Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

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 with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the privacy policy set out below.

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 their contact details in the section “Information on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in part when you provide it to us, for example via a contact form, newsletter registration, or order placement.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This mainly includes technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data is also processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.
Data may also be processed to comply with legal obligations, such as tax and commercial retention requirements.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to obtain free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. You may revoke any consent given at any time. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. For this and any further questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at any time.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated, mainly using analysis programs such as WP Statistics (see section “Analysis Tools and Advertising”). Detailed information can be found below.

2. Hosting

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

HOSTINGER, UAB
Švitrigailos g. 34
LT-03230 Vilnius
Lithuania
Phone: +370 645 03378

Personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the host. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access data, and other data generated via the website.

Hosting is carried out for the fulfillment of contracts with our customers (Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR). Where consent for cookies or device fingerprinting has been requested, processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the hosting provider to ensure that personal data is processed only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Notices Data Protection

Data Protection

The operators of this website treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations. We point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g. communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities.

Responsible Party

Dr. Martin Görlich
Am Weingarten 9
90518 Altdorf
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)171 / 8942184
Email: eurofossils@web.de

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Storage Period

Unless a more specific storage period is stated, personal data will be stored until the purpose of processing no longer applies. If consent is withdrawn or deletion is requested, data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations exist.

Legal Basis

Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a–f GDPR and § 25 TDDDG, depending on the case.

Recipients of Personal Data

Data is only transferred to external parties if necessary for contract fulfillment, required by law, or based on legitimate interest. If processors are used, data is transferred on the basis of a data processing agreement.

Withdrawal and Objection

You may withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to object to processing, especially for direct marketing or legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Data Portability

You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

SSL / TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security. You can recognize this by “https://” and the lock symbol in your browser.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies may be necessary or used for analysis or marketing purposes. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Consent is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 TDDDG and may be revoked at any time.

Server Log Files

The provider automatically collects data such as browser type, operating system, referrer URL, hostname, time of server request, and IP address. This data is not merged with other data sources. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Contact Form / Email / Phone

Data submitted via contact methods is processed to handle inquiries and is not passed on without consent. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b or f GDPR or consent.

5. Social Media

Instagram

This website integrates functions of Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland). When activated, a direct connection to Instagram servers is established. Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).

Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policies and legal documents

• Controller Addendum

• EU Data Transfer Addendum

• Instagram Privacy Center

6. Analytics and Advertising

WP Statistics

WP Statistics (Veronalabs, Tallinn, Estonia) is used for analysis of log files, clicks, and page views. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR or consent under Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

7. Newsletter

For the newsletter, your email address is required. Data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter and is not shared with third parties. You may unsubscribe at any time. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a and f GDPR.

8. Payment and Shipping Processing

• Payment data may be shared with payment service providers or banks as necessary.

• Shipping data is shared with logistics providers.

• Fraud prevention and optimization may be carried out by processors. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b and f GDPR.

Privacy policy prepared using Trusted Shops and eRecht24 legal text generators in cooperation with FÖHLISCH Rechtsanwälte.