Privacy policy

Terms of Personal Data Processing

 

The Seller provides the Buyer, in connection with the processing of the Buyer’s personal data as the data subject (“Data Subject”), with information under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”), and under Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection.

 

Data Controller:

Andrea Amie Švecová, registered office: 

Lermontovova 911/3, 811 05 Bratislava, Slovakia ID No.: 51983699, registered with the Commercial Register of the District Court Bratislava, reg. number: 350-42102.

 

Data Protection Officer:

No data protection officer has been appointed by Nao ceramics (Andrea Amie Švecová) 

 

Purpose of Processing:

Processing of personal data by Nao ceramics (Andrea Amie Švecová) is carried out for the purpose of processing the Buyer’s order and performing rights and obligations arising from the contractual relationship between the Buyer and the Seller, operating the online store and website, managing related information systems, and maintaining records of purchase contracts and invoices.

 

When placing an order, personal data necessary for successful order processing and contract performance are required (name and surname/business name, company ID, billing address including ZIP code, delivery address including ZIP code, telephone number, and email address). Providing these personal data is necessary to process the Buyer’s order, conclude and fulfill the purchase contract, and deliver the goods.

 

Personal data may also be processed based on your consent for direct marketing purposes (sales promotion), such as marketing offers, newsletters, catalogues, commercial communications, product updates, and news, under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, if no purchase was made and you voluntarily granted this consent by checking the corresponding box on the Seller’s website.

 

You may withdraw your consent by unsubscribing from direct marketing via [email protected], through the website where you gave consent, or by submitting a written request using the contact details provided above. Upon withdrawal, the Seller shall delete the data without delay.

 

Legal Basis for Processing:

Processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and §13(1)(b) of the Act — i.e. the Buyer’s order, conclusion and performance of the purchase contract, delivery of the ordered goods, and fulfillment of rights and obligations arising from the contract.

 

Recipients of Personal Data:

Personal data may be disclosed to the following categories of recipients:

• persons authorized to perform tasks for Nao ceramics (Andrea Amie Švecová) related to order fulfillment and contract performance (delivery, payment processing),

• web hosting providers and companies sending our marketing communications,

• other service providers ensuring the operation of the online store, website, and related information systems.

 

Transfer to Third Countries:

Andrea Amie Švecová (Nao ceramics) does not intend to transfer personal data to countries outside the EEA or to any international organization.

 

Retention Period:

Personal data may be processed:

1. for the period prescribed by applicable law,

2. for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose of processing,

3. until consent for direct marketing is withdrawn, or for a maximum of five years if processing is based on consent.

 

Rights of the Data Subject:

You have the right to:

• request access to your personal data,

• request rectification of personal data,

• request erasure of personal data,

• request restriction of processing,

• object to processing,

• request data portability,

• lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority — the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic.

 

These rights are defined in Articles 15–21 of the GDPR. You may apply them in accordance with the GDPR and applicable national law by submitting a written or electronic request to:

Andrea Amie Švecová, Lermontovova 911/3, 811 05 Bratislava, Slovakia,

or by email at [email protected].

If requested, information may also be provided orally, provided that your identity can be verified by other means.

 

For further details, contact:

[email protected]

 

 

Annex No. 2 – Cookies Policy

 

What Are Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored by websites on a visitor’s browser to improve the user experience. Cookies contain a sequence of letters and numbers and take up minimal space on a hard drive. They remain stored until their expiration date, after which they are automatically deleted. Each website visit allows cookies to identify returning visitors, remember settings, or prefill forms.

 

Types of Cookies We Use:

1. Essential Cookies

Required for the basic functionality of the site. They identify visitors using unique strings (without personal data), remember cart contents, cookie consent, and newsletter consent. These are used without your consent, but disabling them may cause the site to malfunction (e.g. prevent order placement).

2. Statistical Cookies

Collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site (most visited pages, session duration, devices used). The data help improve technical and content performance. These cookies are managed by third-party tools (Google Analytics, Exponea, Hotjar).

3. Functional Cookies

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4. Marketing Cookies

Used for targeted advertising. If enabled, the ads you see elsewhere are tailored to your interests and shown less repetitively. Managed mainly by third-party advertising and social networks (Google Ads, Facebook, Adform). No personal data are stored.

5. Local Storage

Although not technically cookies, local storage operates similarly and may serve the same purpose. Our website uses it to store service keys (Exponea, Optimizely).