Privacy Policy

Updated September 13, 2023

1. Parties and Object

Artifyce Vintage Clothing establishes this Privacy Policy, the purpose of which is to inform in complete transparency the Users of the website hosted at the following address: www.artifycevintageclothing.com, (hereinafter the "Site"), of the manner in which personal data is collected and processed by Artifyce Vintage Clothing.

The term “User” refers to any user, whether natural or legal person, who visits or interacts in any way with the Site.

In this respect, Artifyce Vintage Clothing determines all the technical, legal and organizational means and purposes of processing Users' personal data. To this end, Artifyce Vintage Clothing undertakes to take all necessary measures to ensure that personal data is processed in accordance with the law of July 30, 2018, relating to the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (hereinafter, "the Law") and the European Regulation of April 26, 2016 relating to the protection of data of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of data (hereinafter the "Regulation").

Artifyce Vintage Clothing is free to choose any natural or legal person who processes the personal data of users at its request and on its behalf (hereinafter the "Subcontractor"). Where applicable, Artifyce Vintage Clothing undertakes to take technical and organizational security measures for the processing of personal data, in accordance with the Law and the Regulation.

2. Processing of personal data

The use of the Site by Users may result in the communication of personal data. The processing of this data by Artifyce Vintage Clothing , in its capacity as Data Controller, or by service providers acting in the name and on behalf of Artifyce Vintage Clothing , will comply with the Law and the Regulation.

Personal data will be processed by Artifyce Vintage Clothing, in accordance with the purposes mentioned below, via:

• access and use of the Platform by the user;
• management of the operation and optimization of the Platform;
• organization of the conditions of use of the Payment Services;
• verification, identification and authentication of data transmitted by the user;
• implementation of user support;
• personalization of services by displaying advertisements based on the user's browsing history, according to their preferences;
• prevention and detection of fraud, malware (malicious software) and management of security incidents;
• management of possible disputes with users;
• sending commercial and advertising information, based on user preferences.

3. Personal data that may be processed

The User consents, when visiting and using the Site, that Artifyce Vintage Clothing collects and processes, according to the methods and principles described in this Privacy Policy, the following personal data:

• User information that they provide for contractual purposes and to enable the proper performance of reciprocal obligations, namely surname, first name, address, IBAN number and banking details; and more generally any information voluntarily given by the User.
• User information collected by filling in forms or by contacting us by phone, email or other means, for example, Users' name, address, email address and telephone number.
• With regard to each visit to the site, the information automatically collected is: a. IP address, type and model of navigation, time zone, operating system; b. all information concerning the pages that the User has consulted on the site, in particular the URL consulted and the time spent on the page.

4. Consent

By accessing and using the Site, the User declares that they have read and given their free, specific, informed and unequivocal consent to the processing of their personal data. This consent relates to the content of this Privacy Policy. Consent is given by the positive act by which the User has checked the box offering the Privacy Policy in a hyperlink. This consent is an essential condition for carrying out certain operations on the Site or for allowing the User to enter into a contractual relationship with Artifyce Vintage Clothing. Any contract between Artifyce Vintage Clothing and a User relating to the services and goods offered on the Site is subject to the User's acceptance of the Privacy Policy. The User consents to the Data Controller processing and collecting, in accordance with the terms and principles included in this Privacy Policy, their personal data that they communicate on the Site or during the services offered by Artifyce Vintage Clothing, for the purposes indicated above. The User has the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent previously given.

5. Duration of storage of Users’ personal data

In accordance with Article 13 §2 of the Regulation and the Law, the Data Controller shall only retain personal data for the period reasonably necessary to enable the accomplishment of the purposes for which they are processed. This period shall in all cases be less than: 5 years

6. Recipients of data and disclosure to third parties

Personal data may be transmitted to Artifyce Vintage Clothing 's agents, collaborators, subcontractors or suppliers who offer adequate data security guarantees, and who collaborate with Artifyce Vintage Clothing in the context of marketing products or providing services. They act under the direct authority of Artifyce Vintage Clothing , and are in particular responsible for collecting, processing or subcontracting this data.

In any case, the recipients of the data and those to whom these data have been disclosed respect the content of this Privacy Policy. Artifyce Vintage Clothing ensures that they will process these data for the sole purposes intended, in a discreet and secure manner. In the event that the data is disclosed to third parties for direct marketing or prospecting purposes, the User will be informed in advance so that he can express his consent to the use of this personal data.

