Data Protection

If you want to object to the collection, processing or use of your data by us in accordance with these data protection provisions as a whole or for individual measures, you can address your objection to the person responsible.

You can save and print this data protection declaration at any time.

2 General use of the website

2.1 Hosting

The hosting services we use serve to provide the following services: Infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, security services and technical maintenance services that we use to operate the website.

We or our hosting provider process inventory data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta and communication data from customers, interested parties and visitors to this online offer based on our legitimate interests in an efficient and secure provision of this online offer in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 p. 1 f) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR.

2.2 Access data

We collect information about you when you use this website. We automatically collect information about your usage behavior and your interaction with us and register data about your computer or mobile device. We collect, save and use data about every access to our online offer (so-called server log files). The access data include:

• Name and URL of the file called up
• Date and time of the request
• amount of data transferred
• Notification of successful retrieval (HTTP response code)
• Browser type and browser version
• operating system
• Referrer URL (i.e. the previously visited page)
• Websites that are accessed by the user’s system via our website
• Internet service provider of the user
• IP address and the requesting provider

We use this log data without assignment to your person or other profile creation for statistical evaluations for the purpose of operation, security and optimization of our online offer, but also for anonymous recording of the number of visitors to our website (traffic) as well as the scope and type of Use of our website and services, also for billing purposes, to measure the number of clicks received from cooperation partners. Based on this information, we can provide personalized and location-based content and analyze data traffic, search for and correct errors and improve our services.

This is also our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 f) GDPR.

We reserve the right to check the log data retrospectively if, based on specific indications, there is a legitimate suspicion of illegal use. We store IP addresses in the log files for a limited period of time if this is necessary for security purposes or for the provision of services or the billing of a service, e.g. B. if you use one of our offers. After canceling the order process or after receipt of payment, we delete the IP address if it is no longer required for security purposes. We also save IP addresses if we have a specific suspicion of a criminal offense in connection with the use of our website. We also save the date of your last visit as part of your account (e.g. when registering, logging in, clicking links, etc.).

2.3 Cookies

We use so-called session cookies to optimize our online offer. A session cookie is a small text file that is sent by the respective server when you visit a website and is temporarily stored on your hard drive. This file as such contains a so-called session ID, with which various requests from your browser can be assigned to the common session. This allows your computer to be recognized when you return to our website. These cookies are deleted after you close your browser. They serve z. B. to the fact that you can use the shopping cart function across several pages.

To a lesser extent, we also use persistent cookies (also small text files that are stored on your device) that remain on your device and enable us to recognize your browser the next time you visit. These cookies are stored on your hard drive and delete themselves after the specified time. Their lifespan is 1 month to 10 years. In this way, we can present our offer to you in a more user-friendly, effective and secure manner and, for example, show you information on the page that is specifically tailored to your interests.

Our legitimate interest in the use of cookies in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 f) GDPR is to make our website more user-friendly, more effective and safer.

The following data and information are stored in the cookies:

• Log-in information
• language settings
• entered search terms
• Information about the number of visits to our website and the use of individual functions of our website.

When the cookie is activated, an identification number is assigned to it and your personal data is not assigned to this identification number. Your name, your IP address or similar data that would enable the cookie to be assigned to you are not stored in the cookie. Based on cookie technology, we only receive pseudonymized information, for example about which pages of our shop were visited, which products were viewed, etc.

You can set your browser so that you are informed in advance about the setting of cookies and can decide in individual cases whether you want to exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally, or that cookies are completely prevented. This can limit the functionality of the website:

2.4 Email Contact

If you contact us (e.g. using the contact form or email), we will save your details to process the request and in the event that follow-up questions arise.

This is also our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 f) GDPR.

We only store and use other personal data if you consent to this or if this is legally permissible without special consent.

2.5 Simple Analytics

This website uses Simple Analytics to collect anonymous usage data for this website.

The data on the behavior of the visitors are collected in order to find out possible problems such as pages not found, search engine problems or unpopular pages. As soon as the data (number of visitors see the error pages or only one page, etc.) is processed, Simple Analytics generates reports for the website operators so that they can react. (Layout changes, new content, etc.)

Simple Analytics processes the following data:

• Date and Time
• Title of the page called up
• URL of the accessed page
• URL of the previous page (if this allows this)
• Screen resolution
• User Agent des Browsers

2.6 Deactivate tracking

Options to deactivate data collection can be found below under point 4.6 Right to object.

2.7 Duration of storage

Unless specifically stated, we only store personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes pursued.

2.8 SSL encryption

We use encryption methods (e.g. SSL) over HTTPS to protect the security of your data during transmission,

2.9 Use of script libraries (Google Web Fonts)

We use scripts and font libraries (such as Google Webfonts ( https://www.google.com/webfonts/ ). Google Webfonts are stored in your browser’s cache to avoid multiple loading.

Calling up these scripts or font libraries establishes a connection to the library operator – the operator can theoretically collect corresponding data.

