Datenschutz

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 27, 2025

1. Introduction

We (“we,” “us”) take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

The use of our website www.allypallyillustration.com is generally possible without providing personal data. If personal data (such as name, email address, or postal address) is collected on our pages, this is always done on a voluntary basis.

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2. Controller

Ally Pally Illustration
Wachtelstraße 45b
22305 Hamburg, Germany
Email: allypally.illustration@outlook.com

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3. Data Collection and Processing

We only process personal data as far as this is necessary for providing a functional website and our services. This includes in particular:
   •    Contact details (e.g. name, email address, phone number)
   •    Order data (e.g. products, delivery and billing address, payment details)
   •    Usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, access time)

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4. Purposes of Data Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:
   •    To provide and operate the website
   •    To process inquiries and orders
   •    To handle transactions and payments
   •    To improve and further develop our services
   •    To analyze user behavior (statistics, marketing, Google Analytics)
   •    To comply with legal obligations

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5. Cookies and Consent

We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website user-friendly, to collect statistics, and to conduct marketing activities.

⚖️ Important: Non-essential cookies (e.g. for Google Analytics, marketing) are only set after your explicit consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

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6. Google Analytics with Google Signals

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website.

With activated Google Signals, additional information may be linked to your Google account if you are logged into your Google account and have activated personalized advertising. This may include demographic data (e.g. age, gender, interests) as well as cross-device usage data.

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, which means your IP address is shortened within the EU/EEA before being transmitted to the USA.
   •    Purpose: Website analysis, performance reports, service improvement, personalized advertising.
   •    Legal basis: Consent under Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.
   •    Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on our website or via your Google account.
   •    More information: Google Privacy Policy | Google Signals Information

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7. Data Sharing

We only share personal data with third parties if:
   •    you have given your consent,
   •    it is necessary for contract performance (e.g. payment providers, shipping companies),
   •    we are legally obliged to do so, or
   •    we have a legitimate interest (e.g. IT service providers, hosting).

Where data is transferred to the USA or other third countries, this is based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

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8. Payment Processing

If you place an order via our shop, payment is processed by external payment service providers (e.g. PayPal, credit card providers). Their respective privacy policies apply.

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9. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law. Afterwards, the data will be deleted or anonymized.

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10. Data Security

Our website is operated with secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL). We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

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11. 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 (“right to be forgotten,” Art. 17 GDPR)
   •    Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
   •    Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
   •    Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
   •    Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
   •    Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

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12. Minors

Our website is not directed at persons under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

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13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on our website.

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14. Contact

If you have questions about the collection, processing, or use of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Ally Pally Illustration
Wachtelstraße 45b
22305 Hamburg, Germany
Email: allypally.illustration@outlook.com