Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 1, 2025

 

  1. Data Controller

WatchesOverWatches UG (limited liability)

Niedenau 25

60325 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Email: info@watchesoverwatches.com

Phone: +49 173 6936237

2. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy informs you about how we process your data when you visit our website and use our services.

3. Hosting and Access Data

Our website is hosted by Shopify Inc.

When you visit our website, access data (e.g., IP address, date and time, browser type) is automatically collected and stored in server log files.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in stable website presentation)

A data processing agreement (DPA) with Shopify has been concluded in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

4. Data Collection and Processing

We collect personal data when you:

  • Place an order
  • Create a customer account
  • Contact us

Collected data includes:

  • Name, address, email address, phone number
  • Payment information (via Shopify Payments, PayPal, credit card, etc.)
    Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)

5. Data Disclosure

To process your order, we may share your data with:

  • Shipping providers (e.g., DHL, DPD)
  • Payment service providers (e.g., PayPal, Shopify Payments)
  • Tax advisor
    Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

  • Technically necessary cookies: do not require consent
    (Legal basis: § 25(2) TDDDG, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Analytics and marketing cookies: require prior consent
    (Legal basis: § 25(1) TDDDG, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to manage and withdraw your consent.

7. Third-Party Services and Tools

Depending on the configuration, we may use:

  • Google Analytics
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook)
  • Embedded YouTube videos
  • Shopify apps and integrations

For each tool, consent and further details are provided through the cookie banner.

8. International Data Transfers

Shopify may process data in Canada and the USA.

  • Canada: Recognized by EU adequacy decision
  • USA: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are used by Shopify to ensure GDPR compliance

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

10. Data Protection Officer

A Data Protection Officer has not been appointed, as there is currently no legal obligation to do so.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Emanuel Elmechaly

Email: info@watchesoverwatches.com

12. Validity and Updates

This privacy policy is effective as of August 15, 2025 and is reviewed and updated regularly.