Imprint

Website Owner:
GAWOONI GmbH
Carl-Benz-Str. 21
60386 Frankfurt
Germany

Contact Information:
EMail: info@gawooni.com
Phone: +49 (0)69 34700918

Responsible for Content According to § 55 Abs. 2 RStV:
GAWOONI GmbH
Address as above

Disclaimer: Despite careful content control, we assume no liability for the content of external links. The operators of linked pages are solely responsible for their content.

 

🔐 Privacy Policy

Data Protection

We have created this Privacy Policy (version 01.09.2025-311109139) to inform you, in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, about what information we collect, how we use data, and what choices you have as a visitor to this website. While these explanations may sound technical by nature, we have made every effort to describe the most important aspects as clearly and simply as possible.

 

📋 Data Controller

GAWOONI GmbH Carl-Benz-Str. 21 60638 Frankfurt Germany Email: info@gawooni.com

 

⚙️ Automatic Data Storage

When you visit websites today, certain information is automatically generated and stored — this also applies to our website. When you access our site, our web server (the computer hosting this website) automatically stores data such as:

  • The address (URL) of the accessed page
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • The address (URL) of the previously visited page (referrer URL)
  • Hostname and IP address of the device accessing the site
  • Date and time of access

These are saved in files known as web server log files. Typically, these log files are retained for two weeks and then automatically deleted. We do not share this data, although we cannot rule out that it may be accessed in cases of unlawful behavior. The legal basis for this data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, which permits processing when there is a legitimate interest — in this case, ensuring the error-free operation of the website through the collection of server log files.

 

🍪 Cookies

Our website uses HTTP cookies to store user-specific data. Below, we explain what cookies are and why they are used, to help you better understand this privacy policy.

What Exactly Are Cookies?

Whenever you browse the internet, you use a browser — such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. Most websites store small text files in your browser, known as cookies. Cookies are incredibly useful tools. Nearly all websites use them — more specifically, HTTP cookies, which differ from other types used in different contexts. HTTP cookies are small files stored by our website on your computer. These files are automatically placed in your browser’s cookie folder — essentially the “brain” of your browser. Each cookie consists of a name and a value, and may include one or more attributes.

Cookies store certain user data, such as language preferences or personal site settings. When you revisit our site, your browser sends this “user-specific” information back to us. Thanks to cookies, our website recognizes you and restores your preferred settings. Some browsers store each cookie in a separate file, while others (like Firefox) store all cookies in a single file.

There are both first-party and third-party cookies.

  • First-party cookies are created directly by our website.
  • Third-party cookies are created by partner websites (e.g., Google Analytics).

Each cookie stores different data and has a unique expiration period — ranging from a few minutes to several years. Cookies are not software programs and do not contain viruses, trojans, or other harmful elements. They cannot access information on your PC.

Example of Cookie Data:

  • Name: _ga
  • Expiration: 2 years
  • Purpose: Distinguishing website visitors
  • Sample value: GA1.2.1326744211.152311109139

Minimum Browser Requirements for Cookies:

  • Each cookie should support at least 4096 bytes
  • At least 50 cookies should be storable per domain
  • A total of at least 3000 cookies should be storable
 

🍪 Types of Cookies

The specific cookies we use depend on the services implemented on our website and are explained in the following sections of this Privacy Policy. At this point, we’d like to briefly introduce the four main types of HTTP cookies:

🍪 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary to ensure the basic functionality of the website. For example, they are required when a user adds a product to the shopping cart, continues browsing other pages, and returns later to complete the purchase. These cookies prevent the cart from being emptied, even if the user closes the browser window.

⚙️ Functional Cookies

These cookies collect information about user behavior and whether the user encounters any error messages. They also help measure loading times and how the website performs across different browsers.

🎯 Preference Cookies

These cookies enhance user experience by storing inputs such as location, font size, or form data.

📢 Advertising Cookies

Also known as targeting cookies, these are used to deliver personalized advertising to users. While this can be helpful, it may also be perceived as intrusive. Typically, when visiting a website for the first time, you are asked which types of cookies you wish to allow. This decision is, of course, stored in a cookie.

 

🧹 How Can I Delete Cookies?

