Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Non-provision has no consequences. This only applies as long as no other indication is made in the following processing operations.

"Personal data" means all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Server Log Files

You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider by your internet browser and stored in log data (so-calledServer log files) stored. These stored data include z.B. the name of the accessed page, date and time of access, IP address, amount of data transferred, and the requesting provider.
Processing is carried out based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and improving our offer.

Your data will be u.a. transferred to Canada. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for data transfers to Canada.

Contact

Responsible

Contact us upon request.The data controller is: Tipsy-Tech Games GmbH, Walter-Höfer-Weg 20, 46242 Bottrop Germany, 01773461848, info@qr-pong.com

Customer's initiative contact via email

If you initiate business contact with us via email, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide. The data processing serves to process and respond to your contact request.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation for purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns an already concluded contract between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit.f DSGVO from our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We use your email address only to process your inquiry. Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing when using the contact form

When using the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide. The data processing serves the purpose of contacting you.
If the contact serves the execution of pre-contractual measures (e.g., consultation for purchase interest, offer creation) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We use your email address only to process your inquiry.Your data will subsequently be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Orders

Collection, processing, and transfer of personal data for orders

When placing an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to handle your inquiries. The provision of data is required for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

Your data will be shared, for example, with the shipping companies and dropshipping providers you have chosen, payment service providers, service providers for order processing, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly adhere to legal requirements. The scope of data transmission is limited to a minimum.

Your data will be u.a. transferred to Canada. An adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists for data transfers to Canada.

Advertising

Use of the email address for sending newsletters

We use your email address exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send newsletters, provided you have expressly consented to this. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent.You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out based on the consent until the revocation. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the distribution list.

Use of the email address for sending direct advertising

We use your email address, which we have received in the context of the sale of a product or service, for the electronic transmission of advertising for our own products or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, provided you have not objected to this use. Providing the email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract.A

failure to provide results in no contract being concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising the objection can be found in the imprint. You can also use the link provided in the advertising email. This does not incur any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.

Payment service provider

Use of PayPal

We use the payment service PayPal on our website from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal").The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. You can find this at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

Use of PayPal Plus

We use the payment service PayPal Plus from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L- 2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via the payment service.By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, or direct debit via PayPal, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

For certain payment methods such as credit card via PayPal or direct debit via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship.The credit report may include probability values (score values) that are calculated based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, and address data, among other things, are included in their calculation. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for contract initiation. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes an advance payment.

You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of the data is required for the conclusion of the contract with the payment method you have chosen.Failure to provide this information will result in the contract not being concluded with the payment method you have chosen.

Use of PayPal Express

We use the payment service PayPal Express from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L- 2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, it is necessary for PayPal to collect, store, and analyze data (z.B. IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device) when the website is accessed. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable the recognition of your browser.

The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit.f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in offering customer-oriented options for various payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. For more information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service, please refer to the associated privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.

Use of PayPal Check-Out

We use the payment service PayPal Check-Out from PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Cookies may be stored, which enable the recognition of your browser. The data processing that takes place as a result is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit.f DSGVO from our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of different payment methods. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & "Pay later" via PayPal l
For certain payment methods such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies.For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values (score values) calculated based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, which may include address data in their calculation. Your legitimate interests are considered in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of credit checking for contract initiation. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when PayPal makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying PayPal. The provision of the data is required for the conclusion of the contract with the payment method you desire. Failure to provide it will result in the contract not being concluded with the payment method you have chosen.

Third-party providers
When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal.

This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. For the execution of this payment method, the data may bethen forwarded by PayPal to the respective provider. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Local third-party providers can be, for example:

• Sofort (SOFORT GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany)
• giropay (Paydirekt GmbH, Stephanstr. 14-16, 60313 Frankfurt am Main)

Invoice purchase via PayPal
When paying via the payment method invoice purchase, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To carry out this payment method, the data is then transmitted by PayPal to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Ratepay may conducta credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures (probability or score values) using credit agencies as described above. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for contract initiation. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Ratepay makes advance payments. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratpay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal- payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.

Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the associated privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies.Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again.

Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide individually on their acceptance, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time.However, we would like to point out that you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent.

Under the following links, you can find information on how to manage cookies in the most important browsers (u.a. also disable them):
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-edge/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-lB6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9- 2a946a29ae09

Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

Technically necessary cookies

Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy below, we only use these technically necessary cookies to make our offer more user-friendly, effective, and secure.Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after a page change and offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized again after a page change.

The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on § 25 para. 2 TTDSG. The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our offer.
You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

Use of GDPR Legal Cookie

We use the consent management tool GDPR Legal Cookie from beeclever GmbH (Universitätsstraße 3, 56070 Koblenz a. Rh.; "beeclever") on our website. The tool allows you to give consent for data processing via the website, particularly the setting of cookies, as well as to exercise your right of withdrawal for consents already given.
The data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting necessary consents for data processing and thus complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. The following information, among others, may be collected and transmitted to beeclever: anonymized IP address, date and time of consent, URL from which the consent was sent, anonymous, random, encrypted key, consent status.No disclosure of this data to other third parties takes place.

The data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
For more information on terms of use and data protection at beeclever, please visit: https://gdpr-legal-cookie.com/pages/terms- conditions as well as at https://gdpr-legal-cookie.com/pages/datenschutzerklarung.

Analysis Communication

Use of Shopify Statistics

We use the statistics and analysis functions of Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website as part of order processing. Shopify is a with Shopify Inc.(151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada) affiliated company
The data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors. For this purpose, data is stored for marketing and optimization purposes and provided in reports, analyses, and statistics. In this process, u.a . the following device information is collected and processed: information about the web browser, the IP address, the time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you navigate the website, information about accessed web pages or products, the referrer URL (website through which you accessed our website), and information about how you interact with the website is also collected.

Technologies such as cookies, as well as web beacons, tags, and pixels (electronic files used to record information about how you navigate the website) are used for this purpose.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TTDSG i.V.m . Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.

You can find more information about data protection at Shopify under https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz, information about the data processing agreement under https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa as well as information about the cookies used
under https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/cookies.

Use of Shopify Inbox

We use the live chat system Shopify Inbox from Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website as part of order processing.
The data processing serves the purpose of direct and efficient communication between you and us as the provider. In doing so, data is stored and processed for the operation of the system and for the purpose of optimizing the service.

To operate the live chat system, cookies may be used to enable the recognition of the browser. The following information may be collected and processed: IP address and personal data provided by you when using the chat system.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, particularly to Canada and the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for Canada. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to those of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.

The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent according to § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TTDSG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out based on the consent until revocation.
For more information on data protection at Shopify, please visit https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz and https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa.

Data Subject Rights and Storage Duration

Duration of Storage

After complete contract processing, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account statutory, especially tax and commercial law retention periods, and then deleted after the period has expired, unless you have agreed to further processing and use.

Rights of the Data Subject

If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: right to information, rectification, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability.
Additionally, under Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 para.1 f GDPR, as well as against processing for the purpose of direct advertising.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.

You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can contact at the following details:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia P.O. Box 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
Tel.: +49 211 384240

Fax: +49 211 38424999 E-Mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de

Right to Object

If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to these processes at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation, with effect for the future.
After an objection has been made, the processing of the affected data will be terminated unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if the processing serves the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If the processing of personal data is for the purpose of direct marketing, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After the objection has been made, we will stop processing the affected data for the purpose of direct marketing.

last updated: 07/13/2023