{"id":3,"date":"2025-09-12T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookspeopleplaces.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-09-20T15:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T15:57:30","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bookspeopleplaces.com\/de\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"348\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"370\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"756\">We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it with care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, order products, or subscribe to our services.<br data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\" \/>Data processing is carried out in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"781\">2. Controller<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"850\">The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"932\">Peter Schmidt<br data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\" \/>Books People Places<br data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\" \/>Crellestra\u00dfe 26<br data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"908\" \/>10827 Berlin<br data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\" \/>Germany<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1007\">Email: info (at) bookspeopleplaces (dot) com<br data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\" \/>Mobile: +49 176 38863500<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1037\">3. Data We Collect<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1076\">a) Orders and Customer Accounts<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1160\">When you place an order in our online shop (WooCommerce), we collect and process:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<li data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1181\">Name and address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1199\">\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1199\">Email address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1219\">Payment details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1241\">Order information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1318\">This data is necessary for contract fulfillment, delivery, and invoicing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1339\">b) Newsletter<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1655\">If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use Mailchimp to process your data. Subscription is carried out using the <strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1480\">double opt-in procedure<\/strong> (you must confirm your email address). Your email address will be used exclusively to send you information about books, offers, and events. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1679\">c) Contacting Us<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1818\">If you contact us by email, phone, or form, the personal data you provide will be stored and processed solely for handling your request.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1845\">d) Server Log Files<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1933\">When visiting our website, our hosting provider automatically collects the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2044\">\n<li data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1948\">\n<p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1948\">IP address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1977\">\n<p data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1977\">Date and time of request<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2006\">\n<p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2006\">Browser type and version<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2027\">\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2027\">Operating system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2044\">\n<p data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2044\">Referrer URL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2127\">This information is used only for technical operation, stability, and security.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2132\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2162\">4. Cookies and Tracking<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2374\">Our website uses cookies to enable essential functions (e.g., shopping cart, login).<br data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2250\" \/>Where legally required, you will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics or marketing) are set.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2508\">You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that some functions may be limited if cookies are blocked.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2513\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2541\">5. Payment Processing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2694\">We offer the following payment methods: PayPal, credit card, Klarna (including <strong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2671\">Klarna installment purchase \/ Klarna Pay Later<\/strong>), and bank transfer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2924\">Your payment data is transmitted directly to the respective payment provider. We do not store full payment details on our servers. Payment providers process personal data in accordance with GDPR and their own privacy policies.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2929\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2947\">6. Shipping<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3050\">For order fulfillment, we transmit your address details (and phone number, if necessary) to <strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3047\">DHL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3055\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3098\">7. Embedded Content and Social Media<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3408\">Our website integrates content from third-party providers such as <strong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3176\">YouTube<\/strong> (videos) and <strong data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3203\">Instagram<\/strong> (feeds).<br data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3215\" \/>When you access a page containing such embedded content, data may be transferred to these providers. This includes your IP address and technical information.<br data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3375\" \/>These services are provided by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3574\">\n<li data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3494\">\n<p data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3494\">YouTube (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3574\">\n<p data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3574\">Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, Ireland)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3669\">We use integrations with GDPR-compliant settings where possible (e.g., two-click solution).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3674\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3710\">8. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3740\">Data is processed based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"4023\">\n<li data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3801\">\n<p data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3801\">Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR \u2013 consent (e.g., newsletter, cookies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3871\">\n<p data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3871\">Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR \u2013 contract performance (orders, subscriptions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"3936\">\n<p data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3936\">Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR \u2013 legal obligations (e.g., tax retention)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"4023\">\n<p data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"4023\">Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR \u2013 legitimate interests (secure and efficient website operation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4028\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4055\">9. Retention of Data<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4234\">We store your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or as required by statutory retention periods (e.g., tax and commercial law: 10 years).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4239\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4272\">10. Your Rights under GDPR<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4297\">You have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4589\">\n<li data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4353\">\n<p data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4353\">Request access to your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4391\">\n<p data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4391\">Request correction (Art. 16 GDPR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4427\">\n<p data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4427\">Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4466\">\n<p data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4466\">Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4510\">\n<p data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4510\">Request data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4550\">\n<p data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4550\">Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4589\">\n<p data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4589\">Withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4657\">To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details above.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4662\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4664\" data-end=\"4686\">11. Data Security<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4835\">We use SSL\/TLS encryption and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4840\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4880\">12. Digital Products &amp; Gift Cards<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"5069\">For <strong data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"4907\">digital gift cards<\/strong>, the right of withdrawal expires once the code has been delivered electronically, provided you have given your explicit consent to this effect during checkout.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5071\" data-end=\"5074\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5092\">13. Updates<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5246\">We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal requirements or changes in our services. 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