The protection of individual privacy in the processing of personal data is an important concern for us, which we consider with great attention in our business processes. Therefore, we hereby inform you about the processing of your personal data and your data protection rights and claims.
I. Name and Contact Details of the Controller
Responsible for data processing is:
wAPPStore
Im Buchenkamp 72
51109 Cologne
Tel: 0221 50 00 56 86
Email: info@wappstore.com
II. Contact Details of the Data Processing Officer
You can reach our data processing officer at:
Andreas Hamacher
Im Buchenkamp 72
51109 Cologne
Tel: 0221 50 00 56 86
Email: info@wappstore.com
III. General Information on Data Processing
1. Purpose of Processing Personal Data
If you have provided us with personal data, we use it exclusively for the purpose of technical administration of our websites and to fulfill your wishes and requirements, usually to respond to your inquiry.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
If we obtain your consent for processing personal data, Art. 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for processing personal data. When processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual measures. If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation that our company is subject to, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis. If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and your interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms do not override the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.
3. Recipients or Categories of Recipients of Personal Data
Within wAPPStore, only those departments have access to your data that require it to fulfill your wishes and requirements. Service providers and agents employed by us may also receive data for these purposes. Your personal data will not be disclosed or otherwise transferred to third parties unless ? this is necessary for contract fulfillment ? this is necessary for billing purposes ? you have given prior consent
4. Storage Duration
Your personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if required by European or national legislators in Union regulations, laws, or other provisions to which we are subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted when a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires unless there is a need for further storage of the data for contract conclusion or fulfillment purposes.
IV. Specific Data Processing
1. Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files
a) Description and Scope of Data Processing
Upon each visit to our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing device. The following data is collected: (1) Information about the browser type and version used (2) The user's operating system (3) The user's IP address (4) Date and time of access (5) Websites from which the user's system accessed our website (6) Websites accessed by the user's system through our website. This data is also stored in our system's log files. Storage of this data does not occur alongside other personal data of the user.
b) Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
c) Purpose of Data Processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's device. For this purpose, the user's IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. Additionally, the data is used for website optimization and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. No evaluation of data for marketing purposes takes place in this context. Our legitimate interest in data processing according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR lies in these purposes.
d) Storage Duration
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for achieving the purpose of its collection. In case of collecting data for website provision, this occurs when the respective session ends. In case of storing data in log files, this happens at latest after 3 months.
e) Right to Object and Erasure
The collection of data for website provision and storage in log files is essential for operating the website; therefore, there is no option for users to object.
2. Use of Cookies
a) Description and Scope of Data Processing
Our website uses cookies, which are text files stored by an internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on their operating system, containing a unique string that allows identification of the browser upon revisiting the site. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements on our site require that the browser can be identified even after navigating to another page.
In cookies, the following data may be stored and transmitted: (1) Login information (2) User-friendliness information
When visiting our website, users are not informed about using cookies for analysis purposes or required to give consent for processing personal data in this context since no personal or non-personal data is set for analysis or tracking purposes.
b) Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for processing personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If personal data is processed using cookies for analysis purposes with user consent, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as legal basis.
c) Purpose of Data Processing
If technically necessary cookies are used: The purpose is to simplify website usage for users since some functions cannot be offered without cookies.
Applications requiring cookies include: [List applications here]
Data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.
d) Storage Duration, Right to Object and Erasure
Cookies are stored on a user's device and transmitted to our site by them; thus, users have full control over cookie usage. By adjusting settings in their internet browser, users can disable or restrict cookie transmission. Stored cookies can be deleted at any time, including automatically.
Disabling cookies may limit full functionality on our site; typically, cookies are set by the system for 31 days before automatic expiration occurs.
3. Newsletter
a) Description and Scope of Data Processing
On our website, there is an option to subscribe to a free newsletter. When signing up for the newsletter, data from the input mask is transmitted to us.
Email Address
Optional: Name, Position, and Address
Additionally, the following data is collected upon registration:
(1) IP address of the accessing device
(2) Date and time of registration
Your consent is obtained during the data processing as part of the registration process, with reference to this privacy policy.
b) Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for processing data after newsletter signup by the user, with user consent, is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, along with a double opt-in procedure where the user must confirm via email.
c) Purpose of Data Processing
Collecting the user's email address is for delivering the newsletter. Gathering other personal data during registration aims to prevent misuse of services or email addresses.
d) Storage Duration
Data is deleted once it's no longer necessary for its intended purpose. The user's email address is stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active. Other personal data collected during registration is typically deleted after 3 months.
e) Right to Object and Erasure
Users can cancel their newsletter subscription at any time using a link provided in each newsletter. This also allows revoking consent for storing personal data collected during registration.
4. Contact Form and Email Contact
a) Description and Scope of Data Processing
Our website features a contact form for electronic communication. When a user utilizes this form, entered data is transmitted to us and stored.
Contact Form:
Email Address
Your Message
Your Name
Subject
At the time of sending the message, additional data stored includes:
(1) User's IP address
(2) Date and time of registration
Your consent is obtained during data processing at the time of submission, with reference to this privacy policy. Alternatively, users can contact us via the provided email address. In this case, no data is shared with third parties; information is solely used for conversation processing.
b) Legal Basis for Data Processing
With user consent, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as legal basis for processing data. For emails sent aiming at contract conclusion, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR applies; additionally, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if contract-related.
c) Purpose of Data Processing
Processing personal data from input forms solely serves communication handling purposes. Email contact also aligns with necessary legitimate interests in data processing.
d) Storage Duration
Data will be deleted once it's no longer needed for its intended purpose. Personal data from input forms or emails are deleted when conversations end or after 3 months post-submission.
e) Right to Object and Erasure
Users can revoke consent for personal data processing at any time by contacting us via email; in such cases, conversations cannot continue and all related personal data will be deleted.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to information according to Article 15 of the GDPR, the right to rectification according to Article 16 of the GDPR, the right to erasure according to Article 17 of the GDPR, the right to restriction of processing according to Article 18 of the GDPR, the right to data portability according to Article 20 of the GDPR, and the right to object according to Article 21 of the GDPR. You can revoke consent for processing personal data granted at any time. Please note that revocation only applies for future actions; past data processing is not affected. To exercise your rights, please contact one of the contact details provided in Sections I and II.
Please note that revocation only applies to future processing; past actions remain unaffected. For exercising your rights, please refer to contact details provided in Sections I and II above.
If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully or your rights violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
6. Is There an Obligation to Provide Personal Data?
You must provide necessary personal data required for initiating and conducting our business relationship and executing respective orders. Failure to provide such data may result in rejection of contract conclusion or order execution termination.
