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Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit and use MesserHQ.com.

MesserHQ is a private collector and information website focused on traditional, vintage and antique knives.

1. Controller

The person responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

Joseph Kenworthy
Leonrodstr. 77
80636 Munich
Germany

Email: messerhq@gmail.com

Further information can be found in the Impressum.

2. Hosting and Website Platform – Wix

This website is created and hosted using services provided by:

Wix.com Ltd.
Yunitsman 5 St.
Tel Aviv, Israel

When you visit MesserHQ.com, Wix may automatically process technical information necessary to provide and secure the website. This may include:

  • IP address

  • browser type and version

  • device information

  • operating system

  • date and time of access

  • pages visited

  • referring website

  • technical log and security information

This processing is necessary for the secure and reliable operation of the website. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on the legitimate interest in operating and protecting the website.

Wix.com Ltd. is based in Israel. The European Commission recognizes Israel as providing an adequate level of data protection. Wix may also process data through service providers or data centers in other countries, including the United States and Ireland. According to Wix, transfers to countries without an adequate level of protection are protected through appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

Further information about data processing by Wix can be found in the Wix Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

MesserHQ.com uses cookies and similar technologies provided through Wix and, where applicable, integrated third-party services.

Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function properly, including cookies used for security, fraud prevention, stability and basic website functions. These may be used without consent where permitted by law.

Optional cookies or similar technologies used for analytics or third-party content are only used where legally required after the visitor has provided consent through the website's cookie settings.

Visitors can accept or reject optional cookies and can change their cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings provided on the website.

Where consent is required, processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG. Technically necessary technologies are used in accordance with Section 25(2) TDDDG.

4. Website Analytics

MesserHQ uses Wix's integrated website statistics and analytics functions to better understand general website usage and improve the content and operation of the site.

Depending on the visitor's cookie choices, Wix may process information such as page views, approximate location, device type, browser information, referral source and interaction with the website.

Where analytics requires the use of non-essential cookies or similar technologies, this processing takes place only after consent has been provided.

MesserHQ does not currently use Google Analytics or the Meta/Facebook Pixel.

5. Contact Form and Email

Visitors can contact MesserHQ through the contact form on the website or directly by email.

When the contact form is used, information entered into the form may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • subject

  • message

  • any other information voluntarily provided

This information is processed for the purpose of responding to the inquiry and communicating with the sender.

Contact form information is processed through Wix and may be stored within the Wix website management and contact systems.

If you contact MesserHQ directly by email, your information is also processed by the email service provider used for the MesserHQ email account.

The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on the legitimate interest in responding to inquiries and communicating with visitors.

Messages and contact information are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to handle the inquiry, unless a longer retention period is required by law or necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

6. Newsletter

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to the MesserHQ newsletter.

When you subscribe, your email address and any other information you voluntarily provide through the signup form may be processed and stored through Wix.

The information is used only to send MesserHQ news, website updates, new articles, videos, research, collector information and similar MesserHQ content.

Newsletter subscriptions are based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You may withdraw your consent at any time. You can unsubscribe by using the unsubscribe option included in newsletter emails or by contacting MesserHQ directly.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

After unsubscribing, your information will no longer be used to send newsletters. Minimal information may be retained where necessary to document the unsubscribe request or prevent further unwanted mailings.

7. YouTube

MesserHQ displays video content associated with the MesserHQ YouTube channel.

YouTube is a service provided by Google. For users in the European Economic Area, relevant Google services are generally provided by:

Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House
Barrow Street
Dublin 4
Ireland

When YouTube content is loaded or played, information may be transmitted to Google. This may include the visitor's IP address, device and browser information, information about the page visited and interaction with the video.

If the visitor is logged into a Google or YouTube account, Google may associate this activity with that account in accordance with Google's own privacy practices.

Where consent is legally required for loading YouTube content or associated technologies, the content is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.

Google may process data outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. Information about Google's processing, international transfers and privacy protections can be found in Google's Privacy Policy.

8. Instagram

MesserHQ displays content from the MesserHQ Instagram account.

Instagram is operated in the European Economic Area by:

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
Merrion Road
Dublin 4, D04 X2K5
Ireland

When Instagram content or resources are loaded through this website, technical information such as the visitor's IP address, browser or device information and information about the page being visited may be transmitted to Meta or its service providers.

If the visitor is logged into an Instagram or other Meta account, Meta may be able to associate the visit or interaction with that account.

Where consent is legally required for loading Instagram content or associated technologies, processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.

Meta may process data outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. Further information about Meta's processing and international data transfers can be found in Meta's Privacy Policy.

9. External Links and Social Media

MesserHQ contains links to external websites and social media platforms, including Instagram and YouTube.

If you follow an external link, the privacy practices of the external website or service apply. MesserHQ has no control over the data processing practices of independent third-party websites.

10. Storage of Personal Data

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer period is required by law.

The exact retention period depends on the type of information and the purpose of processing.

Technical information processed by Wix is subject to Wix's applicable retention practices. Contact information is generally retained only as long as necessary to handle the communication. Newsletter information is retained until consent is withdrawn, subject to any limited retention necessary to document the withdrawal.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • request information about personal data processed about you

  • request correction of inaccurate personal data

  • request deletion of your personal data

  • request restriction of processing

  • object to certain processing

  • receive certain personal data in a portable format

  • withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights in relation to data processed by MesserHQ, please contact:

messerhq@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

For MesserHQ, the competent supervisory authority is generally:

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Germany

12. Automated Decision-Making

MesserHQ does not use personal data to make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects on visitors.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated if the website, its services or applicable legal requirements change.

The current version will always be available on this page.

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