Privacy policy

1. An overview of data protection

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information can be found in the privacy policy below.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details under the section “Information about the responsible party (controller)” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in two ways:

  • Data you provide to us (e.g. via contact forms)

  • Data collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website (e.g. browser, operating system, time of access)

What do we use your data for?

Some data is collected to ensure the website works properly. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior or process orders and inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to:

  • request information about your stored personal data

  • request correction or deletion

  • withdraw consent for data processing

  • request restriction of processing

  • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Analysis tools and third-party tools

Your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is mainly done using analysis tools. Further details can be found below.

2. Hosting

Shopify

We host our website with:

Shopify International Limited
Victoria Building, 1–2 Haddington Road
Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland

Shopify collects data such as:

  • IP address

  • device and browser information

  • visitor statistics

  • purchase data (name, address, payment details, etc.)

More information:
https://www.shopify.de/legal/datenschutz

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (if consent given)

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Shopify.

3. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal regulations.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet may have security gaps.

Controller

Pics & Babbles Studio
Erwin-Brünisholz-Weg 22
67071 Ludwigshafen
Germany

Phone: +49 15152520869
Email: hello@picsandbabbles.com

Storage period

Your data will be stored only as long as necessary or required by law.

Legal basis

Processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract)

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

Recipients of personal data

We share data only when necessary (e.g. payment providers, shipping services).

Right to withdraw consent

You can withdraw consent at any time.

Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You can object to processing based on legitimate interest at any time.

Right to complain

You can file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive your data in a machine-readable format.

Right to access, correction, deletion

You can request access, correction, or deletion at any time.

Right to restriction of processing

You can request restriction in certain cases.

SSL/TLS encryption

This website uses encryption to protect your data.

4. Data collection on this website

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • ensure website functionality

  • analyze user behavior

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (necessary cookies)

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent-based cookies)

You can configure your browser to control cookies.

GDPR Legal Cookie (Shopify App)

Provider:
beeclever GmbH
Friedrich-Mohr-Straße 1
56070 Koblenz, Germany

This tool manages cookie consent and stores it securely.

More info:
https://apps.shopify.com/gdpr-legal-cookie

Server log files

Automatically collected:

  • browser type

  • operating system

  • referrer URL

  • IP address

  • time of request

Contact form

Data submitted via contact forms is used only to process your request.

Contact via email/phone

Your data is processed only for handling your inquiry.

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe:

  • we store your email

  • you can unsubscribe anytime

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR

6. Plugins and tools

Google Fonts (local)

Fonts are hosted locally → no connection to Google servers.

 

7. eCommerce and payment providers

Customer data processing

We process data to:

  • fulfill orders

  • manage contracts

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

Data transfer for orders

Data is shared with:

  • shipping providers

  • payment providers

Dropshipping

We use:

Printify, Inc.
108 West 13th Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801, USA

Printful, Inc.
11025 Westlake Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273, USA

Gelato AS
Dronning Eufemias gate 8
0191 Oslo, Norway

Prodigi Group Ltd.
The Smiths Building
179 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5PL, United Kingdom

Data is shared only for order fulfillment.