Privacy Policy

We process personal data (hereinafter mostly referred to as “data”) only to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered there.

According to Article 4(1 ) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”), “processing” means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or linking, restriction, erasure or destruction.

With the following privacy policy, we inform you in particular about the type, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis of the processing of personal data, insofar as we decide either alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of processing. Furthermore, we inform you below about the third-party components we use for optimization purposes and to improve the quality of use, insofar as third parties process data under their own responsibility.

Our privacy policy is structured as follows:

I. Information about us as the responsible party II. Rights of users and data subjects III. Information on data processing

I. Information about us as the responsible party

The responsible provider of this website in terms of data protection law is:

Phone: 015562846541 Email: info@wowtattoo.ink

The provider’s data protection officer is:

II. Rights of users and data subjects

With regard to the data processing described in more detail below, users and data subjects have the right

  • to confirmation as to whether data concerning them is being processed, to information about the data being processed, to further information about the data processing and to copies of the data (see also Art. 15 GDPR );
  • to rectification or completion of incorrect or incomplete data (see also Art. 16 GDPR );
  • to the immediate erasure of the data concerning them (see also Art. 17 GDPR ), or, alternatively, if further processing is necessary pursuant to Art. 17 (3) GDPR , to the restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR ;
  • to receive the data concerning them and provided by them and to transmit this data to other providers/controllers (see also Art. 20 GDPR );
  • to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if they believe that the data concerning them is being processed by the provider in violation of data protection regulations (see also Art. 77 GDPR ).

Furthermore, the provider is obligated to inform all recipients to whom data has been disclosed by the provider of any rectification or erasure of data or restriction of processing carried out pursuant to Articles 16 , 17 (1) , and 18 GDPR . However, this obligation shall not apply if such notification is impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Notwithstanding this, the user has a right to information about these recipients.

Likewise, according to Art. 21 GDPR, users and data subjects have the right to object to the future processing of their data, provided that the data is processed by the provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR . In particular, an objection to data processing for direct marketing purposes is permissible.

III. Information on data processing

Your data processed when you use our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, there are no legal retention obligations that prevent the deletion of the data and no other information is given below regarding individual processing procedures.

Cookies

a) Session cookies

We use so-called cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that are placed and stored on your device by the internet browser you use. These cookies process certain information about you on an individual basis, such as your browser or location data or your IP address.

This processing makes our website more user-friendly, effective and secure, as it enables, for example, the display of our website in different languages ​​or the provision of a shopping cart function.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, provided that these cookies process data for the purpose of initiating or executing a contract.

If the processing does not serve to initiate or execute a contract, our legitimate interest lies in improving the functionality of our website. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR .

When you close your internet browser, these session cookies are deleted.

b) Third-party cookies

Our website may also use cookies from partner companies with whom we work for the purposes of advertising, analysis or the functionality of our website.

For details, in particular regarding the purposes and legal basis for processing such third-party cookies, please see the information below.

c) Possibility of removal

You can prevent or restrict the installation of cookies by adjusting the settings in your Internet browser. You can also delete cookies that have already been saved at any time. The steps and measures required to do this depend on the specific Internet browser you are using. If you have any questions, please use the help function or documentation of your Internet browser or contact the manufacturer or support. In the case of so-called Flash cookies, however, the processing cannot be prevented via the browser settings. Instead, you must change the settings of your Flash player. The steps and measures required to do this also depend on the specific Flash player you are using. If you have any questions, please also use the help function or documentation of your Flash player or contact the manufacturer or user support.

However, if you prevent or restrict the installation of cookies, this may mean that not all functions of our website can be used to their full extent.

Facebook

To promote our products and services and to communicate with interested parties or customers, we maintain a company presence on the Facebook platform.

On this social media platform, we are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Facebook’s data protection officer can be reached via a contact form:

https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970

We have regulated our joint controllership in an agreement regarding our respective obligations under the GDPR. This agreement, from which our mutual obligations arise, can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum

The legal basis for the resulting processing of personal data, as described below, is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR . Our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, communication, sale, and promotion of our products and services.

The legal basis may also be the user's consent to the platform operator pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR . According to Art. 7 (3) GDPR, the user may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future by notifying the platform operator.