You have full control over whether and how cookies are used. Regardless of the service or website they originate from, you can delete, partially allow, or disable cookies at any time. For example, you can block third-party cookies while allowing others. To view, change, or delete cookies stored in your browser, refer to your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Delete, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
  • Safari: Manage cookies and website data in Safari
  • Firefox: Delete cookies to remove data stored by websites
  • Internet Explorer: Delete and manage cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Delete and manage cookies

If you prefer not to use cookies at all, you can configure your browser to notify you whenever a cookie is about to be set. This allows you to decide individually whether to allow each cookie. The procedure varies by browser. The easiest way is to search Google for instructions using terms like “delete cookies Chrome” or “disable cookies Chrome,” replacing “Chrome” with your browser name (e.g., Edge, Firefox, Safari).

 

🔐 What About My Data Privacy?

Since 2009, the so-called “Cookie Guidelines” have required that storing cookies must be based on the visitor’s consent. However, responses to these guidelines vary across EU countries. In Germany, the guidelines were not implemented as national law but were largely incorporated into § 15(3) of the Telemedia Act (TMG). If you want to dive deeper into the technical documentation on cookies, we recommend , the “HTTP State Management Mechanism” published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).

 

🗄️ Storage of Personal Data

Personal data that you transmit to us electronically via this website — such as your name, email address, postal address, or other personal details submitted through a form or blog comment — will be used solely for the stated purpose, stored securely, and not shared with third parties. We use your personal data only to communicate with visitors who explicitly request contact and to process services and products offered on this website. We do not share your personal data without consent, although we cannot rule out that such data may be accessed in cases of unlawful behavior. If you send us personal data via email — outside of this website — we cannot guarantee secure transmission or protection of your data. We recommend never sending confidential information via unencrypted email. The legal basis for processing your data is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, which requires your consent. You may revoke this consent at any time — a simple email is sufficient. Our contact details can be found in the Imprint.

 

📜 Your Rights Under the GDPR

According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Article 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
  • Right to notification regarding rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing (Article 19 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)
  • Right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling (Article 22 GDPR)

If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection laws or that your rights have otherwise been infringed, you may contact the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).

🔒 TLS Encryption with HTTPS

We use HTTPS to transmit data securely over the internet (Data protection by design, Article 25(1) of the GDPR). By implementing TLS (Transport Layer Security), an encryption protocol for secure data transmission online, we ensure the protection of confidential information. You can recognize this secure data transmission by the small lock icon in the top left corner of your browser and the use of the HTTPS protocol (instead of HTTP) in our website address.

 

🖋️ Google Fonts Privacy Policy

We use Google Fonts provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) on our website. You do not need to register or enter a password to use Google Fonts. Additionally, no cookies are stored in your browser. The files (CSS and fonts) are requested via the Google domains and . According to Google, requests for CSS and fonts are completely separate from all other Google services. If you have a Google account, you do not need to worry that your account data will be transmitted to Google when using Google Fonts. Google records the usage of CSS and the fonts used and stores this data securely. We will examine the specifics of this data storage in more detail.

 

What Are Google Fonts?

Google Fonts (formerly Google Web Fonts) is an interactive directory of more than 800 fonts provided by Google LLC for free use. Many of these fonts are published under the SIL Open Font License, while others are released under the Apache License. Both are free software licenses, allowing us to use the fonts without paying license fees.

 

Why Do We Use Google Fonts on Our Website?

Google Fonts allows us to use fonts on our website without hosting them on our own server. It is a key component in maintaining the quality of our site. All Google Fonts are automatically optimized for the web, which saves bandwidth and is especially beneficial for mobile devices. When you visit our site, the small file size ensures fast loading times. Additionally, Google Fonts are considered secure web fonts. Different rendering systems across browsers, operating systems, and mobile devices can cause visual errors, such as distorted text or misaligned layouts. Thanks to Google’s fast Content Delivery Network (CDN), these issues are avoided, ensuring consistent display across platforms. Google Fonts supports all major browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera) and works reliably on most modern mobile operating systems, including Android 2.2+ and iOS 4.2+ (iPhone, iPad, iPod).

We use Google Fonts to present our online services as attractively and consistently as possible. According to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, this constitutes a “legitimate interest” in the processing of personal data. In this context, “legitimate interest” refers to legal, economic, or non-material interests recognized by the legal system.

📊 What Data Does Google Store?

When you visit our website, fonts are loaded via a Google server. This external request transmits data to Google’s servers, allowing Google to recognize that you (or your IP address) have visited our site. The Google Fonts API is designed to minimize the collection, storage, and use of end-user data to what is necessary for efficient font delivery. (API stands for “Application Programming Interface” and serves, among other things, as a data bridge in software systems.)

Google securely stores CSS and font requests, protecting them from unauthorized access. Based on usage statistics, Google can determine the popularity of specific fonts. These insights are published on internal analytics platforms, such as Google Analytics. Additionally, Google uses its own web crawler to identify which websites use Google Fonts. These findings are stored in the BigQuery database of Google Fonts. BigQuery is a web service offered by Google for companies that need to process and analyze large volumes of data.

It’s important to note that each Google Fonts request also automatically transmits information such as IP address, language settings, browser screen resolution, browser version, and browser name to Google’s servers. Whether this data is stored is not clearly stated by Google and remains ambiguous.

 

🗂️ How Long and Where Is the Data Stored?

Requests for CSS assets are stored by Google for one day on servers primarily located outside the EU. This allows us to use Google’s stylesheet to apply fonts to our website. (A stylesheet is a formatting template that allows quick and easy changes to a website’s design or font.)

Font files are stored by Google for one year. The goal is to improve website loading times. When millions of websites reference the same fonts, they are cached after the first visit and load instantly on subsequent visits to other sites. Google occasionally updates font files to reduce file size, expand language coverage, and improve design quality.

 

🧽 How Can I Delete or Prevent Data Storage?

The data stored by Google for one day or one year cannot be manually deleted. It is automatically transmitted to Google when a page is loaded. To request early deletion, you must contact Google Support at . The only way to prevent this data transmission is to avoid visiting our website.

Unlike other web font providers, Google allows unrestricted access to all fonts. This enables us to use a wide variety of fonts and optimize our website’s design. For more information about Google Fonts and related privacy questions, visit . While Google addresses privacy-related topics there, truly detailed information about data storage is not provided. It is relatively difficult — nearly impossible — to obtain precise information from Google about the data it stores.

To learn more about the types of data Google collects and how it is used, visit .

 

📈 Google Analytics Privacy Policy

We use Google Analytics on this website, a service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), to statistically evaluate visitor data. Google Analytics uses targeted cookies for this purpose.

🍪 Google Analytics Cookies

  • _ga
    • Expiration: 2 years
    • Purpose: Distinguishes website visitors
    • Example value: GA1.2.1326744211.152311109139
  • _gid
    • Expiration: 24 hours
    • Purpose: Distinguishes website visitors
    • Example value: GA1.2.1687193234.152311109139
  • gat_gtag_UA<property-id>
    • Expiration: 1 minute
    • Purpose: Used to throttle request rate. If Google Analytics is provided via Google Tag Manager, this cookie is named dc_gtm<property-id>.
    • Example value: 1

For more information on terms of use and privacy, visit:

 

🔐 Pseudonymization

In accordance with the GDPR, our goal is to improve our services and website. Since user privacy is important to us, user data is pseudonymized. Data processing is based on the legal provisions of Article 6(1)(a) (consent) and/or (f) (legitimate interest) of the GDPR.

 

🚫 Disabling Google Analytics Data Collection

Visitors can prevent Google Analytics from using their data by installing the browser add-on that disables Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js). You can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: 👉

 

🔗 Google Analytics Opt-Out Link

Clicking the following opt-out link will prevent Google from tracking future visits to this website: [google_analytics_optout]Disable Google Analytics[/google_analytics_optout] ⚠️ Note: Clearing cookies, using incognito/private mode, or switching browsers may result in data collection resuming.

 

🕵️ Google Analytics IP Anonymization

We have implemented IP anonymization for Google Analytics on this website. This feature was developed by Google to comply with data protection regulations and recommendations from local authorities that prohibit storing full IP addresses. Anonymization occurs as soon as IP addresses enter the Google Analytics data collection network, before any storage or processing takes place. More information:

 

📄 Google Analytics Data Processing Addendum

We have entered into a direct customer agreement with Google for the use of Google Analytics by accepting the “Data Processing Addendum” within Google Analytics. More details:

 

🧹 Disabling Cookies

You can delete or disable cookies stored on your computer at any time. The process varies by browser. The easiest way is to search Google using terms like “delete cookies Chrome” or “disable cookies Chrome,” replacing “Chrome” with your browser name (e.g., Edge, Firefox, Safari). If you disable cookies via browser settings, some website features may not function as expected.

 

📢 Disabling Personalized Ads

If you have a Google account, you can disable personalized advertising at: 👉 Even after disabling personalization, you may still see ads based on factors like your approximate location (derived from your IP address), browser type, and recent search terms.

To learn more about the data Google collects and how it is used, visit: 👉