Privacy

AffordaBagsItaly.com

Effective Date: March 13, 2025

Welcome to AffordaBagsItaly.com (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller Information

AffordaBagsItaly
Address: Via Portiolo, Viadana, Mantova, Italy, 46019
Email: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

  • Identity Data: Name, surname
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, billing/shipping address
  • Transaction Data: Payment details (processed via secure third-party payment providers), purchase history
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and cookies (refer to our Cookie Policy)
  • Marketing Preferences: Your preferences regarding receiving marketing communications

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through the following means:

  • When you purchase a product
  • When you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter
  • When you contact us for support or inquiries
  • Through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To fulfill and manage your orders
  • To communicate with you regarding purchases, support, or promotions
  • To improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • To prevent fraud and ensure website security
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract (e.g., order fulfillment)
  • Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, improving services, and marketing (where applicable)
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law (e.g., tax regulations)
  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to receive marketing communications

6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping carriers, marketing platforms
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or legal proceedings
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third parties with whom we share data comply with GDPR regulations to ensure data protection.

7. Data Storage & Retention

We store your data securely and retain it only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  • Transactional data: Retained for tax and accounting purposes (minimum 5 years)
  • Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw consent
  • User accounts: Retained as long as your account is active

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to data processing for direct marketing purposes
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption for secure transactions
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Secure payment processing through third-party providers

Despite our efforts, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal data online.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) when working with third-party service providers. In such cases, we ensure adequate data protection measures are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

12. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Via Portiolo, Viadana, Mantova, Italy, 46019

Thank you for trusting AffordaBagsItaly.com with your personal data. Your privacy is our priority.