Privacy Policy

(This English translation is provided for convenience. In case of discrepancies, the German version shall apply.)

1. Data Controller
Book Shelter GmbH
Aufhäuserstraße 64
30457 Hannover
Germany
Email: info@bookshelter-books.com

2. General Information
We process personal data of users in accordance with GDPR and applicable laws. Data is treated confidentially and transparently.

3. Hosting and Server Access Logs
Our website is hosted by STRATO AG, Pascalstraße 10, 10587 Berlin, Germany. When you visit our site, STRATO automatically collects log files (e.g., IP address, browser type, date and time of access). These data are used solely for technical operation and security and are not merged with other data sources.

4. Contact via Email or Facebook Leads
If you contact us via email or submit data through Facebook (e.g., as part of a request or participation in our test reader program), we store and process your information solely to handle your request.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or – for general inquiries – on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

5. Facebook Lead Ads Data Processing
We use Facebook Lead Ads to offer individuals the opportunity to participate in our test reader program. We collect data such as name, email address, and optional information directly via a Facebook form.

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

Consent is given by actively submitting the form (e.g., via checkbox or submit button in connection with a data protection notice). You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect by sending an informal email to info@bookshelter-books.com.

6. Email Communication via Brevo (Sendinblue)
We use the service Brevo (formerly Sendinblue), provided by Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin, for sending emails.

Your data (e.g., name, email address) is processed on servers within the EU. We use Brevo solely for personalized individual communication (e.g., project information, feedback requests), not for newsletters.

Brevo processes your data only under our instruction and in accordance with a data processing agreement per Art. 28 GDPR.

7. Social Media Buttons
Our website may include social media buttons (e.g., for Facebook or Instagram). These buttons are implemented as simple links. No data is transferred to the platforms unless you click on them.

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
– Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
– Rectification of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
– Deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
– Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
– Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
– Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
– Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, simply send an informal message to info@bookshelter-books.com.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You may lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority for Lower Saxony is:

Die Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz Niedersachsen
Prinzenstraße 5
30159 Hannover
Germany
Website: https://lfd.niedersachsen.de

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this policy as needed to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always available on our website.