Controller pursuant to Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR:
Saddle Me Engelke GmbH & Co. KG
Vesbecker Weg 4
29690 Lindwedel (OT Hope)
Phone: 0511 - 77 95 30 86
E-Mail: info@saddleme.com

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Below we inform you about what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have concerning your data.

1. Collection and Storage of Personal Data as well as Type and Purpose of Use

a) When visiting the website
When you access our website, information is automatically sent to the server of our website.
This information is temporarily stored in so-called log files.
The following information may be collected without your intervention:

• IP address of the requesting computer
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the file accessed
• Website from which the access originated (referrer URL)
• Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer

We process this data for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
• Ensuring comfortable use of our website
• Evaluation of system security and stability
• Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above.

b) When using the contact form, WhatsApp, e-mail, or telephone
If you contact us via the contact form, WhatsApp, e-mail, or telephone, we process the data you provide (e.g., name, e-mail address, telephone number, content of inquiry) to handle your request.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if the contact is made for the initiation of a contract.
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR applies if our legitimate interest in processing your request outweighs other considerations.

2. Transfer of Data to Franchisees

As part of our franchise system, we forward customer inquiries received via the contact form, WhatsApp, e-mail, or telephone to a responsible franchisee, provided this is necessary to process your request.

Our franchisees are independent business owners and act as independent controllers within the meaning of the GDPR.

Please note that franchisees may have their own privacy policies and practices.
For information on data processing by our franchisees, please contact the respective franchisee directly.

Your data will only be forwarded if:

• You have expressly consented pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR,
• It is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contract with you under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, or
• We are legally obligated to do so pursuant to Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

3. Cookies und Tracking-Tools

Our website uses cookies and tracking tools such as Google Analytics to analyze website usage and optimize our services for you.
For details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data processed by us (Art. 15 GDPR).
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us (Art. 16 GDPR).
• Erase your data unless processing is required to comply with a legal obligation (Art. 17 GDPR).
• Restrict the processing of your personal data (Art. 18 GDPR).
• Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request transmission to another controller (Art. 20 GDPR).
• Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

5. Data Security

We use SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer) during your visit to our website to ensure your data is transmitted securely.

6. Updates and Changes to this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of December 2024.Updates may be required at any time, for example, due to changes in legal requirements or our services.