Privacy Policy
Your Data Privacy Rights
Privacy Policy
Also Referred to as “Datenschutzerklärung” in German Law Effective as November 19, 2024, and Last updated November 19, 2024
1. General Information
1.1. About Your Privacy
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data refers to any data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below.
This privacy policy applies to the personal data that we stores about you or collects from you when you visit our platform or use our services. In the following, we explain why and how we process your personal data.
1.2. Data Collection on Our Website
Who is Responsible for Data Collection on this Website The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the imprint of this website or further below.
How do We Collect Your Data Your data is collected in two ways. Firstly, you may provide us with the data. This could be data that you enter into a contact form, for example. Secondly, other data is automatically collected by our server systems when you visit our website. This is primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of the page request). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What do We Use Your Data for A part of the data is collected to ensure error-free provision of the website. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior.
What Rights do You Have Regarding Your Data You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. You can contact us at the address given in the imprint at any time for this purpose and for further questions on the subject of data protection. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
1.3. Types Of Cookies
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These are required for basic website functions and cannot be deactivated.
- Functionality Cookies: They ensure enhanced functionality and personalization on our site.
- Social Media Cookies: These allow for interaction with social media networks.
- Analytical Cookies: These help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.
Learn more and manage your cookie preferences at our Cookies Usage page.
This website uses optional analytical and social media cookies for statistical and marketing purposes. These cookies are not essential for the functioning of the site but they help us understand user interaction, allowing us to enhance your browsing experience and the services we offer. In compliance with the GDPR / DSGVO, these cookies will only be activated after your explicit consent.
1.4. Personalize Your Cookie
You can personalize your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookies Usage page.
2. General and Mandatory Information
2.1. Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data will be collected. Personal data are data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.
Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g., via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.
2.2. Information about the Data Controller
The party responsible for processing data on this website is:
Bavaria2TM UG Rickering 2a 94577 Winzer Germany
Phone / WhatsApp Business: Available upon request Email: contact@bavaria2tm.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 (names, email addresses, etc.).
2.3. Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.
2.4. Right to Complaint with the Supervisory Authority
In the case of violations of data protection law, the person affected has the right of appeal to the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for matters related to data protection legislation is the data protection officer of the German state in which our company is headquartered.
A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link: BFDI Germany
2.5. Right to Data Portability
You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you require the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.
2.6. Information, Blocking, Deletion
As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with information free of charge about any of your personal data that is stored as well as its origin, the recipient and the purpose for which it has been processed. You also have the right to have this data corrected, blocked or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in our legal notice if you have further questions on the topic of personal data.
2.7. Objection to Promotional Emails
We hereby expressly prohibit the use of contact data published in the context of website legal notice requirements with regard to sending promotional and informational materials not expressly requested. The website operator reserves the right to take specific legal action if unsolicited advertising material, such as email spam, is received.
3. Data Collection on Our Website
3.1. Cookies
The website uses cookies in some areas. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. They are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are “session cookies”, which are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can set your browser to inform you about the placement of cookies, to allow cookies on a case-by-case basis, to exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies that are necessary for electronic communication processes or for the provision of certain functions desired by you (e.g., shopping cart functionality) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR / DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If other cookies (e.g., cookies for analyzing your browsing behavior) are stored, they will be separately addressed in this privacy policy.
3.2. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, our website also utilizes local storage to store certain user-related information. This includes settings, tokens, and other data necessary for the proper functioning of our web application.
The data stored in the local storage does not include any personal data and is used solely for providing a better user experience and enabling the intended functionality of our web app. We do not use this information for any other purpose or share it with third parties.
You have the right to manage and delete the data stored in the local storage through your browser settings. However, please note that doing so may impact the functionality and performance of our web app.
Please refer to our Cookie section above for more information on how we handle cookies, which may also apply to the data stored in the local storage.
3.3. Server Log Files
Our website automatically collects and stores certain information in server log files that your browser transmits to us. This information includes:
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
These server log files are essential for the technical operation of our website, ensuring its error-free presentation and optimization.
We assure you that we handle this data in a responsible and confidential manner. We do not merge this information with other data sources, and we take appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Please note that this information is collected automatically and does not include any personal data. It is solely used for statistical purposes, analyzing general trends, and ensuring the security and stability of our website.
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR / DSGVO. As the website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of our website, which necessitates the collection of server log files.
3.4. SSL/TLS Encryption
We use SSL/TLS encryption to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of the personal data and other confidential information transmitted between your browser and our website. This encryption is implemented for security purposes and to protect the transmission of sensitive content, such as orders or inquiries, that you send to us as the site operator.
You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the address line of your browser from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line. When SSL/TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Processing of Customer and Contract Data
4.1. Registration on this Website
You can register on our website to use additional features on the site. The data entered for this purpose will only be used for the purpose of using the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.
For important changes, such as in the scope of our services or in the event of technically necessary changes, we will use the email address provided during registration to inform you in this way.
