Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on the subject of data protection, please refer to our privacy policy listed below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section "Information on the Responsible Party" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may include, for example, data you enter during registration, when setting up your profile, when placing an order, or when submitting a contact inquiry.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This is primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior, provided you have given your consent. A significant part of the data processing serves the operation of the marketplace, in particular the processing of orders, payments, and communication between buyers and sellers.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to obtain free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time regarding this and any other questions on the subject of data protection.

2. Hosting

We host the contents of our website with the following provider:

Hetzner

The provider is Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen (hereinafter "Hetzner").

For details, please refer to Hetzner's privacy policy: https://www.hetzner.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/.

The use of Hetzner is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO. The consent can be revoked at any time.

We have concluded a data processing agreement (AVV) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the DSGVO.

The servers are located exclusively in data centers within the European Union (Germany).

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders, payment data, or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser's address bar changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser bar.

When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Information on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Patrick Steinhaus, Schänkenweg 13, 01109 Dresden E-Mail: slipcherie@protonmail.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Data Protection Officer

We are not legally required to appoint a data protection officer. If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact the responsible party named above at any time.

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO or Art. 9 Abs. 2 lit. a DSGVO, insofar as special categories of data pursuant to Art. 9 Abs. 1 DSGVO are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Art. 49 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally carried out on the basis of § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO. Furthermore, we process your data if it is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Information on the relevant legal bases in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Your Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access (Art. 15 DSGVO): You can request information about your personal data processed by us. This includes, in particular, the processing purposes, the categories of data processed, the recipients, the planned storage duration, and the origin of the data.
  • Rectification (Art. 16 DSGVO): You can request the immediate correction of inaccurate or completion of your personal data stored by us.
  • Erasure (Art. 17 DSGVO): You can request the deletion of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
  • Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 DSGVO): You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, we no longer need the data, and you refuse its deletion, or you have objected to the processing.
  • Data Portability (Art. 20 DSGVO): You can request that we provide you with your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or request the transfer to another controller.
  • Withdrawal of Consent (Art. 7 Abs. 3 DSGVO): You can revoke your consent given to us at any time. This means that we may no longer continue the data processing that was based on this consent in the future. The lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation is not affected.
  • Complaint to a Supervisory Authority (Art. 77 DSGVO): You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the DSGVO. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence, your place of work, or our registered office for this purpose.

Right to Object (Art. 21 DSGVO)

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO, you have the right, pursuant to Art. 21 DSGVO, to object to the processing of your personal data, insofar as there are grounds arising from your particular situation, or if the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which will be implemented by us without requiring you to state a particular situation.

If you wish to exercise your right to object, simply send an email to datenschutz@slipcherie.de.

Automated Decision-Making

Automated decision-making, including profiling pursuant to Art. 22 DSGVO, does not take place.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Server Log Files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • IP address
  • Time of the server request
  • Page/file accessed

This data is not merged with other data sources.

The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website — for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.

The server log files are automatically deleted after no more than 30 days.

Cookies

Our websites use so-called "cookies". Cookies are small data packets and do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device.

This website uses the following cookies:

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | |---|---|---|---| | slippy_access_token | Authentication and session management (JWT token) | Technically necessary (HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax) | 24 hours | | slippy_refresh_token | Session renewal without re-login | Technically necessary (HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax) | 7 days |

Technically necessary cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO or § 25 Abs. 2 TDDDG. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing technically necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services.

Insofar as other cookies (e.g., cookies for analyzing your browsing behavior) are set, these are dealt with separately in this privacy policy and are only set with your express consent pursuant to Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO or § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG.

Cookie Consent

This website uses its own cookie consent system to manage your consents. The following categories are distinguished:

  • Essential: Technically necessary cookies for the basic functions of the website (always active, no consent required).
  • Analytics: Cookies for analyzing user behavior (only with your consent).
  • Marketing: Cookies for personalized advertising (only with your consent).

When using the cookie consent system, the following data is stored:

  • Your consent decision (granted/denied per category)
  • Time of consent
  • IP address (truncated)
  • User agent of your browser
  • Version number of the consent request

The storage of consent data is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO, as we are legally obligated to maintain proof of consents granted or denied.

You can revoke your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings again via the corresponding link in the footer of the website.

5. Registration and User Account

Registration on This Website

You can register on this website to use the functions of the marketplace. During registration, we collect the following data:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Display name (optional)
  • Consent to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy (timestamp)

Registration and login are carried out via a passwordless procedure (Magic Link): After entering your email address, you receive a 6-digit confirmation code by email, which is valid for 15 minutes. No permanent password is stored.

The processing of data entered during registration is based on your consent (Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO) and for the performance of a contract (Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO). You can revoke consent already given at any time. The lawfulness of data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data stored during registration is retained by us for as long as you are registered on this website and is subsequently deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

Buyer Account

If you act as a buyer, you can additionally provide the following data:

  • Recipient name
  • Delivery address (street, postal code, city, country)
  • Preference for anonymized proxy shipping

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO, as it is required for the processing of orders and shipping.

Seller Profile

If you register as a seller, you can additionally provide the following data in your profile:

  • Display name
  • Profile description (bio)
  • Profile picture and banner image
  • Profile attributes (e.g., age range, body type, hair color — voluntary information)
  • Settings for offered services (custom requests, finishing options, digital content)
  • Policies for custom requests

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (performance of a contract) and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO (consent, in particular for voluntary profile information). The data you provide in your public profile is visible to other users of the platform.

6. Orders and Marketplace Operations

Order Processing

When placing an order, we process the following data:

  • Ordered items and order number
  • Price and shipping costs
  • Delivery address
  • Payment information (see section "Payment Providers")
  • Timestamp of the order

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO for the performance of the purchase contract.

Custom Requests

If you as a buyer submit custom requests to sellers, the following data is processed:

  • Request description and desired specifications
  • Negotiation history (proposals and counterproposals)
  • Agreed price and delivery details
  • Request status

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (pre-contractual measures and performance of a contract).

Reviews

When you submit a review for an order, the review text, rating score, and your username are stored and displayed publicly. Processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest in a trustworthy marketplace).

Retention Periods for Order Data

Order data is retained for 10 years after completion of the order in accordance with commercial and tax law retention obligations (§ 147 AO, § 257 HGB). After expiration of this period, the data is deleted unless further retention obligations exist.

7. Messaging System

Communication Between Users

Our platform offers an internal messaging system through which buyers and sellers can communicate directly with each other. Communication takes place in real time via an encrypted WebSocket connection (Socket.io).

The following data is processed:

  • Message content
  • Sender and recipient (user IDs)
  • Timestamps of sending and reading
  • Attachments (if any)

Messages are processed by an automated filtering system to prevent the sharing of contact information or inappropriate content. The original content of the message is stored for dispute resolution and auditing purposes. The filtered version is displayed to the recipient.

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (performance of a contract) and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest in platform security and dispute resolution).

Messages are stored for the duration of the account usage. Upon deletion of the account, messages are anonymized or deleted, unless legal retention obligations exist.

8. Media Uploads and Content Storage

Uploading Images and Videos

When you upload images or videos to the platform (e.g., profile pictures, product images, gallery images, digital content), the following data is processed:

  • Image file or video file
  • Original file name
  • File size and file type (MIME type)
  • Timestamp of the upload
  • Caption and alt text (if provided)
  • Moderation status

Uploaded media is stored on our own self-hosted storage system (MinIO, S3-compatible) on servers in Germany. No transfer to third-party cloud services takes place.

To optimize display, variants (thumbnails, different resolutions) are automatically created. Processing takes place asynchronously via an internal queue system (Redis/Bull).

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (performance of a contract — the display of products and profiles is an essential part of the marketplace service).

9. Payment Providers

General

For the processing of payments, we use external payment service providers. We ourselves do not store any complete payment instrument data (e.g., credit card numbers). Payment data is transmitted directly to the respective payment service provider.

During payment processing, we store the following on our platform:

  • Payment reference (transaction ID of the payment provider)
  • Payment status
  • Amount and currency
  • Timestamp of the payment
  • Payment method (type of provider)

Bank Transfer

Alternatively, payments can be made by bank transfer. In this case, you will receive a payment reference from us to include in the transfer purpose. The allocation of the payment is carried out manually by our customer service.

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (performance of a contract).

