Cookie Policy
Like many other websites, we use so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website (‘Cookies’).
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
1.1. General
Strictly necessary cookies help to make a website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. For example, they allow you to access areas of the site or use certain functions of the website e.g. cookies necessary to establish a proper payment function or to securely store a customer's login details when making a purchase on the site and to complete a secure transaction online.
1.2. Purpose and legal basis
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. They allow our webshop to hold your items in your cart while you are shopping online. Technically strictly necessary cookies may be used without prior consent from the website visitor.
1.3. List of Cookies in use
[SessionID#27] |
Paypal.com |
n.a. |
1 day |
HTTP |
__cfduid |
talkpeng.com |
Used by the Cloudflare content network to identify trusted web traffic |
29 days |
HTTP |
_shopify_d |
shopify.com |
The cookie is necessary for the secure payment function on the website. |
Session |
HTTP |
cart_currency |
shopify.com |
The cookie is necessary for the secure payment function on the website. |
13 days |
HTTP |
cart_sig |
shopify.com |
The cookie is necessary for the secure payment function on the website. |
13 days |
HTTP |
cookietest |
talkpeng.com |
This cookie is used to determine whether the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. |
Session |
HTTP |
enforce_policy |
paypal.com |
The cookie is used in connection with transactions on the website. |
1 year |
HTTP |
secure_customer_sig |
talkpeng.com |
This cookie is used to securely store a customer's login information when making a purchase on the site - the cookie is necessary to complete a secure transaction online. |
20 years |
HTTP |
shopify_pay_redirect |
shopify.com |
The cookie is necessary for the secure payment function on the website. |
1 day |
HTML |
shopifyPayAcceleration |
shopify.com |
The cookie is necessary for the secure payment function on the website. |
Persistent |
HTML |
ts_c |
paypal.com |
Used in connection with the PayPal payment function on the website. The cookie is necessary to enable a secure transaction via PayPal. |
3 years |
HTTP |
2. Analytics and Marketing
2.1. General
The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior:
2.2. Google Analytics
If you consent, our website uses the features of Google Analytics Remarketing combined with the cross-device capabilities of Google AdWords and Google DoubleClick. The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
2.2.1. Purpose and legal basis
We have integrated the component Google Analytics (with anonymization function) on this website.
Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analysis is the gathering, collection and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. Among other things, a web analysis service collects data on which website a Data Subject has come to a website from (so-called referrers), which subpages of the website were accessed or how often and for which period of time a subpage was viewed. A web analysis is mainly used to optimize a website and for the cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising. Our website also uses Google Analytics performance reports relating to demographics and interests and reports on Google Display Network impressions.
Google Analytics uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google might transfer the personal information collected via this technical procedure to third parties.
We process your Personal Data on the basis of Consent of the Data Subject by opting in on the cookie banner.
2.2.2. Processed Personal Data
Google Analytics collects the following Personal Data about your use of this website:
Internet information (CCPA Category F)
IP Address and IP location
Referring (exit pages and URLs)
Number, duration and time of visits (your interaction with the Website)
Search engines, key phrases and keywords used to find our site
Browser type, type of device, screen size, internet service provider and operating system
The IP address is sent to and shortened by a Google server in the USA. On behalf of the operator of the website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity and to provide further services related to website and internet use to us. The IP address transferred through your browser to Google Analytics will not be combined with other data held by Google.
In addition, this website uses the Analytics feature UserID to track interaction data. This User ID will be additionally anonymized and encrypted and will not be linked with other data.
2.2.3. Opting in
The website only uses Google Analytics if you agree to this in advance. When you visit our website, a pop-up window will appear, giving you the choice to 'Use necessary cookies only', 'Allow selection' or 'Allow all cookies'.
Only if you select ‘Allow all Cookies’ or select 'Allow selection' after having selected 'Statistics' and/or 'Marketing', Google Analytics will be activated.
2.2.4. Opting out
a. Opting-out for current session
You can opt-out for the current session by clicking on this [link].
b. Permanent Opting-out
You can also prevent the storage of cookies generally by a corresponding setting of your browser software; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all the features of websites to the fullest extent possible.
In addition, you may generally prevent the collection of the data generated by cookies and related to your use of websites (including your IP address) by Google as well as the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Please note that
In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.
c. Disable Google Analytics for display advertising
You can disable Google Analytics for display advertising and customize the ads on the Google Display Network by visiting the ad settings at this link: https://adssettings.google.com.
This processing constitutes a sale based on the definition under the CCPA. In addition to the information in this clause, the User can find information regarding how to opt out of the sale in the section detailing the rights of Californian consumers.
Further information and Google‘s applicable privacy regulations can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en and https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/ The following link provides a further explanation of Google Analytics https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/.
2.3. Facebook Ads conversion tracking (Facebook pixel)
Our website measures conversions using visitor action pixels from Facebook (“Pixel”), Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA (“Facebook”).
2.3.1. Purpose and legal basis
Pixel allows the behavior of site visitors to be tracked after they click on a Facebook ad to reach the provider’s website. This allows an analysis of the effectiveness of Facebook advertisements for statistical and market research purposes and their future optimization.
The data collected is anonymous to us as operators of this website and we cannot use it to draw any conclusions about our users’ identities. However, the data are stored and processed by Facebook, which may make a connection to your Facebook profile and which may use the data for its own advertising purposes, as stipulated in the Facebook privacy policy. This will allow Facebook to display ads both on Facebook and on third-party sites. We have no control over how this data is used.
We process your Personal Data on the basis of Consent of the Data Subject by opting in on the cookie banner.
2.3.2. Processed Personal Data
The Facebook pixel receives these types of Personal Data:
Internet information (CCPA Category F)
Http Headers – Anything present in HTTP headers. HTTP Headers are a standard web protocol sent between any browser request and any server on the internet. HTTP Headers include IP addresses, information about the web browser, page location, document, referrer and person using the website.
Pixel-specific data – Includes Pixel ID and the Facebook Cookie.
Button Click data – Includes any buttons clicked by site visitors, the labels of those buttons and any pages visited as a result of the button clicks.
Optional Values – Developers and marketers can optionally choose to send additional information about the visit through conversion tracking. Example custom data events are conversion value, page type, and more.
Form Field Names – Includes website field names like ‘email’, ‘address’, ‘quantity’ for when you purchase a product or service.
2.3.3. Opting in
The website only uses Facebook Ad conversion tracking if you agree to this in advance. When you visit our website, a pop-up window will appear, giving you the choice to go to ’Cookie Settings’, ‘Reject All’ or ‘Accept All Cookies’.
Only if you select ‘Accept All Cookies’, Facebook Ad conversion tracking will be activated.
2.3.4. Opting out
a. Opting-out for current session
You can opt-out for the current session by clicking on this [link].
b. Permanent Opting-out
For Facebook users
You can also deactivate the custom audiences remarketing feature in the Ads Settings section at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen. You will first need to log into Facebook.
For users without a Facebook account
If you do not have a Facebook account, you can opt out of usage-based advertising from Facebook on the website of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/. The legal basis for the use of this service is Art. 6 paragraph 1 sentence 1 letter f GDPR.
Further information and Facebook‘s applicable privacy regulations can be found at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
This processing constitutes a sale based on the definition under the CCPA. In addition to the information in this clause, the User can find information regarding how to opt out of the sale in the section detailing the rights of Californian consumers.
Further information and Google‘s applicable privacy regulations can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en and https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/ The following link provides a further explanation of Google Analytics https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/.
2.4. Google Ads conversion tracking
This website uses Google AdWords. AdWords is an online advertising program from Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”).
2.4.1. Purpose and legal basis
As part of Google AdWords, we use so-called conversion tracking. When you click on an ad served by Google, a conversion tracking cookie is set. These cookies are not used for personal identification of the user. Should the user visit certain pages of the website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and the website can tell that the user clicked on the ad and proceeded to that page.
