Privacy Policy

1. Overview of Data Protection
   General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can identify you personally. Detailed information on the topic of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data Collection on this 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 the contact details in the "Notice of Responsible Party" section of this Privacy Policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This can include data you enter into a contact form.

Other data is automatically collected or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This is mainly technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data occurs 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 functions properly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

For further questions regarding data protection, you can always contact us.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done through so-called analysis programs.

Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

1. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

WIX

The provider is Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (hereinafter referred to as "WIX").

WIX is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, WIX analyzes user behavior, visitor sources, the region of visitors, and visitor numbers. WIX stores cookies on your browser that are necessary for displaying the website and ensuring security (necessary cookies).

The data collected through WIX may be stored on various servers worldwide, including in the USA.

For details, refer to the WIX privacy policy: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy.

Data transfer to the USA and other third countries is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission or comparable guarantees under Article 46 GDPR, according to WIX. Details can be found here: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users.

The use of WIX is based on Article 6 (1) f of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in reliably presenting our website. If consent was requested, the processing is solely based on Article 6 (1) a of the GDPR and Section 25 (1) TDDDG, as far as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as per the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The company is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. Any company certified under the DPF is obligated to comply with these data protection standards. More information can be found here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5626.

Order Processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for using the above-mentioned service. This legally required agreement ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is processed only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

1. 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 the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose the data is processed.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

Notice on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Mason Pearce

Email: contact@masonpearce.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage duration is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw consent for data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on this Website

If you have given consent for data processing, we process your personal data based on Article 6 (1) a of the GDPR or Article 9 (2) a of the GDPR if special categories of data are processed under Article 9 (1) GDPR. If you have explicitly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Article 49 (1) a of the GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing will also be based on Section 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Article 6 (1) b of the GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if required to fulfill a legal obligation based on Article 6 (1) c of the GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest under Article 6 (1) f of the GDPR. The specific legal grounds for processing are outlined in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Notice Regarding Data Transfer to Third Countries with Insecure Data Protection and Transfer to US Companies Not DPF-Certified

We use tools from companies based in third countries with insecure data protection, as well as US-based tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. We would like to point out that data protection laws in these countries may not guarantee a level of protection comparable to that of the EU.

We note that the United States, as a third country, generally provides a level of data protection comparable to the EU's. Data transfers to the US are permissible if the recipient is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF) or has suitable additional guarantees. Information on transfers to third countries, including data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business activities, we work with various external parties. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We will only share personal data with external parties if it is necessary to fulfill a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., transferring data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Article 6 (1) f of the GDPR, or if another legal basis allows the data transfer. When using processors, we only share personal data with processors based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is established.

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw any consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Specific Cases and Against Direct Marketing (Article 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6 (1) E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGAL GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21 (1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING RELATED TO SUCH MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21 (2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, affected individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. The right to complain is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that data we process based on your consent or the performance of a contract be provided to you or a third party in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done if technically feasible.

Information, Correction, and Deletion

You have the right, at any time, to obtain information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of processing, as well as a right to correction or deletion of this data, in accordance with applicable legal requirements. You can contact us for further questions on personal data at any time.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data. For this, you can contact us at any time. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data. If the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion. If we no longer need your personal data but you need it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing instead of deletion. If you have lodged an objection under Article 21 (1) GDPR, there must be a balancing of interests between yours and our interests. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data may only be processed – aside from storage – with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for important public interest reasons of the European Union or a member state.

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix in the browser's address bar and the lock symbol in your browser bar.

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

1. Data Collection on This Website
   Cookies

Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packages that do not harm your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies may come from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart function or displaying videos). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies required for conducting the electronic communication process, providing certain desired functions (e.g., shopping cart functionality), or optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for audience measurement) are stored based on Article 6 (1) f of the GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the website's proper and optimized functioning. If consent is requested for storing cookies and similar recognition technologies, the processing is solely based on this consent (Article 6 (1) a of the GDPR and Section 25 (1) TDDDG); consent can be withdrawn at any time.

You can set your browser to be informed about cookie placement and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally, and activate automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

You can find which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

1. Social Media Instagram

This website incorporates functions from the Instagram service. These features are offered by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and Instagram's server. As a result, Instagram receives information about your visit to this website.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the website, we do not have knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how Instagram uses it.

The use of this service is based on your consent under Article 6 (1) a of the GDPR and Section 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

If personal data is collected through this tool on our website and transferred to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Article 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited to the collection of data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. Further processing by Facebook or Instagram after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. Our joint obligations have been documented in a joint processing agreement. The text of the agreement can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tool and for the secure implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its Facebook or Instagram products. Data subject rights (e.g., information requests) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum,
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

For more information, see Instagram’s privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.

The company is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. Any company certified under the DPF is obligated to comply with these data protection standards. Further information can be found here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.