Privacy Policy

Data protection



1. Information about the collection of personal data and contact details of the person responsible



1.1. Thank you for visiting our website. In the following we would like to inform you about the handling of your personal data when using our website. Personal data is basically all data with which you can be personally identified.



1.2. Responsible for the processing of data on our website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:



PURAX International GmbH
Kürsinger Strasse 7
Salzburg Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 662 - 822 320
Fax: +43 (0) 720 - 880 883
Email: office@purax.info



1.3. In order to protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (e.g. SSL or TSL) via HTTPS.



2. Data collection when visiting our website



Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically records data and information that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). The following data that is technically required for us is collected:

  • Our visited website
  • Date and time at the time of access
  • Amount of data sent in bytes
  • Source/reference from which you came to the page
  • Operating system used
  • Browser used
  • IP address used (if necessary: ​​in anonymous form)
The legal basis for processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR due to our legitimate interest in improving the stability and maintaining the functionality of our website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way. The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session.
We reserve the right to subsequently check the server log files if there are concrete indications of illegal use. The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that it is no longer possible to assign the calling client. The collection of the data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user. .



We use the Ecwid shop system. This is operated by Ecwid, Inc. (Ecwid. Inc., 144 West D Street, Suite 103, Encinitas, California 92024, USA) based in the USA. Ecwid Inc. is certified for the US-European data protection agreement "Privacy Shield", which ensures compliance with the data protection level applicable in the EU.
You can find more information about data protection at Ecwid here:
https://www.ecwid.com/eu-privacy-policy



3.Cookies



Our website uses cookies.



Cookies are text files that are stored on the user's end device. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. This requires that the browser is recognized even after a page change. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles. Our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR also lies in the above purposes.



In addition, our website uses cookies that enable an analysis of the surfing behavior of users (so-called third-party cookies). You can find more detailed information on the scope, purpose, legal basis and objection options in the respective sections of the respective chapter of this data protection declaration.



As a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can deactivate, restrict or delete the transmission of cookies. If you deactivate cookies for our website, you may no longer be able to use all the functions of the website to their full extent. You can prevent the transmission of Flash cookies by changing the Flash Player setting.



You can find help with the settings in the respective help menu of your browser under the following links:
Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/de-DE/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-allow-and-reject
Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=de&hlrm=en&answer=95647
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Some of the cookies used here are deleted after you close your browser (so-called session cookies). Other cookies remain on your end device and enable us or our partner companies (third party cookies) to recognize your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies). If cookies are set, they collect and process certain user information such as browser and location data as well as IP address values ​​to an individual extent. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which can vary depending on the cookie.



4. Contact



If you contact us using the contact form, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. The data collected can be found in the respective input mask. When contacting us by email, only the data you enter there will be transmitted to us.
The data will only be used to process the conversation and your request. The legal basis for processing the data is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR if the user has given their consent. The legal basis for the processing of data that is transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected and provided there are no legal storage requirements to the contrary. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is over when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified. The user has the option to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.



5. Data processing when opening a customer account and for contract processing



If you would like to order in our web shop, it is necessary for the conclusion of the contract that you provide your personal data, which we need to process your order. We process the data you provide to process your order.



We sometimes work with external service providers to process your order. For this we have to pass on the necessary personal data.



If we commission transport companies to deliver your goods, we will pass on your data required for the delivery of the goods to the respective transport company. In order to process the payments, we will pass on your data to the commissioned bank as far as is necessary. If we use payment service providers, you will also be informed of this below.
The legal basis for the transfer of your data is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR.



We use the Ecwid shop system.
This is operated by Ecwid, Inc. (Ecwid. Inc., 144 West D Street, Suite 103, Encinitas, California 92024, USA) based in the USA.
Ecwid Inc. is certified for the US-European data protection agreement "Privacy Shield", which ensures compliance with the data protection level applicable in the EU.
You can find more information about data protection at Ecwid here:
https://www.ecwid.com/eu-privacy-policy



6. Use of your data for direct marketing



Newsletter



You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us. The only mandatory information is your email address. If you make further voluntary entries, these will only be used to address you personally.



The legal basis for the processing of your data after registering for the newsletter is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR if the user has given his or her consent. We obtain this by sending you a confirmation email containing a confirmation link after registering for the newsletter. If you click on this link, you also give your consent to receive the newsletter.
When you send your registration for the newsletter, we save your IP address and the date and time of registration. This storage serves to trace possible misuse of your e-mail address.



We use the data we collect when registering for the newsletter exclusively for the purpose of sending the newsletter.



You can cancel your subscription to the newsletter at any time. For this purpose, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. This also enables a revocation of the consent to the storage of the personal data collected during the registration process.



