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 includes any data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy 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. The operator’s contact details can be found in the "Information on the Responsible Party" section of this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in two ways: You provide it to us directly – for example, by entering information into a contact form. It is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access the website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free operation of the website. Other data may 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, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, under certain circumstances, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. For any questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed statistically. This happens primarily through the use of analytics programs. For detailed information on these analytics programs, please refer to the privacy policy below.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
Strato
The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin (hereinafter referred to as "Strato"). When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files, including your IP addresses.
For more information, please refer to Strato’s privacy policy:
https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/.
The use of Strato is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, provided that the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TDDDG. You can revoke your consent at any time.
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a legally required contract that ensures that Strato processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data refers to data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose. Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication via email) may have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Information on the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
WZ-Pro GmbH
E-Mail: datenschutz@magnet-pro-adapter.com
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a specific storage duration is mentioned in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to exist. If you request deletion of your data or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided that no other legally permissible reasons exist for storage (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods). In such cases, deletion will occur once these reasons are no longer applicable.
Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR (for special categories of personal data under Art. 9(1) GDPR). Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR in the case of explicit consent to data transfer to third countries. § 25(1) TDDDG if you consent to cookie storage or device fingerprinting. Your consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures, we process it based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If your data processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, we process it based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Additionally, data processing may be based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal bases in each case are explained in the relevant sections of this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. This may require the transfer of personal data to third parties. We only transfer personal data if: It is necessary to fulfill a contract. We are legally obligated to do so (e.g., data transfer to tax authorities). We have a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. There is another legal basis that allows for data transfer. If we use data processors, we only transfer personal data on the basis of a valid Data Processing Agreement (DPA). In the case of joint data processing, a Joint Processing Agreement is concluded.
Payment Processing via PayPal
This website offers one or more online payment methods provided by: PayPal (Europe) S.a.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg
When selecting a PayPal payment method, your payment details (such as name, address, banking and card information, currency, and transaction number), as well as details about your order, will be transferred to PayPal in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. The transfer of your data occurs exclusively for the purpose of payment processing and only to the extent necessary.
PayPal reserves the right to perform a credit check to assess the customer’s payment ability. For this purpose, PayPal may share personal data with credit agencies. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in preventing payment defaults).
For more information about data processing by PayPal, please refer to PayPal’s privacy policy:
https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Revoking Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent at any time. The legality of data processing prior to revocation remains unaffected.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases &
Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(1) GDPR). IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, the affected individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the location of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies. Right to Data Portability You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, either for yourself or for transmission to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent that it is technically feasible. Access, Rectification, and Erasure Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right to obtain free information at any time about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. You may also have a right to request the correction or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for any other questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
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You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases: :
- If you contest the accuracy of the personal data we have stored about you, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing instead of deletion.
- If you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of your interests and ours must be carried out. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data has been restricted, these data—apart from being stored—may only be processed with your consent, for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL and TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content—such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator—this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the padlock symbol in your browser’s address bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser automatically removes them.
Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services provided by external companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services). Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart functionality or video playback). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are required for the electronic communication process,
for providing certain functions you have requested (e.g., shopping cart functionality), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web traffic) are stored based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified.
The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing will be based exclusively on this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude cookies for specific cases or generally, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Details about which cookies and services are used on this website can be
found in this privacy policy.
To tailor our app to user needs, we create pseudonymous usage profiles using Google Analytics. Google Analytics uses targeting cookies that are stored on your device and can be accessed by us. Data processing is carried out based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website/app is generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, since IP anonymization is activated on our website, your IP address is first shortened by Google within member states of the European Union. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transferred to a Google server in the USA and then shortened there. (For more information on the purpose and scope of data collection, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy). We have also signed a data processing agreement with Google LLC (USA) in accordance with Article 28 GDPR. As a result, Google will use all information strictly for the purpose of evaluating the use of our app and compiling reports on website activities for us.
5. Plugins and Tools
YouTube with Enhanced Privacy Mode
This website integrates videos from the YouTube platform. The operator of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
When you visit a page on our website that includes a YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established. In this process, YouTube is informed about which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, videos played in enhanced privacy mode are not used to personalize browsing on YouTube. Ads displayed in this mode are also not personalized. In enhanced privacy mode, no cookies are set. However, local storage elements are stored in the user's browser, which function similarly to cookies and may contain personal data used for recognition. Details on enhanced privacy mode can be found here: YouTube Help – Enhanced Privacy Mode.
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.
After activating a YouTube video, additional data processing activities may occur, over which we have no control.
The use of YouTube is based on our legitimate interest in providing an appealing presentation of our online content (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is requested, processing will take place exclusively based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, where consent includes the storage of cookies or access to user device information (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.For more information on YouTube's data protection policies, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. Any company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. More details can be found at: