Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 23, 2025

Sleanstudios GmbH (brand: VS Cosmetics ), Carl-Metz-Straße 17, 76185 Karlsruhe, Germany (hereinafter "we" or "us"), operates this online shop. This privacy policy informs you how we process personal data when you visit our website, order our products, or contact us.

We take the protection of your data very seriously and process personal data exclusively within the framework of the legal provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Person responsible

The responsible party within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR is:

Sleanstudios GmbH
Carl-Metz-Straße 17
76185 Karlsruhe
Germany

Managing Director: Udo Heimann
Email: info@sleanstudios.com
Phone: +49 151 22044881

What data we process

a) Personal data that you provide to us

• Contact details (name, address, telephone number, email)

• Order and payment data (items, prices, payment method, transaction details)

• Access data in the customer account (user name, password)

• Messages you send us as part of support or contact requests

b) Data collected automatically

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Access times and referrer URL

• Information through cookies and similar technologies (see point 5)

Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the following legal basis in accordance with Art. 6 GDPR:

• Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR : for the performance of the contract and implementation of pre-contractual measures (e.g. order, delivery, customer account)

• Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR : to fulfil legal obligations (e.g. tax retention obligations)

• Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR : based on our legitimate interest (e.g. IT security, abuse prevention, marketing)

• Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR : if you give us your consent (e.g. newsletter, cookies for analysis and marketing purposes)

Transfer of data to third parties

We only share personal data if this is necessary for the performance of the contract, if you have consented or if there is a legal obligation to do so.

Specifically, data will be passed on to:

• Shopify International Ltd. (platform hosting, shop system)

• Payment service providers : Stripe, Klarna

• Shipping service provider : DHL (for delivery of your orders)

• Email marketing : Klick-Tipp (for newsletters and automated emails)

• IT and support service providers who support us in operating the shop

Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide basic functions, analyze site usage, and manage marketing efforts.

The legal basis for technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. For all other cookies, we obtain your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

Newsletter (click tip)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to regularly inform you about offers and news. The legal basis is your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

Registration is done via the so-called double opt-in process . You can revoke your consent at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Duration of storage

We only store personal data for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by law. We generally retain order data for 10 years in accordance with tax and commercial law regulations.

Your rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right to information (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)

• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)

• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

• Right to withdraw consent (Article 7 (3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at any time using the contact details provided above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. An overview can be found at:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/anschriften_table.html

Children's data

Our shop is aimed exclusively at persons over 16 years of age. We do not process personal data of children under 16 years of age.

International data transfer

Since our store is operated via Shopify , personal data may also be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA.

Shopify ensures an appropriate level of data protection, in particular through the use of the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses .

Security

We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorized access.

Please note, however, that no internet transmission is completely secure. We recommend that you do not send sensitive data unencrypted via email.

Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our processes or legal requirements. You can always find the most current version on our website.

contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or would like to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact us at:

Sleanstudios GmbH
Carl-Metz-Straße 17
76185 Karlsruhe
Germany

Email: info@sleanstudios.com
Phone: +49 151 22044881