7. Data processing for order processing



- Amazon Fulfillment (FBA)



The order is processed by the service provider "Amazon" (Amazon EU S.à rl, 5, Rue Plaetis 2338, Luxembourg) as part of the "Shipping by Amazon" (= Fulfillment by Amazon) option. We transmit your personal data to Amazon solely for the purpose of processing your order. The transfer takes place in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit. b GDPR and is limited to the data required for order processing. Details on data protection at Amazon and Amazon's data protection declaration can be found under the following link: http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=3312401



- Afterbuy
The order is processed by the service provider "Afterbuy" (VIA Online GmbH in Krefeld). We therefore pass on your name, your address and, if applicable, other personal data in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR to "Afterbuy" exclusively for the purpose of processing your order and only to the extent necessary. Details on data protection at Afterbuy and the data protection declaration of VIA Online GmbH can be viewed under the following link: http://www.afterbuy.de/Datenschutz.htm



7.1. External service providers for order processing and order processing



7.2. If you would like to order in our web shop, it is necessary for the conclusion of the contract that you provide your personal data, which we need to process your order. We process the data you provide to process your order.



We sometimes work with external service providers to process your order. For this we have to pass on the necessary personal data.



If we commission transport companies to deliver your goods, we will pass on your data required for the delivery of the goods to the respective transport company. In order to process the payments, we will pass on your data to the commissioned bank as far as is necessary. If we use payment service providers, you will also be informed of this below.
The legal basis for the transfer of your data is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR.



7.3. In order to fulfill our contractual obligations, we work together with external shipping partners. We pass on your name and your delivery address (if necessary also further data) exclusively for the purpose of delivering the ordered goods in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. b GDPR to a shipping partner selected by us.



- Use of payment service providers



-Paypal
If you select the payment method PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or - if offered - "purchase on account" or "payment by installments" via PayPal, the payment will be processed by PayPal (Europe) Sarl et Cie, SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter referred to as "PayPal").
We pass on your personal data to PayPal to the extent necessary in accordance with Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR. PayPal reserves the right to carry out a credit check for the payment methods credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or - if offered - "purchase on account" or "payment in installments" via PayPal.
For this purpose, your payment data may be passed on to credit agencies in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to PayPal’s legitimate interest in determining your solvency. PayPal uses the result of the credit check in relation to the statistical probability of non-payment for the purpose of deciding whether to provide the respective payment method.
The credit report can contain probability values ​​(so-called score values). As far as score values ​​are included in the result of the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical process. Among other things, but not exclusively, address data is included in the calculation of the score values.
Which other data is collected by PayPal can be found in PayPal's respective data protection declaration. This can be found at: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
You can object to this processing of your data at any time by sending a message to PayPal. However, PayPal may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for contractual payment processing.



8. Rights of the data subject



8.1. The applicable data protection law grants you comprehensive data subject rights (rights to information and intervention) vis-à-vis the person responsible with regard to the processing of your personal data, about which we will inform you below:



- Right to information according to Art. 15 GDPR:
You can request confirmation from the person responsible as to whether personal data relating to you is being processed by the person responsible. In addition, you have a right to information about the purpose, the categories of personal data, the recipients, the planned duration of storage and the existence of other rights such as correction of the data or the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority, the origin of your data, if these were not collected by us, the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing on you, as well as your right to information about the guarantees according to Art. 46 DSGVO forwarding of your data to third countries;



- Right to rectification according to Art. 16 GDPR:
You have the right to the immediate correction of incorrect data concerning you and/or the completion of your incomplete data stored by us; the correction or completion must be made immediately.



- Right to restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR:
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data as long as the accuracy of your data, which you contest, is checked, if you refuse to delete your data because of inadmissible data processing and instead request the restriction of the processing of your data, if you change your data to assert, exercise or defend legal claims after we no longer need this data after the purpose has been achieved or if you have lodged an objection for reasons of your particular situation, as long as it is not yet clear whether our legitimate reasons prevail;
If the processing of the personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data - apart from its storage - may only be used with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or a Member State are processed. If the restriction of processing has been restricted, you will be informed by the person responsible before the restriction is lifted.



- Right to erasure according to Art. 17 GDPR:
You have the right to have your personal data deleted immediately if the requirements of Article 17 (1) GDPR are met. However, this right to erasure does not exist in particular - but not exclusively - if the processing is necessary to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information, to fulfill a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims



- Right to information according to Art. 19 GDPR:
If you have exercised your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, the person responsible is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data has been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of data or restriction of processing, unless this is impossible or involves a disproportionate effort effort is involved. You also have the right to be informed about these recipients.



- Right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR:
You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another person responsible, insofar as this is technically possible;



- Right of revocation according to Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR:
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data, which is based on Article 6 (1) e) or f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
You also have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time with effect for the future. The revocation of the consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the point of revocation.



- Right to complain according to Art. 77 GDPR:
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your place of residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates violates the GDPR.



8.2. Right to object



You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time with effect for the future if we process your data based on our overriding legitimate interest after weighing up the interests.
If you make use of this right of objection, we will terminate the processing of your data if there are no demonstrably overriding, compelling reasons worthy of protection preventing the termination or if further processing serves to exercise or defend legal claims.



9. Duration of storage of personal data



The duration of the storage of personal data depends on the statutory retention periods. After its expiry, we routinely delete the data if they are no longer required to fulfill or initiate a contract and/or we have no legitimate interest in further storage.