Ambassador Program (Terms & Data Privacy)

General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for the Uniqhorse Ambassador Program

1. Scope

These GTC govern participation in the affiliate program of Uniqhorse (Winter Ventures GmbH, Satzunger Hauptstraße 1, 09496 Marienberg), represented by Dennis Winter (hereinafter referred to as the “Provider”), by registered partners (hereinafter referred to as the “Affiliate”).

The program is intended for the promotion of equestrian products via the Affiliate’s online channels, with the goal of generating sales in the Provider’s online shop.

2. Subject Matter of the Agreement

The Provider enables the Affiliate to promote products from the “Uniqhorse” brand on a commission basis. Promotion is carried out by placing individual affiliate links on the Affiliate’s websites, social media profiles, or other permitted platforms, or by using discount codes.

For successful purchases via these links or discount codes, the Affiliate receives a percentage commission on the net product value (excluding shipping costs, taxes, or discounts) or store credit.

3. Conditions of Participation

  1. Eligible to participate are natural persons aged 18 or over and legal entities.

  2. Registration takes place via the affiliate registration form.

  3. The Affiliate undertakes to use only legal and ethically acceptable advertising methods. Spam, misleading advertising, trademark infringements, or deceptive promises are prohibited.

  4. The Provider reserves the right to reject Affiliates without giving reasons or to exclude them from the program.

4. Advertising Materials and Tracking

  1. The Provider will make available to the Affiliate individual links, discount codes, and other marketing materials.

  2. The Affiliate undertakes to use only the provided tracking links/discount codes. Only this ensures clear attribution and remuneration.

5. Remuneration

  1. The Affiliate receives their own ambassador discount code and discount link for their community.

  2. The Affiliate receives a commission on each valid order referred by them through their tracking link/discount code. They may also receive free products.

  3. No commission entitlement exists for:

    • Orders that are cancelled or revoked

    • Fraudulent orders or technical manipulation

    • The Affiliate’s own purchases (“self-purchases”)

  4. Payments are made monthly; invoicing and payment are made net against invoice. Commission amounts may vary due to VAT differences between countries or discount levels.

  5. Alternatively to a commission, the Affiliate may receive store credit.

  6. The Provider reserves the right to withhold or retroactively cancel commission payments in case of suspected fraud or invalid transactions.

  7. Commissions and free products are taxable income. The Affiliate is solely responsible for complying with the tax regulations in their country of residence.

6. Obligations of the Affiliate

The Affiliate undertakes to:

  • When using tracking links, always include a visible addition such as “advertisement” or “ad” to the link concerned.

  • Publish only content that complies with European law, the law of their country of residence, fair advertising principles, and the Provider’s requirements. Provided advertising materials may only be used correctly and within applicable legal requirements.

  • Ensure that all statements they make about products are truthful and do not mislead consumers regarding benefits or characteristics. No misleading or aggressive advertising is permitted.

  • Not use the Provider’s brands or product names in search engine advertising (SEA) or domain names without written approval.

  • Not send spam emails or engage in prohibited advertising under § 7 of the German UWG.

  • Provide proof of their business activity (e.g., business registration, tax ID) when requested.

  • Not set up their own sub-affiliate systems unless approved in writing.

  • Regularly stay informed about changes to the affiliate program, the applicable GTC, and data protection rules.

7. Obligations of the Provider

  1. The Provider will supply the Affiliate with functioning tracking links/discount codes and, if applicable, other advertising materials.

  2. The Provider will inform the Affiliate of program changes, campaigns, or new products.

8. Term and Termination

  1. Participation is limited to three months.

  2. Either party may terminate the cooperation during this period at any time with 7 days’ written or email notice.

  3. In the event of a breach of these GTC, particularly deception or misuse of the system, the Provider may terminate the agreement without notice and retain any outstanding commission claims.

  4. Upon termination, the Affiliate loses entitlement to future commissions. Active codes and links must be deactivated after the contract ends. Commissions already earned but not yet paid will be settled, provided there was no breach of contract.

9. Liability

  1. The Provider is not liable for technical failures of the affiliate platform or tracking system, nor for revenue losses of the Affiliate resulting from data loss.

  2. The Affiliate is liable for all content they distribute in connection with the program and indemnifies the Provider from any third-party claims resulting from illegal advertising methods used by the Affiliate.

10. Data Protection

  1. Both parties undertake to comply with applicable data protection laws, particularly the GDPR.

  2. The Affiliate may not view or store personal data of users referred by them.

Further details on data processing are provided in the Provider’s privacy policy and the specific affiliate program privacy policy below.

11. Tracking

  1. To participate in the affiliate program and for proper commission settlement, the Provider uses tracking technologies to assign sales via the affiliate link.

  2. The following data may be collected via tracking links and cookies:

    • Origin of visitors (referrer)

    • Partner ID / Affiliate ID

    • Time of click

    • IP address (shortened or full, depending on provider)

    • Device and browser information

    • Purchase completion in the shop (if applicable)

  3. Tracking is carried out directly via the platform.

  4. Processing is solely for the purpose of correct attribution and commission payment.

  5. Legal basis: explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR in conjunction with § 25 (1) TTDSG (for cookies or comparable technologies).

  6. Consent may be withdrawn at any time with future effect. Withdrawal will make participation in the affiliate program technically impossible, as orders can no longer be assigned.

  7. Withdrawal can be submitted to support@uniqhorse.com.

12. Final Provisions

  1. German law applies.

  2. Place of jurisdiction is, where legally permissible, the Provider’s registered office.

  3. Amendments to these GTC will be communicated to the Affiliate in text form. If the Affiliate does not object within 14 days, the changes are deemed accepted.

  4. Should any provision be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.

Privacy Policy for Affiliate Partners

  1. Controller

Uniqhorse - Winter Ventures GmbH
Satzunger Hauptstraße 1
09496 Marienberg
Germany

Managing Director: Dennis Winter

  1. Purposes and Legal Bases of Data Processing

We process personal data of participants in our affiliate program in order to:

  • Enable participation in the program

  • Correctly track and attribute sales

  • Calculate and pay commissions

  • Fulfil legal obligations (e.g., tax record-keeping duties)

Legal bases: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (performance of contract) and Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR (legal obligation).

  1. Data Collected

The following data are processed:

  • First and last name

  • Address (billing/postal address)

  • Email address

  • Payment details (e.g., IBAN, PayPal address)

  • Tax number/VAT ID (if applicable)

  • Website URL or social media channels (if applicable)

  • Partner ID / tracking link

  • Commission data, revenues, IP address on login

  • Communication history

  1. Disclosure to Third Parties

Data will not be passed to unauthorized third parties. Disclosure may occur to:

  • Payment service providers (e.g., banks, PayPal)

  • Tax advisors or accounting services

  • Hosting and IT service providers (e.g., tracking platform)

All recipients are either bound by data processing agreements under Art. 28 GDPR or subject to statutory data protection obligations.

  1. Storage Period

Data are stored for the duration of the contractual relationship and deleted after its end, subject to statutory retention periods (e.g., 6 or 10 years under the German Commercial Code or Fiscal Code).

  1. Rights of Data Subjects

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), unless retention obligations apply

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

  1. Obligation to Provide Data

Providing your data is required for participation in the affiliate program. Without it, proper processing and commission payment is not possible.

  1. Data Security

We employ technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against manipulation, loss, or unauthorized access. Our systems are secured in accordance with the state of the art.

  1. Contact for Data Protection

Data Protection Officer:
Trusted Shops SE
Colonius Carré, Subbelrather Straße 15c
50823 Cologne
Germany
+49 221 77536 5151
shop@trustedshops.com

This privacy policy applies in addition to our general privacy policy for customers and website visitors.