DATA PROTECTION

The following information provides an overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website.

I. General information and mandatory details

1. Data collection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various items of personal data are collected. This privacy policy explains which of your personal data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to guarantee complete protection of data against access by third parties.

2. Data controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Andrea Ahlbrecht

Schwerinstraße 18

50733 Cologne

Contact

info@ana-art.de

3. Withdrawal of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw any consent you have already given at any time. To do so, simply send us an informal email. The lawfulness of any data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

4. Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of breaches of data protection law, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for data protection matters is the State Data Protection Commissioner of the federal state in which our company is based. A list of data protection commissioners and their contact details can be found via the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

5. SSL or TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content – such as orders or enquiries that you send to us as the website operator – this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of your browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock symbol in your browser bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

6. Right to access, restriction, erasure

In accordance with the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, and, where applicable, the right to rectification, restriction or erasure of this data. You may contact us at any time at the address given in the legal notice regarding this matter or any other questions relating to personal data.

7. Objection to promotional emails

We hereby object to the use of contact details published in accordance with the legal requirement to provide an ‘Imprint’ for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of promotional information, for example via spam emails.

II. Data collection on our website

1. Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
IP address

This data is not combined with other data sources.

The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The data is stored in log files to ensure the website functions properly. Furthermore, we use the data to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. The data is not analysed for marketing purposes in this context.

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collected for the purpose of providing the website, this is the case once the respective session has ended. In the case of data stored in log files, this occurs after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, users’ IP addresses are deleted or anonymised so that it is no longer possible to identify the client making the request.

The collection of data for the purpose of providing the website and the storage of data in log files is strictly necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, users have no right to object.

2. Cookies

Our website uses so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. Most of the cookies we use are so-called ‘session cookies’. They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser the next time you visit. You can configure your browser so that you are notified when cookies are set and can choose to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to block the acceptance of cookies in specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may restrict the functionality of this website. Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process or for providing specific functions you have requested (e.g. the shopping basket function) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the technically fault-free and optimised provision of our services.

III. Analytics Tools and Advertising

1. Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses so-called ‘cookies’. These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimise both its website and its advertising.

a) IP anonymisation

We have enabled the IP anonymisation feature on this website. This means that your IP address is truncated by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with further services relating to website and internet usage.

The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other data held by Google.

b) Browser plug-ins

Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called web fonts, provided by Google, to ensure a consistent display of fonts. When you visit a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache to display text and fonts correctly.

To this end, the browser you are using must establish a connection to Google’s servers. As a result, Google becomes aware that our website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interests of ensuring a consistent and attractive presentation of our online content. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If your browser does not support Web Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used. Further information on Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

- You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting the settings in your browser software; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to make full use of all the functions of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

c) Objection to data collection

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which prevents your data from being collected during future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics.

Further information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

d) Data processing on behalf of a client

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

e) Demographic features in Google Analytics

This website uses the ‘demographic features’ function of Google Analytics. This enables reports to be generated that provide information on the age, gender and interests of website visitors. This data is derived from Google’s interest-based advertising and from visitor data provided by third parties. This data cannot be attributed to any specific individual. You can disable this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google Account, or generally prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data as described in the section ‘Objection to data collection’.

2. Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking

This website uses Google AdWords. AdWords is an online advertising programme provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”).

As part of Google AdWords, we use what is known as conversion tracking. When you click on an advert placed by Google, a cookie is set for conversion tracking. Cookies are small text files that the web browser stores on the user’s computer. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used to personally identify users. If the user visits certain pages on this website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognise that the user clicked on the advert and was redirected to that page.

Each Google AdWords customer is assigned a different cookie. The cookies cannot be tracked across the websites of AdWords customers. The information collected using the conversion cookie is used to generate conversion statistics for AdWords customers who have opted in to conversion tracking. Customers are informed of the total number of users who clicked on their advert and were redirected to a page tagged with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users. If you do not wish to participate in tracking, you can object to this use by disabling the Google conversion tracking cookie via your web browser’s user settings. You will then not be included in the conversion tracking statistics.

The storage of “conversion cookies” is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimise both its website and its advertising.

Further information on Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to block the acceptance of cookies in specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. If you disable cookies, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

IV. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy:

https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Users’ rights.

If your personal data is being processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you are entitled to the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

in accordance with Article 7(3) of the GDPR, to withdraw your consent at any time. As a result, we may no longer continue the data processing that was based on this consent in future;
pursuant to Article 15 of the GDPR, to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you may request information regarding the purposes of processing, the categories of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the intended storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data where it was not collected by us, and the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and, where applicable, meaningful information regarding its details;
to request, in accordance with Article 16 of the GDPR, the rectification of inaccurate personal data or the completion of your personal data stored by us without delay;
to request, in accordance with Article 17 of the GDPR, the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, to comply with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;
pursuant to Article 18 of the GDPR, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, provided that you contest the accuracy of the data, the processing is unlawful but you oppose its erasure and we no longer require the data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21 of the GDPR;
pursuant to Article 20 of the GDPR, to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to request that it be transferred to another controller; and pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR, to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a rule, you may contact the supervisory authority for your usual place of residence or place of work for this purpose.

V. Contact

As a data protection-conscious company, we are very committed to protecting your privacy. Should you have any questions regarding our privacy policy, please contact info@ana-art.de

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