Introduction
In this Privacy Policy, BlackLock GmbH („we,“ „our,“ or „the Company“) sets forth its practices regarding data collected from users who access our website at www.blacklock.store („Website“) or otherwise provide us with personal data (collectively, „Users“).

Competent Authority under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
North Rhine-Westphalia State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
Postbox 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
0211/38424-0
poststelle@ldi.nrw.de

 

User rights
You have the following rights:

• Request confirmation as to whether and to what extent your personal data is being used and processed, as well as access to the personal data stored about you and additional information
• Request a copy of the personal data you have voluntarily provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format
• Request a correction of the personal data we have stored about you
• Request the deletion of your personal data
• Object to the processing of your personal data by us
• Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data by us
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

However, please note that these rights are not unlimited and are subject to our own legitimate interests as well as regulatory requirements.

If you would like to exercise any of the rights listed here or would like more information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: antonio.schwarz@blacklock.store

 

Storage
We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes and enforce our policies. Retention periods are based on the type of data collected and the purpose for which it was collected, taking into account both case-specific circumstances and the need to delete outdated, unused information as soon as possible. We retain records containing customer personal information, account set-up documents, communications and other data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We may, at any time and in our sole discretion, correct, complete or remove any incomplete or inaccurate data.

Basis for data collection
The processing of your personal data (i.e., any data that can reasonably be used to identify you; „personal data“) is necessary for us to fulfill our contractual obligations to you and to enable us to provide you with our services, protect our legitimate interest, and comply with legal and financial regulatory obligations to which we are subject.

By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Please read the Privacy Policy carefully before making any decisions.
What information do we collect?
We collect two types of data and information from users.

The first category includes non-identifying and non-identifiable user data provided or collected through the use of the Website („Non-Personal Data“). We do not know the identity of the user from whom Non-Personal Data has been collected. Non-Personal Data that may be collected includes aggregate usage data and technical data transmitted by your device, including certain information regarding software and hardware (e.g., browser and operating system used on the device, language setting, access time, etc.). We use this data to improve the functionality of our website. We may also collect data about your activity on the website (e.g. pages viewed, browsing behavior, clicks, actions, etc.).

The second category includes personal data , that is, data that identifies or can identify an individual through reasonable measures. Such data includes:
Device Data: We collect personal data from your device. Such data includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g., MAC address and UUID), and other data resulting from your activity on the Site.

How do we obtain data about you?

We obtain your personal data from a variety of sources:

• We obtain such data when you use our Website or access it in connection with any of our Services.
• We obtain such data from other providers, services and from public registers (for example, data traffic analysis providers).

How is the data used? To whom is the data shared?
We do not share user data with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.

We use data solely for statistical and analytical purposes designed to improve the website.

In addition to the purposes set forth in this Privacy Policy, we may share personally identifiable information with our trusted third party providers located in various jurisdictions around the world for the following reasons: Hosting and operating our website

Providing our services, including personalized viewing of our website
Storing and processing such data on our behalf
Conducting studies, technical diagnosis, or analysis.

We may also disclose data when we believe in good faith it is helpful or appropriate to: (i) comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal process or governmental requests; (ii) enforce our policies (including our Agreement) and investigate possible violations thereof, if any; (iii) investigate, detect, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities or other misconduct, suspected fraud, or security issues; (iv) assert or enforce our own legal claims or defend ourselves against the claims of others; (v) protect the rights, property or safety of us, our users, your safety or the safety of others; or to (vi) cooperate with law enforcement authorities and/or protect intellectual property or other legal rights.

 

Cookies
We and our partners use cookies to provide relevant services. This includes when you visit our website or access our services.

A „cookie“ is a small piece of data that is associated with your device when you visit a website from this website. Cookies are useful and can be used for a variety of purposes. These include, for example, facilitating navigation between different pages, automatically activating certain functions, saving your settings and optimizing access to our Services. The use of cookies also allows us to display relevant advertisements tailored to your interests and to collect statistical information about your use of our Services.

