This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") within our online offer on this website www.speakinggarments.com.
The responsible controller for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data on this website is:
The Edge Studio GmbH
Benesisstraße 31
50672 Cologne, Germany
Managing Director: Ms. Michelina Miccio-Patrinos
E-Mail: info@speakinggarments.com
When you visit our website, information is automatically sent to our website server by the browser used on your device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file (browser type/version, operating system, referrer URL, IP address, date/time). This data is processed to ensure a smooth connection and system security. The legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
We use cookies on our site. These are small files that your browser creates automatically. We primarily use technically necessary cookies to enable the functions of the shop (e.g., shopping cart). Since we do not use analysis tools (such as Google Analytics), no cookies are stored for tracking purposes. The processing is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
If you have expressly consented according to Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, we use your e-mail address for our newsletter. We use the double opt-in procedure. You can unsubscribe at any time.
We maintain online presences within social networks (e.g., Instagram). When accessing these, the data processing guidelines of the respective operators apply. We process user data if they communicate with us (posts or messages).
To process your orders and payment transactions, we process your e-mail address, home address, delivery address and, depending on the payment method, your credit card or PayPal data. If problems occur with the delivery of your items, we may also use your telephone number for inquiries. Processing is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b (execution of order processes) and c (statutory archiving) GDPR.
We only disclose data to third parties in the context of delivery, such as to suppliers and carriers, for payment or within the scope of legal permissions and obligations to legal advisors and authorities. This processing is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Data is only processed in third countries if this is necessary for the performance of the contract (e.g., at the customer's request for delivery or payment).
For the processing of payments via credit card or PayPal, we pass on your payment data (e.g., first name, last name, e-mail address, purchase price) to the credit institution commissioned with the payment or to PayPal or other payment service providers. This transfer is necessary to process your order.
• PayPal:
PayPal is a service of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A. Personal data may also be passed on by PayPal to service providers, subcontractors, or other affiliated companies. Depending on the payment method (e.g., invoice), data is transmitted by PayPal to credit agencies for identity and credit checks. Details: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
• Credit Card (Worldline):
Technical processing is carried out by the service provider Worldline Financial Service. For the purpose of payment processing, your payment data (e.g., name, card number, expiry date, purchase price) will be transmitted to this service provider. The legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
To answer your questions, we process your e-mail address and, if applicable, your telephone number. If you send us inquiries via e-mail or via a contact form, your details, including contact data, will be stored for processing. The legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for its intended purpose, provided that no statutory retention obligations (6 years according to German Commercial Code § 257 HGB, 10 years according to German Tax Code § 147 AO) stand in the way.
According to Art. 13 GDPR, the following apply: Consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a), Performance of contract (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b), Legal obligation (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c), and Legitimate interests (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f).
You have the right to access (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restriction of processing (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20), and withdrawal of consent (Art. 7 Para. 3). There is also a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77).
If processing is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object according to Art. 21 GDPR.
We use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method in connection with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser (usually 256-bit).