Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21.03.2025
Matthis Bernard GmbH ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.matthisbernard.com.
By using our site, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.
1. Controller Information
Responsible Entity:
Matthis Bernard GmbH
Attn: Arwid Haak
Ludwig-Rinn-Str. 14
35452 Heuchelheim, Germany
Email: info@matthisbernard.com
2. Legal Basis of Data Processing
We process your data based on:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – your consent,
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – contractual necessity,
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – legal obligations,
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests.
3. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- access your data (Art. 15 GDPR),
- correct inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR),
- delete your data (Art. 17 GDPR),
- restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR),
- data portability (Art. 20 GDPR),
- object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR),
- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
4. Data Collection on Our Website
a) Server Log Files
When visiting our website, your browser automatically transmits:
- IP address
- browser type/version
- operating system
- referrer URL
- time of request
This data is stored temporarily for security reasons (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
b) Contact via Email or Form
If you contact us, we process your email, name, and message content to handle your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- enable essential functions,
- improve usability,
- analyze traffic.
You can manage cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent Tool or in your browser settings.
For more, see our cookie provider Cookiebot.
6. Embedded Services
a) Google Analytics
Used for traffic analysis and site optimization.
Provider: Google Ireland Ltd.
Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
b) Facebook Pixel
Used for conversion tracking and marketing optimization.
Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
Privacy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
c) Instagram & Facebook Pages
We jointly control our social pages.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum
d) YouTube (Extended Privacy Mode)
We embed videos via YouTube.
Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
e) TikTok Pixel
Used for campaign optimization on TikTok.
Privacy: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/eea/privacy-policy/de
7. Third-Party Services & Payment Providers
We integrate third-party tools to provide payment processing, analytics, and marketing. These include:
- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
- Klarna: https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/policy/data/de_de/data_protection.pdf
- Skrill: https://www.skrill.com/de/fusszeile/datenschutzbestimmungen/
8. Newsletter (Mailchimp)
We use Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC) to send newsletters.
By subscribing, you consent to receive emails and agree to tracking (open rate, clicks).
Privacy: http://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
9. Hosting via Shopify
Our store is hosted by Shopify International Ltd.
Data such as name, address, order history, and IP may be processed.
Privacy: https://www.shopify.de/legal/datenschutz
10. International Data Transfers
Some services transfer data outside the EU. Where applicable, we ensure compliance via:
- adequacy decisions (e.g., Canada),
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
- or participation in the Data Privacy Framework: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list
11. Data Retention
We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated here or as required by law (e.g., tax or commercial law).
12. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version is always available at https://www.matthisbernard.com.