PRIVACY POLICY

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This applies only to the extent that no other indication is made in the subsequent processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

PERSONAL INFORMATION we collect,
when you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. In addition, as you browse the Website, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you access, what web pages or search terms referred you to the Website, and information about how you interact with the Website. We refer to this automatically collected information as "device information."

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.

Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting appropriate technical settings in your Internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide on their acceptance individually, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and transmission of the data they contain. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. However, we would like to point out that you may then not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent.

Under the links below you can find out how to manage (including disabling) cookies in the main browsers:
Chrome Browser: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac


Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy below, we only use these technically necessary cookies for the purpose of making our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after a page change and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our offer.
You have the right to object at any time to this processing of personal data relating to you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We collect device information using the following technologies:
- "Cookies" are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often contain an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies and how to disable cookies, please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- "Log files" track actions on the Site and collect data, including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referrer/exit pages, and date and time stamps.
- "Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels" are electronic files used to record information about how you visit the Site.

In addition, when you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers) , email address, and telephone number, if applicable. We refer to this information as "Order Information."

When we refer to "Personal Information" in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to both Device Information and Order Information.

Server log files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web hoster / IT service provider by your Internet browser and stored in log data (so-called server log files). This stored data includes, for example, the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the amount of data transferred and the requesting provider. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring trouble-free operation of our website and to improve our offer.
Customer account

When opening a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.

Collection, processing and forwarding of personal data when placing orders
When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary for the fulfillment and processing of your order and to process your requests. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
A transfer of your data takes place, for example, to the shipping companies and dropshipping providers selected by you, payment service providers, service providers for order processing and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly observe the legal requirements. The scope of data transmission is limited to a minimum.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When using the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of contacting you. By sending your message, you consent to the processing of the transmitted data. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO with your consent.
You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. We will only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Use of the e-mail address for sending newsletters
We use your e-mail address independently of the contract processing exclusively for our own advertising purposes for sending newsletters, provided that you have expressly consented to this. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. To do so, you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your e-mail address will then be removed from the distribution list.
How do We use your personal data?

We use the order information we generally collect to fulfill any orders placed through the Site (including processing your payment information, organizing shipping, and sending you invoices and/or order confirmations). In addition, we use this order information to:
- Communicate with you;
- Review our orders for potential risk or fraud; and
- Provide information or advertising regarding our products or services in accordance with the preferences you have shared with us.

We use the device information we collect to help us look for potential risks and fraud (particularly your IP address) and generally to improve and optimize our website (for example, by creating analytics about how our customers visit and interact with the website and to evaluate the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns).

Sharing of Your Personal Data:


We share your Personal Data with third parties to assist us in using your Personal Data as described above. For example, we use Shopify to operate our online store - you can learn more about how Shopify uses your Personal Data here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy. We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site - you can learn more about how Google uses your personal data here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Furthermore, your data may be shared with third parties for the purpose of shipping and processing. This data will be used to deliver your ordered product to you. If you have any questions about this please email us at contact@shark-ecommerce.com.

Finally, we may also share your personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.


Use of PayPal
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. This can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

Use of personal information when you select Klarna as your payment method
If you have chosen Klarna's payment services Klarna Invoice and/or Klarna Installment Purchase as a payment option, you have consented that we have collected and transmitted to Klarna the following personal data necessary for the processing of the purchase on account and an identity and credit check, such as first and last name, address, date of birth, gender, e-mail address, IP address, telephone number, as well as the data necessary for the processing of the purchase on account, which are related to the order, such as the number of items, item number, invoice amount and taxes in percent. The data processing serves the purpose of offering the payment methods invoice purchase and installment purchase as well as the credit assessment required for this. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
The transmission of this data takes place so that Klarna can create an invoice and carry out an identity and credit check for the processing of your purchase with the invoice processing requested by you. Klarna requires the personal data of the buyer to obtain information from credit agencies for the purpose of identity and credit checks. In Germany, this may be the following credit agencies:
- Schufa Holding AG, Kormoranweg 5, 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany.
- Bürgel Wirtschaftsinformationen GmbH & Co. KG, P.O. Box 5001 66, 22701 Hamburg, Germany
- Creditreform Bremen Seddig KG, Contrescarpe 17, 28203 Bremen, Germany
- infoscore Consumer Data GmbH, Rheinstrasse 99, 76532 Baden-Baden.
In the context of the decision on the establishment, implementation or termination of the contractual relationship, Klarna collects and uses, apart from an address check, information on the past payment behavior of the buyer and probability values for this behavior in the future. The calculation of these score values by Klarna is based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical method. For this purpose, Klarna will also use your address data, among other things. If this calculation shows that your creditworthiness is not given, Klarna will inform you immediately.

Revocation of the use of personal data against Klarna
1. you can revoke your consent to the use of personal data at any time to Klarna. However, Klarna may continue to process, use and disclose your personal data to the extent necessary to process payments through Klarna's services in accordance with the contract, as required by law, or as required by a court or governmental authority.

2. you can, of course, at any time receive information about the personal data stored by Klarna. This right is guaranteed by the Federal Data Protection Act. If you as a buyer wish to do so or to notify Klarna of any changes regarding the stored data, you can contact datenschutz@klarna.de.

Behavioral advertising
As described above, we use your personal data to provide you with targeted advertising or marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you. For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative ("NAI") educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.

You may opt out of targeted advertising using the links below:
- Facebook: https:/
/www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads - Google: https:/
/www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous - Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads


In addition, you may opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out portal: http://optout.aboutads.info/.


Please note that if we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser, we will not change the data collection and use practices on our website.

Your Rights
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you and to request that your personal data be corrected, updated or deleted. If you wish to exercise this right, please contact us using the contact information below.

If you are a resident of Europe, we also note that we process your data to fulfill contracts we may have with you (e.g., if you place an order through the Site) or to otherwise pursue our legitimate business interests as set forth above. Please also note that your data will be transferred outside of Europe, including to the United States and the Republic of China.

Duration of storage
After the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, thereafter taking into account statutory, in particular tax and commercial law retention periods, and then deleted after expiry of the period, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Rights of the data subject
You have the following rights according to Art. 15 to 20 DSGVO if the legal requirements are met: right to information, to correction, to deletion, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
In addition, according to Art. 21 (1) DSGVO, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) f DSGVO and to processing for the purposes of direct marketing.

Contact us if you wish. You can find the contact details in our imprint.

Right of complaint to the supervisory authority
In accordance with Art. 77 DSGVO, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.

Right of objection
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO, you have the right to object to this processing with effect for the future at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.
After the objection has been made, the processing of the data concerned will be terminated, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

If personal data processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes, you may object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After the objection has been made, we will stop processing the data concerned for the purpose of direct marketing.

Data protection
When you place an order through the website, we will store your order information for our records unless you ask us to delete this information.

Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.

The Website is not intended for persons under the age of 18.