**1. General Information**
This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected, processed and used when visiting and using the website [hikertrashgear.de](http://hikertrashgear.de). The operator of the website is Phillip Groß, Bürknerstr. 20, 12047 Berlin (hereinafter referred to as "Provider").
**2. Data Collection and Processing**
Personal data is collected only to the extent necessary for the operation of the website and the processing of customer orders. This includes:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Payment information
Processing is carried out based on legal provisions or with the explicit consent of users.
**3. Purpose of Data Processing**
The collected data is used for the following purposes:
- Processing and handling of orders
- Customer communication
- Fulfillment of legal obligations
- Optimization and security of the website
**4. Data Sharing**
Personal data is not shared with third parties unless:
- It is necessary for order processing (e.g., shipping providers, payment service providers)
- There is a legal obligation to disclose data
- The user has explicitly consented
**5. Data Storage and Deletion**
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual and legal obligations. After this period, the data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations apply.
**6. User Rights**
Users have the right to:
- Request information about their stored personal data
- Demand correction or deletion of their data
- Restrict or object to the processing of their data
- Receive their data in a transferable format (data portability)
Requests can be sent via email to
**7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
This website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. Users can manage their cookie preferences in their browser settings.
**8. YouTube Integration**
This website uses plugins to display and play videos from the following provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland. Data may also be transmitted to: Google LLC., USA. When visiting a page containing such a plugin, the browser establishes a direct connection to the provider's servers to load the plugin. Certain information, including the user's IP address, is transmitted to the provider. If the playback of embedded videos is started via the plugin, the provider also sets cookies to collect information about user behavior, create playback statistics, and prevent misuse. If users are logged into a provider's user account while visiting the website, their data will be directly assigned to their account when clicking on a video. To prevent this, users should log out before clicking the play button. All the aforementioned processing, especially the setting of cookies for reading information on the used device, occurs only with the user's express consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Users can revoke their consent at any time by disabling this service via the "Cookie-Consent-Tool" on the website. For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, ensuring compliance with European data protection standards based on an adequacy decision by the European Commission.
**9. Data Security**
The provider takes technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
**10. Contact Information**
For questions regarding data protection, please contact:
Phillip Groß
Bürknerstr. 20
12047 Berlin
Email:
**11. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
This privacy policy may be updated regularly. Users will be informed of significant changes on the website.
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*As of: March 2025*