Privacy policy

This store and website are operated by A1 GmbH, Am Güterbahnhof 3, 24976 Handewitt, Germany, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services in order to provide you (“the customer”) with our shopping experience (the “Services”). Aboutthat is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit or use the Services, place an order, create an account, or otherwise interact with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy governs with respect to how your personal information is collected, processed, and disclosed. By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect: “Personal information” means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. Personal information does not include anonymized or de-identified information. We may collect: Contact details (name, billing/shipping address, phone number, email); Financial details (payment method type, masked card data, payment confirmations; full card numbers are processed by secure payment providers, not stored by us); Account information (username, password, preferences, saved items); Transaction information (items viewed, added to cart, purchased, exchanged, returned, order history); Communications (information provided when contacting support); Device and technical data (browser, IP, device type, network data); Usage data (interaction and navigation patterns).

Sources of Personal Information: We collect personal information (1) directly from you when you use the Services, communicate with us, or place an order; (2) automatically through cookies, analytics, and device data; (3) from service providers such as payment processors, logistics partners, and analytics providers; (4) from business partners or third parties, where permitted by law.

How We Use Personal Information: We use personal information to: Provide, operate, and improve the Services (order processing, payments, shipping, returns/exchanges, account management, personalization, product recommendations); Conduct marketing and advertising (promotional communications, personalized ads, interest-based advertising; you may opt out at any time); Ensure security and prevent fraud (authentication, fraud detection, securing the Services); Communicate with you (customer support, order updates); Comply with legal obligations (lawful requests, investigations, enforcement of terms).

How We Disclose Personal Information: We may disclose information to: Shopify and service providers who assist with hosting, payments, analytics, customer service, shipping, IT services, and data storage; Business and marketing partners who support advertising and promotional activities (subject to applicable rights and local laws); Third parties when you request or consent; Affiliates within our corporate group; Parties involved in business transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions); Legal authorities when required to comply with law, enforce terms, or protect rights.

Relationship with Shopify: Our store is hosted on Shopify. Shopify collects and processes personal information as needed to provide and improve platform services. Some processing is performed by Shopify as an independent controller (e.g., fraud prevention, platform analytics). To learn how Shopify uses your data and your rights, visit: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy. You may exercise Shopify-related rights via: https://privacy.shopify.com.

Third-Party Links: Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy or security practices. Information shared in public areas (including social media) may be visible to others.

Children’s Data: The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information. If you believe such data was collected, contact us for deletion. We do not knowingly “sell” or “share” personal information of individuals under 16.

Security and Retention: We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure. We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, including legal compliance, account management, dispute resolution, and enforcement of agreements.

Your Rights: Depending on your location, you may have rights to: Access or know your personal information; Request deletion; Request correction; Request portability; Restrict or object to processing; Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent); Manage marketing preferences. If you reside in the UK or EEA, GDPR rights apply. You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below. We may require identity verification. Authorized agents may act on your behalf with proper authorization. You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. Rights related to Shopify’s processing must be exercised directly with Shopify.

International Transfers: We may transfer personal information to countries outside your residence. For transfers from the EEA or UK, we use legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses unless the destination country is deemed adequate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. Updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact: If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at: info@aboutthat.com or at A1 GmbH, Am Güterbahnhof 3, 24976 Handewitt, Germany. A1 GmbH is the data controller responsible for personal information processed under this Privacy Policy.

aboutthat is owned and operated by A1 GmbH, Am Güterbahnhof 3, 24976 Handewitt, Germany.

Updated 21-11-2025