Privacy Policy

Mad Max GbR
c/o Jürgen Breforth
Geiststrasse 46
48151 Münster
Germany
Email: info@madmax-germany.com
webmaster@madmax-germany.com

Website: www.madmax-germany.com

  1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the GDPR is:

Mad Max GbR
c/o Jürgen Breforth
Geiststrasse 46
48151 Münster
Germany
Email: info@madmax-germany.com

  1. General Information

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws. Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

  1. Hosting

Our website is hosted by Strato AG, Germany.

Strato processes personal data (e.g., IP addresses, server log files) on our behalf based on a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

Server Log Files

When you visit our website, the hosting provider automatically collects:

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

Purpose: Ensuring technical functionality and security of the website.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
Retention: Automatically deleted after a limited period unless required for security reasons.

  1. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Comment content
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent

Purpose: Spam prevention and moderation.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Comments are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

If profile pictures are used, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar (Automattic Inc., USA). Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or standard contractual clauses where applicable.

  1. Contact Form

When you contact us via form or email, we process:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

Purpose: Responding to inquiries (concerts, events, merchandise).
Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

Retention: Data is deleted once the request is resolved unless statutory retention obligations apply.

  1. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process:

  • Email address
  • Optional name

Subscription occurs via double opt-in.

Purpose: Sending news, event information, merchandise updates.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

You may withdraw consent at any time via the unsubscribe link.

Retention: Stored until you unsubscribe.

  1. Event Registration / Ticket Sales

If you register for events or purchase tickets, we process:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Optional address
  • Payment information (processed via payment provider)

Purpose: Ticket processing and event communication.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract).

Retention: Stored for the duration of the contractual relationship and according to legal retention obligations (e.g., tax law).

  1. Merchandise / Online Shop

If you purchase merchandise, we process:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Payment details

Purpose: Order fulfillment, shipping, accounting.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Data may be shared with payment providers and shipping companies strictly for order fulfillment.

Retention: According to statutory retention periods (generally 6–10 years under German commercial and tax law).

  1. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure website functionality and improve user experience.

Categories:

  • Necessary cookies (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Analytics / marketing cookies (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent required)

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner.

  1. Analytics

If analytics tools are used (e.g., Google Analytics or self-hosted solutions), processing occurs only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

IP anonymization is enabled where applicable.

If Google services are used, data may be transferred to the USA based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

  1. Embedded Content & Social Media

Our website may include embedded content from:

  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Spotify

When interacting with embedded content, these providers may process personal data and set cookies.

Data transfers to third countries (e.g., USA) may occur under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

  1. Google Maps

We may use Google Maps to display maps.

When loading maps, your IP address may be transmitted to Google servers.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

  1. Data Security

We use SSL encryption to protect transmitted data and implement technical and organizational security measures in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR.

  1. Data Retention
  • Comments: Indefinitely
  • Contact inquiries: Until resolved
  • Newsletter: Until withdrawal of consent
  • Orders & registrations: According to statutory retention periods
  • Log files: Limited retention for security purposes
  1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Competent supervisory authority in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information NRW (LDI NRW)

  1. Data Processing Agreements

Where required, we have concluded data processing agreements (Art. 28 GDPR) with service providers.

Disclaimer

  1. Website Content
    All content is for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness.
  2. External Links
    We are not responsible for content or privacy practices of external websites.
  3. Liability
    Use of this website is at your own risk. We are not liable for direct or indirect damages.
  4. Copyright
    All texts, images, videos, logos, and music are protected by copyright. Any reproduction requires written permission.

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(Legal Notice pursuant to Section 5 DDG – German Digital Services Act)

Mad Max GbR
c/o Jürgen Breforth
Geiststrasse 46
48151 Münster
Germany

Email: info@madmax-germany.com
Website: www.madmax-germany.com

Represented by the partners:
Jürgen Breforth, Axel Kruse

Responsible for content pursuant to Section 18 (2) MStV (German State Media Treaty):

Mad Max GbR
c/o Jürgen Breforth
Geiststrasse 46
48151 Münster
Germany

VAT Identification Number:

VAT ID pursuant to Section 27a German VAT Act:
[66/235/75603]

EU Online Dispute Resolution:

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR):
https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

We are neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Liability for Content

As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws pursuant to Section 7 (1) DDG. However, pursuant to Sections 8 to 10 DDG, we are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information.

Liability for Links

Our website contains links to external third-party websites over whose content we have no control. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for such external content. The respective provider or operator of the linked pages is always responsible for their content.

Copyright

The content and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. Reproduction, editing, distribution, or any kind of use outside the limits of copyright law requires the written consent of the respective author or creator.

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