Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement of WE LOVE AUTOGRAPHS GmbH

This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

§ 1 Information on Data Collection

(1) “Personal data” refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable person (e.g. name, address, email, user behavior).
(2) The data controller under Art. 4(7) GDPR is Daniela Borchert, Kranenberg 3a, 59846 Sundern (Sauerland), Germany, email: sales@weloveautographs.com.
(3) When you contact us via email or contact form, we store your personal data (email, name, phone) to answer your inquiry. We delete or restrict access once no longer needed, unless legal obligations require longer retention.
(4) If we engage third-party service providers or use your data for marketing, we inform you below, including retention periods.

§ 2 Your Rights

You have the right to:
– obtain confirmation and access to your data;
– request correction or deletion;
– restrict processing;
– object to processing;
– receive data in machine-readable form.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

§ 3 Data Collection When Visiting the Website

(1) On informational visits (no registration or submission), we only collect technical data necessary for our site to function (legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR):
• IP address
• Date & time of request
• Time zone difference
• Page requested & status code
• Data volume transferred
• Referrer URL
• Browser and version
• Operating system & GUI
• Browser language

(2) We also use cookies:
– Session cookies expire when you close your browser;
– Persistent cookies remain until a set expiration date, controllable via browser settings.
You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect functionality.

§ 4 Additional Website Features

(1) Some website features require additional personal data (e.g. account login, newsletter). These follow principles above.
(2) We may work with external service providers bound by contract and GDPR.
(3) We may share data with partners (e.g. for promotions); details are provided when you participate.
(4) If data is processed outside the EEA, we include specific information in the relevant section.

§ 5 Objection or Withdrawal

(1) You may withdraw consent at any time; this affects future processing.
(2) Where processing is based on legitimate interests, you may object. Please explain your reasons. If valid, we will stop or adjust processing.
(3) You can object to data use for advertising or analysis by contacting: Daniela Borchert, Kranenberg 3a, 59846 Sundern, Tel: +49 2935 522 0030, Email: sales@weloveautographs.com.

§ 6 Newsletter

(1) With your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), you can subscribe to our newsletter.
(2) We use double opt-in; unconfirmed email addresses are deleted after 1 month; we store confirmation timestamps and IPs.
(3) We use MailChimp (Rocket Science Group, USA). Data (email, usage info) is stored in the US. MailChimp is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and bound by our Data Processing Agreement. MailChimp uses data only for delivery and analysis and does not share it with third parties. See MailChimp’s privacy policy here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
(4) Only your email is mandatory; other data is voluntary for personalization (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
(5) You can unsubscribe any time via the link in each newsletter. Unsubscribing ends newsletter service and analysis consent.

§ 7 Social Media Plug‑ins

(1) We use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube plug‑ins with a two‑click solution: data is only shared when you activate them. Then plug‑in providers receive information about your visit (IP, page), even if you have no account or are not logged in.
(2) We have no control over data collection, processing, storage, or deletion by plug‑in providers.
(3) These providers may create usage profiles, including advertising and marketing profiling, also about your activity on our site. Their basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
(4) Additional details and links:
• Facebook Inc., USA – Privacy Policy
• Google (Maps, YouTube), Twitter, Instagram – see provider privacy policies.
Facebook, Google etc. adhere to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

§ 8 Google Analytics

(1) We use Google Analytics with cookies to analyze website usage. Data is transferred to Google servers in the US.
(2) IP anonymization (_anonymizeIp) is enabled, ensuring only shortened IPs outside the EU.
(3) You may disable cookies or install Google’s opt-out plugin: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
(4) Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and Google’s commitment under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

§ 9 Facebook Pixel

With your consent, we use Facebook Pixel to analyze ad performance anonymously. Facebook may connect data to your account and use it for advertising, per its Privacy Policy. Only users aged 13+ may consent. You can withdraw consent via our website. Facebook is under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

§ 10 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts (Google LLC, USA). See: Privacy Policy; opt-out: adssettings.google.com. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

We Love Autographs GmbH, Sundern – June 2025