Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for processing your personal data on this Website is:Rudolf Fuchs
Hörlstr. 15
94099 Ruhstorf
GERMANY
Contact:
Phone: +43 699 11062483
(Austrian mobile, available for international customers)
E-Mail: info@germanspruce.com
Website: germanspruce.com
2. Consent Management (Usercentrics)
To manage your preferences regarding cookies and tracking technologies, this Website integrates the consent management platform Usercentrics (operated by Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Str. 7, 80331 Munich, Germany).Purpose:
Usercentrics displays a consent banner when you first visit our Website, allowing you to grant or deny consent for specific cookie categories (e.g., performance, marketing). It stores your consent status so that your preferences are respected during future visits.Legal Basis:
The use of Usercentrics is necessary to fulfill our legal obligation under GDPR Article 6(1)(c) to obtain and document verifiable consent before processing non-essential data.Data Processed:
Consent data (consent ID, consent status, timestamp, device/browser information, and anonymized IP address).Data Retention:
The consent logs are stored securely for as long as required by law to prove compliance (typically up to 3 years).3. Web Analytics (Google Analytics)
Subject to your explicit consent via our Usercentrics banner, this Website uses **Google Analytics**, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google").Purpose:
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how visitors use our Website. This helps us evaluate website activity, compile reports on site traffic, and optimize our online presence and user experience.IP Anonymization:
We have activated IP anonymization on this Website. This means your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.Legal Basis:
The legal basis for this processing is your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.Data Transmitted to Third Countries:
Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. Google complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection.Opt-Out / Revocation:
You can revoke your consent at any time with future effect by opening the Usercentrics cookie settings on our Website and adjusting your preferences. Alternatively, you can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout4. General Server Log Files
When you access our Website, your browser automatically transmits certain technical information to our server. This data is temporarily stored in log files.Data Processed:
IP address, date and time of the request, time zone difference, specific page accessed, HTTP status code, volume of data transmitted, browser type, operating system, and referrer URL (the page previously visited).Purpose:
Ensuring a smooth connection setup, comfortable use of our Website, and evaluation of system security and stability.Legal Basis:
Our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in maintaining a secure and functional website.Retention:
Server log files are automatically deleted after a short period (typically 7 to 14 days), unless further retention is legally required for security investigations.5. Contacting Us (Email & Phone)
If you contact us via email info@germanspruce.com or phone +43 699 11062483 (Austrian mobile, available for international customers) to request an individual offer, photos, or delivery cost estimates, the data you provide will be processed by us.Data Processed:
Email address, name, phone number, and any information contained within your message.Purpose:
To respond to your inquiries, provide individual quotes, and process potential global trade and shipping requests.Legal Basis:
Processing is carried out for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, or based on our legitimate interest in responding to customer inquiries pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.6. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. Your data is only shared with:1. Service Providers (Processors):
Web hosting providers, IT support, and tools like Usercentrics or Google Analytics acting strictly under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.2. Shipping & Logistics Partners:
If a commercial contract is established, your address and contact details will be shared with shipping providers to execute international delivery.3. Legal Obligations:
If required by law, courts, or government authorities.7. Your Data Protection Rights under GDPR
As a data subject residing in the European Union, you hold the following rights under the GDPR:Art. 15 GDPR (Right of Access):
You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not your personal data is being processed, and access to that data.Art. 16 GDPR (Right to Rectification):
You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.Art. 17 GDPR (Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten"):
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.Art. 18 GDPR (Right to Restriction of Processing):
You have the right to restrict how we process your data.Art. 20 GDPR (Right to Data Portability):
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.Art. 21 GDPR (Right to Object):
You have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).Art. 7(3) GDPR (Right to Withdraw Consent):
You can withdraw any consent granted to us (e.g., for Google Analytics) at any time with future effect via the Usercentrics banner.Art. 77 GDPR (Right to Lodge a Complaint):
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@germanspruce.com.