Privacy policy
1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy listed below this text.
Data Collection on This Website Who is responsible for data collection on this website? Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact information in the “Legal Notice” section of this website.
How Do We Collect Your Data? Your data is collected, on the one hand, when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data you enter into a contact form. Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website via our IT systems. This primarily consists of technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.
What do we use your data for? Some of the data is collected to ensure the website functions properly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data? You have the right at any time to receive, free of charge, information about the source, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with future effect. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. For this and any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time at the address provided in the “Information pursuant to the TMG” section.
Data Collection and Use for Contract Processing and When Opening a Customer Account We collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it to us as part of your order, when you contact us (e.g., via the contact form or email), or when you open a customer account. Required fields are marked as such because, in these cases, we absolutely need the data to fulfill the contract, process your inquiry, or open a customer account; otherwise, you will not be able to complete the order or open the account, or submit your inquiry. The data collected is indicated in the respective input forms. We use the data you provide in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR to fulfill the contract and process your inquiries. Once the contract has been fully fulfilled or your customer account has been deleted, your data will be restricted for further processing and deleted after the retention periods under tax and commercial law have expired, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve the right to use of your data that is permitted by law and about which we inform you in this statement. You can delete your customer account at any time by either sending a message using the contact information provided below or by using the feature provided for this purpose in your customer account.
Data Transfer To fulfill the contract in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, we share your data with the shipping company responsible for delivery, to the extent necessary to deliver the ordered goods. Depending on which payment service provider you select during the ordering process, we will transfer the payment data collected for this purpose to the financial institution responsible for processing the payment and, if applicable, to payment service providers commissioned by us or to the selected payment service provider. In some cases, the selected payment service providers also collect this data themselves if you create an account with them. In this case, you must log in to the payment service provider’s platform using your login credentials during the ordering process. In this regard, the privacy policy of the respective payment service provider applies.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools When you visit our website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed for statistical purposes. This is primarily done using cookies and so-called analytics programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is generally anonymous; your browsing behavior cannot be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. You can find detailed information on this in the following privacy policy. You can object to this analysis. We will inform you about the options for objecting in this privacy policy.
2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
External Hosting This website is hosted by an external service provider (host). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This may primarily include IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communication data, contractual information, contact details, names, website visits, and other data generated through a website. The hoster is engaged for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations to our potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of ensuring the secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Our hosting provider will process your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and will follow our instructions regarding this data.
Conclusion of a Data Processing Agreement To ensure data processing complies with data protection regulations, we have entered into a data processing agreement with our hosting provider.
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Privacy The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy. When you use this website, various types of personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done. Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.
Information on the Data Controller The data controller for this website is: TecPoint GmbH, Hans-Urmiller-Ring 31, D-82515 Wolfratshausen, Germany, Contact: Uli Scherraus, Phone: +49 (0) 8171 999790, Email: info@tecpoint.net
The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Right to object to data collection in specific cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR) If data processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. You can find the specific legal basis on which processing is based in this Privacy Policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data in question unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection under Article 21(1) of the GDPR). If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing purposes; this also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for the purposes of direct marketing (objection under Article 21(2) of the GDPR).
Right to File a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the location of the alleged violation. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
Right to Data Portability You have the right to have data that we process automatically—based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract—provided to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only take place to the extent that it is technically feasible.
SSL or TLS Encryption This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser’s address bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Encrypted Payment Transactions on This Website If, after entering into a paid contract, you are required to provide us with your payment information (e.g., account number for direct debit authorization), this information is necessary for processing the payment. Payment transactions using standard payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are conducted exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar. With encrypted communication, the payment data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Access, Correction, and Deletion In accordance with applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to receive, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as the right to have this data corrected or deleted, if applicable. For this and any other questions regarding personal data, you may contact us at any time at the address provided in the “Information pursuant to the German Telemedia Act (TMG)” section.
Responsibility for Linked Sites We are solely responsible for the content published on the domain www.steakchamp.com, but not for the websites of other providers to which we link. The respective provider is responsible for data protection on linked sites. Please refer to the legal notice or privacy policy of the linked website. Please direct your requests regarding access, correction, deletion, and blocking to the appropriate department of the partner company.