This website uses the following types of cookies:

a. „session cookies“ , which provide for normal system usage. Session cookies are only stored for a limited time during a session and are deleted from your device once you close your browser.

b. „Persistent cookies“ , which are read only by the website and are not deleted when you close your browser window, but are stored on your computer for a specified period of time. This type of cookie allows us to identify you on your next visit and save your settings, for example.

c. „Third-party cookies“ , which are set by other online services that are represented with their own content on the page you visit. These can be, for example, external web analytics companies that collect and analyze access to our website.

Cookies do not contain any personal data that identifies you, but the personal data we store may be linked by us to the data contained in the cookies. You can remove cookies through the device settings on your device. When doing so, follow the appropriate instructions. Note that disabling cookies may result in the limitation of certain functions when using our website.

The tool we use is based on the technology of Snowplow Analytics . The data we collect about the use of our website includes, for example, how often users visit the website or which areas are accessed. The tool we use does not collect personally identifiable information and is used by our web hosting provider and service provider solely to improve its own offerings.

Use of script libraries (Google Web Fonts)
To ensure that our content is displayed correctly and graphically appealing in every browser, we use script and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts) for this website. Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser’s cache so that they only need to be loaded once. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or denies access, the content is displayed in a standard font.
When script or font libraries are called up, a connection to the operator of the library is automatically established. Theoretically, it is possible for this operator to collect data. At present, it is not known whether and for what purpose the operators of the corresponding libraries actually collect data.
Here you can find the privacy policy of the operator of the Google library: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.
Collection of data by third parties
This policy only addresses the use and disclosure of data that we collect from you. If you post data on other websites or disclose it to third parties on the Internet, different rules may apply. Therefore, always read the terms and conditions and privacy policy carefully when disclosing data.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the business practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to anyone other than our officers and employees, including third parties, to whom we disclose this information as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

How do we protect your data?

We take great care to implement security measures on the website and protect your data. We use industry standard practices and policies to ensure the protection of data collected and stored, and prevent the unauthorized use of such data. Although we take reasonable steps to protect data, we cannot be held responsible for the actions of those who gain unauthorized access to or misuse of our website, and we make no representation or warranty, express or implied, that we can prevent such access.

Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area
Please note that some recipients may not be located in the European Economic Area. If this is the case, we will only transfer your data to countries approved by the European Commission with an adequate level of data protection or ensure an adequate level of data protection through a legal agreement.

Advertising
When you access our website, we may serve ads using ad technology from outside vendors. This technology uses your Services usage data to serve ads (for example, by placing third-party cookies on your web browser).

You may opt out of many third-party ad networks, including networks operated by members of the Network Advertising Initiative („NAI“) and the Digital Advertising Alliance („DAA“). For information about the practices of NAI and DAA members, the options you have regarding the use of such data by these companies, and how to opt out of third-party ad networks operated by NAI and DAA members, please visit their respective websites: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/#!/ and http://optout.aboutads.info/#!/.

Marketing
We may use your personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, etc., ourselves or share it with a third-party subcontractor to provide you with promotional materials regarding our services that may be of interest to you.

We respect your right to privacy. Therefore, these marketing materials will always provide you with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving further mailings. If you unsubscribe, your email address or phone number will be removed from our marketing distribution lists.

Note that even if you opt out of receiving our marketing emails, we will continue to send you emails with important information that does not include an unsubscribe option. This includes maintenance messages or administrative notifications.

Corporate Transaction
We may share information in the event of a corporate transaction (e.g., sale of significant parts of a company, merger, consolidation, or asset sale). If any of the foregoing occurs, the acquirer or the applicable entity will assume the rights and obligations set forth in this Privacy Policy.

Minors
The protection of children’s data is very important, especially in the online environment. The website is not designed for children and is not aimed at them. The use of our services by minors is only permitted with the prior consent or authorization of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with personal information without their consent, he or she may contact us at info@blacklock.store.

Updates or changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to change or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. You can find the date of the current version under „Last modified on“. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of such changes on our website will constitute your consent to such changes to the Privacy Policy and will be deemed to be your agreement to be bound by the amended terms.

How to contact us
Contact us at info@blacklock.store with general questions about the Website, the information we collect about you, or our use of that information.

BlackLock GmbH
Lessingstr. 25
45964 Gladbeck
(see imprint)

Last modified on 16.10.2022