1. Introduction
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or make purchases through our online shop.
This website is operated by an independent publishing house registered in Berlin, Germany. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
2b press
Paul Bowler & Benjamin Buchegger GbR
Reinickendorfer Straße 74
13347 Berlin
Email: 2b@2bpress.net

3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary. Depending on how you use our website, this may include:
• Name
• Billing and shipping address
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Payment and transaction data
• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Order history

4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
• To operate and maintain our website
• To process orders and payments via WooCommerce
• To deliver purchased products
• To communicate with you regarding orders or inquiries
• To comply with legal obligations

The legal basis for processing is:
• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)
• Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional website)
• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent, where applicable)

5. WooCommerce and Online Shop
Our online shop is operated using WooCommerce.
Our online shop is operated using WooCommerce. When you place an order, personal data required to complete the purchase is processed, including billing, shipping, and payment information.
Payment processing is carried out by external payment service providers. Only the data necessary for processing the payment is shared with them.

6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies that are necessary for basic functionality and optional cookies for analytics purposes.
Analytics cookies are only used with your consent via the cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings.

7. Server Log Files
When you visit our website, technical information is automatically collected in server log files by our hosting provider (e.g. IP address, browser type, date and time of access).
This data is used exclusively to ensure technical stability and security.

8. Email Communication and Newsletters (Mailchimp)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and, if provided, your name are processed. Newsletter distribution is handled via Mailchimp, a service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC (USA).
Processing is based on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time via the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter.
Data may be processed in the United States based on appropriate safeguards in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR.

9. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by statutory retention obligations under German law.

10. Data Transfers to Third Countries
Some service providers we use are based outside the European Union, in particular in the United States.
Data transfers take place only where appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR.

9. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how visitors use the website. IP addresses are anonymized before processing.
Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or statutory obligations.

11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure of data (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Germany, this is typically the data protection authority of your federal state.

13. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always available on this website.

15. Contact
If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact us at:
Email: 2b@2bpress.net