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 applicable data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

Using our website is generally possible without providing personal data. Where personal data is collected on our pages (for example name, address or email addresses), this is done, where possible, on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent.

Please note that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. communication by email) may have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Server Log Files

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

• browser type and browser version
• operating system used
• referrer URL
• host name of the accessing computer
• time of the server request

This data cannot be assigned to specific persons. We do not combine this data with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of concrete indications of unlawful use.

Contact Form

If you send us enquiries via the contact form, your details from the enquiry form, including the contact data you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the enquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

Cookies

Some of our web pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

This website sets a cookie that prevents the collection of your data by Google Analytics on future visits to this website if you object to data collection by Google Analytics in the section below.

If this cookie is not set, Google Analytics will create additional cookies which are used for data analysis and user recognition.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser.

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. Provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

IP anonymisation

We have activated the IP anonymisation function on this website. This means your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity and provide other services related to website and internet use to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

Browser add-on

You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

Objection to data collection

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents the collection of your data on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics

More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Data processing agreement

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

YouTube

Our website uses plugins from YouTube, operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. If you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can assign your browsing behaviour directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

Further information on handling user data can be found in YouTube’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

SSL Encryption

This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as enquiries you send to us as site operator. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the change in the browser address line from “http://” to “https://” and the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Advertising Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published as part of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information, such as spam emails.

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External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites (“external links”). These websites are subject to the liability of their respective operators. When the external links were first created, the provider checked the external content for possible legal violations. At that time, no legal violations were apparent. The provider has no influence on the current and future design and content of the linked pages. The inclusion of external links does not mean that the provider adopts the content behind the reference or link as its own. Permanent monitoring of external links is not reasonable without concrete evidence of legal violations. If we become aware of legal violations, such external links will be removed immediately.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to external links placed on our website. For each embedded link we endeavour to ensure that third-party providers also comply with data protection regulations. However, we have no influence on whether the third-party provider continues to comply with data protection regulations. Please therefore inform yourself about the privacy policy on the websites of the third-party providers.

Copyright

The content published on this website is subject to German copyright law. Any use not permitted by German copyright law requires the prior written consent of the provider or respective rights holder. This applies in particular to reproduction, editing, translation, storage, processing or reproduction of content in databases or other electronic media and systems. Third-party content and rights are marked as such. Unauthorised duplication or distribution of individual contents or complete pages is not permitted and punishable by law. Copies and downloads for personal, private and non-commercial use only are permitted.

Displaying this website in external frames is only permitted with written authorisation.

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Extended Privacy Policy

EXTENDED PRIVACY POLICY OF GERLACH WOODCARVING

We highly appreciate your trust!
Therefore, protecting your data, your personal rights and respecting your right to informational self-determination in the collection, processing and use of your personal data is very important to us. Our data protection practice complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable since 25 May 2018 and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). We undertake to comply with the relevant provisions and guidelines on data protection and data security and to protect data confidentiality.

1. We are responsible for your data
As a visitor to our website you expect a high level of quality not only from our handcrafted products, but also in the processing of your personal data. We are responsible for how we handle your data, which we process in accordance with your wishes and the requirements of German and EU data protection laws. Personal data means data that identifies you or can make you identifiable. We process personal data only if a legal provision allows it or if you have previously consented to the processing.

The controller responsible for the collection and processing of personal data is:

Bildhauerei Gerlach e.K.
Bollenser Weg 25
D-29559 Wrestedt, OT Wieren

Email: art@kunst-handgeschnitzt.de

If we use service providers to process orders, our service providers are prohibited from processing your data for other purposes or for themselves. It is important to us that you can always find out from the information below which personal data is collected during your visit to our website and when making enquiries, and how we process it afterwards.

2. Collection and processing of personal data on our website
a) Visiting our website
Below we inform you about the collection of personal data when using our website. Personal data is any data that can be related to you personally, e.g. name, address, email addresses, user behaviour.
When using the website for information only, we collect only the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. When you contact us by email or via the enquiry form, the data you provide (your email address, and if applicable your name and telephone number) will be stored by us in order to answer your questions. We delete this data once storage is no longer necessary, or restrict processing if statutory retention obligations exist.

As is usual and necessary for websites, our business processes so-called server log files when the user accesses our website (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). This data (browser type and version, operating system used, referrer URL, host name of the accessing computer, time of server request, IP address) is transmitted automatically by your browser and processed by us to enable you to use our website.
This data cannot be assigned to specific persons. It is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if concrete indications of unlawful use become known.

These data are also processed by our technical service providers who support us in providing the website. Without processing these data, the use of our website is not possible. These data are deleted immediately after the connection to our website ends, unless further use is described below.

b) SSL / TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content that you send to us as the website operator, our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. This means that data you transmit via this website cannot be read by third parties. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the “https://” in the browser address line and the lock symbol in the browser line.

c) Purpose of collecting and using your data
Our workshop specialises in the creation of high-quality woodcarvings. We store and use the data you provide only for the fulfilment and processing of your order (including payment processing), answering your enquiries and for our own advertising purposes.

We only pass on personal customer data to third parties (service partners) who absolutely need the data to process the contract (e.g. payment service providers or logistics companies). In these cases, the scope of the transmitted data is limited to the minimum required.

d) General information on the use of cookies
Some pages use cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer to enable recognition of your browser. These data are not used to identify you personally. This website sets an opt-out cookie that prevents collection of your data by Google Analytics on future visits if you object below.

e) Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of the use of the website. The information generated is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The legal basis for storing the Google Analytics cookie is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest) for analysing user behaviour to improve our website and advertising. Google acts as a processor on our behalf.

• IP anonymisation
IP anonymisation is enabled on this website. Your IP address is shortened within the EU/EEA before transmission to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted and shortened there.

• Browser add-on
You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser accordingly. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing the data by downloading and installing the browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

• Objection to data collection
You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by clicking the opt-out link above (“Disable Google Analytics”). More information: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Social Media
Our website may use social plugins from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and others. When you visit a page that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider’s servers. The use is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) to analyse user behaviour and optimise our online offering.

For details about each platform and your options, please refer to the linked privacy notices within the original German text version you received when creating this page. (For legal safety, keep the original references/links.)

f) Requesting information material by post
To send information by post, we collect address data (legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by email or post.

g) Contact / price enquiry
When you contact us, we process your personal data only to handle the enquiry/order and, if necessary, invoicing (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). We store enquiry data for a limited period as described in the original policy.

h) Shipping by parcel service providers
When ordering shipping and confirming this privacy policy on our website, you consent to the transfer of your email address and telephone number to our shipping providers so they can offer tracking and delivery updates (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

3. Right to object and withdraw consent
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– right of access,
– right to rectification or erasure,
– right to restriction of processing,
– right to object to processing,
– right to data portability.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. You can object at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation, provided the legal requirements are met. To withdraw consent, a short message by email to art@kunst-handgeschnitzt.de or by post to the address above is sufficient.

4. Declining / deleting cookies
You can configure your browser to inform you about cookies, reject them or delete stored cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

5. How secure is your data?
We take technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against manipulation, loss, destruction and unauthorised access. Online form data is transmitted in encrypted form.

6. How to exercise your data protection rights
If you have questions, we will gladly provide information about your stored data and your rights under applicable law.

7. Changes
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Please review it regularly to stay informed about updates.

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