When you visit our online presence on the Facebook platform, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, as the operator of the platform in the EU, processes user data (e.g. personal information, IP address, etc.).

This user data is used to collect statistical information about the use of our company presence on Facebook. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited uses this data for market research and advertising purposes, as well as to create user profiles. Based on these profiles, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is able, for example, to advertise to users both within and outside of Facebook based on their interests. If the user is logged into their Facebook account at the time of the visit, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited can also link the data to the respective user account.

If the user contacts us via Facebook, the personal data entered on this occasion will be used to process the request. The user's data will be deleted by us once the user's request has been conclusively answered and there are no statutory retention periods, such as those required for subsequent contract processing.

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also use cookies to process the data.

If the user does not agree to this processing, they have the option of preventing the installation of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in their browser. Cookies already stored can also be deleted at any time. The settings for this depend on the respective browser. Flash cookies cannot be prevented via the browser settings, but rather by selecting the appropriate settings in the Flash Player. If the user prevents or restricts the installation of cookies, this may result in not all Facebook functions being fully usable.

Further information on the processing activities, their prevention and the deletion of data processed by Facebook can be found in Facebook's data policy:

https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

It cannot be ruled out that processing by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also be carried out via Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025 in the USA.

Instagram

To promote our products and services and to communicate with interested parties or customers, we maintain a company presence on the Instagram platform.

On this social media platform, we are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Instagram’s data protection officer can be reached via a contact form:

https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970

We have regulated our joint controllership in an agreement regarding our respective obligations under the GDPR. This agreement, from which our mutual obligations arise, can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum

The legal basis for the resulting processing of personal data, as described below, is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR . Our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, communication, sale, and promotion of our products and services.

The legal basis may also be the user's consent to the platform operator pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR . According to Art. 7 (3) GDPR, the user may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future by notifying the platform operator.

When you visit our online presence on the Instagram platform, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, as the operator of the platform in the EU, processes user data (e.g. personal information, IP address, etc.).

This user data is used to collect statistical information about the use of our company presence on Instagram. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited uses this data for market research and advertising purposes, as well as to create user profiles. Based on these profiles, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is able, for example, to advertise to users both within and outside of Instagram based on their interests. If the user is logged into their Instagram account at the time of the visit, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited can also link the data to the respective user account.

If the user contacts us via Instagram, the personal data entered on this occasion will be used to process the request. The user's data will be deleted by us provided the user's request has been conclusively answered and there are no statutory retention periods, such as those required for subsequent contract processing.

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also use cookies to process the data.

If the user does not agree to this processing, they have the option of preventing the installation of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in their browser. Cookies already stored can also be deleted at any time. The settings for this depend on the respective browser. Flash cookies cannot be prevented via the browser settings, but rather by selecting the appropriate settings in the Flash Player. If the user prevents or restricts the installation of cookies, this may result in not all Facebook functions being fully usable.

Further information on the processing activities, their prevention and the deletion of the data processed by Instagram can be found in Instagram's data policy:

https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

It cannot be ruled out that processing by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also be carried out via Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025 in the USA.

Facebook

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Privacy Policy:  https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

Instagram

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Privacy Policy:  https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

Google Maps

We use Google Maps on our website to display our location and provide directions. This is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, hereinafter referred to as "Google."

If you access the Google Maps component integrated into our website, Google will store a cookie on your device via your internet browser. In order to display our location and provide directions, your user settings and data will be processed. We cannot rule out the possibility that Google may use servers in the USA.

If you have given your consent to this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR . Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR may also be used as the legal basis. Our legitimate interest lies in optimizing the functionality of our website.

Through the connection to Google established in this way, Google can determine from which website your request was sent and to which IP address the directions should be sent.

If you do not agree to this processing, you have the option of preventing the installation of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your Internet browser. Details can be found above under the "Cookies" section.

In addition, the use of Google Maps and the information obtained via Google Maps is subject to the  Google Terms of Use   and the  Google Maps Terms of Service .

In addition, Google offers

https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated

https://policies.google.com/privacy

further information.

Sample data protection declaration of the law firm Weiß & Partner

Sebastian & Georgi Markov Wow Tattoo Gbr Windvogt 40 41564 Kaarst Telephone: 015562846541 Email: info@wowtattoo.ink