Privacy Policy

Custom Watch Concepts – Thomas Preik

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Thomas Preik
Custom Watch Concepts
Frankenstraße 44
91567 Herrieden
Germany
Phone: +49 1577 3299013
Email: info@customwatchconcepts.com

2. General Information on Data Processing

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously.
Your personal data is processed exclusively in accordance with the applicable provisions of the GDPR and relevant national data protection laws.

Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

3. Access Data and Server Log Files

When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects information transmitted by your browser (so-called server log files). This includes in particular:

• the website visited

• date and time of access

• amount of data transferred

• referrer URL

• browser type and operating system

• IP address (shortened or anonymized where technically possible)

The processing is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the technical stability and security of the website.
This data is not merged with other data sources.

4. Encryption

For security reasons, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.
You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix in your browser’s address bar.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

• Strictly necessary cookies are required for the proper operation of the website.

• Optional cookies (e.g. for analytics or marketing purposes) are only set with your explicit consent.

Legal bases:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest

You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie consent tool provided on the website.

6. Contact

If you contact us by email or via a contact form, the personal data you provide will be processed solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry.

Legal bases:

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in responding to inquiries

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – pre-contractual measures

Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

7. Customer Account

When you create a customer account, we process the data required for registration and administration of the contractual relationship.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

You may request deletion of your customer account at any time. After deletion, your data will be removed unless statutory retention obligations prevent this.

8. Order Processing and Shipping

For the processing of orders, we process personal data such as name, address, email address, and payment information.

These data are only disclosed to:

• shipping service providers

• payment service providers

to the extent necessary for the performance of the contract.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

9. Payment Service Provider (PayPal)

If you choose PayPal as a payment method, the data required for payment processing will be transferred to:

PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Luxembourg

The processing is carried out for the execution of the payment pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

The PayPal privacy policy applies in addition.

10. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address exclusively to send information about our products and offers.

Subscription takes place using the double opt-in procedure.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. After unsubscribing, your email address will be deleted.

11. Embedded Content (YouTube)

Our website may include embedded videos from YouTube, operated by Google Ireland Limited.

The content is only displayed after you have given your explicit consent via the cookie consent tool in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

In this context, data may be transferred to the United States. Google uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

12. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the right to:

• access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

• restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

• lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

13. Right to Object

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests, you have the right to object to such processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

If your data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you may object at any time. In such cases, the data will no longer be processed for these purposes.

14. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.