The processing of the data entered during registration is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR / DSGVO). You can revoke any consent you have given at any time. An informal email notification to us is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of the data processing that has already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data collected during registration will be stored by us as long as you are registered on our website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
4.2. Processing of Customer and Contract Data
We collect, process, and use personal data only insofar as they are necessary for the establishment, content design, or modification of the legal relationship (inventory data). This is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR / DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures. We only collect, process and use personal data about the use of our website (usage data) insofar as this is necessary to enable or bill the user for the use of the service.
The collected data will be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship, however, statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
4.3. Data Transmission for Contract Conclusion
We only transfer personal data to third parties if this is necessary within the scope of contract processing.
Any further transmission of data will not occur or will only occur if you have expressly consented to the transmission. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties without explicit consent, for example, for advertising purposes.
The basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR / DSGVO, which allows the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
5. Newsletter
5.1. Newsletter Data
If you wish to receive the newsletter offered on our website, we need an email address from you. We also need information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. We do not collect any other data or only on a voluntary basis.
The processing of the data entered into the newsletter subscription form takes place exclusively based on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR / DSGVO). You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the email address, and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, e.g., through the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data you provide for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted after you unsubscribe from the newsletter. Data that we have stored for other purposes (e.g., email addresses for the member area) remain unaffected by this.
5.2. Consent and Right to Withdraw
When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide us with your email address and other contact details during registration, you agree to receive the newsletter or other updates from us. You can withdraw your consent to receive these communications at any time, including by unsubscribing from our newsletter.
5.3. Use of MailChimp
For sending newsletters, we use MailChimp, a service of The Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308 USA.
MailChimp stores the email addresses and additional information for sending and analyzing the newsletters. MailChimp uses this information to send and evaluate the newsletters on our behalf. Furthermore, MailChimp may use this data to optimize or improve its own services, e.g., for the technical optimization of the sending and presentation of the newsletters or for economic purposes, to determine from which countries the recipients come. However, MailChimp does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them themselves or pass the data on to third parties.
The privacy policy of MailChimp can be viewed here: MailChimp Privacy Policy
The data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR / DSGVO). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
6. Plugins and Tools
6.1. YouTube with Enhanced Privacy
We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode ensures that YouTube does not store information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, the extended privacy mode does not necessarily exclude the sharing of data with YouTube partners. Regardless of whether you watch a video, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network.
Once you start a YouTube video on our website, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This informs the YouTube server about which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
Furthermore, after starting a video, YouTube may store various cookies on your device. With the help of these cookies, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to our website. This information is used, among other things, to capture video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraud. The cookies remain on your device until you delete them.
Additional data processing operations may be triggered after starting a YouTube video over which we have no control. The use of YouTube is in the interest of presenting our online content in an appealing manner. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / DSGVO.
For more information about YouTube's privacy practices, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
6.2. Google reCAPTCHA
This website uses Google reCAPTCHA (“reCAPTCHA”) from Google Inc. The purpose of reCAPTCHA is to check whether data entered on this website (for example in a contact form) is being done by a human or by an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis starts automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (for example, the IP address, the time the website visitor spent on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.
The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place.
Data processing is carried out based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR / DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offers against abusive automated spying and from SPAM.
See about Google reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy.
6.3. Facebook Chat Plugin
We integrate a Facebook Chat Plugin feature on our website, provided by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA, to enable communication between you and our support team.
When you interact with the Facebook Chat Plugin, certain personal data, such as your Facebook ID, user name, and the content of your messages, may be collected, stored, and processed by Facebook. Additionally, the plugin may install cookies on your device to optimize the user experience. These cookies help Facebook recognize users on our website and remember your preferences.
Please be aware that the data collected may be transferred and processed by Facebook in the USA, a country which may have a lower level of data protection compared to the EU.
The use of this data by Facebook is governed by Facebook's own privacy policy, which we recommend you review: Facebook's Data Policy.
You can manage your preferences and opt-out from Facebook's data collection and processing activities by visiting your Facebook account settings.
7. Social Login
On our website, we offer you the possibility to register and log in using one of your existing social media accounts. If you choose to do so, please be aware that you'll be sharing certain profile elements with us. This might include your name, email address, and possibly your profile picture, depending on the platform. This information is collected by the social media provider and transmitted to us in accordance with its privacy policy.
Please note that when using these social login services, you are not only subject to our Privacy Policy but also the privacy policies of the respective providers.
7.1. Facebook
We have incorporated the Facebook Login service to allow you to connect your Facebook profile to our service. If you decide to use this, we will receive your publicly available profile information from Facebook.
The data controller for Facebook Login is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 GrandCanal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
If you decide to use Facebook Login, your data may be transferred to the USA. The data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
For more details, please refer to: Facebook’s Privacy Policy
7.2. Google
We use Google Login on our website, a service from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Google Login allows you to sign in to our website with your Google Account credentials. If you use this option, we will receive your email address, name, and profile picture from your Google profile.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
For more information about Google's data privacy, visit Google's Privacy Policy
8. Analysis Tools and Advertising
This website uses optional analytical cookies, which are tools for statistics and marketing purposes. These are not essential for the functioning of the website, but they help us understand how users interact with the site, allowing us to improve their browsing experience and the services we offer. The use of these tools is subject to your consent, which can be given or revoked at any time via the cookies banner on our website.
