Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. General Information

This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") within our online shop. We process your data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Controller (Data Controller according to Art. 4(7) GDPR):

Oblique
Hans-Böckler-Street
46242 Bottrop, Germany
Email: ObliqueDecor@gmail.com

2. Data Collection and Use

We collect and process the following data when you visit our website, place an order, or contact us:

  • Name, address, email address, phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Order information (items, quantities, price)

  • Payment details (via third-party providers)

  • IP address, browser information, device data

  • Usage data and cookies (see below)

Purpose of processing:

  • To fulfill and process orders

  • To provide customer service

  • To improve our services

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To send transactional emails and optional marketing communications (with consent)

3. Shopify Hosting & Infrastructure

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., a Canadian company with global infrastructure.

Shopify Inc.
151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada

Shopify stores your data on secure servers. Data may be transferred to the USA, Canada, or other countries with appropriate safeguards under Art. 44 GDPR (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

More information:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

4. Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: Processing is necessary for contract performance

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax law)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interest (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics)

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: Consent (for marketing, cookies, etc.)

5. Data Transfer to Third Parties

We use third-party service providers (data processors) to fulfill certain business functions:

  • Payment providers: e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Klarna

  • Shipping providers: DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc.

  • Analytics tools: e.g., Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)

  • Email marketing services: with double opt-in and consent

All processors are carefully selected and contractually bound according to Art. 28 GDPR.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functions and analyze traffic.

You can control the use of cookies via our cookie consent banner. Consent for non-essential cookies is requested per Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

More information in our [Cookie Policy].

7. Newsletter & Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send regular updates. You must confirm your subscription (double opt-in).

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of the email.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for legal, accounting, or business purposes:

  • Order-related data: up to 10 years (due to German tax law)

  • Newsletter data: until withdrawal of consent

  • Contact inquiries: usually up to 12 months

9. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

Responsible supervisory authority in Germany:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

10. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with changes in law or technical adjustments. The current version is always available on our website.

Last updated: 18th May 2025