Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Collectionastyle respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our equipment selection services.

What Data We Collect

We collect various types of data to provide and improve our equipment selection services:

Personal Data

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Communication data (messages, inquiries, consultation requests)
  • Business information (company name, industry, equipment requirements)

Technical Data

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referral source and pages visited
  • Time and date of visits

Behavioral Data

  • Website usage patterns and interactions
  • Preferences and interests
  • Response to marketing communications

How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide equipment selection guidance, consultations, and respond to inquiries
  • Communication: To communicate with you about our services, updates, and relevant information
  • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and optimize user experience
  • Marketing: To send relevant marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR and applicable regulations:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities (e.g., marketing communications)
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or take steps at your request before entering into a contract
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., website analytics, service improvement), provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations

Transfer and Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We may share your data with third parties under the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and providing services:

  • Hosting and cloud storage providers
  • Email service providers
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
  • Customer support platforms

Analytics and Advertising Partners

We use third-party services for analytics and advertising:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Google Ads Conversion Tracking and Remarketing
  • Google Maps API for location services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Data Protection

Collectionastyle implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure server infrastructure and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Employee training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

User Rights and How to Exercise Them

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service provider
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at online@collectionastyle.world or visit our contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

International Data Transfer

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other appropriate legal mechanisms to ensure data protection

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Data Retention Periods

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Active Users: Data is retained while you actively use our services
  • Inactive Users: Data may be retained for up to 3 years after last contact, unless you request deletion
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legal claims
  • Marketing Data: Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or opt out
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Use of Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We use Google Ads Conversion Tracking to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to track conversions. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Ads Remarketing

We use Google Ads Remarketing to show relevant advertisements to visitors who have previously visited our website. Google uses cookies to serve these ads. You can opt out by visiting Google's Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. For more information, see Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Maps API

We use Google Maps API to display location information on our contact page. Google may collect location data when you interact with maps. For more information, see Google Maps Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookies Policy.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users (if applicable)
  • Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: online@collectionastyle.world

Phone: +35351873048

Address: Manor St, Manor, Waterford, Ireland

Contact Page: Visit our contact page