Privacy

Contemporary Goldsmith, Object and Jewellery Artist/Designer

Data Protection Declaration

I am very pleased by your interest in my products. Data protection has a particularly high value for me. The use of my website is basically possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a person concerned wishes to make use of special services via my website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, I will in any case obtain the consent of the person concerned.

The processing of personal data always takes place in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the Austrian Data Protection Act 2018 (DSG 2018). By means of this data protection declaration, I would like to inform you of the type, scope and purpose of the personal data collected, used and processed by me. Furthermore, I will inform you of your rights by means of this data protection declaration.

I, Bernhard Stimpfl-Abele, as the data controller, have implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data processed via this website is protected as completely as possible. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.

1

Who is responsible for your personal data?

1.1

I, Bernhard Stimpfl-Abele, am responsible for your personal data in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and DSG 2018.

Bernhard Stimpfl-Abele

2

Which personal data are processed?

2.1

I collect your personal data which you voluntarily transmit to me – in particular in the context of a request for an offer, a contact inquiry or in the context of other contract initiations. The personal data provided and transmitted by you are in particular contact data (such as name, address, date of birth, etc.), communication data (such as e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, etc.), payment data (payment information and history), credit and order information.

2.2

I work with contract processors who process certain data on my behalf. This is done exclusively in accordance with the GDPR and DSG 2018. Through careful selection and regular monitoring, I ensure that my contract processors take all organisational and technical measures necessary to protect your data.

3

Where is your data stored?

3.1

The data I collect from you will be stored within the European Economic Area (EEA) but may be transferred to and processed in a country outside the EEA. Such a transfer of your personal data will take place in compliance with the applicable laws. For transfers to countries outside the EEA, I use standard contractual clauses and the Privacy Shield unless the European Commission has taken a decision on adequacy.

4

Why do I use your personal data and what is the legal basis for the processing?

4.1

I use your personal data for the following purposes:

4.1.1

Provision of Services

My website enables a fast electronic contact as well as a direct communication with me. If you contact me by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data you provide will be stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the person concerned. These personal data will not be passed on to third parties. I also use the personal data transmitted by you for the processing of your online purchases as well as for contacting you in this regard (sending notifications of delivery status or of problems with the delivery of your articles).

4.1.2

Direct Advertising

I use your personal data to send you promotional offers, invitations to participate in surveys, events, etc. by e-mail, SMS, telephone and post. I will send you relevant information, product recommendations, reminders about items in your shopping cart and personalized offers.

4.1.3

Accounting

4.1.4

Fulfilment of legal obligations

I use your personal information to comply with legal obligations and to comply with court and regulatory decisions. I may also use the information I collect to investigate or resolve any claim or dispute relating to your use of my services or for any other purpose permitted by applicable law.

4.2

The processing of your personal data takes place on the basis of your express consent and/or on the basis of the existing contractual relationship and/or on the basis of legal requirements.

4.3

The provision of your personal data for the purposes mentioned in point 4.1. is necessary for the provision of my services. The non-availability or deletion of your personal data results, amongst other things, in the termination of the contractual relationship and no further services can be provided.

5

Who has access to your data?

5.1

I transfer your personal data for the purposes mentioned in point 4.1., amongst others, to companies to verify your address, communication agencies to send order confirmations, warehouse and distribution providers in connection with the delivery of your order, payment service providers for your payment, collection agencies, advertising agencies and technical service providers for physical and digital direct advertising, website agencies as well as IT companies, public or government agencies, legal representatives, tax consultants, insurance companies and internal business departments that process the data on my behalf. Please note that many of these recipients have an independent right or obligation to process your personal data.

5.2

Your data will not be passed on or sold to third parties for advertising purposes. The passing on of data to third parties serves only to provide the purposes mentioned in point

6

How long will your personal data be stored?

6.1

The criteria for the duration of the storage of personal data are the respective legal retention period. After this period has expired the corresponding personal data will be routinely deleted, unless they are no longer required for the performance of the contract, the initiation of the contract or the assertion or defence of any claims. I will store your data, which you transmit to me by way of customer service (telephone calls, e-mail protocols, correspondence) for 12 months.

6.2

I process and store personal data of the data subject only for the period of time necessary to achieve the storage purpose or insofar as this has been provided for by the European Directive and Regulation Authorities or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject. If the storage purpose no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European Directive and Regulation Authorities or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be blocked or deleted routinely and in accordance with the statutory provisions.

7

What rights do you have?

7.1

Right of Information

You have the statutory right to request information about your personal data stored with me at any time and to receive a copy of this information. Furthermore, you have the right to request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you will be processed.

7.2

Right of Correction

Should your data be incorrect or incomplete, I will correct them on request.

7.3

Right of Transferability

If I process your personal data automatically with your consent or pursuant to an appropriate agreement, you have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, common and machine-readable format sent to you or another party. This applies only to the personal data you have provided to me.

7.4

Right of Limitation

You have the right to demand that I restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, in particular if you object to processing on the basis of my legitimate interest, if you inform me that your personal data is incorrect, if you object to the deletion of personal data and instead demand the restriction of the use of your personal data, and if I no longer need the personal data, but it is necessary for you to be able to defend your legal claims.

7.5

Right of Deletion

You have the right to have personal data processed by me deleted – insofar as this is legally permissible. The following cases in particular are excluded:

7.5.1

You have placed an order which has not yet been dispatched or only partially dispatched.

7.5.2

You have open payments with me.

7.5.3

You have misused or suspected of misusing my services in the last five years.

7.5.4

You have assigned your liabilities to a third party in the last three years.

7.5.5

If you have made any purchases, I will keep your personal data relating to your transaction in accordance with the accounting rules.

You may also withdraw your consent to the use of your data at any time and object to its processing. The processing of your personal data remains lawful until the time of your withdrawal.

7.6

I will notify you immediately of any breaches of personal data that may pose a high risk to your rights and freedoms.

7.7

If you think I have been incorrectly processing your personal data, you can contact me. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7.8

You may assert your rights by notifying me at the e-mail address bernhard@stimpfl-abele.com.