The website www.ateliercarousel.com forwarded to https://happier-hands-404762.framer.app/ (hereinafter referred to as the "Website") is published and operated by Atelier Carousel, an autoentreprenuer under French law. Legal representative: Axis from Atelier Carousel, (hereinafter referred to as "I")Contact: ateliercarousel@gmail.com

The Site is an intellectual property protected by law. Its content, including texts, illustrations, photographs, and presentations, is protected by copyright and intellectual property law. The same applies to the databases contained on the Site. Atelier Carousel grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license, without the right to sublicense, to the content of the Site, for simple access, navigation, and use related to the Site. This license does not grant you any other rights, in particular the commercial exploitation of this content.

The company names, trademarks, and distinctive signs appearing on the Site are protected by French and international law. Any use, reproduction, distribution, or representation of all or part of any of the aforementioned signs without express written permission is prohibited.

For information regarding the collection, processing, and use of your personal data, please refer to my Privacy Policy below.

I strive to ensure, to the best of my ability, the accuracy and timeliness of the information published on the Site. I reserve the right to correct and modify the content of the Site at any time and without notice. It is the responsibility of visitors to the Site to verify the information provided on the Site by other means, including by contacting me directly. I disclaim all liability (a) for any inaccuracy, inaccuracy, or omission in the information available on the Site, (b) for damages resulting from changes to the information on the Site caused by fraudulent manipulation by third parties, and (c) for any damages, direct or indirect, regardless of the cause, origin, nature, or consequences, caused by anyone's access to the Site or the inability to access it, as well as the use of the Site and/or the reliance placed on any information originating directly or indirectly from it. The aforementioned limitations of liability do not apply in the event of gross negligence or wilful misconduct by Atelier Carousel.

Link to the European Commission's platform in accordance with the ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) Regulation for Consumers. Single point of contact for Member State authorities, the European Commission, and the Council in accordance with Article 11 of the Digital Services Regulation: the following email address: ateliercarousel@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy provides an overview of how Atelier Carousel processes your data. It applies to all websites and apps, as well as other services and benefits offered by Atelier Carousel.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or data protection at Atelier Carousel, you can contact ateliercarousel@gmail.com. Please use this email if you wish to exercise your right of access or deletion of your data, or any other data protection rights pursuant to Articles 15 to 22 of the GDPR, including withdrawing your consent for marketing, unsubscribing from the newsletter, etc. You can find further information in the sections "What are my data protection rights?" and "Contact persons."

The way Atelier Carousel processes your data is the same for most of my offers. This Privacy Policy therefore applies to all services and benefits I offer my customers, whether on a website, an app, in stores, by telephone, at events, or on social media or other channels. For better readability, I use the generic term "services" for this "normal case."

However, for some services, I exceptionally process your data in a different way or for specific purposes. This may be due to the type of service or the requirements of a specific country. When referring to these cases ("special cases"), I use the terms "service-specific" or "country-specific."

The EU Commission provides the option for online dispute resolution through an online platform operated by them. This platform can be accessed via the external link: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. Atelier Carousel is not obliged to participate in a dispute resolution procedure and, unfortunately, cannot offer participation in such a procedure.

You can find details about the cookies I use in my cookie banner.

You can contact me any time for general questions about data protection and to exercise your rights at: ateliercarousel@gmail.com

To contact me in regards to Data Protection please send a letter to the following address, mentioning “In regards to Data Protection ” on the envelope:

Atelier Carousel, 9 Rue de la Pléiade, Billère 14640, France, ateliercarousel@gmail.com

As I continue to develop websites and apps and implement new technologies to improve my services for you, it may be necessary to make changes to this privacy policy.

Therefore, I recommend that you review this privacy policy from time to time. Changes in certain parts do not affect the validity of all other parts.

My data processing may vary depending on the service. Here, you can find information about the differences specific to each service.

If you are a member or subscriber, you can contact me to receive personalised help and information, if you complete a short questionnaire where you share information about yourself so that I can help you more effectively. I store your responses to improve the quality of my service and better meet your needs in this contractual relationship. If you have questions, you can reach out to me at ateliercarousel@gmail.com

The questionnaire and the email function are used on the basis of Art. 6 (para 1) (sentence 1 lit. b) of the GDPR in order to provide this service as part of your membership and subscription services. I store the data collected through the questionnaire and email function. The following data may be stored for as long as necessary for the stated purpose:

• First name and last name

• Age

• Gender

• Date of birth, location of birth

• Personal preferences in regards to Atelier Carousel products and services

• City of residence

• Messages

• Relevant/interesting products for you, based on your questionnaire responses and order history

You can find more details about the storage period criteria in section 12. When will my data be deleted?

Your data

Atelier Carousel only transmits your data if permitted by European data protection laws. I work in close collaboration with service providers, technical service providers (e.g., data center management), or logistics companies (e.g., postal operators like DHL). These service providers can, in principle, process your data on my behalf only under specific conditions. If they act as my subcontractors, they have access to your data only to the extent and for the period necessary to provide the relevant service.

If you make purchases from a Atelier Carousel partner, I transmit certain purchase data to the Atelier Carousel partner (e.g., your name and address) so that the Atelier Carousel partner can deliver the purchased goods.

As part of the Atelier Carousel store experience, I might allow other merchants (Atelier Carousel partners) to sell their products (Atelier Carousel partner items) through the Atelier Carousel store or offer these products as my own. The Atelier Carousel store serves as a sales platform for concluding sales contracts.

If you order an item from a Atelier Carousel partner, the item is generally shipped directly by the respective Atelier Carousel partner. For this purpose, I transmit your purchase data to the Atelier Carousel partner. This includes:

• Details of the ordered Atelier Carousel partner items

• Your name

• Your delivery address

In some cases and in certain countries, I may also transmit your email address or phone number to a partner, but only if necessary to facilitate the delivery of your item.

If you purchase an item from a Atelier Carousel partner, Atelier Carousel may not remain responsible for processing your data. Atelier Carousel data is neither processed jointly with a Atelier Carousel partner or on behalf of a Atelier Carousel partner or by the partner. Atelier Carousel tries to ensures that its partners do not control the processing of your data. If you purchase Atelier Carousel partner items or goods through Atelier Carousel, Atelier Carousel transmits only the data necessary for the purchase that the partner requires to fulfill their service to you, namely, to deliver the goods you purchased. If Atelier Carousel transmits your data to a partner for the reasons stated above, Atelier Carousel tries to ensures that your data can only be processed by the Atelier Carousel partner for the purposes mentioned above but cannot fully control data handling of those partners.

Please note that Atelier Carousel partners have their own privacy policies. These can typically be found on the respective Atelier Carousel partner's website. Atelier Carousel is not responsible for the privacy policies and data processing practices of its partners.

I work with technical service providers to deliver my services to you. These providers include, for example, Notion or Amazon Web Services.

If they process your data outside the European Union, this may result in your data being transferred to a country where data protection standards are less stringent than in the European Union. In such cases, Atelier Carousel will try to ensures that the respective providers guarantee an equivalent level of protection through contractual agreements or other appropriate measures.