Each Google AdWords advertiser has a different cookie. Thus, cookies cannot be tracked using the website of an AdWords advertiser. The information obtained using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for the AdWords advertisers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers are told the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a conversion tracking tag page. However, advertisers do not obtain any information that can be used to personally identify users.
We process your Personal Data on the basis of Consent of the Data Subject by opting in on the cookie banner.
2.4.2. Processed Personal Data
With the use of Google Ads we process the following category of Personal Data:
Internet information (CCPA Category F)
Cookies
Usage Data
For more information about Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking, see the Google Privacy Policy: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/.
2.4.3. Opting in
The website only uses Google Ads conversion tracking if you agree to this in advance. When you visit our website, a pop-up window will appear giving you the choice to go to ’Cookie Settings’, ‘Reject All’ or ‘Accept All Cookies’.
Only if you select ‘Accept All Cookies’ Google Ads conversion tracking will be activated.
2.4.4. Opting out
a. Opting-out for current session
You can opt-out for the current session by clicking on this [link].
b. Permanent Opting-out
If you do not want to participate in tracking, you can opt-out of this by easily disabling the Google Conversion Tracking cookie by changing your browser settings. In doing so, you will not be included in the conversion tracking statistics.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
2.5. Shopify
This website uses Shopify to run our online store.
Shopify uses cookies that collect data about visitor behaviour and interaction. This is used to improve the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. The cookies also allow the website to recognise links from other websites.
You can read more about how Shopify uses your Personal Information here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
2.6. Recipients
Personal Data may be disclosed by being transferred, disseminated, or provided by other means to:
|
Recipient |
Data Location |
Basis for transfer to third party country |
1 |
Google Inc. |
USA |
EU Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for data transfers between EU and non-EU countries |
2 |
Facebook Inc. |
USA |
EU Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for data transfers between EU and non-EU countries |
3 |
Shopify |
Canada |
Adequate third country according to |
2.7. Summary
Analysis of use of website |
Consent |
1-2 |
The Google Analytics cookie (_ga) expires after 2 years. The cookie that Google adds to a user's computer when he or she views or clicks on an ad expires in 30 days. |
2.8. List of cookies in use
Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
__kla_id |
talkpeng.com |
This cookie is used to collect information about the visitor's behaviour. This information is stored by the website operator for internal analysis purposes - internal analysis is used to optimise the website or to register whether the visitor is subscribed to a newsletter. |
2 years |
HTTP |
_ga |
talkpeng.com |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
2 years |
HTTP |
_gat |
talkpeng.com |
Is used by Google Analytics to limit the request rate. |
1 day |
HTTP |
_gid |
talkpeng.com |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
1 day |
HTTP |
collect |
google-analytics.com |
Is used to send data to Google Analytics about the device and the visitor's behaviour. Captures the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
Session |
Pixel |
_fbp |
talkpeng.com |
Used by Facebook to display a range of advertising products, such as real-time bids from third party advertisers. |
3 months |
HTTP |
_landing_page |
talkpeng.com |
Saves visitors' navigation by registering landing pages - This allows the website to present relevant products and/or measure their advertising effectiveness on other websites. |
13 days |
HTTP |
_orig_referrer |
talkpeng.com |
This cookie is used to collect information about a visitor. This information becomes an ID string containing information about a specific visitor - ID information strings can be used to target groups with similar preferences or can be used by third-party domains or ad exchange services. |
13 days |
HTTP |
_s |
talkpeng.com |
Collects data about visitor behaviour and interaction - This is used to improve the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. |
1 day |
HTTP |
_shopify_fs |
talkpeng.com |
Collects data about visitor behaviour and interaction - This is used to improve the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. |
1 day |
HTTP |
_shopify_s |
talkpeng.com |
Collects data about visitor behaviour and interaction - This is used to improve the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. |
1 day |
HTTP |
_shopify_sa_p |
talkpeng.com |
Collects data about visitor behaviour and interaction - This is used to make advertising on the website more relevant. The cookie also allows the website to recognise links from other websites. |
1 day |
HTTP |
_shopify_sa_t |
talkpeng.com |
