Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy (“Cookie Policy”) explains the use of cookies and similar technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) on the website, including the webshop, accessible at www.rubiomonocoat.de (“Website”).

1. Data Controller

The Website is operated by:

Rubio Monocoat Deutschland GmbH
Breiter Weg 232 A, D-39104 Magdeburg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 5305-3990099
Email: onlineshop@rubiomonocoat.de

Rubio Monocoat Deutschland GmbH is the data controller for the personal data collected through Cookies and during the use of the Website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or pieces of information that are stored on the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) through the browser when visiting our Website.
A cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the unique identification of the browser when the website is called up again.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Cookies help us to:

• ensure the proper technical functioning and display of the Website;
• improve performance and stability;
• analyze Website usage and optimize the user experience;
• personalize content and advertising, subject to user consent.
  

Some Cookies are strictly necessary (Technical/Functional) for the Website to function, while others (Analytical/Tracking) require the user’s consent before being placed.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Our Website uses the following categories of Cookies:

4.1 Technical or Functional Cookies (Necessary)

These Cookies are essential for the normal functioning of the Website. This includes, for example, Cookies for logging in, payment processes, language settings, or the shopping cart functionality.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (Legitimate Interest). These do not require prior user consent.

4.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

Analytical Cookies are used to measure and analyze the quality and effectiveness of the Website. They help us understand visitor statistics and optimize the user experience.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (Consent).

4.3 Tracking / Profiling Cookies

These Cookies track browsing behavior to create a user profile, enabling us to deliver personalized advertising or a customized webshop experience.
Tracking Cookies are installed only with the user’s explicit consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). If consent is not given or is withdrawn, advertisements will not be personalized.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some Cookies are placed by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) to analyze content reach or deliver targeted advertising. These providers may process data in countries outside the European Union (e.g., USA).

5. Google Analytics

Subject to your consent, we use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited). The information generated about your use of the Website (including IP address) is transmitted to Google servers. We have activated IP Anonymization, meaning your IP address is shortened within the EU/EEA before transmission to the USA. Data is stored for a period of 14 months.

6. Legal Basis and Consent

Where Cookies are not strictly necessary, they are installed only after obtaining the user’s prior consent through the cookie banner. The user may modify or withdraw consent at any time.

7. Managing and Disabling Cookies

Users can manage or delete Cookies in several ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Users may disable or delete Cookies at any time through their browser settings. If functional cookies are blocked, the Website may not function optimally.

7.2 Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent for tracking and analytical cookies at any time with effect for the future via the settings on our Website.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

Personal data is deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit, while persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until deleted by the user.

9. Contact and Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing. For any questions regarding this Policy or your data, you may contact us at: onlineshop@rubiomonocoat.de