Atelier Carousel offers various payment methods, such as advance payment, credit card payment, PayPal, and payment by invoice through partners. For this purpose, payment data may be transmitted to financial service providers with whom I cooperate. For more information on how these financial service providers process your personal data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

The cooperation with credit agencies for fraud prevention, determining payment methods, and credit checks is country-specific to account for the unique characteristics and requirements of each country.

The cooperation with external debt collection service providers is country-specific to account for the unique characteristics and requirements of each country.

As part of advertising campaigns, I transmit data to social media network operators within the limits of data protection laws. You can find more detailed information in the section “How does Atelier Carousel use my data for advertising purposes?”

If required by an authority or a court decision, or for the purpose of legal or criminal proceedings, I transmit your data to law enforcement authorities or other third parties.

I use artificial intelligence service providers to offer you tailored product recommendations and to personalize my content. If they process your data outside the European Union, this may mean that your data is transferred to a country with a lower level of data protection than that of the European Union. In such cases, Atelier Carousel will try to ensure that the relevant service providers guarantee an equivalent level of data protection but cannot full control their actions.

If I organize sweepstakes and campaigns in collaboration with other companies, the personal data collected as part of the sweepstakes or campaign may also be shared with these companies, for example, if necessary to provide the prize in a sweepstakes.

Under the law and in accordance with its conditions, you have the following data protection rights: the right of access (Article 15 GDPR), the right to deletion (Article 17 GDPR), the right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR), the right to restriction of data processing (Article 18 GDPR), the right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR), the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR), the right to withdraw consent (Article 7(3) GDPR), and the right to object to certain types of data processing (Article 21 GDPR).

If you wish to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact Atelier Carousel at any time at ateliercarousel@gmail.com. Regarding the right of access and the right to deletion under Articles 15 and 17 of the GDPR, you can also request your data file/information or request account deletion.

• To ensure that your data is not shared with third parties when making inquiries, please attach sufficient proof of identity to your request via email or postal mail.Tip: Generally, sending your request using the email address registered in your customer account is sufficient.

• If you cannot modify data yourself in your customer account please contact me at ateliercarousel@gmail.com

• The jurisdiction of data protection authorities depends on the location of the responsible organization’s headquarters. However, you may contact any data protection authority in any EU member state, particularly the one in your place of residence, and they will forward your complaint to the competent authority.

• If you have given consent for data processing, you may withdraw it at any time. The withdrawal does not affect the legitimacy of data processing conducted before your withdrawal.

• You can object to data processing for advertising purposes at any time without providing a reason, including direct advertising (even in the form of data analysis).

• If data processing is based on a balancing of interests under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (e.g., the transmission of creditworthiness data to an external credit agency), you may object to the processing of your data. If you object, please provide your reasons. If your objection is justified, I will review the situation before suspending or adjusting data processing, or I will provide our compelling and legitimate reasons for continuing to process your data.

Your personal data remain stored as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, particularly for fulfilling our contractual and legal obligations. Additionally, I may retain your personal data for other purposes if and as long as the law permits me to store them for specific reasons, including for the defense of legal claims.

If you close your customer account, I will delete all data stored about you. If complete deletion of your data is not possible or not required for legal reasons, the relevant data will be blocked from further processing.

When data is blocked, access rights are restricted, and technical and organizational measures ensure that only a limited number of people can access the data. These people can only use the blocked data for legally defined purposes (e.g., submitting them to tax authorities during an audit). Examples of data blocking:

• Your order and payment data, as well as other related data, are generally subject to legal retention obligations. The law may require me to retain these records for ten years for tax and auditing purposes. The relevant data can only be permanently deleted after this period has expired.

• Even if no legal retention obligation applies, I may legally postpone deletion and instead block the data, particularly if needed to fulfill ongoing contracts, resolve disputes, or defend legal claims (e.g., in case of complaints). The statutory limitation periods determine the duration of this blocking. Once these periods expire, the data will be permanently deleted.

• Your user account may be deleted if you request its deletion or in case of prolonged inactivity (after five years without purchases and if no activity is detected for 13 months).

Legal exemptions to data deletion may apply if the data have been anonymized or pseudonymized and their deletion would make processing for scientific or statistical research impossible or significantly impair it.

I transmit your personal data in encrypted form where possible. This applies to your order and customer login. For this purpose, I use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption system.

Additionally, I secure my websites and other systems using technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, destruction, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure by unauthorized persons.

Atelier Carousel offers you various services that you can use in different ways. Depending on whether you contact me online, by telephone, in person or in any other way and depending on the services you use, various data from different sources are communicated. Much of the data I process is data that you provide to me when you use my services or when you contact me, for example when you register and provide your name, email address or address.

Profile data is the personal and demographic information about you (master data) and your personal interests that you provide to me when you register for a customer account. Your profile data includes, for example: Your first and last name, Your contact details, Your preferences, e.g., regarding readings, product types, or styles, Demographic information, such as your gender, age, and place of residence, Mandatory data is generally your name, email address, and the password you choose. Your email address and password will be your login data.

To use services with limited access, paid services, or personalized services, other mandatory data, such as your date of birth or title, may be required, or other preference. Profile data may also include other information about you and your interests. These details can be entered when registering for the service or can be completed later. This is the case, for example, if you voluntarily add information to your profile later or if you wish to use your customer account to register for a service that requires additional mandatory information.

If you are logged in to your customer account, you can view your profile data and edit it directly in most cases, e.g., to update your address if you move.

When you contact me, I collect your contact information. Depending on your method of contact (e.g., by phone or email), your contact information may include your name, postal address, telephone numbers, email address, social media profile details (e.g., I receive your Facebook ID if you contact me via Facebook), username, and similar contact information.

If you place an order with Atelier Carousel or make a purchase in a third party store, for example, Etsy or Redbubble, I collect your purchase data. Depending on the type of sale and processing status, purchase data may include the following information:

• Order reference

• Details of the purchased items or services (name, type, size, price, etc.)

• Payment method

• Billing address and delivery address

• Purchase notifications and information (e.g., cancellations, complaints, and customer service notifications)

• Delivery and payment status, e.g., "Completed" or "Sent" Return status, e.g., "closed"

• Information on service providers involved in contract execution (for distance sales, sender tracking numbers)

If there is a customer account, you can view your main purchasing data at any time in "My Orders," "My Returns," and "My Directory."

I offer you the payment methods commonly used in online commerce – including prepayment, credit card, PayPal. To process payments, I collect the payment data you provide. I receive additional payment data from external payment service providers and credit reference agencies with whom I work for payment processing and credit checks. I only share the data necessary for payment processing with my payment service providers.

Payment data includes, for example:

• Preferred payment method

• Billing addresses

• IBAN and BIC or account number and bank code

• Credit card details

• Creditworthiness data

• Payment data also includes other information directly related to the payment process and creditworthiness checks. This includes, for example, information used by external payment service providers for identification purposes, such as your PayPal ID (if you pay with PayPal).

Atelier Carousel works with partners who handle payments, debt management and credit checks in connection with all purchases by private individuals in the Atelier Carousel shops and with all other paid services.

