Data Privacy

1. An Overview of Data Protection

General Information
The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.

Data Recording on this Website
Responsible Party: The data processing controller on this website is

RARECHIVE
Linh Chi Nguyen
Pfarrstraße 89
10317 Berlin

E-Mail: info[at]rarechive.com

The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

General Data Processing
When you visit our website, some personal data is collected automatically (e.g. IP address, browser type, operating system, time of access). This information is required to ensure the correct operation of our website and for security purposes.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in a secure and functional website).

Data You Provide to Us
When you make a purchase, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we collect data such as your name, billing and shipping address, payment details, email address, and marketing preferences. This data is used to process your order, provide customer support, and send marketing communications if you have opted in. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract fulfillment) & Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent for marketing).

 


2. Shopify and International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on Shopify Inc., headquartered in Canada, which complies with the EU’s adequacy decision for data protection. However, Shopify may also process data in the United States and other non-EU countries.

We ensure that Shopify and other service providers comply with the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as required by the GDPR. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient hosting).

For more details, see Shopify’s privacy policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

 

3.  Payment Processing

We offer payment via PayPal, Shopify Payments, Apple Pay, and Credit Cards. When you use these services, your payment data is processed by the respective payment provider.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract fulfillment).

For details, refer to the privacy policies of these providers:

 

4. Use of Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g. Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Instagram, and other social media tools) to analyze website traffic and optimize our marketing. These technologies require your prior consent (Opt-in) via our cookie banner.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (user consent).

You can manage your cookie preferences anytime under [Cookie Settings] on our website.

For more information on these services, visit their privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
  • Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

 

5. Newsletter Subscription & Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address to send promotional content and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

We may use third-party services (e.g. Mailchimp) to manage and distribute newsletters. Their privacy policies apply:

 

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request information about your stored personal data.
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Correct incorrect data.
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Delete your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR).
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
  • Right to object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR).

To exercise your rights, contact us at info[at]rarechive.com.

 

7. Data Retention & Tax Compliance

We store order-related data for 10 years due to legal tax obligations (§ 147 AO, Germany). Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR (legal obligation).

 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy as needed. Please check this page periodically.

 

Last updated: 27.02.2025