Data protection declaration • KULA Berlin

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

We are pleased that you are visiting our website. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. Your data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Controller

Okan Gökgöz
Querstraße 2
25764 Süderdeich
Germany
Email: info@kulaberlin.de

3. Hosting and Server Log Files

When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected:

IP address
Date and time of access
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL

This data is processed to ensure the proper functioning, security, and stability of the website.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

4. Use of WordPress and WooCommerce

Our website is operated using WordPress and WooCommerce. Personal data is processed via our hosting provider to ensure secure and efficient operation.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

5. Order Processing

When you place an order, we process the following data:

Name
Address
Email address
Payment information

This data is necessary to fulfill the contract.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

Your data may be shared with:

Shipping providers
Payment service providers
IT service providers

Data transfer is limited to what is necessary.

6. Contact (Email & Contact Form)

If you contact us, we process:

Name
Email address
Message content

Legal basis:

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contract / contract)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

Data will be deleted after processing unless legal retention obligations apply.

7. WhatsApp Business

If you contact us via WhatsApp, communication is handled via WhatsApp Business (WhatsApp Ireland Ltd.). Data may be transferred to servers outside the EU (e.g. USA).

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) or (f) GDPR

8. Cookies and Consent Management

We use cookies and similar technologies.

Necessary cookies: based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Analytics/marketing cookies: only with your consent

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25 TTDSG

You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

9. Analytics and Marketing Tools

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd.) with IP anonymization enabled. Data may be transferred to the USA.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Google Tag Manager

Used to manage tracking tools. Does not process personal data directly.

Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)

We use Meta Pixel to analyze user behavior and optimize advertising. Data may be transferred to the USA.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Pinterest Tag

Used to measure marketing performance and optimize campaigns.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Rank Math

We use Rank Math for SEO optimization. No direct personal data processing beyond standard website analytics.

10. Payment Providers

PayPal

Payments are processed via PayPal (PayPal Europe S.à r.l.).

Klarna

If you select Klarna, your data will be transmitted to Klarna for payment processing and credit assessment.

11. Newsletter

We use email marketing services (e.g. Mailchimp) to send newsletters.

Double opt-in process
Unsubscribe at any time via link
Data may be transferred to the USA

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

12. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary:

for contract fulfillment
due to legal retention obligations (e.g. tax law)

13. Data Transfers to Third Countries

Some services transfer data outside the EU (e.g. USA). Such transfers are based on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR).

14. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)

15. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully (Art. 77 GDPR).

16. Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect your data during transmission.

17. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or technical changes.