7. User Rights

At any time, the User may exercise his rights by sending an email to the following address: artifycevintageclothing@hotmail.com, or a letter by post addressed, attaching a copy of his identity card to the following address: Rue Joly 7, 6230 Pont-à-Celles.

a. Right of access

In accordance with Article 15 of the Regulation, Artifyce Vintage Clothing guarantees the User the right of access to his/her personal data. The User has the right to obtain access to said personal data as well as the following information:

• the purposes of the processing;
• the categories of personal data concerned;
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be communicated, in particular recipients established in third countries or international organisations;
• where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be retained or, where this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the Regulation and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject

The Data Controller may charge a reasonable fee based on administrative costs for any additional copies requested by the User. Where the User makes such request electronically (e.g. via the e-mail address), the information shall be provided in a commonly used electronic form, unless the User requests otherwise.

A copy of the data will be communicated to the User no later than one month after receipt of the request.

b. Right of rectification

Artifyce Vintage Clothing guarantees the right of rectification and erasure of personal data to the user.

In accordance with Article 16 of the Regulation, incorrect, inaccurate or irrelevant data may be corrected or deleted at any time. The User shall first make the necessary changes himself from his user/other account, unless these cannot be made independently, in which case the request may be made to Artifyce Vintage Clothing .

In accordance with Article 19 of the Regulation, the Controller shall notify each recipient to whom the personal data have been disclosed of any rectification of the personal data, unless such communication proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. The Controller shall provide the data subject with information about these recipients upon request.

c. Right to erasure

The User has the right to obtain the erasure of his personal data as soon as possible in the cases listed in article 17 of the Regulations.

Where the Controller has made personal data public and is obliged to erase them pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Controller, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical steps, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data.
The two preceding paragraphs do not apply to the extent that such processing is necessary:

• to the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information;
• to comply with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
• to the establishment, exercise or defense of legal rights.

In accordance with Article 19 of the Regulation, the Controller shall notify each recipient to whom personal data have been disclosed of any erasure of personal data or restriction of processing, unless such communication proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. The Controller shall provide the data subject with information about these recipients upon request.

d. Right to restriction of processing

The User has the right to obtain the limitation of the processing of his personal data in the cases listed in Article 19 of the Regulation. In accordance with Article 19 of the Regulation, the Data Controller shall notify each recipient to whom the personal data have been
any restriction on the processing carried out has been communicated, unless such communication proves impossible or requires disproportionate effort. The controller shall provide the data subject with information on these recipients upon request.

e. Right to data portability

In accordance with Article 20 of the Regulation, Users have the right to receive from Artifyce Vintage Clothing personal data concerning them in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Users have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from Artifyce Vintage Clothing in the cases provided for by the Regulation.

When the User exercises his or her right to data portability pursuant to the preceding paragraph, he or she has the right to obtain that personal data be transmitted directly from one data controller to another, where technically possible.

The exercise of the right to data portability is without prejudice to the right to erasure. This right does not apply to processing necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

The right to data portability does not affect the rights and freedoms of third parties.

f. Right to object and automated individual decision-making

The User has the right at any time to object to the processing of his/her personal data due to his/her particular situation, including the automation of data carried out by Artifyce Vintage Clothing . In accordance with Article 21 of the Regulation, Artifyce Vintage Clothing will no longer process personal data, unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights and freedoms of the User, or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

Where personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, the User has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning him/her for such direct marketing purposes, including profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

Where the data subject objects to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data shall no longer be processed for such purposes.

g. Right to Complain

The User has the right to lodge a complaint regarding the processing of his personal data by Artifyce Vintage Clothing with the Data Protection Authority, competent for the Belgian territory. More information can be found on the website: https://www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be.

A complaint can be filed at the following addresses:
Data Protection Authority
Press Street 35, 1000 Brussels
Tel. + 32 2 274 48 00
Fax. + 32 2 274 48 35

The User may also file a complaint with the court of first instance of his domicile.