Creditworthiness data includes my own records of your current payment behavior with respect to all Atelier Carousel stores, as well as score values reported about you by external credit bureaus. Creditworthiness data provides information about a person's estimated financial capacity and willingness to meet their obligations. This allows companies to protect themselves against payment defaults due to customers being unable to meet their payment obligations or not meeting them on time. Taking creditworthiness data into account when choosing a payment method also serves to prevent me from offering my customers payment methods that cannot be offered to them and to prevent my customers from accepting commitments they are unable to meet. Creditworthiness data is normally reported by credit bureaus. From the various information, these bureaus calculate a score value that takes into account, among other things, existing payment obligations and, where applicable, previous payment defaults. Scores are statistically supported estimates of a person's future risk of payment default, represented as a numerical value, such as a percentage. I have limited influence over the processing of data by external credit reporting agencies (e.g., whether I provide them with information about the non-fulfillment of payment obligations).

When you interact with my services, the data generated provides me with insights into the content, themes, products, types of products, brands, or styles that interest you. For example, I can infer your interests from your purchase data, the content of your wishlist, and your age (if I have this information), as well as through comparisons with users who have similar characteristics. This allows me to prioritize displaying products that are most likely to interest you during your next search.

In addition to the interests you explicitly indicate, I can also deduce your interests from other collected data. For instance, if you repeatedly visit a specific page on the Atelier Carousel store, I may analyze your access data to infer your interests.

To enhance this understanding, I receive demographic data and statistics from my advertising partners, such as age, gender, and region, along with device and access data, as well as user interests. In doing so, I ensure that my advertising partners provide Atelier Carousel only with summarized, encrypted, or anonymized data, preventing me from associating it with a specific individual or user. This information helps me better understand my users, particularly for customer structure analyses and user segmentation.

For more details on how my data is processed for advertising purposes, please refer to the section "How does Atelier Caorusel use my data for advertising purposes?"

When you contact us or other users regarding products and other topics via phone, mail, social media, contact forms, or any other means, I record the content of your messages.

If necessary, I may forward your messages to the appropriate department, such as partner companies or the manufacturer. If your message is forwarded to another company (e.g., if you provide feedback for a product manufacturer), you can, of course, let us know whether Atelier Carousel is allowed to share your data. In such cases, I will either not forward your inquiry to the relevant department or will only do so without your personal information if your question can still be processed in that manner.

If you report a product or other content using the designated reporting function, the content of your report will be recorded and used to review the product or content. After the review, you will be informed of the decision.

Telephone conversations are recorded only with your consent and within the limits of your consent (e.g., for quality assurance or training purposes). Naturally, you are not required to consent to call recordings. You can revoke your consent at any time, for example, by asking the representative to stop the recording. Further information can be found in the section "What are my data protection rights?"

To communicate with customers and users, Atelier Carousel also uses social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. In addition to my own communication channels, I use these platforms to provide additional contact and information options. However, please note that I have no control over the terms of use of social media platforms and the services they offer, and I have only limited influence over how they process data.

Therefore, I ask you to carefully consider what personal data you share with me on social media. I have no control over the actions of social media operators, other users, or third parties who may collaborate with social media operators or use their services.

Atelier Carousel maintains profile pages (known as "fan pages") on various social media networks. Atelier Carousel services may include social networking features, such as messaging services, login tools, or social plugins like "Log in with your Facebook account."

If you interact with us via my social media profiles or use social networking features integrated into my services while being a member of the relevant social network, I may receive data from the social media provider that allows us to identify you. Typically, I may have access to the following data:

• Information from your public profile stored by the social network (e.g., name, profile picture, etc.)

• Details about the device you use to log in

• The account ID associated with your profile on the respective social network (e.g., Facebook ID)

For more details on how social media data is processed, please refer to the sections "Information on Websites and Apps" and "Information on Social Media Fan Pages."

For specific purposes, I may collect data related to the current location of your device when you use my services. Two different technologies are used for this purpose.

When you enable location services on your device for a Atelier Carousel app, website, or other online service, Atelier Carousel processes the location data provided by your device to offer services based on your geographic position. For example you may receive product recommendations based on your current location.

If you allow a Atelier Caorusel app to access your device's location services, your geographic position may be transmitted to us even when you are not actively using the app). This helps improve your user experience, such as by loading location-relevant content more quickly when you use the app in that area or sending push notifications based on your location. However, I do not create movement profiles from this data. If you wish, you can receive further information about services based on your geographic location.

Additionally, I may collect geolocation data derived from your device’s IP address.

Every device connected to the internet is assigned a unique multi-digit number (e.g., 193.99.144.85). This is known as an IP address.The first three digits of an IP address are typically linked to a specific region or internet provider. As a result, an IP address can provide an approximate location of the internet connection.

Many online stores use this method (known as geolocation) as part of fraud detection processes to identify suspicious orders. For example, it might be considered suspicious if an order is placed from an IP address in a country where you have never previously placed an order using your customer account.

Some of my service-specific applications may allow you to share photos and other personal content with us or other users. Additionally, they enable you to communicate with us or other users and personalize services in various ways, such as:

a) Uploading a profile picture

b) Using a photo search feature

c) Communicating with a representative

d) Creating and/or assembling orders or possibly sharing them with othe users

When you review products, I collect the information you share and may publish it within my services.

If you participate in a Atelier Carousel-organized event (e.g., a contest) or a survey (e.g., customer satisfaction surveys as part of market research), I may ask for personal information.

For example, in a contest, I typically request your name and email address so I can notify you if you win and ensure that each participant enters only once.

In some cases, I may also ask for additional details that I or my partners need to conduct the campaign, contest, or survey effectively.

When using online and mobile services, technical data is inevitably generated and processed to make functions and content available on your device. I refer to this as “device and access data.” These data are generated whenever online or mobile services are used, regardless of the provider.

Device and access data are collected, for example, when using:

• Websites

• Apps

• Social media fan pages

• Email newsletters (when interactions are recorded)

• Geolocation services

Atelier Carousel collects device and access data for its own online and mobile services (such as the Atelier Carousel store). Additionally, Atelier Carousel may receive device and access data from other companies’ online and mobile services, provided that these companies are Atelier Carousel’s partners in social networking or advertising or belong to the same online advertising networks (e.g., the "Google Network"). More information can be found in the sections "How does Atelier Carousel use my data for advertising?" and "Information on social media fan pages."

1. General Device Information:

   • Device type

   • Operating system version

   • Configuration settings (e.g., language, system permissions)

   • Internet connection details (e.g., mobile network provider, connection issues)

   • App usage information (e.g., app name and version)

2. Identification Data (IDs):

   • Session IDs

   • Cookie IDs

   • Device identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID, Apple Ad ID)

   • Third-party account IDs (if using social plugins, social logins, or PayPal for payments)

   • Other common internet tracking technologies used to recognize your browser, device, or specific app installation

Purpose

Atelier Carousel processes your data in compliance with all applicable data protection laws. In doing so, I strictly adhere to the principles of data protection law regarding the processing of personal data. This means that I generally process your data only for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or at the time your data is collected.

