Privacy Policy

We attach great importance to data protection. The collection and processing of your personal data is carried out in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement describes how and for what purpose your data is collected and used and what options you have in relation to your personal data.

By using this website, you agree to the collection, use, and transfer of your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller and the Data Protection Officer

This privacy policy applies to data processing by:

Controller:

HATS Handelsgesellschaft mbH

Dirk Herrmann
Unter den Eichen 4
14974 Ludwigsfelde

Email: datenschutz@hatshats.de
Phone: +49 (0) 3378-518 23999

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and Type and Purpose of Their Use

a) When Visiting the Website

When you visit our website www.HatsHats.de, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website’s server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:

IP address of the requesting computer,
Date and time of access,
Name and URL of the retrieved file,
Website from which access is made (referrer URL),
Browser used and possibly the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider.

The mentioned data is processed for the following purposes:

Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website,
Ensuring a comfortable use of our website,
Evaluation of system security and stability, and
For other administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above for data collection. In no case do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your person.

Furthermore, we use cookies and analysis services when you visit our website. More details can be found in Sections 4 and 5 of this privacy policy.

b) When Using the Imprint Generator

The function provided on the website to generate an imprint text that includes essential legal notices for website operators ("Imprint Generator") can be used individually by the user and adapted to their needs through input and selection.

We do not verify whether the data entered in the form corresponds to the actual personal data of the user. The generated imprint remains valid regardless of the accuracy of the entered data.

c) When Using the Contact Form and Email Communication

If you have any questions, we offer you the opportunity to contact us via a form provided on the website. When using the contact form, we require your first and last name as well as a valid email address to respond to your inquiry.

Alternatively, you can contact us via the provided email addresses. In this case, your personal data transmitted with the email will be processed.

3. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

You have given your express consent under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
The disclosure is required under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest in not disclosing your data,
There is a legal obligation under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, or
This is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contract with you under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Cookies

We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device when you visit our site. Cookies do not damage your device and do not contain viruses, Trojans, or other malware.

The use of cookies serves to make our website more user-friendly and efficient. Some cookies help recognize that you have already visited certain pages, while others help optimize the site’s performance.

5. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with the site. The information generated is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.

6. Your Rights

You have the right:

To request information about your personal data processed by us (Art. 15 GDPR),
To request the correction of incorrect or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR),
To request the deletion of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR),
To request the restriction of processing of your personal data (Art. 18 GDPR),
To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR),
To withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR),
To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

7. Updates to this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and dated May 2018. Changes to the legal framework or updates to our website may require adjustments to this privacy policy.