CigarFinder .eu

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Overview

CigarFinder.eu ("we", "us", "our") is a cigar price comparison service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we handle it.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is identified in our Impressum.

3. Data We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate this service:

  • Server logs: IP address, browser user agent, pages visited, timestamps. These are retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes.
  • localStorage data: Age verification status and cookie consent preference, stored locally in your browser. This data never leaves your device.

We do not use analytics, tracking cookies, or advertising services. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or payment details.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts: We load fonts (Inter, Playfair Display) from Google's CDN. Google may collect your IP address when serving fonts. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Retailer links: When you click on a retailer link, you leave our site. Each retailer has its own privacy policy.
  • Frankfurter API: We use this free service for currency exchange rates. No personal data is sent to this service.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on the following legal grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):

  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): Server logs for security and service operation.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Age verification to comply with tobacco advertising regulations.

6. Data Retention

Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days. localStorage data persists in your browser until you clear it manually.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15) — request a copy of data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16) — request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17) — request deletion of your data
  • Right to restriction (Art. 18) — request limitation of processing
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20) — receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object (Art. 21) — object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address listed in our Impressum.

8. 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. You can contact the data protection authority in your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.