Privacy Information
for the Use of the STAEDTLER Prize Draw Promotion 2025
We would like to inform you below about the processing of your personal data in connection with your use of this website and the implementation of the STAEDTLER Back to School Glückscode Prize Draw Promotion 2025.
Data Controller
The data controller in terms of data protection law is STAEDTLER SE, Moosäckerstraße 3, 90427 Nuremberg, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “us”). Further details about our company and the authorised representatives can be found in our legal notice (Impressum).
Which data is processed?
Legal bases for data processing
In order to provide you with our website and the associated services, we process personal data based on the following legal bases:
- To fulfil contracts (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- Based on a balancing of interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
- To comply with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
We will refer to these terms in connection with the respective processing activities, so that you can understand on which basis we process personal data. If we process data based on a balancing of interests, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Article 21 GDPR.
Data processing when visiting our websites
Access data
When you visit our website, personal data is processed to display the website content on your device. In order for the pages to be displayed in your browser, among other things, the IP address of your device must be processed. In addition, further information about your device’s browser is collected.
We are legally obliged to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of personal data processed by our IT systems.
For this purpose, and based on our legitimate interest in a secure and functional website, the following data are processed:
- IP address of the requesting device (retained for a maximum of 7 days)
- Operating system of the requesting device
- Browser version of the requesting device
- Name of the file requested
- Date and time of the request
- Amount of data transferred
- Referrer URL
Your IP address will be deleted after a maximum of 7 days. All other data mentioned will only be stored as long as necessary to provide a secure and functioning website. After this period, it will no longer be possible to identify individuals from the data. The data is also used to detect and fix errors on the website.
Data processing when using the contact form
If you send us an enquiry via the contact form, we store the information you provide in the form, including the contact details you have given, in order to process your enquiry and to respond to any follow-up questions.
Data processing during registration and prize draw participation
Additionally, we store the data you provide when registering (first and last name, address, email address), as well as any information you provide with the prize declaration (telephone number, address, bank details).
We also store the data from your uploaded proof of purchase (purchase date, products purchased, amount spent, store location). The purpose of storing this data is to carry out the prize draw, i.e. to verify eligibility, select winners, and if necessary, send prizes. The legal basis for this data processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).
The data you enter in the registration form, prize declaration, and when uploading the proof of purchase will be stored by us until you request deletion or the purpose for storage ceases to apply (3 months after the end of the promotion). Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device via your browser. These cookies are necessary to enable certain functions of our website.
We only use session cookies, which are automatically deleted as soon as you leave the website. These cookies are required in accordance with Section 25(2) of the German Telemedia Act (TDDSG) for the operation of the promotion (login and upload of proof of purchase). If personal data is processed via cookies, this is either for the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) or to safeguard our legitimate interest in a functional and user-friendly website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Cookies we use:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | storage time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Login | Technical Cookie | Identification of the logged-in user | GDPR | Session Cookie |
| Language selection | Technical Cookie | Save the selected language | GDPR | Session Cookie |
Recipients / Disclosure of data
Your data will generally not be passed on to third parties. However, the data is processed by a service provider whom we have commissioned as our processor pursuant to Article 28 GDPR for the implementation and handling of the prize draw.
For the operation of our website and other services, we use service providers who may have access to personal data. We select these providers carefully and ensure they comply with data protection requirements. These include, among others, the email service provider and the web host.
Data Protection Officer
You can contact our Data Protection Officer at datenschutz@staedtler.com or by post with the addition “Data Protection Officer”.
Your rights as a data subject
You have the right to:
- Access your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectify incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please send an email to datenschutz@staedtler.com.
Deletion of data
Your personal data will be deleted three months after the conclusion of the prize draw, unless they are required for evidentiary purposes due to asserted or threatened claims, or legal obligations require longer retention. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection regulations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
