1.1 Thank you for visiting our website. Below, we inform you about the processing of your personal data when using our site. Personal data refers to any data that can be used to personally identify you.
1.2 The controller responsible for data processing on this website is Auckland's Finest. The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (as defined by the EU General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR).
1.3 This website uses SSL or TLS encryption to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential information (such as orders or inquiries). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser address bar beginning with “https://” and by the padlock icon.
When you use our website for informational purposes only (without registering or sending us information), we collect only the data that your browser transmits to our server (the so-called “server log files”). These are necessary to display the website and ensure its stability. The following data is collected:
The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of the website, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The data is not transferred or used for any other purpose unless there are specific indications of unlawful use, in which case the log files may be reviewed subsequently.
In order to make our website attractive and enable the use of certain functions, we use cookies (small text files that are stored on your device). Some cookies are deleted at the end of the session (session cookies), while others remain stored in order to recognize your browser on future visits (persistent cookies). These cookies may collect personal data such as browser information, location, or IP address.
Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after the defined period, which varies depending on the cookie. Some cookies simplify the ordering process (for example, by saving products in the shopping cart). If cookies process personal data, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of the contract) or on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in optimal website functionality and an effective user experience).
We may work with advertising partners who also store cookies on your device when you visit our website (third-party cookies). If this is the case, we will inform you in this policy about their use and scope.
You can configure your browser to notify you about the installation of cookies and decide individually whether to accept them or not. The method for doing so varies depending on the browser; please consult its help menu. Here are some useful links:
If you reject cookies, certain website functions may not be available.
When you contact us (for example, via a form or email), we collect your personal data. The data collected is indicated in the relevant form. We use this data exclusively to respond to your inquiry and to manage the related technical aspects. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in responding to your request (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If your contact is made for the purpose of concluding a contract, the legal basis will also be Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Once the matter has been resolved and there are no legal retention obligations, your data will be deleted.
When you provide us with personal data for the purpose of concluding a contract or creating a customer account, we process it in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The required data is indicated in the relevant forms. You may request the deletion of your account at any time by writing to the controller’s address mentioned above. Once the contract has been completed or the account has been deleted, the data will be blocked for tax and commercial law purposes and deleted once those periods have expired, unless you have consented to further use or such use is permitted by law.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will regularly send you offers. We only require your email address; other data is optional and is used to personalize the message. We use the “double opt-in” method, meaning that you will receive a confirmation email and we will only begin sending the newsletter once you click the confirmation link.
By activating the link, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. We record the IP address and the time of registration in order to prevent misuse. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in the newsletter or by writing to us at support@aucklands-finest.com. As soon as you do so, we will remove your email address from our mailing list, unless you consent to another use or such use is permitted by law.
If you provided us with your email address when making a purchase, we may send you offers by email for similar products without requiring additional consent. This is based on our legitimate interest in personalized direct marketing, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. You may object at any time by writing to us.
