Privacy Policy

1. General information about data processing

Extent of processing of personal data
In general, we collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent that is necessary for the provision of a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users takes place only upon the consent of the user. An exception applies to cases in which prior consent can not be obtained for real reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain consent of the person in question for processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as legal basis.
For the processing of personal data necessary for the execution of a contract to which the contracting party ist the person in question, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as legal basis. This also applies to processing of measures required to carry out pre-contractual actions.
Insofar as processing of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation that our company is subject to, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the person in question or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as legal basis.
If processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the person in question do not prevail over the first interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as legal basis for processing.

Data deletion and storage duration
The personal data of the person in question will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage is void. In addition, such storage may ensue due to European or national legislatoion in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the responsible party is subject to. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for execution or fulfillment of a contract.

2. Usage Of Cookies

Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser, respectively the internet browser on the user’s device’s system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored in the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic data string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.
We use cookies to make our website more user friendly. Some elements of our website require that the requesting browser be identified even after a page switch.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:
(1) Language Settings
(2) Items in a shopping cart
(3) log-in information

In addition, we use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of users’ browsing behavior.

By these means, the following data can be transmitted:
(1) Entered search terms
(2) Frequency of page views
(3) Use of Website Features

The data of the users collected in this way are pseudonymized by technical precautions. Therefore, an association of the data with the requesting user is no longer possible. The data will not be stored along with other personal data of the users.

When you visit our website, users are informed by an info banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and are referred to this privacy statement. In this context, there is also advice of how the storage of cookies in the browser settings can be prevented.

Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features of our website can not be offered without the use of cookies. For these features, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page switch.

We require cookies for the following applications:
(1) Shopping basket
(2) Adoption of language settings
(3) Memorizing of search terms
(4) Accessed article pages

The user data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.

The use of the analysis cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. We learn by analiyzing the cookies how the website is used which enables us to constantly optimize our offerings.
The exact purpose of the analysis cookies can be requested here: info@nuclearblast.de

Herein lies our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Duration of storage, objection and removal options
Cookies are stored on the device of the user, which transmits them to our website. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already saved cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to utilize all functionality of the website to the fullest.

3. Newsletter

Description and scope of data processing
Our website gives you the option to subscribe to a free newsletter. When you sign up for the newsletter, the data from the input template (which is your e-mail address only) will be sent to us.

For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the registration process and reference is made to this privacy policy.

In connection with the processing of data for the purpose of distributing newsletters, no data is discclosed to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for distribution of the newsletter and for internal statistical purposes.

For the further processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the ordering process and referenced in this privacy policy.

Your e-mail address will be submitted to the shipping service provider for the service rendered or the shipment tracking / shipment processing, subject to any legal requirements.

Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data after the user has registered for the newsletter is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, if the user has given consent.

Purpose of data processing
The collection of the user’s e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter.

The collection of other personal data in the context of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the email address used.

Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for the purpose of its collection. The e-mail address of the user is therefore stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.
Any other personal data collected during the registration process will generally be deleted after a period of seven days.

Option of objection and removal
Subscription to the newsletter may be terminated at any time by the user in question. For this purpose, there is a corresponding link provided in each newsletter.

This also allows a revocation of the consent to the storage of the personal data collected during the registration process.

Newsletter tracking
Our newsletters contain so-called web beacons. A web beacon is a miniature graphic that is embedded in such e-mails that are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded pixel/beacon, the company can detect if and when an e-mail was opened by you and which links in the e-mail were opened by you.

Such personal data collected via the web beacons contained in the newsletters are stored and evaluated by us in order to optimize the newsletter distribution and to better adapt the content of future newsletters to your interests. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. Affected persons are at any time entitled to revoke the separate declaration of consent made via the double-opt-in process. Upon on opt-out request from this, personal data will be deleted by us. An opt-out request from the newsletter we will automatically interpret as a revocation.

Such an evaluation is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit.f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interests in the display of personalized advertising, market research and / or customized design of our website.

4. Web shop on the website

Description and scope of data processing
Our website gives users the opportunity to register at the web shop of our company and to order goods. The data from the input template are transmitted to us when registering for the Web shop.

Mandatory fields: Title, first name, last name, street / house number, zip code / city, country, e-mail address, password.
Optional fields: home phone number, mobile phone number, date of birth

For the processing of data, your consent is obtained during the registration process and reference is made to this privacy policy.

The personal data collected in the context of the web shop are used exclusively for the processing and handling of the ordered goods. There is no transfer to third parties of the personal data collected in the context of the web shop.

Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is the execution of a contract or pre-contractual measures for the fulfillment of the contract of the ordered goods according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Purpose of data processing
The collection of personal data of the user is used to process the goods or service order and deliver it to the user.

The collection of other personal data in the context of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for the fulfillment of the purpose of its collection. After completing the purpose, other legal regulations (eg AO, etc.) may apply, which may require a longer storage duration of the data.

Otherwise personal data collected during the registration process will generally be deleted after a period of twenty-eight days.

Option of objection and removal
The user can have their web shop account deleted by the provider. Longer storage periods mandated by other legal regulation (eg AO, etc.) remain unaffected.