The primary purposes for processing your data include:

• Processing purchases

• Providing, personalizing, developing, and securing my services

I may use your data for other purposes, such as:

• Product development

• Scientific research (including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning)

• Market research

• Optimization of business processes

• Tailoring my services to customer needs

• Personalized advertising

  In this section, I explain the legal basis on which I process your data. Depending on the legal basis, you may have additional special data protection rights beyond your general rights, such as the right to access your data.

  For example, in certain cases, you may have the right to object to the processing of your data. More details on this can be found in the section "What Are My Data Protection Rights?"

  I process your data as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations and provide the services you request, as described in this privacy policy. The specific purposes of data processing depend on the nature of my contract with you (including my Terms and Conditions and any applicable service-specific terms) or the services you have requested. The main purposes are:

  1. Providing a Shopping Platform

     • Atelier Carousel operates a shopping platform where both Atelier Carousel and possibly other external partners offer products or products of other partners are sold by Atelier Carousel.

     • This includes customer communication (e.g., order updates, size recommendations), order management, handling complaints, and ensuring data protection rights for purchases made through Atelier Carousel or its partners

  2. Customizing and Adapting Our Services

     • This includes personalizing Atelier Carousel Shop products across websites, apps, and multiple devices.

  3. Providing Local Services

     • Data is also processed for Atelier Caoriusek events, and trade fairs.

  4. Managing Customer Programs

     • Such as Atelier Carousel memberships or subscriptions.

  5. Processing Orders and Customer Service

     • This covers shipping, payment handling, returns, warranty claims, and dispute resolution if provided by Atelier Carousel and not provided by another partner.

  6. Providing Notifications and Communications

     • Sending relevant emails, push notifications, and newsletters as part of requested services.

     Examples:

     • You can opt to receive an email alert when an out-of-stock product becomes available.

     • Atelier Carousel apps can send push notifications about promotions or order updates.

     • Atelier Carousel members receive newsletters about ongoing sales.

  7. Ensuring Security, Stability, and Fraud Prevention

     • Includes detecting and blocking attacks, securing accounts, and preventing unauthorized access.

  8. Non-Promotional Communications

     • I may contact you about technical issues, security alerts, or contract changes (e.g., fraud warnings, account suspensions, or updates to my terms).

  9. Facilitating Business Transactions on Atelier Carousel Platforms

     • Includes activities like Atelier Carousel subscriptions.

  10. Issuing and Managing Atelier Carousel Gift Cards

  • Covers distribution, exchange, and redemption of gift cards.

  1. Organizing Contests and Promotions

  • Managing winner selection, prize distribution, and promotion logistics.

  1. Handling Payments

  • Payments are processed by aexternal financial service providers for secure transactions.

  • More details are available in the section: "To whom is my data shared?"

  Legal Basis for Processing:

  • If data processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or provide a requested service, the legal basis is Article 6 (1) b GDPR.

  • Otherwise, if processing is necessary for Atelier Carousel legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, security, or business optimization), the legal basis is Article 6 (1) f GDPR.

  I process customer data for scientific research in areas relevant to Atelier Carousel, including machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and deep learning.

  Atelier Carousel research focuses on solving real-world challenges and aims to improve and expand my existing services. For example, I develop applications that:

  • Identify life problems and find solutions

  • Suggest products based on your interests and needs

  • Developing life hacks, understanding behavioural patterns and making sense of psychological phenomena

  I adhere to recognized scientific data protection standards, ensuring that your data is processed in an abridged, anonymized, or pseudonymized format. This means that all identifiable data (e.g., your name) is replaced with alternative information to protect your privacy.

  For more details on Atelier Carousel research initiatives, refer to the "Atelier Carousel Research" section. Goals of Atelier Carousel Research:

  1. Developing Machine Learning Models

     • Creating predictive algorithms to estimate user needs and interests

  2. Solving Customer Challenges

     • Addressing common shopping issues (e.g., finding the right products, reducing incorrect purchases, size recommendations)

  3. Optimizing Business and Logistics Processes

     • Enhancing supply chain and operational efficiency

  4. Improving Personalized Shopping & Fraud Prevention

     • Developing smarter recommendation engines and fraud detection systems

  5. Filing Patents and Publishing Research Papers

     • Advancing innovation within the e-commerce and AI industries

  6. Collaborating with Research Communities

     • Partnering with private institutions and universities

  The legal basis for processing your data for research purposes is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This processing is based on Atelier Carousel legitimate interest in achieving the research objectives mentioned above.

  To protect your data security, user data is transmitted in encrypted form using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption when placing orders or registering an account. This ensures that third parties cannot access your information.

  To further protect against cyberattacks, I may use special security technologies that continuously monitor my systems, detect irregularities, and display warnings in case of potential threats. I also implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard customer data from unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or modification. However, like all companies, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

  In addition to these security measures, Atelier Carousel may implement manual and automated fraud prevention procedures to protect both users and Atelier Carousel from fraudulent activities such as fraudulent orders.

  • Data Analyzed for Fraud Prevention

    • Device and access data (including IP address, identifiers, and usage behavior)

    • Purchase data and payment data (including address details and creditworthiness information from external agencies)

    • Changes to account/profile data (e.g., when delivery addresses are updated)

  • How Fraud Detection Works

    • Data is analyzed and compared with your previous order history and activity patterns.

    • Data is also cross-referenced with known fraudulent or suspicious transactions within Atelier Carousel and its subsidiaries.

    • This helps detect fraud patterns and prevent identity theft.

  • Actions Taken in Case of Suspected Fraud

    • If my system detects a high risk of fraud, Atelier Carousel may cancel orders or disable accounts to prevent financial losses and protect compromised accounts.

    • Atelier Carousel may work with external service providers for fraud prevention.

    • Before implementing new fraud detection measures, your data may be used to test and evaluate their effectiveness.

  • Excessive and Abusive Returns

    • If a customer returns an unusually high number of items, Atelier Carousel reserves the right to temporarily block them from placing new orders.

  • Automated Decisions & Customer Rights

    • Some order cancellations or account blocks may result from automated decisions.

    • You have the right to request manual review, share your perspective, and contest Atelier Carousel’s decision.

  • Use of Stored Account Information for Fraud Prevention

    • Atelier Carousel may use previously collected user data to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.

  In some countries, Atelier Carousel allows customers to pay by invoice. If you select this option, Atelier Carousel transmits your name and address to external financial agencies to verify your identity and ensure your address is valid.

  For SEPA direct debit payments, Atelier Carousel may also share your name and address with credit agencies to assess the risk of non-payment.

  • Indicators of Possible Fraud

    • Recently changed delivery addresses, especially in high-risk regions.

    • Large or high-value orders, particularly for in-demand products or at unusual times (e.g., late at night).

    • Use of invoice or direct debit as a payment method.

    • Suspicious login attempts from automated systems before placing an order.

    • Orders placed from a suspicious IP address.

    • Orders from an unknown or suspicious device.

  If a high risk of fraud is detected, the case is manually reviewed by Atelier Carousel and appropriate preventive measures (such as temporary account suspension or payment restrictions) may be implemented.

  • Use of Tracking Technologies for Risk Analysis

    • External service providers use cookies and tracking technologies to analyze device information and detect fraud patterns.

    • These technologies do not associate data with specific users.

  • Risk Analysis for Devices

    • During checkout, Atelier Carousel may analyze your device’s risk profile based on data from external providers.

    • This analysis considers factors such as:

      • Whether the device has connected through multiple ISPs.

      • Frequent geo-location changes.

      • Number of transactions made with the device.

      • Use of proxies or VPNs.

  Legal Basis for Fraud Prevention:

  • If fraud prevention is necessary to protect users, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

  • Otherwise, it is processed under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on Atelier Carousel’s legitimate interest and that of its users in detecting, preventing fraud, and investigating criminal activities.

  Credit Checks:

  • How Creditworthiness is Assessed

    • Atelier Carousel mayconduct credit checks using internal and external data.

    • External credit agencies provide credit score values, which estimate the risk of non-payment using statistical methods.

  • Data Sent to Credit Agencies

    • Your name, address, and (if required) date of birth or national security number are transmitted to external credit agencies for verification.

  • How Credit Scores Are Calculated

    • Credit agencies use statistical models to predict future payment behavior.

    • Address data may also be considered in the creditworthiness score calculation.

  • How Credit Score Affects Payment Options

    • Based on the credit check result, Atelier Carousel or a partner may limit available payment methods.

    • If the credit check is positive, all payment options may be available.

    • If the credit check is negative, only certain payment methods will be offered.

  • Situations That May Impact Payment Methods

    • Inability to verify name & address (e.g., due to misspellings, relocation, marriage).

    • Different delivery and billing addresses (e.g., sending to a pickup location or a business address).

    • Outstanding unpaid invoices.

    • Previous payment issues.

  • Customer Rights Regarding Credit Checks

    • If you disagree with the available payment options, you can contact Atelier Carousel via email at ateliercarousel@gmail.com for manual review.

  • Legal Basis for Credit Checks

    • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: If credit checks are necessary for pre-contractual measures.

    • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Based on Atelier Carousel’s legitimate interest and that of its users in avoiding payment defaults, detecting fraud, and preventing financial risks.

    If you have unpaid invoices, Atelier Carousel may collaborate with service providers to send payment reminders.

    • If unpaid debts remain outstanding despite repeated reminders, Atelier Carousel may:

      • Transfer necessary data to a debt collection agency for recovery.

      • Sell the debt to a collection agency, which can then pursue the claim in its own name.

    You can find information on collection agencies in your country in the section "Country-Specific Information."

    Legal Basis for Processing:

    • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Applies when debt collection is conducted on behalf of Atelier Carousel as part of contractual obligations.

    • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Applies when debt is sold to a collection agency based on Atelier Carousel’s legitimate interest in recovering outstanding payments.

    I may use your data, including for data analysis, to conduct advertising and market research. Our objectives include:

    • Segmenting users into target groups for market research.

    • Gaining insights into different user groups, their behaviors, and interests.

    • Analyzing user demographics, interests, shopping, and usage habits, and using this information for advertising services offered to third parties.

    • Identifying early trends in fashion and online shopping.

    • Conducting advertising for loyal customers.

    • Sending direct marketing, such as newsletters.

    • Planning, implementing, and evaluating targeted advertising campaigns (personalized advertising).

    • Analyzing how users interact with our services (usage analysis).

    • Commercializing these insights within advertising services for my advertisers.

    Depending on the objective, I may analyze various types of stored data. For example, to analyze shopping habits, I use:

    • Shortened, statistical, and anonymized profile data.

    • Pseudonymized data (data that cannot be directly linked to a specific person without additional steps).

    • Purchase data, device data, and access data to analyze shopping behavior.

    This allows us to obtain anonymous or pseudonymized insights into general user behaviors.

    I process your data based on legitimate interest, either my own or that of a third party (e.g., advertising partners or retailers). Unless otherwise specified, these interests are competitive and economic in nature.

    • If data is processed with your consent, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

    • Otherwise, processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as it serves Atelier Carousel or third parties' legitimate interests.

    Please note that when you use Google services for marketing, Google also processes your data, which is not covered by this privacy policy. I have no control over how Google processes your data. For details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy

    I use your data for product and technology development, including the enhancement of personalized services. This mayinvolve utilizing:

    • Shortened, pseudonymized, or anonymized data

    • Machine learning algorithms (e.g., from my research)

    • Predictive models and analysis tools to understand user interests

    This enables us to develop applications that:

    • Recommend products based on your interests and needs

    • Recognize styles and match products to your actual preferences

    Objectives of Data Processing for Product and Technology Development

    1. Improving Personalized Services and Technologies

       • Enhancing data analytics, personalized advertising, and online shopping experiences.

    2. Developing Security and Fraud Prevention Technologies

       • Creating better IT security measures.

       • Implementing pseudonymization, encryption, and anonymization techniques to protect user data.

    3. Optimizing Business and Logistics Processes

       • Developing and testing software solutions to improve operational efficiency.

    The legal basis for processing your data for product and technology development is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on Atelier Carousel’s legitimate interest in achieving the above objectives.

    If necessary, I process and share your data for administrative and logistical processes, as well as to optimize business operations within Atelier Carousel. These optimizations aim to:

    • Increase efficiency

    • Improve legal compliance

    • Strengthen security

    • Fulfill contractual and legal obligations (e.g., commercial and tax retention requirements)

    Since Atelier Carousel uses shared systems and technologies across its group, I can provide:

    • More cost-effective, secure, and consistent services

    • Better personalization for users

    Therefore, Atelier Carousel or its partners may access your data if necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.

    Other Business Optimization Objectives:

    • Enhancing customer service

    • Preventing and investigating fraud and other offenses

    • Ensuring IT security and system functionality

    • Processing product reports and content-related issues

    Legal Basis for Processing:

    • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Data processing is based on Atelier Carousel’s legitimate interest in achieving the above objectives.

    • Article 6(1)(c) GDPR: If processing is required to comply with legal obligations, such as tax record retention or anti-money laundering checks.

    If you have given consent for the processing of your personal data, your consent serves as the primary legal basis for how I process your data. The specific data processed depends on the purpose for which you provided consent.

    Typical Purposes of Consent-Based Processing:

    • Subscribing to newsletters

    • Participating in surveys and market research

    • Collecting and publishing product reviews

    • Processing particularly sensitive data, such as:

      • Political, religious, or philosophical beliefs

      • Health-related data

    • Recording telephone conversations of customer service calls

    • Transmitting your data to third parties or to a non-EU country

    • Processing your geolocation data (e.g., through Google Maps) to provide location-based services, such as nearest pick-up points for orders

    You can withdraw your consent at any time for future processing. You may do so via:

    • Email

    • Postal mail

    • Fax

    If the relevant service supports this function, you can:

    • Modify or withdraw your newsletter subscription and other communications preferences in the Preference Center or, if there is none, via email.

    • Use the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter.

    For further details, refer to the section "What Are My Data Protection Rights?"

    If permitted under data protection laws, I may use your data without your consent for additional purposes, such as:

    • Conducting data analysis

    • Developing and improving my services and content

    However, this is only allowed if the new purposes align with the original purposes for which the data was initially collected.

    For example:

    • Legal or technological developments may require new processing objectives.

    • New business models or services may necessitate additional data processing.

Personalized Services

No matter where, when, or on which device you shop, I aim to offer you a tailored shopping experience that matches your personal interests. Examples of Personalized Services:

• Cross-Device Shopping Experience: If you create a wishlist you may can access and manage it later on the website.

• Search-Based Recommendations: When you search for products on a website, I may save your search history. In future searches—on both the website and the app—I prioritize results that are most relevant to you.

• Size Suggestions Based on Purchase History: If you add a product to your cart, I may recommend a size based on your past orders and returns.

• Newsletter-Based Recommendations: If you are subscribed to our newsletter, I personalize content to match your current orders.

• Product Suggestions Based on Past Purchases: I consider your previous orders to recommend new products that align with your shopping preferences.

Personalized services allow me to provide better, more convenient, and safer experiences. To achieve this, I use the data stored about you to understand your needs and interests.

Based on this information, I can present content that is more relevant to you.

However, you still have full access to all content—personalization simply helps you find what interests you most, faster.

For example:

• You may see relevant content sooner.

• You may receive tailored product suggestions based on your interests.

Most of my personalized services require you to create a customer account. This allows me to store and manage your data in one place, ensuring a seamless and customized shopping experience across all Atelier Carousel platforms.

Your personal data and a possible Customer ID are stored in your customer account.

• Customer ID:

  • A randomly generated sequence of numbers.

  • Does not contain any personal data.

  • Used to link your data to your customer account.

  • Also serves as a pseudonym for security and privacy purposes.

Personalized content is generally based on all data stored in your customer account. Types of Data Used for Personalization:

• Data stored in your customer account

• Device and access data (if not stored in your account, they are used in a pseudonymized form, linked to your Customer ID but not directly to your name or other identifiable profile data)

• Browsing and shopping behavior

Data not Used for Personalization:

• Creditworthiness data

• Data provided during promotions and surveys

• Job applications

• Customer service communications (e.g., support requests)

You have control over your personalization settings on request

• You can view most of your stored data on request

• You can update or modify your data to influence personalization, such as setting your preferences.

• If personalization is based on device and access data, you can disable tracking tools to prevent this data from being collected.

• Disabling tracking may reduce or completely stop the delivery of personalized content and services.

• Some data used for personalized services is also essential for general service functionality (e.g., for providing my platform). Disabling tracking does not stop the collection of these necessary data points.

• Advertisements you see will no longer be personalized, but they will still be displayed.

Information on Websites and Apps

I use your data to provide and operate Atelier Carousel websites and apps.

• When you use these services, device and access data is automatically generated.

• The type of data processed and the purpose of processing depend on how you interact with my services.

How I Use Data from Websites & Apps:

1. To Provide Website and App Functionality

   • Ensuring the proper operation of Atelier Carousel platforms.

   • Processing device and access data to display content correctly.

2. To Analyze How Users Engage with my Online Services

   • Tracking how Atelier Carousel services are used.

   • Identifying areas for improvement.

3. To Enhance Shopping Personalization

   • Using data insights to improve shopping experiences.

   • Providing personalized recommendations and content.

4. To Display Personalized Advertisements

   • Tailoring ads based on browsing and shopping behavior.

These processes help us continuously improve Atelier Carousel services and ensure that my content is relevant and engaging for users.

You can find details about the service provider for each specific website or app in the legal notice (impressum) of the respective platform, or, if redirect to a general page on that general page.

I collect all data you provide directly through my services. Additionally, certain data is automatically collected, including device and access data.

Whenever you access my servers or databases, device and access data is generated and stored in server log files.

• Your IP address is anonymized shortly after access, once storage is no longer necessary for website operation.

• For advertising purposes, I collect a unique device identifier (if available and enabled on your device), such as:

  • "Advertising ID" (Android)

  • "Ad-ID" (Apple)

You can disable this tracking anytime via your browser or system settings.

If you register for an account, I provide a personal, password-protected login.

• If you stay logged in, a cookie or similar technology keeps you connected, avoiding repeated logins.

• For security reasons, you may be asked to re-enter your password (e.g., when changing profile data or placing an order).

• More details are available in “Atelier Carousel Personalized Services.”

My services may contain social media plug-ins, allowing you to share content or recommend products.

• By default, these plug-ins are disabled, meaning they do not send data.

• You can activate them by clicking a button (e.g., "Enable Social Media").

• Once activated, your browser establishes a direct connection to the social network's servers, which:

  • Receives information about your visit to our website.

  • Collects device and access data.

  • Associates this data with your social media profile, if logged in.

  • Stores interactions (e.g., "Like" on Facebook, comments).

Even if you are not logged in, social networks may still track your visit using cookies.

For more details, refer to the privacy policies of each platform

Some Atelier Carousel services allow registration via social media accounts.

• You will be redirected to the social network, where you log in with your credentials (Atelier Carousel does not access your login details).

• The social network then confirms which data is shared (e.g., public profile, email address, location).

• I use this data to create your customer account, but do not store your friends list.

• No permanent connection is maintained between Atelier Carousel and your social media account.

I may use device and access data for shopping personalization through:

• Tracking technologies (e.g., cookies, tracking pixels, device IDs).

• Data from advertising partners, including demographics (age, gender, region) and interests.

• Disabling On-Site Optimization: Disable "Data Processing" or Disable web or app analytics in general.

For more details, check "How Does Atelier Caorusel Use My Data for Advertising?".

Atelier Carousel websites use cookies, but you are not required to accept them. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality. Cookies are small text files stored by your web browser, saving specific settings and data for communication with servers used by Atelier Carousel. Types of Cookies:

1. Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

2. Persistent Cookies: Stored longer to enhance your shopping experience.

• You can block third-party cookies via browser settings.

• Clearing cookies may log you out of Atelier Carousel and other services.

• If multiple people use your device, consider logging out after each session.

Types of Cookies Used by Atelier Carousel:

Essential Cookies

• Required for website functionality

• Keep items saved in your cart

• Store preferences & settings

• Ensure secure login

• Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

Statistical Cookies

• Analyze site performance & errors

• Monitor browsing behavior (anonymized)

• Improve Atelier Carousel services

• Can be disabled without affecting website usability.

Marketing Cookies (Tracking Cookies)

• Contain identifiers for personalized ads

• Help target ads based on browsing behavior

• Enable retargeting (showing Atelier Carousel ads on other websites)

• Can be disabled, but ads will no longer be personalized.

For country-specific cookie settings, refer to "Website-Specific Information" in Atelier Carousel privacy settings.

Atelier Carousel apps can be available in third-party app stores such as Google Play and Apple App Store.

• Downloading an app may require registering with the app store.

• Atelier Carousel has no control over how your data is processed within app stores.

• For more details, refer to the privacy policy of the respective app store provider.

• If your device’s operating system supports content sharing, you can use the “Share” or “Recommend” button in Atelier Carousel apps.

• This allows you to share products or content via social media or other apps.

• Important:

  • The sharing feature is a system function, not a Atelier Carousel function.

  • Atelier Carousel does not know the recipients or content of your shared messages.

  • Check your device manufacturer’s privacy settings for more details.

• The available sharing options depend on:

  • The social networks you use.

  • Your device settings and social media accounts.

• For more details, refer to the privacy policies of the social networks you use.

Some Atelier Carousel app features may use your device’s location services to:

• Provide localized content and services.

• Show nearby stores.

• Suggest products based on weather conditions in your area.

If you enable location access:

• Your geolocation data may be regularly transmitted to Atelier Carousel.

• I do not create movement profiles based on this data.

Atelier Carousel apps may send push notifications about:

• Events

• Offers

• Relevant updates

Managing Push Notifications:

• You can disable push notifications at any time in:

  • Your device settings

  • The app settings

How Push Notifications Work:

• If you enable push notifications, your device is assigned a unique push ID.

• This encrypted, random number allows Atelier Carousel to send you notifications.

• Without a push ID, notifications cannot be delivered.

Atelier Carousel apps may require access to certain device functions and data.

• Some permissions need your explicit approval, depending on your operating system.

• You can adjust these permissions anytime in your device settings.

Atelier Carousel websites and apps may use cookies and tracking technologies from advertising partners that operate online advertising networks.

• These partners collect device and access data.

• They may display personalized ads on other websites and apps based on your interests.

• For example, you may see ads for Atelier Carousel products you previously viewed on Atelier Carousel’s store.

More details can be found in "How Does Atelier Carousel Use My Data for Advertising?"

You can opt out of retargeting at any time:

• Disable “Data Processing” if available

• Disable usage tracking in the respective service settings of services.

• Opt out of retargeting via the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Disable Personalized Ads

I may use tracking technologies across all Atelier Carousel services to analyze device and access data. This helps us understand how users interact with my platform.

• Which content and topics are most popular

• Peak usage times (when users engage the most)

• Geographic usage trends (down to the municipal level)

• Which browsers and devices are commonly used

I may run A/B tests, a special form of usage analysis that compares two versions of a webpage or app to:

• Determine which version performs better

• Identify which layout helps users find content faster

• Make data-driven improvements to services and content

You can opt out of usage tracking at any time:

• Disable “Data Processing” if available

• Disable usage tracking in the respective service settings of services.

Information on Social Media Profile Pages

Atelier Carousel might operate profile pages on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

• I publish and share content, including offers and product recommendations.

• Social media platforms track your interactions (e.g., likes, comments, shares) using cookies and similar technologies.

• Fan page administrators (like Atelier Carousel) receive statistical insights about the general demographics and interests of page visitors (e.g., age, gender, region).

When you use social media platforms, the platform operators determine:

• What data is collected

• How data is processed

• The purpose and extent of data use

• The responsible Atelier Carousel entity operating a fan page can be found in the legal notice ("impressum") of the respective page.

• Facebook processes your data independently when you use Atelier Carousel fan pages.

• Atelier Carousel has no control over how Facebook processes your data.

• For details, refer to Facebook’s and Instagram’s privacy policies

When Is Atelier Carousel Responsible for Data Processing:

• If you interact directly with Atelier Carousel on a fan page (e.g., send messages or share content), Atelier Carousel is responsible for processing your data.

• An exception applies to “Page Insights” (Usage Analytics), where Atelier Carousel and Facebook share responsibility for data processing.

When you visit my fan pages, Atelier Carousel may collect:

• All communications, content, and information you provide directly, such as:

  • Posts you publish on my fan pages

  • Private messages you send to us

• Publicly available information from your social media profile, including:

  • Your username

  • Any public profile details

  • Content you share publicly

For more details, refer to “Data Processed by Atelier Carousel.”

Every time you interact with fan pages, Facebook tracks your user behavior using cookies and similar technologies.

• Facebook collects data on how visitors interact with a fan page.

• This data is compiled into statistical reports called “Page Insights.”

What is "Page Insights"?

• Aggregated, anonymized statistics about fan page visitors.

• Does not contain personal data or information that can identify specific individuals.

• Atelier Carousel does not have access to the personal data Facebook uses to generate Page Insights.

• Facebook alone determines what data is collected and how it is processed.

Why Page Insights Are Used:

• To analyze how my fan pages are used.

• To determine which topics and content are most popular.

• To optimize my fan page content for better engagement with my audience.

Legal Basis for Processing:

• If you consented to Facebook collecting statistical data for Page Insights, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent).

• Otherwise, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests) applies, as my legitimate interest is in analyzing and improving my fan pages.

Your privacy rights, as outlined in “What Are My Data Protection Rights?”, also apply to data processing related to my fan pages.

• Facebook holds primary responsibility for handling your Page Insights data.

• Facebook must provide you with information about how your Page Insights data is processed.

• Facebook also handles requests to exercise your GDPR rights (e.g., the right to object).

• Visit Facebook’s Page Insights Data Information page to exercise your rights regarding Page Insights?

Newsletters & Gift Voucers

I offer one or possibly several newsletters, possibly containing:

• Inspiring content such as updates on brands, trends, offers, sales, and categories

• Reminders, e.g., when an item is discounted, if items in your cart were left behind, or if you requested a reminder

• Surveys, for example, to gather feedback on purchased items

• Personalized recommendations for items you may like based on past orders and browsing behavior

• Updates from influencers or trends you may follow

If you subscribe to newsletters, you will receive some of these newsletter services as described above (depending on your subscription level). Some newsletters are specific to certain services and are an integral part of those services.

Atelier Carousel sends notifiable newsletters using either a single opt-in or double opt-in process, depending on your country. Opt-in Process:

• Single opt-in: You receive the newsletter after providing consent.

• Double opt-in (required in some countries):

  • You must confirm ownership of your email address.

  • After signing up, you receive a confirmation email.

  • You must click the confirmation link to verify your subscription.

  • If you’ve already verified your email with Atelier Carousel for another purpose, this step may not be required.

You can change your newsletter settings anytime by sending an email to ateliercarousel@gmail.com, or using the “Unsubscribe” button in every newsletter

If you leave items in your shopping cart without checking out, Atelier Carousel may send you reminder emails.

• Even if you don’t subscribe to a newsletter, Atelier Carousel may still send promotional messages (in accordance with competition laws).

• More details are available under “Personalized Product Recommendations via Email & Push Notifications.”

• Atelier Carousel analyzes your engagement with its services to personalize newsletters.

If you no longer wish to receive emails from Atelier Carousel, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any newsletter or promotional email. Or sending a written request (e.g., email, fax, letter) to ateliercarousel@gmail.com

If you are subscribed to multiple Atelier Carousel services you must:

• Use the unsubscribe link in each newsletter separately.

• Contact ateliercarousel@gmail.com to unsubscribe from all Atelier Carousel newsletters.

Unsubscribing from one Atelier Carousel service does NOT automatically unsubscribe you from all services. If you wish to opt out completely, you must manually unsubscribe from each newsletter or request a full opt-out via email.

When you subscribe to a newsletter, Atelier Carousel:

• Temporarily stores your IP address.

• Records the date & time of your registration and confirmation.

• Uses this information to verify your subscription and prevent unauthorized use of your email address.

When you interact with newsletters, transactional emails, or push notifications, Atelier Carousel: collects device and access data to analyze engagement.

How This Works:

• Newsletters contain tracking links to images stored on Atelier Carousel web servers.

• When you open a newsletter, your email program loads these images from Atelier Carousel server.

• This generates a randomized newsletter ID (not linked to you unless you consent).

• The newsletter ID helps Atelier Carousel track:

  • If and when a newsletter was opened.

  • Which links were clicked (to understand content engagement).

• These insights help personalize future communication based on your interests & habits.

How Personalization Works:

• Your email open & click behavior is linked to your Atelier Carousel account.

• This helps tailor newsletter content to your preferences and shopping habits.

• Data is also combined with usage analytics, as long as you have enabled tracking in your Data Preferences settings.

Opt-out of personalization by writing an email to atelieracrousel@gmail.com

When you purchase an Atelier Carousel gift voucher, I collect and process the necessary data to:

• Verify and process your order

• Send and validate the voucher

• Track voucher usage

• Prevent fraud

Some of the details are stored:

• Date of issuance

• Voucher value

• Voucher code

• Personalization details (if provided)

• Recipient’s name (for personalized vouchers)

• Time of voucher redemption

• Name of the redeemer & customer account ID used for redemption

Why This Data Is Collected?

• To track and manage voucher transactions.

• To ensure security and prevent fraud.

Atelier Carousel provides personalized product suggestions based on your interests and past activity.

What You May Receive:

• Product recommendations

• Surveys

• Requests for product reviews

Important:

• These messages may be sent even if you haven’t subscribed to a newsletter.

• Legal basis: Atelier Carousel primarily uses your past orders to personalize recommendations.

For more details, refer to “Personalized Services.”

To unsubscribe from product recommendations via email click the unsubscribe link in any recommendation email. Or send a request to ateliercarousel@gmail.com

Advertising

Atelier Carousel and advertising partners may use your data to provide personalized ads on Atelier Carousel services (website, app, newsletters, etc.) and Third-party websites and apps

• Common internet advertising technologies are used to display targeted ads.

• This ensures that the ads and offers you see are relevant to your interests.

• Personalization helps enhance your shopping experience by making it more engaging and relevant.

Atelier Carousel and its advertising partners use various ad formats across multiple platforms, including:

Advertising within Atelier Carousel

• Product placements in the Atelier Carousel shop (site & app)

• In-app advertisements (as part of on-site optimization)

Social Media Advertising

• Facebook Ads

• Instagram Ads

• YouTube Video Ads

Online Advertising Networks

• Google DoubleClick & other ad networks

Does Atelier Carousel sell personal data?

• Atelier Carousel does NOT sell personal data.

• Advertisers cannot access personal contact or identifiable data without your explicit consent.

How does Atelier Carousel share advertising performance insights?

• Only anonymous, summarized reports are shared with advertisers.

• Reports contain aggregated data on:

  • Ad performance & reach

  • Effectiveness of campaigns

  • Impact of ads on sales

• These reports are based on:

  • Internal Atelier Carousel studies

  • Condensed reports from advertising partners & social media platforms

  • Audience insights (without revealing individual identities)

This allows Atelier Carousel to measure ad effectiveness while protecting user privacy.

Atelier Carousel may create target audiences based on analyzing user behavior and purchase data.

Data Used for Audience Segmentation

• Purchase data (anonymized/pseudonymized)

• Search history

• Interest data

• Demographic profile data

• Device & access data

Advertising partners can share their own anonymized segmentation data with Atelier Carousel. Privacy measures apply:

• Only shortened, encrypted, or anonymous data can be shared.

• No personally identifiable information is transmitted.

• Atelier Carousel cannot match data to individual users.

Behavior-Based Targeting

• Some target groups are created based on browsing behavior.

• Example: Ads shown only to users who:

  • Recently visited a specific website.

  • Searched for certain content.

This ensures that advertising remains highly relevant and personalized while protecting user privacy.

Atelier Carousel optimizes on-site and in-app experiences by displaying personalized content and product recommendations based on your browsing behavior.

How It Works:

• On-Site Optimization:

  • When you search for products or browse Atelier Carousel’s site/app, you receive relevant suggestions.

  • Personalized feed recommendations and product listings are displayed.

• Based on Cookies & Similar Identification Technologies:

  • Pseudonymous device & access data is collected.

  • Your identity is NOT linked to this data—it is used only for anonymous analysis.

  • Example: If you only browse sportswear, Atelier Carousel may prioritize sportswear ads & recommendations.

Important Privacy Measures:

• Your personal data is NEVER combined with browsing data.

• Ads are personalized only at an anonymous level.

If you do not want personalized content or targeted ads, you can turn off on-site optimization: write an email to ateliercarousel@gmail.com. For Other Services: Disable web analytics or app tracking.

Atelier Carousel advertises on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. To do this, Atelier Carousel may transmit encrypted user data to the social network, which then matches this data with its users to display targeted ads. Data that is shared:

• Device & access data (e.g., advertising IDs, cookies)

• Email addresses (hashed/encrypted for security)

• Demographic data (e.g., age, region, interests)

How It Works:

1. Atelier Carousel encrypts user data and sends it to the social network.

2. The social network decrypts the data (if allowed by user settings).

3. If you are a member of that social network, the platform matches your profile and displays Atelier Carousel’s targeted ads.

4. All ads comply with the social network’s terms of use.

If you don’t want Atelier Carousel to use your data for personalized ads on social media, you can opt out: simply write an email to ateliercarousel@gmail.com

• Revoke Consent for Social Media Data Sharing

• If you have previously consented to sharing your data with social networks, you can withdraw consent anytime.

• Opt-Out Directly on Social Media Platforms

You may also disable personalized ads directly on the social network you use.

By making these changes, you can limit or completely disable personalized ads from Atelier Carousel on social media platforms.

Atelier Carousel pay partner with online advertising networks that use cookies and tracking technologies to show targeted ads on Atelier Carousel store and app or Websites & apps of other companies. This technique, known as retargeting, allows advertisers to:

• Analyze user behavior pseudonymously (without identifying you personally).

• Determine your likelihood of belonging to a specific target group.

• Show you relevant ads based on your browsing habits.

• Measure ad effectiveness and reach.

• Verify billing for advertising partners.

Retargeting:

• You visit Atelier Carousel or another website

• Ad networks track pseudonymous user data (e.g., device info, browsing history)

• Ad networks predict your interests & show targeted ads

• You see Atelier Carousel ads on other websites/apps

You can opt out of retargeting ads anytime by disabling data processing: write an email to ateliercarousel@gmail.com

Through Online Ad Networks: Disable retargeting ads via the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) opt-out page:

• EDAA Opt-Out Page

• Even after opting out, some data will still be collected for essential services (e.g., site functionality).

• Ads will still appear, but they won’t be personalized.