PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data when you visit our website www.barista-matcha.com, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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2. Data Controller

Market Grounds GmbH & Co. KG
Domstraße 19
20095 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 40 8090300-0
Email: info@teahouse-exclusives.com

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3. Data Collection and Use

a) Visiting our Website

When you access our website, certain data is automatically collected by our web hosting provider (e.g. browser type, operating system, referrer URL, IP address, time of access). This data is used for technical security and statistical purposes and is not personally identifiable.

b) Contact Form

If you contact us via our contact form, we process the information you provide (e.g. name, company, email address, message) for the purpose of handling your inquiry. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps).

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4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If we use tracking or third-party cookies, we will request your consent via a cookie banner (in compliance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

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5. Data Storage and Security

We store your personal data only as long as necessary for the intended purpose or as required by law. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

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6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. the Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection).

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7. Third-Party Services

If we integrate third-party services (e.g. embedded videos, fonts, or analytics tools), we will inform you accordingly and request consent where required.

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8. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes in our services. Please check back periodically for updates.

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Last updated: July 2025