Collects data about visitor behaviour and interaction - This is used to make advertising on the website more relevant. The cookie also allows the website to recognise links from other websites. |
1 day |
HTTP |
_shopify_y |
talkpeng.com |
Collects data about visitor behaviour and interaction - This is used to improve the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. |
1 year |
HTTP |
_y |
talkpeng.com |
Collects data about visitor behaviour and interaction - This is used to improve the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. |
1 year |
HTTP |
ads/ga-audiences |
google.com |
n.a. |
Session |
Pixel |
fr |
facebook.com |
Used by Facebook to display a range of advertising products, such as real-time bids from third party advertisers. |
3 months |
HTTP |
IDE |
doubleclick.net |
Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions on the website after viewing or clicking on one of the provider's ads for the purpose of measuring the effectiveness of an advertisement and displaying targeted advertising to the user. |
1 year |
HTTP |
NID |
google.com |
n.a. |
6 months |
HTTP |
pagead/1p-conversion/# |
google.com |
n.a. |
Session |
Pixel |
test_cookie |
doubleclick.net |
Used to check whether the user's browser supports cookies. |
1 day |
HTTP |
3. Displaying content from external platforms
3.1. Purpose and legal basis
This type of service allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Website and interact with them. This type of service might still collect web traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when users do not use it.
This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
To use Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our website appealing and to facilitate the location of places specified by us on the website. This constitutes a Legitimate Interest.
Further information about handling user data, can be found in the data protection declaration of Google at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
3.2. Processed Personal Data
Personal Data processed:
Internet information (CCPA Category F)
Cookies
Usage Data
3.3. Recipients
Personal Data may be disclosed by being transferred, disseminated, or provided by other means to:
|
Recipient |
Data Location |
Basis for transfer to third party country |
1 |
Google Inc |
USA |
EU Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for data transfers between EU and non-EU countries |
3.4. Summary
Purpose |
Legal Basis |
Recipients |
Retention |
Facilitate the location of places specified on the webiste |
Consent |
1 |
n/a |
4. Interaction with external social networks and platforms
4.1. Purpose and legal basis
This type of service allows interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of this Website (e.g. Youtube videos embedded in our website). The interaction and information obtained through this Website are always subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network. This type of service might still collect traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when users do not use it.
It is recommended to log out from the respective services in order to make sure that the processed data on this Website isn’t being connected back to your profile.
4.2. Processed Personal Data:
Internet information (CCPA Category F)
Cookies
Usage Data.
We allow interaction with the following social networks:
Facebook social widgets (Facebook, Inc.)
YouTube button and social widgets (Google Inc.)
4.3. Recipients
Personal Data may be disclosed by being transferred, disseminated, or provided by other means to:
|
Recipient |
Data Location |
Basis for transfer to third party country |
1 |
Facebook, Inc. |
USA |
EU Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for data transfers between EU and non-EU countries |
2 |
Google Inc. |
USA |
EU Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for data transfers between EU and non-EU countries |
4.4. Summary
Purpose |
Legal Basis |
Recipients |
Retention |
interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from this Website |
Consent |
1-2 |
n/a |
4.5. List of cookies in use
Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
youtube.com |
Attempts to estimate user bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. |
179 days |
HTTP |
YSC |
youtube.com |
Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of the videos from YouTube that the user has seen. |
Session |
HTTP |
yt-remote-cast-installed |
youtube.com |
Saves the user settings when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites. |
Session |
HTML |
yt-remote-connected-devices |
youtube.com |
Saves the user settings when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites. |
Persistent |
HTML |
yt-remote-device-id |
youtube.com |
Saves the user settings when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites. |
Persistent |
HTML |
yt-remote-fast-check-period |
youtube.com |
Saves the user settings when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites. |
Session |
HTML |
yt-remote-session-app |
youtube.com |
Saves the user settings when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites. |
Session |
HTML |
yt-remote-session-name |
youtube.com |
Saves the user settings when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites. |
Session |
HTML |