Privacy policy

Last updated: January 4, 2026

Fuel Wood Spatar GmbH (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website spatar.de, including the editorial blog at spatar.de/blog and the online store at shop.spatar.de, together with all related content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you visit or use the Services, interact with content, post comments, subscribe to communications, or make a purchase.

If there is any conflict between this Privacy Policy and other applicable terms, this Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal information.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. What Is Personal Information

“Personal information” means any information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual.
It does not include anonymized or aggregated information that cannot reasonably be linked to a person.

2. Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Services, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

Name and email address (e.g. when subscribing to newsletters, posting comments, or contacting us)
Content you submit (comments, messages, inquiries)
Order and payment-related information when purchasing from the store

Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type, device and operating system
Log files and basic usage data (pages visited, timestamps, referrer URLs)
Cookies required for core functionality

Third-Party Embedded Content

When viewing embedded YouTube videos, information may be transmitted directly to YouTube (Google) in accordance with their privacy policy

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use only essential cookies and basic, privacy-respecting analytics necessary to operate and secure the Services.

No behavioral profiling
No third-party advertising trackers
No cross-site marketing cookies

You may disable cookies in your browser; however, parts of the Services may not function correctly.

4. Comments and User-Generated Content

Comments are enabled on the blog.
When you post a comment, we collect the information you provide (such as name, email address, comment content, and IP address) for moderation, spam prevention, and publication.

Comments are publicly visible.
Please do not include sensitive personal information in comments.

5. Newsletters and Email Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and subscription metadata are processed via Listmonk, which is self-hosted on our own server and under our control.

No third-party email marketing platforms are used
Emails are sent only with your consent
You may unsubscribe at any time via links in our emails

6. How We Use Personal Information

We process personal information for the following purposes:

Operating and maintaining the Services
Publishing editorial content and managing comments
Processing orders and payments (store only)
Sending newsletters and informational communications
Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
Ensuring security, fraud prevention, and system integrity
Complying with legal obligations

7. Platforms and Service Providers

Shopify (shop.spatar.de)

The online store is powered by Shopify.
Shopify processes personal information necessary to complete purchases and operate the store, including payment processing and order fulfillment.

Shopify acts as an independent data processor/controller for certain operations.
You can review Shopify’s privacy practices at: https://privacy.shopify.com

Ghost (spatar.de/blog)

The blog is powered by Ghost and hosted under our control.
Ghost processes basic technical data required for content delivery, comments, and subscriptions.

Listmonk

Newsletter data is processed exclusively on our self-hosted Listmonk installation.

8. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information only when necessary:

To service providers supporting hosting, email delivery, security, or payment processing
Within our corporate group
To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
In connection with a business transaction (e.g. restructuring)

We do not sell personal information.

9. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (such as YouTube videos).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services. Their privacy policies apply independently.

10. Children’s Data

The Services are not intended for children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so it can be removed.

11. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for:

The purposes described in this Privacy Policy
Legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
Resolving disputes or enforcing agreements

If you reside in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be made using the contact details below.
We may verify your identity before responding.

13. International Transfers

Personal information may be processed outside your country of residence.
Where required, we rely on recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be published on the website with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact Information

Fuel Wood Spatar GmbH
Gautinger Straße 3
82131 Stockdorf
Germany

Email: info@spatar.de

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Fuel Wood Spatar GmbH is the data controller.