Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 01, 2025

At Christoff Namel website ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.christoffnamel.com] (the "Site"), use our services, or interact with us in any other way. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, and other relevant regulations. We may update this policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from and about users of our Site, which can be categorized as follows:

a. Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, subscribe to newsletters, contact customer support, or participate in surveys or promotions:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and billing address.
Account Information: Username, password, and security questions.
Payment Information: Credit card details, billing information, or other payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment details on our servers).
Demographic Information: Age, gender, preferences, interests, and other details you provide.
User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, photos, or other content you submit to the Site.

b. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:

Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, clickstream data, and navigation paths.
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or, with your consent, precise geolocation from your device.
Analytics Data: Aggregated data on user behavior, such as referral sources and exit pages.

c. Automatically Collected Information

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to automatically collect information about your interactions with the Site. For more details, see Section 7 below.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

2. How We Collect Information

Directly from You: When you fill out forms, register for an account, place an order, subscribe to services, or communicate with us.
Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, and tracking technologies as you navigate the Site.
From Third Parties: From partners, affiliates, or service providers (e.g., social media platforms if you log in via third-party accounts, or analytics providers like Google Analytics).
Public Sources: From publicly available databases or directories.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Improve Our Services: Process transactions, fulfill orders, manage accounts, and personalize your experience on the Site.
Communication: Send you updates, newsletters, promotional offers, or respond to your inquiries. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Analytics and Research: Analyze Site usage to improve functionality, content, and user experience.
Security and Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent security threats, fraud, or illegal activities.
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect our rights and those of others.
Advertising: Display targeted ads based on your interests and browsing behavior (with your consent where required).
Aggregated Data: Create anonymized datasets for business insights or to share with partners.

We will not use your information for purposes incompatible with those outlined here without your consent.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site, such as hosting providers, payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal), email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp), and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or government authority, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Affiliates and Partners: With our affiliates or business partners for joint marketing or operational purposes, with appropriate safeguards.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit permission.

We ensure that any third parties receiving your data adhere to privacy standards at least as protective as those in this policy.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS for data transmission), firewalls, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request details about the information we hold about you.
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions, such as record-keeping requirements).
Objection: Object to certain processing, including marketing.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent where processing is based on it.
Opt-Out of Sales: Under CCPA, opt out of the "sale" of your personal information (note: we do not sell data, but this may apply to sharing for advertising).

To exercise these rights, contact us at christoffnamel@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (e.g., 30 days under GDPR). We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling requests.

You can also manage cookies and tracking via your browser settings (see Section 7).

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality (e.g., session management).
Performance Cookies: Collect analytics data (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
Advertising Cookies: Enable targeted ads (e.g., via Google Ads or Facebook Pixel).

You can control cookies through your browser settings or by using tools like the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Note that disabling cookies may limit Site functionality. For more information, visit our Cookie Policy [link to separate page if applicable].

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside [Your Country, e.g., the United States], your information may be transferred to and processed in [Your Country]. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws, using mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. For example, account data may be kept for the duration of your relationship with us plus a reasonable period for legal claims. Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., via email). Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

CHRISTOFF NAMEL WEBSITE

Email: christoffnamel@gmail.com

Phone: +40720128867

For complaints, you may also contact your local data protection authority.