Privacy policy

Data Protection Statement

1) Information on the Collection of Personal Data and Contact Details of the Controller

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 information that allows you to be personally identified.

1.2 The controller responsible for data processing on this website is Byron Classics. The controller is the natural or legal person who decides, alone or jointly with others, on the purposes and means of processing 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 enquiries). You can recognise an encrypted connection by the browser address bar beginning with "https://" and by the padlock icon.

2) Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

When you use our site for informational purposes only (without registering or sending us information), we collect only the data your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). These are necessary to display the site and ensure its stability. The following data is collected:

  • Page visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Amount of data transferred (in bytes)
  • Page from which you accessed our site (referrer)
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address used (possibly anonymised)

The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of the site, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. No further transfer or use of the data takes place, unless there are concrete indications of unlawful use, in which case the logs may be reviewed.

3) Cookies

To make our website appealing and to enable the use of certain features, we use cookies (small text files stored on your device). Some cookies are deleted at the end of the session (session cookies), while others remain stored to recognise your browser on future visits (persistent cookies). These cookies may collect personal data such as browser type, location, or IP address.

Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a defined period, which varies depending on the cookie. Some cookies simplify the ordering process (for example, by saving products in your cart). Where cookies process personal data, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (performance of a contract) or Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest in optimal site functionality and an efficient user experience).

We may work with advertising partners who also store cookies on your device when you visit our website (third-party cookies). Where 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. The method varies by browser; please refer to its help menu. Useful links:

  • Internet Explorer
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Opera

If you reject cookies, certain features of the site may not be available.

4) Contact

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 enquiry and handle related technical matters. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in responding (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). If your contact is for the purpose of entering into a contract, the legal basis will also be Article 6(1)(b). Once the matter is resolved and no legal retention obligations exist, your data will be deleted.

5) Customer Account Creation and Contract Performance

When you provide personal data to enter into a contract or create a customer account, we process it in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the 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 is completed or the account deleted, your data will be blocked for tax and commercial reasons and deleted once those retention periods have expired, unless you consent to further use or the law permits it.

6) Use of Data for Direct Marketing

6.1 Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will regularly send you offers. We only require your email address; other details are optional and used to personalise the message. We use a double opt-in method — you will receive a confirmation email and only after clicking the link will we begin sending the newsletter.

By activating the link, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. We record the IP address and time of registration to prevent misuse. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the newsletter or by writing to us at support@byron-classics.com. Once you do so, we will remove your address from our list, unless you consent to further use or the law permits it.

6.2 Newsletter to Existing Customers

If you provided your email address when making a purchase, we may send you offers for similar products by email without requiring additional consent. This is based on our legitimate interest in personalised direct marketing, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. You may object at any time by writing to us.