Privacy policy

As of: August 17, 2024

1. Introduction

We are delighted by your interest in our website. Protecting your personal data is a priority for us. This privacy policy provides detailed information about how we handle personal data on our website.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

SHLD X GmbH
Grüneburgweg 119
60323 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Represented by Managing Directors: Robert Kratz, Chun-Hie de Plasse
Email: hello@shld-x.com

3. Hosting via Webflow

Our website is hosted on servers by Webflow, Inc. Webflow stores your personal data within the European Union to ensure GDPR compliance. Webflow processes data only according to our instructions and has committed to implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

4. Collection and Storage of Personal Data as well as the Nature and Purpose of Their Use
a) When Visiting the Website

When you visit our website, www.shld-x.com, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the server hosting our website. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until it is automatically deleted:

  • IP address of the requesting computer,
  • Date and time of access,
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file,
  • Website from which access is made (referrer URL),
  • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider.

The aforementioned data will be processed by us for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection of the website,
  • Ensuring a comfortable use of our website,
  • Evaluating system security and stability, and
  • For further administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the data collection purposes listed above. In no case do we use the collected data for the purpose of drawing conclusions about your person.

b) Use of Google Search Console

Our website uses Google Search Console, a service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to monitor and improve our website's performance. This service is used based on a legitimate interest according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, to optimize the functionality and visibility of the website. Google does not collect any personal data from visitors to our website. For more information on Google’s data processing, please visit: Google Privacy Policy.

c) Use of Webflow Forms

When you use our contact form to reach out to us, the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, message) will be stored and used to process your request. This data processing is based on your consent under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending us a corresponding message.

5. Data Disclosure

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless:

  • You have given your explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
  • The disclosure is necessary for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in not disclosing your data, according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR,
  • In the event that the disclosure is required by law in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, or
  • This is legally permissible and required for the execution of contractual relationships with you according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.
6. Data Subject Rights

You have the right:

  • To request information about your personal data processed by us according to Art. 15 GDPR. In particular, you can request information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if it was not collected by us, as well as the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, where applicable, meaningful information on its details;
  • To request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us without delay according to Art. 16 GDPR;
  • To request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right to freedom of expression and information, for fulfilling a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims according to Art. 17 GDPR;
  • To request the restriction of processing of your personal data according to Art. 18 GDPR, provided the accuracy of the data is contested by you, the processing is unlawful, but you oppose its erasure, and we no longer need the data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or you have objected to processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR;
  • To receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request the transfer to another controller according to Art. 20 GDPR;
  • To withdraw your consent at any time according to Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR. As a result, we may no longer continue data processing based on this consent for the future and
  • To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority according to Art. 77 GDPR. You can usually contact the supervisory authority at your usual place of residence or workplace or our company headquarters.
7. Right to Object

If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data according to Art. 21 GDPR, provided there are reasons arising from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which we will implement without specifying a particular situation.

If you wish to exercise your right to object, simply send an email to hello@shld-x.com.

8. Data Security

We use the widely used SSL (Secure Socket Layer) procedure in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser during your visit to our website. We also take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

9. Currency and Amendment of This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of August 2024. Due to the further development of our website and offers or due to changed legal or official requirements, it may be necessary to amend this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be accessed and printed out at any time on the website at https://www.shld-x.com/en/privacy-policy.