In compliance with the GDPR / DSGVO (General Data Protection Regulation), tracking only begins after we have received your consent. Below, we provide further information about the analytical tools and advertising services we use:
8.1. Google
Google Tag Manager
This website utilizes Google Tag Manager, a tag management system provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”). Google Tag Manager is used to manage various tracking and analytics tags on our website to improve your browsing experience and the services we offer. The deployment of these tags is subject to your consent, which can be given or revoked at any time via the cookies banner on our website.
In compliance with the GDPR / DSGVO (General Data Protection Regulation), tracking and analytics begin only after we have received your explicit consent.
By using Google Tag Manager, we can collect information to analyze user behavior and optimize our advertising and marketing strategies. Google Tag Manager itself does not use cookies and does not store any personal data. However, the tags managed by it may collect data, which is then sent to the respective third-party providers according to their privacy policies.
Please be advised that the USA is not considered a safe third country under EU data protection law. To address this, we have implemented appropriate safeguards, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your personal data.
Please note that US companies may be required to disclose personal data to security authorities without your ability to take legal action against it. It cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and store your data located on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no control over these processing activities.
For more information on how Google Tag Manager processes personal data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy or Google Tag Manager Terms of Service.
Analytics
This website utilizes functions of the web analytics service, Google Analytics. This service is provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help analyze how users use this site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on your consent, in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR / DSGVO. We have a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both our website and our advertising.
Google Ads
This website uses Google Ads, an online advertising program provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”). We would like to inform you that when using Google Ads, personal data may be transferred to Google in the United States. The USA is not considered a safe third country under EU data protection law. However, to safeguard your data, we have ensured an adequate level of protection through appropriate safeguards, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to Google in the United States.
Please note that US companies may be required to disclose personal data to security authorities without your ability to take legal action against it. It cannot be excluded that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and store your data located on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no control over these processing activities.
For more information about the processing of personal data by Google Ads, please refer to Google Privacy Policy.
Google Conversion Tracking
Within the scope of Google Ads, we use a feature called Conversion Tracking. When you click on an ad provided by Google, a conversion tracking cookie is set. Cookies are small text files that are stored by the internet browser on the user's computer. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used to personally identify users. If the user visits certain pages of this website and the cookie has not expired, Google and we can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page.
Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. The cookies cannot be tracked through the websites of Ads customers. The information obtained through the conversion cookie is used to compile conversion statistics for Ads customers who have opted for conversion tracking. These customers are provided with the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that personally identifies users. If you do not wish to participate in tracking, you can opt out of this use by disabling the Google Conversion Tracking cookie in your internet browser settings or by using Google's opt-out page: Google Ads Preferences.
The storage of “conversion cookies” is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR / DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its website and its advertising.
For more information about Google Ads and Google Conversion Tracking, as well as details on how Google handles personal data, please refer to Google Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics Remarketing
Our website uses Google Analytics Remarketing, along with Google Ads and Google DoubleClick's cross-device capabilities, provided by Google Inc., USA.
This feature enables interest-based, personalized advertising messages based on your previous device usage and browsing behavior to be displayed on your other devices. Upon your consent, Google links your web and app browsing history to your Google Account, enabling personalized ads on any device where you log in with your Google Account.
Google Analytics collects user IDs, which are temporarily linked with our data to define target groups for cross-device advertising. You can opt-out of cross-device remarketing by disabling personalized advertising in your Google Account: Google Ad Settings.
For more details, see Google Privacy Policy.
8.2. Facebook Pixel
This website uses optional analytical cookies of Facebook Pixel, which are tools for statistics and marketing purposes. These tools help us improve your browsing experience and the services we offer. The use of these tools is subject to your consent, which can be given or revoked at any time via the cookies banner on our website.
In compliance with the GDPR / DSGVO (General Data Protection Regulation), tracking begins only after we have received your consent.
When you visit our website, the Facebook pixel is embedded, allowing Facebook to collect information about your browsing behavior for targeted advertising. This enables us to evaluate the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes and optimize future advertising campaigns.
Please note that the USA is not considered a safe third country under EU data protection law. However, we have implemented appropriate safeguards, such as the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data.
For further information on privacy protection, please refer to the Facebook Privacy Policy.
For further information on the protection of your privacy, please refer to: Facebook Privacy Policy.
You can also disable the “Custom Audiences” remarketing function in the ad settings section at Facebook Ad Preferences. To do this, you must be logged in to Facebook.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO). Any significant changes to our data handling practices will be clearly communicated to you through an appropriate channel, most likely via email, within a reasonable period before the updated policy comes into effect.
The current version of the Privacy Policy will always be available on this page, and its effective date will be updated to reflect when the most recent changes took place.
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy so that you are always aware of how we are protecting your personal data. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any amendments to this Privacy Policy represents your agreement with, and consent to be bound by, the updated Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any changes to this Privacy Policy, your sole recourse is to stop using our services. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.