Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.
Data Collection on Our Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the legal notice (imprint) of this website.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to receive information free of charge about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice for this purpose and for further questions about data protection. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is mainly done using cookies and so-called analysis programs. This analysis is generally anonymous and cannot be traced back to you.
You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the privacy policy below.
2. General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of these pages 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 personal data is collected. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for, as well as how and for what purpose this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Controller Information
The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
Vaible Agency
Neue Maastrichterstr. 11
50672 Cologne, Germany
Phone: +49 221 169 1192 9
Email: hello@vaible-agency.com
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Withdrawal of Your Consent
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via informal email. The legality of data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.
SSL/TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change from “http://” to “https://” in your browser and the lock icon.
When encryption is active, data transmitted cannot be read by third parties.
Encrypted Payment Transactions
If a paid contract requires you to provide payment data (e.g., bank details), this data is required for payment processing.
Payments via common methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are processed exclusively via encrypted SSL/TLS connections.
Right to Information, Blocking, Deletion
You have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and purpose, as well as the right to correction, blocking, or deletion.
Objection to Advertising Emails
We hereby object to the use of contact data published as part of the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. Legal action may be taken in the event of spam emails.
3. Data Collection on Our Website
Cookies
Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses. They help make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure.
Most cookies are “session cookies” and are deleted automatically after your visit. Others remain stored on your device until deleted.
You can configure your browser to inform you about cookies, allow them only in specific cases, or disable them entirely.
Server Log Files
The provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including:
- Browser type/version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of accessing computer
- Time of request
- IP address
This data is not combined with other data sources.
Contact Form
If you send inquiries via the contact form, your data (including contact details) will be stored to process your request. This data will not be shared without your consent.
Registration on This Website
You can register to use additional features. Data entered is used only for the respective service.
Comment Function
If you leave comments, data such as timestamp, username, and IP address will be stored.
Processing of Customer and Contract Data
We collect and process personal data only as necessary to establish or modify legal relationships (e.g., contracts).
Data Transfer for Contracts (Online Shops, Shipping)
Personal data is shared with third parties only when necessary for contract processing (e.g., delivery companies, payment providers).
4. Analytics Tools and Advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service by Google Inc. It uses cookies to analyze website usage.
Google Ads
We use Google Ads to display targeted advertisements based on user behavior and search queries.
Google Conversion Tracking
Allows tracking of user actions after clicking ads, helping analyze effectiveness.
Google Tag Manager
Used to manage tracking tools; does not create user profiles itself.
Facebook Pixel
Tracks user behavior after clicking Facebook ads to measure effectiveness and optimize advertising.
IP Anonymization
Your IP address is shortened within the EU before being transmitted to the USA.
Browser Plugin & Opt-Out
You can prevent tracking via browser settings or plugins.
5. Newsletter
To receive our newsletter, you must provide an email address. Data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter and can be revoked anytime.
6. Plugins and Tools
YouTube
Our website uses YouTube plugins. Visiting such pages establishes a connection to YouTube servers.
Google Web Fonts
Used for consistent font display; requires connection to Google servers.
Google Maps
Used to display maps; requires storing and transmitting your IP address.
7. Payment Providers
PayPal
Payments via PayPal involve transmitting your payment data to PayPal.
Sofort (Klarna)
Enables real-time payment processing via online banking credentials.
PayPal Express
Allows quick payment using PayPal; collects technical user data.
Amazon Payments
Enables payments via Amazon; processes user and device data.
Klarna
Personal data is shared with Klarna to offer suitable payment options.