We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest in our company, our products and our website. The protection of your privacy when using our website is important to us. We therefore act in accordance with the applicable legislation on the protection of personal data and data security.

Below you can find out which website this privacy policy applies to, what data we collect, process and use, what rights to information you have and much more. In order to answer your questions quickly and clearly, we have designed our privacy policy in the form of questions and answers.

Who is responsible for this website?
The entity named in the legal notice is responsible for the data collection and processing described below.

To which websites does this privacy policy apply?
This privacy policy applies to the use of the websites offered by Maris Food GmbH and/or its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as "Maris") (hereinafter referred to as "Maris websites"). This data protection declaration does not apply to the websites of other service providers to which Maris websites merely refer by means of a link.

What is personal data?
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, your name, address, account number, ID number, telephone number, license plate number, e-mail address or IP address. Non-personal data, on the other hand, is data that does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about a specific person - such as completely anonymized information. This may include, for example, information about the browser used or preferred car brands, provided they are not linked to a user profile.

Will I remain anonymous when using the Maris websites?
Yes, when using the Maris websites you remain anonymous as long as you do not voluntarily provide us with personal data. The only exception to this principle is the temporary automatic collection and storage of your IP address. You can find out more about this below.

Is personal data collected and processed automatically?
Yes, every time you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including the IP address assigned to your device, the type of browser used, the operating system and the pages accessed. This data is stored in log files on the web server. Only the IP address is considered personal data. To protect our computer systems from misuse, it is necessary to store the IP address of each visitor for a period of seven days. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. If we also use the log files to create user profiles, whether for the purposes of advertising, market research or the needs-based design of our websites, the IP addresses are anonymized in advance. Otherwise, the IP addresses are deleted from the log files. As a result, you remain anonymous in any case, even if your IP address is automatically collected and temporarily stored.

Under what other conditions is personal data collected, processed or used?
We only collect, process or use personal data if you provide it to us voluntarily and either there is a legal basis or you have given your express consent. This usually happens when you conclude a contract with us online or send us an inquiry.

For what purpose is personal data collected, processed or used?
We use the personal data provided by you exclusively for the purposes communicated or agreed, i.e. usually in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR to prepare or fulfill the contract concluded with you or in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR to safeguard our legitimate interests, for example to answer your inquiry.

Is personal data used for advertising or market research purposes?
This is not the case without your consent. In some cases, we are interested in using your personal data for advertising, market research or other purposes in order to maintain the customer relationship with you. However, we will of course inform you of this in advance and ask you for your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR.

Is personal data passed on, sold or otherwise transferred to third parties?
Your personal data will not be passed on, sold or otherwise transferred to third parties unless this is necessary for the purpose of processing the contract in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR or you have given your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. For example, it may be necessary for us to pass on your address and order data to our suppliers when you order products.

Can I withdraw my consent again?
Yes, you can withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time with effect for the future. To do so, please contact the contact point listed below.

Are e-mail newsletters offered on Maris websites?
No, Maris websites do not currently offer a newsletter.

Are tracking procedures used on Maris websites?
Yes, the www.appel-feinkost.de website uses etracker GmbH(www.etracker.com) technology to collect and store data for marketing and optimization purposes. The respective website operator can use this data to create user profiles using pseudonyms. Cookies can be used for this purpose. Cookies are small text files that are stored locally in the cache of the website visitor's Internet browser. Cookies make it possible to recognize the Internet browser. The data collected using etracker technologies will not be used to personally identify the visitor to this website and will not be merged with personal data about the bearer of the pseudonym without the separately granted consent of the person concerned. Data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and in the legitimate interest of finding out how often our websites are accessed by different users. You can object to the collection and storage of data at any time with effect for the future.

Are cookies used on the Maris websites?
Yes, we generally use so-called session cookies on the Maris websites. These store technical session information in the memory of your browser and are not personal. They are automatically deleted as soon as you close your browser. If cookies are also used that process personal data or are not absolutely technically necessary (e.g. for analysis or marketing purposes), we will obtain your express consent in advance (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR) The use of technically necessary cookies is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR from the legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality, user guidance and presentation of our website.

