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Privacy Policy
We are GIGANT Slovakia s.r.o.
We operate an e-shop on the website https://www.gigantslovakia.sk/.
When providing our services, selling goods, and operating our website, we process certain personal data.
The processing of personal data is governed primarily by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) ("GDPR").
I. Processing of Personal Data
1. Processing Personal Data When Using the Contact Form
If you contact us regarding our products and services, we will handle your contact information that you provide to us, primarily via the contact form.
Why?
Based on the personal data provided, we will contact you regarding our offer of goods and services.
On what legal basis?
This is processing based on Article 6(1)(b) of GDPR – performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract at your request.
If you do not provide us with this personal data, we will not be able to communicate with you for the purpose of entering into a contract to supply our goods or provide our services.
How long will we process personal data?
If further cooperation does not occur, your personal data will be processed for a maximum of 4 years from our last communication.
2. Processing Personal Data When Making a Purchase
If you make a purchase from us, we will handle the personal data needed to ensure the conclusion of the contract for the supply of our goods or services. This mainly includes billing data such as name, surname, and address.
Why?
We need to process your personal data to fulfill our obligations arising from the contract – delivering goods or providing services. We will also use your contact information to communicate with you about the status of your order, potential complaints, or your questions.
Additionally, we will process personal data to fulfill our obligations arising from applicable legal regulations (mainly for accounting and tax purposes or for resolving complaints and other matters).
On what legal basis?
This is processing based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract and Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – compliance with a legal obligation.
If you do not provide us with this personal data, we will not be able to conclude a contract with you for the supply of our goods or services.
How long will we process personal data?
During the delivery of goods or services and for 4 years after the last provision of such services or delivery of goods.
Newsletter (Commercial Communication)
If you have purchased goods or services from us and have not expressly opted out of receiving marketing communications, we will use your email address to send you our marketing communications.
On what legal basis?
This is processing based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – our legitimate interests, which are marketing communications targeted at our customers.
How long will we process personal data?
For 4 years from your last purchase. If you no longer wish to receive our marketing communications, you can unsubscribe at any time via email or contact us at kutrucz@gigantslovakia.sk.
II. Who Has Access to Your Data?
Your personal data will remain with us. However, some companies or other entities that help us operate our e-shop may have access to your personal data, including:
- The operator of the e-shop platform Shoptet (Shoptet a.s., Dvořeckého 628/8, Břevnov, 169 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic, ID: 289 35 675).
- Companies involved in shipping goods.
- Companies involved in processing payments.
- Marketing agencies.
We process personal data only within the territory of the European Union.
III. Additional Information
- We do not have a Data Protection Officer in our company.
- We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
- If you have questions regarding personal data, please contact us at kutrucz@gigantslovakia.sk or call +421 915 25 99 82.
IV. Use of Cookies
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to your device when you visit our website. They are sent back to the website or another website that recognizes them on each subsequent visit.
Cookies perform various functions, such as enabling efficient navigation between pages, remembering your preferences, and improving user experience. They also help ensure that online ads are better tailored to your interests.
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Necessary cookies: Essential for website operation, enabling functionalities like logging into secure areas. This category of cookies cannot be disabled.
- Analytical/statistical cookies: Help us analyze website usage and improve functionality. These are enabled only with your consent.
- Advertising cookies: Track preferences to display ads and content most relevant to your interests. These are enabled only with your consent.
More details about cookies and their management can be found in your browser settings.
V. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request information about the personal data we process.
- Access, update, or correct your data.
- Request restriction of processing or data deletion.
- Obtain a copy of your personal data.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
If you believe we are mishandling your data, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority or take legal action.
These principles are effective as of January 1, 2023.