10. Email Communication

Transactional Emails

We send emails in connection with the following processes:

  • Confirmation codes for login and registration (Magic Link)
  • Confirmations when changing your email address
  • Order confirmations and status updates
  • System notifications

Sending is carried out via the email service provider Mailjet. The provider is Mailgun Technologies Inc. (Mailjet), 112 E Pecan St #1135, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA, with European office: Mailjet SAS, 13-13 bis rue de l'Aubrac, 75012 Paris, France.

For each email, we process:

  • Recipient email address
  • Email content (confirmation code, order details, etc.)
  • Time of sending

Mailjet processes the email addresses of recipients and the email content for the purpose of technical delivery. Processing by Mailjet takes place on servers within the European Union. We have concluded a data processing agreement (AVV) with Mailjet.

For details, please refer to Mailjet's privacy policy: https://www.mailjet.com/de/rechtliches/datenschutzerklaerung/.

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO (performance of a contract).

11. Seller Verification

Age Verification

Sellers must complete an age verification process before their account is activated. The following data is processed:

  • Session ID of the verification process
  • Name of the verification provider
  • Verification status (pending, completed, failed, expired)
  • Time of verification
  • Verification result (only: verified yes/no)

We do not store the identification documents or biometric data used during verification. These are processed exclusively by the external verification provider. We only receive the result of the verification.

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO (fulfillment of a legal obligation) and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest in the security of the platform).

12. Tax Obligations and Compliance

Tax Information of Sellers

Pursuant to the Plattformen-Steuertransparenzgesetz (PStTG), we as the platform operator are obligated to collect, verify, and report certain data of reportable sellers to the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt).

The following data is collected from sellers:

  • Tax identification number (Steuer-ID)
  • VAT identification number (USt-IdNr.), if applicable
  • Legal form (individual or business)
  • Full legal name or company name
  • Date of birth (for natural persons)
  • Address (street, postal code, city, country)
  • Small business status pursuant to § 19 UStG

This data is verified by our platform and, upon reaching the reporting thresholds (revenue > EUR 2,000 or > 30 transactions per calendar year), reported to the BZSt. Upon reporting, a data snapshot of the seller data current at the time of reporting is created and archived.

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO (fulfillment of a legal obligation pursuant to PStTG and AO).

Tax data is retained for 10 years after the end of the reportable period in accordance with statutory retention obligations.

13. Invoicing

Order and Commission Invoices

Invoices are generated for each completed order:

  • Order invoices for buyers (items, price, VAT, delivery address)
  • Commission invoices for sellers (sale price, platform commission, payout amount)

The generated invoices contain the personal data required for invoicing (name, address, invoice amount, tax number).

Data processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO (fulfillment of tax and commercial law obligations pursuant to § 14 UStG, § 147 AO, § 257 HGB).

Invoices are retained for 10 years.

14. Account Deletion

Deletion of Your User Account

You can request the deletion of your user account at any time. Upon deletion, your personal data is handled as follows:

  • Immediately deleted: Profile pictures, profile description, voluntary profile information, cookie consents (insofar as proof is no longer required)
  • Anonymized: Messages (sender identifier is removed), reviews (username is anonymized)
  • Retained in accordance with legal obligations: Order data, invoices, and tax data are retained for the legally required duration (generally 10 years) and subsequently deleted

Processing is based on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO (statutory retention obligations) and Art. 17 DSGVO (right to erasure).

15. Data Transfer to Third Parties

Recipients of Personal Data

Your personal data is only transferred to third parties in the following cases:

| Recipient | Purpose | Legal Basis | |---|---|---| | Hetzner Online GmbH | Hosting and server operation | Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO, AVV | | Mailjet SAS (Mailgun Technologies Inc.) | Email delivery (SMTP relay) | Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO, AVV | | Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt) | Reporting obligations pursuant to PStTG | Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. c DSGVO | | Other users of the platform | Display of public profile information, processing of orders | Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO | | Shipping service provider (for proxy shipping) | Delivery of goods | Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO |

Beyond this, no transfer of your personal data to third parties takes place, unless we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., obligation to provide information to law enforcement authorities pursuant to § 14 TMG, § 24 BDSG).

Data Transfer to Third Countries

All data is processed and stored exclusively on servers within the European Union (Germany).

16. Contact

If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time:

Email: datenschutz@slipcherie.de

You can also reach us by post:

[Company Name] UG (haftungsbeschränkt) [Street and House Number] [Postal Code City]

Last updated: April 2026