Privacy
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing data on this website is:
4 Wheel Parts GmbH
Karlsplatz 1
D-71638 Ludwigsburg
Email: info@4-wheel-parts.com
Phone: +49 7141 2973143
2. General Information on Data Processing
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data will be treated confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations (in particular GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act – BDSG) as well as this Privacy Policy.
You can generally use our website without providing personal data. Where personal data (e.g. name, address, email address) is collected, this is always done voluntarily. Such data will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent, unless a legal basis exists.
3. Collection and Use of Personal Data
a) When visiting our website
When you access our website, the following data is automatically transmitted to our server and stored temporarily in log files:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the retrieved file
- Referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our site)
- Browser type and operating system
We process these data to ensure a smooth connection, convenient use of our website, system stability and security, and for administrative purposes.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).
b) When contacting us
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the data you provide (such as your email address, name, phone number) in order to process your request.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract performance / pre-contractual measures).
c) When placing an order
For orders in our shop, we collect name, address, delivery address, email address and payment data. These are used solely to process your order.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.
4. Payment Providers
All payments in our shop are processed via PayPal (PayPal Europe S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Luxembourg). This includes:
- PayPal
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) via PayPal
- SEPA Direct Debit via PayPal
- Google Pay via PayPal
- PayPal installment payments
- PayPal invoice payments
Your payment data is collected and processed directly by PayPal. We only receive information regarding the payment approval.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.
For bank transfer (prepayment), your bank details are used solely for the payment transaction.
5. Newsletter
With your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR), we use your data to send our newsletter.
- Registration is via Double Opt-in.
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter.
The newsletter will in the future be sent via an external provider (e.g. Mailchimp / CleverReach). Information on the provider will be added once implemented.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to enable and improve the functionality of our website.
a) Necessary cookies
These are required for the basic operation of the shop (e.g. cart, login).
b) Analytics & marketing cookies
With your consent, we use:
- Google Analytics / GA4 for website analytics
- Google Tag Manager for managing tracking scripts
- Meta Pixel for personalized advertising
These services are only activated if you provide consent via our cookie banner.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.
7. Hosting
Our website is hosted by TimmeHosting GmbH & Co. KG. Server log files are stored there for operational security.
8. Social Media & Plugins
We provide links to our profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
If you click on these links, you will be redirected to the respective platforms. The privacy policies of the respective providers apply:
- Facebook/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/policy
- YouTube/Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Social plugins (e.g. Like buttons) are only activated with your explicit consent (2-click solution or consent tool).
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
You may lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
10. Contact for Privacy Matters
If you have questions regarding data protection, please contact:
4 Wheel Parts GmbH
Karlsplatz 1
D-71638 Ludwigsburg
Email: info@4-wheel-parts.com
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing data on this website is:
4 Wheel Parts GmbH
Karlsplatz 1
D-71638 Ludwigsburg
Email: info@4-wheel-parts.com
Phone: +49 7141 2973143
2. General Information on Data Processing
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data will be treated confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations (in particular GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act – BDSG) as well as this Privacy Policy.
You can generally use our website without providing personal data. Where personal data (e.g. name, address, email address) is collected, this is always done voluntarily. Such data will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent, unless a legal basis exists.
3. Collection and Use of Personal Data
a) When visiting our website
When you access our website, the following data is automatically transmitted to our server and stored temporarily in log files:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the retrieved file
- Referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our site)
- Browser type and operating system
We process these data to ensure a smooth connection, convenient use of our website, system stability and security, and for administrative purposes.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).
b) When contacting us
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the data you provide (such as your email address, name, phone number) in order to process your request.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract performance / pre-contractual measures).
c) When placing an order
For orders in our shop, we collect name, address, delivery address, email address and payment data. These are used solely to process your order.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.
4. Payment Providers
All payments in our shop are processed via PayPal (PayPal Europe S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Luxembourg). This includes:
- PayPal
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) via PayPal
- SEPA Direct Debit via PayPal
- Google Pay via PayPal
- PayPal installment payments
- PayPal invoice payments
Your payment data is collected and processed directly by PayPal. We only receive information regarding the payment approval.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.
For bank transfer (prepayment), your bank details are used solely for the payment transaction.
5. Newsletter
With your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR), we use your data to send our newsletter.
- Registration is via Double Opt-in.
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter.
The newsletter will in the future be sent via an external provider (e.g. Mailchimp / CleverReach). Information on the provider will be added once implemented.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to enable and improve the functionality of our website.
a) Necessary cookies
These are required for the basic operation of the shop (e.g. cart, login).
b) Analytics & marketing cookies
With your consent, we use:
- Google Analytics / GA4 for website analytics
- Google Tag Manager for managing tracking scripts
- Meta Pixel for personalized advertising
These services are only activated if you provide consent via our cookie banner.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.
7. Hosting
Our website is hosted by TimmeHosting GmbH & Co. KG. Server log files are stored there for operational security.
8. Social Media & Plugins
We provide links to our profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
If you click on these links, you will be redirected to the respective platforms. The privacy policies of the respective providers apply:
- Facebook/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/policy
- YouTube/Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Social plugins (e.g. Like buttons) are only activated with your explicit consent (2-click solution or consent tool).
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
You may lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
10. Contact for Privacy Matters
If you have questions regarding data protection, please contact:
4 Wheel Parts GmbH
Karlsplatz 1
D-71638 Ludwigsburg
Email: info@4-wheel-parts.com
