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Privacy Policy of Christian Apparel: Your privacy is important to us.

 

1. Introduction and Overview

We have drafted this privacy policy (version 26.03.2026) to explain to you, in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national laws, which personal data (data for short) we, as the controller – and the processors commissioned by us (e.g., providers) – process, will process in the future, and what legal options you have. The terms used are to be understood as gender-neutral.

In short: We provide you with comprehensive information about the data we process about you.

Privacy policies usually sound very technical and use legal terminology. This privacy policy, on the other hand, is intended to describe the most important things to you as simply and transparently as possible. To the extent that clarity promotes transparency, technical terms like “personal data” or “processing” are explained in simple terms.

2. Scope of Application

This privacy policy applies to all personal data processed in our company and to all personal data processed by companies commissioned by us (processors). By personal data, we mean information as defined in Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR, such as a person’s name, email address, and postal address. The processing of such data ensures that we can offer and bill our services and products, whether online or offline. The scope of this privacy policy includes:

  • All online presences (websites, online shops) that we operate.
  • Social media presences and email communication.
  • Mobile apps for smartphones and other devices.

In short: The privacy policy applies to all areas where personal data is processed within the company via the mentioned channels.

In the following privacy policy, we provide you with the relevant legal basis for our processing of personal data. We process your data only if at least one of the following conditions applies:

  1. Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR): You have given us your consent to process data for a specific purpose. An example would be the storage of data entered in a contact form.
  2. Contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR): We process your data to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations with you. For example, if we conclude a sales contract, we need your information in advance.
  3. Legal Obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR): If we are subject to a legal obligation (e.g., for accounting purposes).
  4. Legitimate Interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR): In the event of legitimate interests that do not restrict your fundamental rights, we reserve the right to process personal data (e.g., for security reasons or efficient website operation).

4. Contact Details of the Controller

If you have questions regarding data protection, you can contact the responsible person or office:

Lightwalkers e.U.
Martin Osanger
In der Stockwiesen 7a
4040 Linz, Austria
Email: info@christian-apparel.shop
Legal Notice: https://christian-apparel.shop/imprint

5. Storage Duration

It is a general criterion for us that we store personal data only for as long as is absolutely necessary to provide our services and products. We delete personal data as soon as the reason for the data processing no longer exists. If we are required by law to store your data (e.g., for accounting purposes), we will delete the data only after the retention period has expired.

6. Your Rights under the GDPR

According to Art. 13 and 14 GDPR, you have the following rights to ensure fair and transparent data processing:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to know whether we process your data and to receive a copy of it.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of incorrect data.
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request that we only store the data and no longer use it.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Upon request, we will provide you with your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to the processing of your data, especially for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7 GDPR): You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe the processing violates the GDPR. In Austria, this is the Datenschutzbehörde (https://www.dsb.gv.at/).

7. Security of Processing

To protect personal data, we have implemented both technical and organizational measures. Where possible, we use encryption (TLS/HTTPS) and pseudonymization. This ensures that your data is transmitted securely and is protected against unauthorized access by third parties.

8. Web Hosting

To operate our website, we use the services of a hosting provider. We use Hostinger (Hostinger Operations, UAB, Švitrigailos g. 34, 03230 Vilnius, Lithuania). When you visit our website, technical data (log files) such as your IP address, browser type, and time of access are processed to ensure the security and stability of our website. The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

9. Definition of “Processing”

According to Art. 4 of the GDPR, “processing” means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.