Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1.1.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Glitzkovski (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit and use our website glitzkovski.com (the “Website”). We are committed to ensuring your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Holger Kosmitzki
Laufergasse 6
97082 Würzburg
Germany
info ádd glitzkovski dot com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the information above.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address.
  • Payment Information: Payment details (processed securely via PayPal; we do not store credit card information).
  • Order Information: Details of products purchased, order history, and preferences.
  • Newsletter Data: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (only essential cookies are used).
  • “Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.”

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders.
  • To communicate with you about your orders, account, or inquiries.
  • To send you newsletters (if you have subscribed and provided consent).
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements).
  • To improve our Website and services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders and provide services you request.
  • Consent: For sending newsletters and non-essential cookies (if applicable).
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with EU laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our Website and services, prevent fraud, and ensure security.

5. Cookies

We use only essential cookies that are necessary for the functioning of our Website. These cookies do not require your consent and are used for purposes such as:

  • Managing your shopping cart.
  • Enabling secure checkout processes.
  • Remembering your preferences (e.g., language or currency).

We do not use tracking or marketing cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, which may process your personal data:

  • PayPal: For payment processing. PayPal’s privacy policy can be found here.
  • DHL: For shipping services. DHL’s privacy policy can be found here.

These third parties are obligated to protect your data and comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:

  • Order information is retained for 10 for tax and accounting purposes.
  • Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for newsletters or other consent-based processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

  • Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
  • Regular security updates and monitoring.
  • Restricted access to personal data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Glitzkovski – Holger Kosmitzki
Laufergasse 6
97082 Würzburg
Germany
info ádd glitzkovski dot com