Data protection | SEL Stars

Data Protection Policy

1. Introduction

We at SEL Stars take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This data protection policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://www.selstars.de, or use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data on this website is:

SEL Stars

Kallenbergstrasse 13

53332 Bornheim

Germany

Email: management@selstars.de

Phone: +49 (0)2222 995 4865

3. Data Collection

We collect personal data from you when you:

• Visit our website

• Register for a workshop, course, or event

• Purchase a product or service

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Contact us via email or contact forms

The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Name

• Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number, postal address)

• Payment information (e.g., credit card details)

• Information related to your use of our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, and pages accessed)

• Any other information you provide to us voluntarily

4. Use of Personal Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide our services, workshops, and products

• To process payments and manage transactions

• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and marketing communications

• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• To improve our website and services

• To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: You have given us consent to process your data for specific purposes, such as sending newsletters.

• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as when you register for a workshop or purchase a product.

• Legal Obligation: We are required to process your data to comply with legal obligations.

• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and website, provided that your rights do not override these interests.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in providing our services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)

• With legal authorities if required by law

• With your consent, for specific purposes

We ensure that any third-party service providers we work with comply with data protection laws and only process your data in accordance with our instructions.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of data processing under certain circumstances.

• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the contact information provided above.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:

• Recognize your preferences and settings

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• Personalize content and advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more detailed information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this data protection policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly.