Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

INFORMATION ON THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE DATA CONTROLLER

1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. In the following, we inform you about the handling of your personal data when using our website. Personal data includes all data with which you can be personally identified.

1.2 The controller for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Smith Botique. The responsible party for the processing of personal data is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

1.3 This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries to the controller). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the string "https://" and the lock symbol in your browser line.

DATA COLLECTION WHEN VISITING OUR WEBSITE

When you visit our website purely for informational purposes, i.e., if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). This includes:

  • The website you visited

  • Date and time of access

  • Amount of data sent in bytes

  • Source or reference from which you accessed the site

  • Browser used

  • Operating system used

  • IP address (possibly in anonymized form)

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website.

COOKIES

To make the visit to our website attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, we use cookies. These may be session cookies (deleted after browser close) or persistent cookies (remain on your device). Cookies may collect user info such as IP address, browser, and location.

Processing of personal data through cookies occurs under:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if necessary for the contract, or

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for our legitimate interest in optimizing user experience.

We may also work with third-party advertisers. You will be informed separately where applicable.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings:

Note: Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

CONTACTING US

If you contact us (e.g., via contact form or email), the data provided is stored and used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (if related to a contract)

Your data will be deleted once your inquiry is resolved, unless legal retention obligations apply.

DATA PROCESSING WHEN OPENING A CUSTOMER ACCOUNT AND FOR CONTRACT PROCESSING

When you create a customer account or place an order, personal data is collected based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. We store and use this data for contract fulfillment. Upon request or after contract completion, your account can be deleted, and your data will be erased after legal retention periods, unless you consent to further use.

USE OF YOUR DATA FOR DIRECT MARKETING

6.1 Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email (and optionally your name) to send updates. Subscription requires your explicit confirmation (double opt-in). You can unsubscribe anytime.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

6.2 Email Marketing to Existing Customers
If you provided your email during a purchase, we may use it to send offers for similar products.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in direct marketing)

You may opt out at any time with future effect by contacting us at info@smith-botique.com.

DATA PROCESSING FOR ORDER HANDLING

To fulfill your order, we share necessary personal data with:

  • Shipping companies (for delivery)

  • Payment providers or banks (for payment processing)

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR