Data
Protection
**Privacy Policy**
**1. Introduction**
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and
protect personal data when you visit our website
*vanish-metal.com*. We take the protection of your personal
information seriously and comply with the applicable data
protection regulations, including the EU General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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**2. Data Controller**
**VANISH Metal GbR**
**VANISH Merch GbR**
(B. Rose, P. Schönle, A. Armbruster, B. Galster, R.
Nopper)
c/o Ralf Nopper
Dorfgärten 5
D‑72181 Starzach‑Felldorf
Germany
Email: management@vanish-metal.com
Phone: +49 (0) 178 / 8 24 05 82
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**3. Data Collection and Processing**
**a) Server Log Files**
When you visit our website, the hosting provider
automatically collects and stores information in server log
files. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Date and time of access
- Amount of data transferred
- Access status (HTTP status code)
This data is required to ensure the website functions
properly and to maintain security.
**Legal basis:** Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
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**b) Contact via Email**
If you contact us by email, we process the information you
provide (e.g., name, email address, message content) to
respond to your inquiry.
**Legal basis:** Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a
contract or pre‑contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
(legitimate interest).
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**c) External Links (e.g., Merch Shop)**
Our website contains links to external third‑party websites.
When clicking these links, the respective providers may
collect personal data. We have no control over the data
processing on external sites.
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective
providers.
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**4. Cookies and Tracking**
Our website does not use cookies or tracking technologies
unless explicitly stated elsewhere on this page.
If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be
updated accordingly.
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**5. Embedded Content (YouTube, Spotify, Social Media)**
If we embed external media (e.g., YouTube videos, Spotify
players, Instagram posts), these services may collect data
such as your IP address or set cookies.
At the moment, no such embedded content is used.
If embedded media is added in the future, this section will
be updated.
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**6. Data Sharing**
We only share personal data with third parties when
necessary for:
- Website hosting and technical operation
- Legal obligations
- Protecting our rights
No data is sold or shared for advertising purposes.
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**7. Data Storage Duration**
We store personal data only as long as necessary for the
purposes described above or as required by law.
Server log files are typically stored for a short period for
security reasons and then deleted automatically.
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**8. Your Rights Under GDPR**
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory
authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
**management@vanish-metal.com**
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**9. Security**
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to
protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
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**10. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to
reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will
always be available on this website.