Routine Deletion and Storage of Personal Data We process and store the data subject’s personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purpose of storage, or to the extent provided for by the European legislative bodies or other competent legislative bodies in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject. If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a retention period prescribed by European legislative bodies or other competent legislative authorities expires, the personal data will be routinely deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
Objection to Advertising Emails The use of contact information published in accordance with the legal notice requirement to send unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited transmission of advertising information, such as through spam emails.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser deletes them automatically. In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you visit our site (third-party cookies). These enable us or you to use certain services provided by the third-party company (e.g., cookies for processing payment services). Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies are used to analyze user behavior or display advertisements. You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to block cookies in specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process (necessary cookies), to provide certain features you have requested (functional cookies, e.g., for the shopping cart feature), or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies used to measure website traffic) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to store cookies has been requested, the relevant cookies are stored exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR); consent may be revoked at any time.
Right to Object You can refuse the use of cookies by our website by changing your browser settings so that cookies are not accepted. However, this may interfere with the proper functioning of our website.
Server Log Files The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address This data is not combined with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free display and optimization of its website—to this end, the server log files must be collected.
Contact Form If you submit inquiries to us via the contact form, we will store the information you provide in the form—including the contact details you enter there—for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided that your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), provided that such consent was requested. The data you enter into the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular retention periods—remain unaffected.
Registration on this Website You can register on this website to access additional features. We use the data you provide solely for the purpose of using the specific offer or service for which you have registered. The required information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject your registration. We will use the email address provided during registration to notify you of important changes, such as changes to the scope of our offerings or technically necessary modifications. The processing of the data entered during registration is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). We store the data collected during registration for as long as you remain registered on this website, after which it will be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
Processing of Data (Customer and Contract Data) We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for the establishment, substance, or modification of the legal relationship (master data). This is done on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. We collect, process, and use personal data regarding the use of our websites (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to use the service or to bill for it. The collected customer data is deleted upon completion of the order or termination of the business relationship. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
Data Transfer Upon Contract Conclusion for Online Stores, Retailers, and Product Shipping We transfer personal data to third parties only when necessary for the fulfillment of the contract, such as to companies responsible for delivering the goods or to the financial institution handling the payment. No further transfer of data takes place, or only if you have expressly consented to such transfer. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties without your express consent, for example for advertising purposes. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
Data Transfer Upon Conclusion of a Contract for Services and Digital Content We transfer personal data to third parties only if this is necessary for the performance of the contract, such as to the financial institution responsible for processing payments. No further transfer of data will take place, or only if you have expressly consented to such transfer. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties without your express consent, for example for advertising purposes. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
Inquiries via Email, Phone, or Fax If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry—including all personal data contained therein (name, inquiry)—will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not disclose this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided that your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), provided that such consent was requested. The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.
5. Analytics Tools and Advertising
Google Analytics This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies.” These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analytics tool are based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent may be revoked at any time.
IP Anonymization We have enabled the IP anonymization feature on this website. As a result, Google truncates your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmitting it to the United States. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data held by Google.
Browser Plugin You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all features of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address), as well as from processing this data, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
Objection to Data Collection You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent the collection of your data during future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics. For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.
Data Processing We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities regarding the use of Google Analytics.
Retention Period Data stored by Google at the user and event levels that is linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g., User ID), or advertising IDs (e.g., DoubleClick cookies, Android Advertising ID) is anonymized or deleted after 14 months. You can find details on this at the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=en
Demographic Features in Google Analytics This website uses the “demographic features” function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be generated that provide information about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This data is derived from Google’s interest-based advertising and from visitor data provided by third parties. This data cannot be associated with any specific individual. You can disable this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google Account or generally opt out of having your data collected by Google Analytics as described in the section “Objecting to Data Collection.”
6. Newsletter
Newsletter Information If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on this website, we need your email address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. No other data is collected, or is collected only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively to send the requested information and do not share it with third parties. The processing of data entered into the newsletter sign-up form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke your consent to the storage of your data and email address, as well as their use for sending the newsletter, at any time—for example, via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The lawfulness of data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by this revocation. The data you have provided to us for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe. Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this. After you unsubscribe from the newsletter mailing list, your email address may be added to a blacklist maintained by us or the newsletter service provider to prevent future mailings. The data in the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not combined with any other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). There is no time limit on storage in the blacklist. You may object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
Email Advertising Without Newsletter Subscription and Your Right to Object If we receive your email address in connection with the sale of a product or service and you have not objected, we reserve the right to periodically send you offers for similar products from our product range via email. This serves to protect our legitimate interests—which, following a balancing of interests, prevail—in sending promotional communications to our customers. You may object to this use of your email address at any time by sending a message to the contact information provided below or via a link provided for this purpose in the promotional email, without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the standard rates.