PRIVACY POLICY
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA AND DATA CONTROLLER INFORMATION
1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and appreciate your interest. Below, we explain how we process your personal data when you use our website. Personal data refers to any information that can personally identify you.
1.2 The data controller for personal data on this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is [Company Name]. The data controller is the individual or legal entity that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
1.3 For security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential information (such as orders or inquiries), this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix in the browser’s address bar and a padlock icon.
DATA COLLECTION DURING WEBSITE USE
If you use the website for informational purposes only—meaning without registering or providing additional information—we only collect the data that your browser transmits to our server (server log files). When you access our website, we collect the following technically necessary data to display the site:
- The visited website
- Date and time of access
- Amount of data transferred (in bytes)
- Source/reference from which you accessed the site
- Browser used
- Operating system used
- IP address used (possibly in anonymized form)
Data processing is based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. These data are not transferred or used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to review server log files if there are specific indications of unlawful use.
COOKIES
To enhance your visit and enable certain functions, we use cookies on various pages. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some of the cookies we use are deleted after your browser session ends (session cookies), while others remain on your device and allow us or our partners (third-party cookies) to recognize your browser upon your next visit (persistent cookies). Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a predefined period, which may vary depending on the cookie.
Certain cookies simplify the ordering process by remembering, for example, the contents of a virtual shopping cart for a future visit. If these cookies process personal data, such processing occurs in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) or (f) of the GDPR to ensure the optimal operation of the website and to provide you with a smooth and efficient user experience.
We may work with advertising partners who help us make our online offerings more appealing to you. In such cases, our partners may also store cookies on your hard drive (third-party cookies). If we work with advertising partners, you will receive detailed information about these cookies and the extent of collected data in the following sections.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and decide whether to accept them individually or reject them in certain cases or entirely. Since each browser manages cookies differently, refer to the help menu of your browser for settings. Here are links to information on configuring cookies for the most common browsers:
- Internet Explorer: link
- Firefox: link
- Chrome: link
- Safari: link
- Opera: link
Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.
CONTACT
When you contact us (e.g., via a contact form or email@bavas-melbourne.com), we collect your personal data. The information collected through the contact form is indicated on the form itself. This data is stored and used solely to respond to your inquiry and for technical administration. The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in responding to your request, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If the purpose of your inquiry is to enter into a contract, Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR also applies. Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been resolved unless legal retention obligations apply.
DATA PROCESSING FOR ACCOUNT CREATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION
In accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, we also collect and process personal data when you provide it to us for contract execution or account creation. The required data is specified in the respective registration forms. You can delete your account at any time by sending a request to the data controller mentioned above. We store and use the data you provide to fulfill the contract. Once the contract has been fulfilled or the account deleted, your data will be blocked in accordance with legal retention obligations and deleted after the expiration of these periods, unless you have expressly consented to further use or such use is permitted by law.
USE OF PERSONAL DATA FOR DIRECT MARKETING: EMAIL NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we will regularly send you information about our offers. Only your email address is required for receiving the newsletter. Providing additional data is optional and helps personalize the messages. We use a double opt-in procedure, meaning we will only send you the newsletter if you explicitly confirm that you wish to receive it by clicking a link in a confirmation email.
By activating the confirmation link, you consent to the use of your personal data in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. When subscribing to the newsletter, we also store your IP address and the date and time of registration to track potential misuse of your email address. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Upon cancellation, your consent is revoked, and your email address will be removed from our mailing list.
USE OF DATA FOR ONLINE ADVERTISING AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 Online Advertising
We use online advertising on our website to display advertisements for products or services that may interest you. We work with online advertising providers who use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your online behavior and personalize the ads shown to you. These technologies often allow providers to measure the effectiveness of ads by displaying different versions to different users.
Processing of your data for advertising purposes is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, as it is in our legitimate interest to improve our advertising and services.
7.2 Personalized Product Recommendations
To offer you a more personalized shopping experience, we use your usage data and preferences to recommend products that we believe may interest you. This data processing is also based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA TO THIRD PARTIES
8.1 We do not transfer your personal data to third parties except in the following cases:
- When necessary for contract fulfillment, such as working with external service providers for payment processing, shipping, or other contract-related activities.
- If you have agreed to share your personal data for specific purposes.
- If we are legally required to disclose your data, for example, in response to an official request.
8.2 If we use service providers for data processing, they act as "data processors" and only process personal data on behalf of the company and according to our instructions.
YOUR RIGHTS
- Right of Access: You can request information about the personal data we have stored about you at any time.
- Right of Rectification: You can request correction of incorrect or incomplete data.
- Right of Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data unless legal obligations require retention.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of data processing in certain cases.
- Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another data controller.
- Right to Object: You can object at any time to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details provided at the end of this privacy policy.
DATA SECURITY
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, due to the nature of internet communications, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.