How can I generally prevent cookies from being stored on my computer?
Many internet users are critical of cookies - small text files that are stored on their end device. We would therefore like to point out that you can control or completely prevent the storage of cookies in your browser. Modern browsers offer various settings for this purpose, e.g. automatic blocking of all cookies or warnings before a cookie is set. You can find more information on this in the help function of your browser. Please note that blocking cookies can lead to functional restrictions when using the Maris websites or other internet services.

What do I need to know about the Facebook pages of Maris companies?
Some Maris companies operate official Facebook pages. When you visit these pages, personal data is processed by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (Facebook). Cookies and other tracking technologies may also be used. We have no influence on this data processing. As part of the so-called Page Insights, we are jointly responsible with Facebook for certain processing operations in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR, in particular for analyzing the use of our pages. The corresponding agreement on joint responsibility can be found here: https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum. We ourselves only process the personal data that you actively provide on our pages (e.g. through comments, likes or messages) if you contact us via these channels and processing is necessary (e.g. to answer your inquiry). Any further processing or use by us does not take place. Further information on data processing by Facebook can be found in their privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

Use of Facebook remarketing
This website uses the remarketing function "Custom Audiences" of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd ("Facebook"). This function is used to present interest-based advertisements ("Facebook Ads") to visitors to this website when they visit the social network Facebook. A Facebook tracking pixel has been implemented on this website for this purpose. This tracking pixel establishes a direct connection to the Facebook servers when you visit the website. It is transmitted to the Facebook server that you have visited this website and Facebook assigns this information to your personal Facebook user account. You can find more information on the collection and use of data by Facebook and your rights and options for protecting your privacy in this regard in Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. The legal basis for data processing is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can deactivate the remarketing function "Custom Audiences" on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads§ion=oba&view. You must be logged in to Facebook to do this.

What does Maris do to ensure the security of my personal data?
Maris takes technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from loss and misuse. For example, your data is stored in a secure operating environment that is not accessible to the public. Should you wish to contact Maris by e-mail, we would like to point out that the confidentiality of the information transmitted is not guaranteed. The content of e-mails - similar to postcards - can be viewed by third parties. We therefore recommend that you only send us confidential information by post.

What rights do I have as a website user?
When processing your personal data, the GDPR grants you certain rights as a website user:
1. Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR):
You have the right to request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed. If this is the case, you have a right to information about this personal data and to the information listed in detail in Art. 15 GDPR.
2. Right to rectification and erasure (Art. 16 and 17 GDPR):
You have the right to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you and, where applicable, the completion of incomplete personal data. You also have the right to demand that personal data concerning you be deleted immediately if one of the reasons listed in Art. 17 GDPR applies, e.g. if the data is no longer required for the purposes pursued.
3. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR):
You have the right to request the restriction of processing if one of the conditions listed in Art. 18 GDPR applies, e.g. if you have objected to processing, for the duration of any review.
4. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR):
In certain cases, which are listed in detail in Art. 20 GDPR, you have the right to receive the personal data concerning you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request the transmission of this data to a third party.
5. Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR):
If data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f (data processing to safeguard legitimate interests), you have the right to object to the processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. We will then no longer process the personal data unless there are demonstrably compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
6. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of data concerning you violates data protection regulations. The right to lodge a complaint can be exercised in particular with a supervisory authority in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.

Does this privacy policy change from time to time?
The rapid technological development of the Internet and the changes to the law and legislation in the area of data protection make it necessary for us to adapt our privacy policy to the new requirements from time to time. Please therefore note the current data protection declaration. This privacy policy is valid as of 01.01.2023.

Has a data protection officer been appointed?
Our company data protection officer will be happy to provide you with information or suggestions on the subject of data protection:
Dr. Uwe Schläger
Data Protection North GmbH
Web: www.datenschutz-nord.de
E-mail: office@datenschutz-nord.de
Telephone: 0421 69 66 32 0

Who can I contact?
If you wish to assert your rights to information, have questions about this privacy policy or our data protection behavior on the web, please contact: info@appel-feinkost.de