your profile. Further details can be found here: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.

The use of Instagram tools is only with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25(1) TTDSG). You can withdraw consent at any time.

Data transfer to the USA
Data transfers to the USA are conducted under EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses and the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework." Further information:

https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum

https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381

https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452

 

b. Plugins

 

Google reCAPTCHA
Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA (Google Ireland Limited, Dublin) to verify whether inputs (e.g., in contact forms) come from humans or automated programs. This involves analyzing information such as IP address, visit duration, and mouse movements and transmitting it to Google.

The data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (protection against misuse and spam). If consent is necessary, processing will occur under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Further information:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de

Google is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF):
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780

 

4. Rights of Data Subjects

a. Right of Access:

You can request information about your personal data processed by us under Article 15 GDPR.

b. Right to Object:

You have the right to object under certain circumstances (see II. Right to Object).

c. Right to Rectification:

If your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you can request corrections under Article 16 GDPR.

d. Right to Erasure:

You can request deletion of your personal data under Article 17 GDPR.

e. Right to Restrict Processing:

You may request limitations to data processing under Article 18 GDPR.

f. Right to Complain:

If you believe the processing of your personal data violates data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority under Article 77(1) GDPR.

 

II. Right to Object under Article 21(1) GDPR

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data, which occurs based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, for reasons arising from your specific situation. The data controller will no longer process the data unless there are compelling and overriding reasons.