8. Cookies

The Site uses cookies to distinguish Users of the Site. This allows to provide Users with a better browsing experience and an improvement of the Site and its content. The purposes and modalities of cookies are contained in this present article.

a. General principles

A "Cookie" is a file temporarily or permanently placed on the User's hard drive when consulting the Website, with a view to a later connection. Thanks to cookies, the server recognizes the User's computer.

Cookies may also be installed by third parties with whom Artifyce Vintage Clothing collaborates.

Some of the cookies used by Artifyce Vintage Clothing are necessary for the proper functioning of the Site, others help improve the User experience.

The User can customize or disable cookies by configuring their browser.

By using the Website, the User expressly agrees to the management of cookies as described in this article.

b. Type of cookies and purposes pursued

Different types of cookies are used by Artifyce Vintage Clothing on the Site:

• Technical cookies : they are necessary for the operation of the Website, allow the communication of the data entered and are intended to facilitate the User's navigation;
• Statistical and audience measurement cookies : these cookies enable the recognition of the User and are used to count the number of Users of the Website on a
  certain period. Since they also indicate browsing behavior, they are an effective way to improve the User's browsing, by displaying proposals and offers that may interest them. They also allow Artifyce Vintage Clothing to identify possible bugs on the Website and correct them.
• Functional cookies : these cookies facilitate the use of the Website by remembering certain choices entered (for example, user name or language);
• Tracking cookies : Artifyce Vintage Clothing uses tracking cookies via Google Analytics, to measure the interaction of Users with the content of the Site and produce anonymous statistics. These statistics allow Artifyce Vintage Clothing to improve the Website. Google supports the explanation of these cookies at the following address: http://www.google.nl/intl/en_uk/policies/privacy/

c. Cookie retention period

Cookies are stored for the time necessary to achieve the intended purpose. The cookies that may be stored on the User's hard drive and their retention period are as follows: Indefinite

d. Cookie management

If the User does not want the Website to place cookies on his hard drive, it is easy for him to manage or delete them by changing the settings of his browser. The browser programming also allows the User to receive a notice or notification as soon as a Website uses cookies and thus decide to accept this, or to refuse it.

If the User deactivates certain cookies, he accepts that the Website may not function optimally. Some parts of the Website may therefore not be usable, or only partially.

If the User wishes to manage and/or delete certain cookies, he/she can do so using the following link(s):

For Users with the following browser:

• Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/block-or-allow-cookies
• Microsoft Edge: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows10/edge-privacy-faq
• Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?
  hl=fr
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/fr/kb/activate-deactivecookies-preferences
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=fr_CA

If the User refuses the use of Google Analytics cookies, he is invited to configure his browser accordingly, on the following website: http://tools google com/dlpage/gaoptou

9. Limitation of liability of the Data Controller

The Website may contain links to other websites owned by third parties not related to Artifyce Vintage Clothing . The content of these sites and their compliance with the Law and Regulations are not the responsibility of from Artifyce Vintage Clothing.

The holder of parental authority must give his express consent for the minor under 16 years of age to disclose personal information or data on the website. Artifyce Vintage Clothing strongly advises persons exercising parental authority over minors to promote responsible and secure use of the Internet. The Data Controller cannot be held responsible for having collected and processed information and personal data of minors under 16 years of age whose consent is not effectively covered by that of their legal parents or for incorrect data - in particular concerning the age entered by minors. Under no circumstances will personal data be processed by the Data Controller if the User specifies that he is under 16 years of age.

Artifyce Vintage Clothing is not responsible for the loss, corruption or theft of personal data caused in particular by the presence of viruses or following computer attacks.

10. Security

The Data Controller implements organizational and technical measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the processing and collection of data. These security measures depend on the costs of implementation in relation to the nature, context and purposes of the processing of personal data.

The Data Controller uses standard encryption technologies within the IT sector when transferring or collecting data on the Site.

11. Modification of the Privacy Policy

Artifyce Vintage Clothing reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy in order to comply with legal obligations in this area. The user is therefore invited to regularly consult the Privacy Policy in order to be aware of modifications and adaptations. Such modification will be posted on the Site or sent by email for purposes of opposability.

12. Applicable law and competent jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is exclusively governed by Belgian law. Any dispute will be brought before the courts of the judicial district of the registered office of Artifyce Vintage Clothing .

13. Contact

For any questions or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, the User may contact the Data Controller via the following email address: artifycevintageclothing@hotmail.com