Privacy Policy
1) Introduction and Controller Contact Details
We appreciate your visit to our website and your interest. Below we inform you about how we handle your personal data when using our website. Personal data includes all information by which you can be personally identified.
The data controller for this website under the GDPR is:
Karl-Heinz Kanitz, SHV-Verlag, Goethestraße 10, 04838 Eilenburg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)3423-68590, Email: info@shv-verlag.de
2) Data Collection When Visiting Our Website
We collect technical data (server log files) such as accessed pages, timestamp, browser, operating system, referrer URL, and IP address (anonymized if applicable). This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for ensuring website stability and security.
3) Hosting & Content Delivery
Our website is hosted within the EU. A data processing agreement with the provider ensures data protection compliance.
4) Cookies
We use session and persistent cookies to improve website usability. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a)/(b)/(f) GDPR. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5) Contacting Us
When contacting us, your data is processed solely to handle your inquiry. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or Art. 6(1)(b) if contract-related.
6) Customer Account
If you create a customer account, your data is processed to perform pre-contractual measures and fulfill the agreement. You may request account deletion at any time.
7) Newsletter
When subscribing to our newsletter, we use the double opt-in process and process your email address and optional name. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may unsubscribe anytime.
8) Order Processing
To fulfill orders, we transmit necessary data to shipping and payment providers. Data may also be used to inform you of product updates under legal obligations. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) and (c) GDPR. Consent is required for shipping notifications.
9) Analytics and Tools
We use Google Analytics and plugins (e.g. YouTube, Google Fonts) only with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Data may be transferred to the USA under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
10) Cookie Consent Tool
A cookie consent manager ensures lawful use of cookies. Preferences are saved via technically necessary cookies. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) and (c) GDPR.
11) Data Subject Rights
You have the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict, or transfer your data, as well as the right to object or withdraw consent (Art. 15–21 GDPR). You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
12) Storage Duration
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected or until statutory retention periods expire.
For full details, see the German version. Source: IT-Recht Kanzlei München