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Privacy policy<\/h2>\nUnless specified otherwise below, providing your data is not required by law, contract, or for the completion of a contract. You are not obligated to provide this data, and choosing not to do so will not have any consequences. This is only true if no additional information is given in subsequent processing operations.\n\n
\n\n\"Personal data\" refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.\n\n

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Server Log Files<\/h4>\nYou can browse our website without providing any personal information. Each time you access our site, your Internet browser sends usage data to us or our web host\/IT service provider, which is stored in log files (also known as server log files). This data includes details such as the name of the page visited, the date and time of access, the IP address, the volume of data transferred, and the requesting provider. This processing is conducted under Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in maintaining the smooth operation of our website and enhancing our services.\n
\nYour data may be transferred to countries outside the European Union for which the EU Commission has made an adequacy decision. Suppose there is no such decision, for instance, for transfers to the USA. In that case, the data transfers are based on standard contractual clauses, which provide appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data. You can find more information about these clauses at: Standard Contractual Clauses<\/a>.\n\n

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Contact Us<\/h4>\nResponsible Party<\/strong>
\nIf you have inquiries, please get in touch with us. The entity responsible for data processing is Ira Neumann e.K., located at Eickedorfer Str. 1A, 28879 Grasberg, Germany. You can contact us by phone at +49 (0) 4208-8285280 or via email at service@blue-heeler.shoes\n

\nInitiating Contact via Email<\/strong>\n\n
\n\nIf you choose to contact us via email, we will collect only the personal information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) to the extent you provide it. This information is used to address and respond to your inquiry.\n\n
\n\nIf your contact is related to pre-contractual measures (such as inquiries about a purchase or request for a quote) or pertains to an existing contract between us, the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. b GDPR.\n\n
\n\nIf your contact is for other purposes, the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, which allows us to handle and respond to your request based on our legitimate interest. You have the right to object to this processing at any time, based on Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, for reasons specific to your situation.\n\n
\n\nWe will use your email address solely to process your request. We will delete your data once statutory retention periods have expired unless you have agreed to further processing and use.\n

\nCollection and Processing via Contact Form<\/strong>\n
\nWhen you use the contact form, we collect only the personal data you provide, such as your name, email address, and message. This data is used solely to establish contact with you.\n
\nSuppose your contact is related to pre-contractual measures (such as inquiries about purchasing or preparing an offer) or pertains to an existing contract with us. In that case, the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. b GDPR.\n
\nFor other types of contact, the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in handling and responding to your request. You have the right to object to this processing at any time, based on Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, for reasons related to your specific situation.\n
\nWe will only use your email address to respond to your request. After processing, your data will be deleted according to statutory retention periods unless you have agreed to further processing and use.\n\n

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Customer Account Orders<\/h4>\nCustomer Account<\/strong>\n
\nWhen you create a customer account, we collect the personal data you provide as specified during registration. This data processing aims to enhance your shopping experience and streamline order management. Processing is based on your consent under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, which will not affect the legality of processing carried out before the withdrawal. After withdrawal, your customer account will be deleted.\n\n

\nCollection, Processing, and Disclosure of Personal Data for Orders<\/strong>\n
\nWhen you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only as necessary to fulfill and manage your order and address your inquiries. Providing this data is essential for concluding the contract. Failure to provide it will prevent us from completing the contract. Processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for contract performance.\n
\nWe may share your data with shipping companies, dropshipping providers, payment processors, order fulfillment services, and IT service providers. We ensure compliance with legal requirements and limit data transmission to what is necessary.\n
\nYour data may be transferred to countries outside the European Union where the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision. For countries without such a decision, like the USA, data transfers are governed by standard contractual clauses to ensure adequate protection, as detailed here: Standard Contractual Clauses<\/a>.\n

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Advertising<\/h4>\nUse of Email Address for Newsletters<\/strong>
\nWe use your email address solely for sending newsletters, provided you have given explicit consent. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the legality of processing that occurred before the withdrawal. To unsubscribe from the newsletter, you can use the link provided in each newsletter or notify us directly. Your email address will then be removed from our mailing list.\n\n

\nUse of Email Address for Direct Advertising<\/strong>\n
\nIf you have purchased a product or service from us, we may use your email address to send you electronic advertising for our own similar goods or services, unless you have opted out of this use. Providing your email address is necessary for the completion of the contract; failure to do so means we cannot finalize the contract. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use at any time by notifying us. Contact details for exercising this right are available in the legal notice, or you can use the link provided in the promotional email. Opting out incurs no costs other than the standard transmission fees.

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Shipping Service Provider<\/h4>\nSharing Email Address with Shipping Companies<\/strong>\n
\nIf you have explicitly consented during the ordering process, we will share your email address with the shipping company for the purpose of providing updates on the shipping status. This data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or the shipping company without affecting the legality of processing that occurred before the withdrawal.\n

\nPayment Service Provider<\/strong>\n
\nUse of PayPal<\/strong>\n
\nWe use the PayPal payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.\u00e0.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg; \"PayPal\") on our website. This data processing allows us to offer you the option to pay using PayPal. When you choose to pay via PayPal, the necessary payment information will be transmitted to PayPal to process the payment and fulfill the contract with you. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.\n
\nPlease note that all PayPal transactions are governed by PayPal's privacy policy, which can be found at PayPal Privacy Policy<\/a>.\n

\nUse of PayPal Express<\/strong>\n
\nWe use the PayPal Express payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.\u00e0.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg; \"PayPal\") on our website. This service allows us to offer you payment via PayPal Express. To enable this payment option, PayPal collects, stores, and analyzes data such as your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and device location when you access the website. Cookies may also be used to recognize your browser.\n
\nThe processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in providing a customer-friendly range of payment methods. You have the right to object to this data processing at any time for reasons related to your specific situation.\n
\nWhen you choose to use PayPal Express, the necessary data for payment processing will be sent to PayPal to complete the transaction and fulfill the contract with you. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. b GDPR. For more information on how your data is handled when using PayPal Express, please refer to the PayPal privacy policy at PayPal Privacy Policy<\/a>.\n\n

\nUse of PayPal Check-Out<\/strong>
\nWe use the PayPal Check-Out payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.\u00e0.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg; \"PayPal\") on our website. This service allows us to offer various payment options, including PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, and \"Pay Later\" via PayPal. When you choose one of these payment methods, the necessary data for processing the payment is transmitted to PayPal to fulfill the contract with you. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. b GDPR.\n

\nCredit Card via PayPal, Direct Debit via PayPal, & \"Pay Later\" via PayPal<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\n
\nFor payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or \"Pay Later\" via PayPal, PayPal may conduct a credit check using mathematical and statistical procedures through credit agencies. To do this, PayPal will share the personal data needed for the credit check with a credit agency and use the resulting information to assess the likelihood of payment default. This helps PayPal make informed decisions about establishing, executing, or terminating the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability scores derived from recognized mathematical and statistical methods, which may factor in address data. Your privacy interests are protected in accordance with legal requirements. This data processing aims to verify creditworthiness to facilitate the contract. It is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in protecting against non-payment if PayPal provides advance payments.\n
\nYou have the right to object to this processing at any time based on Art. 6 para. One lit. f GDPR, by informing PayPal of your objection. Providing the necessary data is essential for using the requested payment method. If you do not provide the data, the contract cannot be completed using the selectedC payment method.\n

\nThird-Party Providers<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\n
\nWhen using a payment method provided by a third party, the necessary payment data is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. One lit. b GDPR. PayPal may then forward this data to the respective third-party provider to complete the payment process. This is also based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Examples of local third-party providers include:\n