Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

TeeZeit ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German federal data protection laws (BDSG).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

TeeZeit
Teestraße 42
20095 Hamburg
Germany
Email: [email protected]

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Identity data: name
Contact data: email address, delivery address
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage data: how you use our website
Transaction data: order details and payment information

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To process and fulfil your orders
To communicate with you about your orders
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal obligations
To send marketing communications (only with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Contract performance: to fulfil orders you place with us
Legitimate interests: to improve our services and prevent fraud
Consent: for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Order data is retained for the period required by German commercial and tax law (typically 10 years for financial records).

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access: request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure: request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with:

Payment processors to handle transactions
Shipping providers to deliver your orders
Web hosting providers

We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

10. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority for Hamburg is:

Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Ludwig-Erhard-Str 22
20459 Hamburg

14. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at [email protected]