You can find the privacy policy of the operator of Google Webfonts (Google) here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

If the browser does not support Google web fonts, our content will be displayed in a standard font

2.10 Data protection declaration for the use of Facebook plugins (like button)

Plugins of the social network Facebook, provider Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA, are integrated on our pages. You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button on our website. You can find an overview of the Facebook plugins here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/ .

When you visit our website, the plug-in establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. As a result, Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This enables Facebook to assign your visit to our website to your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or its use by Facebook. You can find more information on this in Facebook’s data protection declaration at http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php .

If you do not want Facebook to be able to assign your visit to our website to your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.

2.11 Data protection declaration for the use of Google +1

Our pages use functions from Google +1. The provider is Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheater Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Collection and dissemination of information: With the help of the Google +1 button you can publish information worldwide. You and other users receive personalized content from Google and our partners via the Google +1 button. Google saves both the information that you have given +1 for a piece of content and information about the page that you viewed when you clicked +1. Your +1 can be displayed as a hint together with your profile name and your photo in Google services, such as in search results or in your Google profile, or in other places on websites and advertisements on the Internet. Google records information about your +1 activities in order to improve Google services for you and others. In order to be able to use the Google +1 button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile, which must contain at least the name chosen for the profile. This name is used in all Google services. In some cases, this name can also replace another name that you have used when sharing content via your Google account. The identity of your Google profile can be shown to users who know your email address or who have other identifying information about you.

Use of the information collected: In addition to the purposes outlined above, the information you provide will be used in accordance with the applicable Google data protection regulations. Google may publish summarized statistics about the +1 activities of users or pass them on to users and partners, such as publishers, advertisers or linked websites.

2.12 Data protection declaration  for the use of Twitter

Functions of the Twitter service are integrated on our sites. These functions are offered by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. By using Twitter and the “Re-Tweet” function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. This data is also transmitted to Twitter. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or its use by Twitter. You can find more information on this in Twitter’s data protection declaration at http://twitter.com/privacy .

You can change your data protection settings on Twitter in the account settings at http://twitter.com/account/settings .

2.13 Data protection declaration for the use of Pinterest

On our site we use social plugins from the social network Pinterest, which is operated by Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103-490, USA (“Pinterest”). When you call up a page that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to the Pinterest servers. The plug-in transmits log data to the Pinterest server in the USA. This log data may contain your IP address, the address of the websites you visit, which also contain Pinterest functions, the type and settings of the browser, the date and time of the request, your use of Pinterest and cookies.

Further information on the purpose, scope and further processing and use of the data by Pinterest as well as your related rights and options for protecting your privacy can be found in the privacy policy of Pinterest: https://about.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy

2.14 Data protection declaration for the use of YouTube

Our website uses plugins from YouTube, operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. If you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers will be established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

Further information on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube’s data protection declaration at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy

2.15 Use of CloudFlare

To secure this website and to optimize loading times, CloudFlare is used as a CDN (“Content Delivery Network”). For this reason, all requests are forcibly routed through their server and consolidated into statistics that cannot be deactivated. According to the company’s own statements, the collected raw data are usually deleted within 4 hours, at the latest after 3 days. Here you will find information about the data collected there and about security & data protection at CloudFlare.

2.16 VigLink Affiliate Program

Our website participates in the VigLink partner program, VigLink Inc., 505 Sansome St, Suite 1450, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA. This service enables advertisements for products or services from third parties to be displayed.

VigLink uses cookies in order to be able to trace the origin of the clicks and orders made via this website. For more information on data usage by VigLink, see   the company’s privacy policy .

3 Processing of inventory data

We also process the inventory data described below.

3.1 Newsletter

In order to be able to send you our newsletter, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure. Only if you have expressly confirmed to us beforehand that you want to receive the newsletter, we will send you an activation e-mail and ask you to confirm that you would like to receive our newsletter by clicking on a link contained in this e-mail .

You can cancel your registration at any time without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs. A message in text form to the contact details mentioned under item 1 (e.g. e-mail, fax, letter) is sufficient for this. Of course, you will also find an unsubscribe link in every newsletter.

3.2 Product recommendations

Independently of the newsletter, we will regularly send you product recommendations by email. In this way, we send you information about products from our range that you may be interested in based on your recent purchases from us. In doing so, we strictly adhere to the legal requirements. You can object to this at any time without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs. A message in text form to the contact details mentioned under item 1 (e.g. e-mail, fax, letter) is sufficient for this. Of course, you will also find an unsubscribe link in every email.

3.3 Legal bases and storage duration

The legal basis for data processing in accordance with the preceding paragraphs is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 a), b) and f) GDPR. Our interests in data processing are in particular the initiation, conclusion and fulfillment of contracts as well as direct advertising and product information.

Unless specifically stated, we only store personal data for as long as this is necessary or required by law to fulfill the purposes pursued.

4 your rights as a data subject

According to the applicable laws, you have various rights with regard to your personal data. If you would like to assert these rights, please send your request by email or post, clearly identifying yourself to the address given in section 1.

Below is an overview of your rights.

4.1 Right to confirmation and information

You have the right at any time to receive confirmation from us as to whether personal data relating to you is being processed. If this is the case, you have the right to request free information from us about the personal data stored about you, along with a copy of this data. Furthermore, there is a right to the following information:

1. the purposes of the processing;
2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been disclosed or are still being disclosed, in particular in the case of recipients in third countries or international organizations;
4. if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored or, if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration;
5. the existence of a right to correction or deletion of your personal data or to restriction of processing by the person responsible or a right to object to this processing;
6. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
7. if the personal data are not collected from you, all available information about the origin of the data;
8. the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with  Article 22 Paragraphs 1 and 4 GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for you.

If personal data is transmitted to a third country or to an international organization, you have the right to be informed about the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transmission.

4.2 Right to Correction

You have the right to request us to correct any incorrect personal data concerning you without delay. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, you have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data – including by means of a supplementary declaration.

4.3 Right to deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

In accordance with Art. 17 (1) GDPR, you have the right to request that we delete personal data relating to you immediately, and we are obliged to delete personal data immediately if one of the following reasons applies:

1. The personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
2. You revoke your consent on which the processing was based in accordance with  Art. 6 Para. 1 1 a) GDPR or  Art. 9  Para. 2 a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
3. You object to the processing in accordance with  Art. 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or you  object to the processing in accordance with  Art. 21 Paragraph 2 GDPR.
4. The personal data was processed unlawfully.
5. The deletion of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the member states to which we are subject.
6. The personal data was collected in relation to the information society services offered in accordance with  Art. 8 Para. 1 GDPR.

If we have made the personal data public and we are obliged to delete it in accordance with Art. 17 Para. 1 GDPR, we will take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, in order to be responsible for the data processing Process data, to inform you that you have requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data.

4.4 Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to demand that we restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

1. You dispute the correctness of the personal data for a period that enables us to check the correctness of the personal data,
2. the processing is unlawful and you refused to delete the personal data and instead requested that the use of the personal data be restricted;
3. we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need the data to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
4. You have filed an objection to the processing in accordance with  Art. 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR, as long as it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of our company outweigh yours.

4.5 Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit this data to another person responsible without hindrance from us, provided that

1. the processing is based on consent in accordance with  Art. 6 Paragraph 1 1 a) GDPR or  Art. 9  Paragraph 2 a) GDPR or on a contract in accordance with  Art. 6  Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 b) GDPR and
2. the processing is carried out using automated procedures.

When exercising your right to data portability in accordance with paragraph 1, you have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from us to another person responsible, insofar as this is technically feasible.

4.6 Right to Object

You have the right, for reasons that arise from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data relating to you, which is based on  Art. 6  Para. 1 S. 1 e) or f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. We no longer process the personal data unless we can prove compelling legitimate reasons for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

If we process personal data in order to operate direct mail, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising.

You have the right, for reasons that arise from your particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning you that is carried out for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with  Art. 89  (1) GDPR unless the processing is necessary to fulfill a task in the public interest.

You can deactivate tracking on this page using the Do Not Track setting in your browser.

4.7 Automated decisions including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which has legal effects on you or which significantly affects you in a similar manner.

There is no automated decision-making based on the personal data collected.

4.8 Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

4.9 Right to complain to a supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your place of residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data is unlawful.

5 data security

We make every effort to ensure the security of your data within the framework of the applicable data protection laws and technical possibilities.

Your personal data is transmitted in encrypted form with us. This applies to your orders and also to the customer login. We use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) coding system, but would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can have security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.

To secure your data, we maintain technical and organizational security measures in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, which we continually adapt to the state of the art.

We also do not guarantee that our offer will be available at certain times; Faults, interruptions or failures cannot be ruled out. The servers we use are carefully backed up on a regular basis.

6 Transfer of data to third parties, no data transfer to non-EU countries

In principle, we only use your personal data within our company.

If and to the extent that we involve third parties in the performance of contracts (such as logistics service providers), they will only receive personal data to the extent that the transmission is necessary for the corresponding service.

In the event that we outsource certain parts of the data processing (“order processing”), we contractually oblige order processors to only use personal data in accordance with the requirements of data protection laws and to guarantee the protection of the rights of the data subject.

A data transfer to bodies or persons outside the EU outside of the cases mentioned in this declaration in section 2 does not take place and is not planned.

7 Privacy Policy for the Amazon Affiliate Program

Sleepwithjoy.com is a participant in the Amazon Europe S.à.rl partner program and partner of the advertising program, which was designed to provide a medium for websites by means of which advertising costs can be earned through the placement of advertisements and links to amazon.de. Amazon uses cookies in order to be able to trace the origin of the orders. Among other things, Amazon can recognize that you clicked the partner link on this website. Further information on data usage by Amazon can be found in the company’s data protection