This Privacy Policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") within our online offering and the associated websites, features, and content, as well as external online presences such as our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as "online offering"). Regarding the terms used, such as "processing" or "controller," we refer to the definitions in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The controller for data processing in the sense of the GDPR is:
SareesSalwars  
Moritz-Cohen-Str. 9  
48565 Steinfurt  
Support@sareessalwars.com

### Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Nature and Purpose of Their Use

#### When Visiting the Website:
You can generally use our website without disclosing your identity. When you access our website, information is automatically sent by the browser used on your device to our website's server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is automatically collected and stored until it is automatically deleted:

- IP address of the requesting computer,
- Date and time of access,
- Name and URL of the retrieved file,
- Website from which the access originated (referrer URL),
- Browser used and possibly the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider.

These data are processed by us for the following purposes:

- Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website,
- Ensuring convenient use of our website,
- Evaluation of system security and stability as well as for further administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above for data collection. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

#### When Ordering through Our Website:
When you place an order through our website, personal data is collected and stored by entering your data into the input mask. The following data are transmitted and stored:

- Title, first name, last name,
- A valid email address,
- Address,
- Phone number (landline and/or mobile),
- Date of birth,
- Bank account details or credit card data,
- Order data.

The collection of these data takes place:

- To identify you as our customer,
- To process, fulfill, and complete your order,
- For correspondence with you,
- For invoicing,
- For handling any liability claims and asserting any claims against you,
- To ensure the technical administration of our website,
- To manage our customer data.

The data processing occurs upon your order and is necessary for the proper handling of your order and the fulfillment of obligations from the purchase contract in accordance with Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR. The personal data collected for the processing of your order will be stored until the expiration of the legal retention period and then deleted unless we are obliged to retain the data for a longer period due to tax and commercial retention and documentation obligations (from the German Commercial Code (HGB), Penal Code (StGB), or the Fiscal Code of Germany (AO)) or you have consented to further storage in accordance with Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

### Disclosure of Data
Your personal data will only be passed on to third parties within the framework of contract processing, such as to the company commissioned with delivery (e.g., DHL) or the credit institution commissioned with payment (e.g., PayPal or Klarna). The extent of the data transferred is limited to the necessary minimum.

Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those listed above unless:

- You have given your express consent under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
- The disclosure is necessary for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not having your data disclosed,
- There is a legal obligation for disclosure under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. c GDPR,
- This is legally permissible and necessary for processing contractual relationships with you under Article 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

### Contact Requests / Contact Options
If you contact us via the contact form or email, the data you provide will be processed to handle your request. Providing the data is necessary for the processing and response to your inquiry. Without it, we may not be able to respond or may respond only in a limited capacity. The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR.

### Cookies
We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that are placed on your device by your internet browser. These cookies process certain information about you, such as your browser or location data or your IP address.

This processing makes our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure, enabling functions such as displaying our website in different languages or providing a shopping cart function. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR, if these cookies are required for contract-related processing. Otherwise, the processing is based on your consent under Article 6(1) lit. a GDPR.

Further details, including the use of third-party cookies, disabling options, and data processing by third parties such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Google Analytics, and PayPal, are thoroughly covered under respective sections. Your rights under the GDPR are also outlined, ensuring access to your data, correction, deletion, and objection rights.