Data Protection

1. Overview of Data Protection

General Information When you visit our website, we collect personal data (information that identifies you). Detailed information is available in the full declaration below.

Data Recording

• Controller: Data is processed by Aurum Car Club UG, Nürburgring Boulevard 2, 53520 Nürburg (admin@aurumcarclub.com).
• How: We collect data you provide (e.g., contact forms) and technical data automatically recorded by our IT systems (e.g., browser type, IP address).
• Purpose: To ensure error-free website operation and analyze user patterns.
• Your Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your data at any time. You may also revoke consent or object to processing.

2. Hosting & Infrastructure

Squarespace We host our website with Squarespace Ireland Ltd. Data may be transferred to Squarespace Inc. (USA).

• Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest in a reliable website) or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent).
• Security: Transfers to the USA are covered by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and Standard Contractual Clauses. We have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in place.

3. Mandatory Disclosures & Righhts

• Security: This site uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect your transmissions (e.g., orders or inquiries).
• Storage: Data is kept only until the purpose is fulfilled or until you request deletion, unless legal retention periods (e.g., tax law) apply.
• Your Right to Object: You may object to data processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR) or direct marketing at any time.
• Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

4. Data Collection Methods

• Cookies: We use cookies for technical functions and analysis. You can disable these in your browser, though some site features may break.
• Server Logs: Our provider stores log files (IP, browser, time) to ensure technical optimization.
• Communication: * Contact Forms/Email: Data provided is stored to process your inquiry.

5. Social Media & Tools

• Instagram: We use integrated elements from Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. We share "Joint Controller" responsibility for the initial data collection.
• Analytics: We use Squarespace Analytics to understand user behavior (clicks, location).

6. eCommerce & Payments

• Contract Data: We process your data to fulfill orders (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• Payments: We use Stripe for payment processing. Your payment details are handled directly by the provider via encrypted connections.