Privacy policy

Privacy Statement Azul Rugs

This is the privacy statement of Azul Rugs, a sole proprietorship, hereinafter: Azul Rugs. In this document, we explain how Azul Rugs handles the processing of your personal data (this includes any data that can provide information about an identifiable natural person). Azul Rugs exercises the utmost care when processing your personal data and secures them in accordance with the legal requirements, including those arising from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

Acquisition of Personal Data:

When you use the services of Azul Rugs, you provide some personal data directly to Azul Rugs, or data may be obtained within the context of the agreement. Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Azul Rugs may collect personal data when:

· You visit an Azul Rugs website;

· You contact Azul Rugs by phone or email;

· You subscribe to one of our newsletters;

· You fill in or leave your details;

· You apply for a job with Azul Rugs;

· You offer your services to Azul Rugs;

· You enter the premises where Azul Rugs' offices are located.

 

Categories of Personal Data

Azul Rugs may process personal data from various types of relationships it maintains. The type of data collected depends on your relationship with Azul Rugs. Azul Rugs requests that you provide accurate and relevant data and inform us of any relevant changes so that we can maintain correct and current data.

 

Azul Rugs' relationships can be categorized as follows:

· Consumers, including website visitors, contact seekers, and newsletter readers;

· Business relations (clients);

· Potential employees, including job applicants.

Below are the categories of personal data Azul Rugs processes for each type of relationship.

 

Consumers:

Azul Rugs' services are primarily aimed at consumers, and we distinguish the following consumer types:

· Website Visitor: If you visit one of Azul Rugs' websites, we may collect data through cookies, but only with your consent. Your IP address is also registered on Azul Rugs’ server for security purposes.

· Contact Seeker: If you contact us via the website, email, or phone, we will only process personal data necessary for your inquiry.

· Newsletter Reader: If you sign up for a newsletter, we process your name and contact details.

 

Candidates:

· Job Applicant: If you are invited for a job interview, we process the following categories of personal data: contact details, employment-related information as listed on your CV, a copy of your ID, and any other personal data you provide.

 

Business Relations (Clients):

Azul Rugs may process personal data of individuals working for companies or organizations we do business with. This data is processed to fulfill the nature of our business relationship or for the purpose for which the data was provided.

 

Purpose of Processing

The personal data processed by Azul Rugs serves to:

· Contact you regarding services you have purchased and their execution;

· Perform our services;

· Improve our services;

· Process payments;

· Comply with legal obligations;

· Carry out marketing and communication activities;

· Enhance the website by analyzing visitor behavior;

· Send newsletters;

· Share data with third parties for service execution.

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Processing personal data is only permissible based on the following legal grounds: (i) legal obligation, (ii) performance of a contract, (iii) obtained (explicit) consent from the individuals involved, and (iv) legitimate interest. The data we process is only what we deem necessary to improve our services.

 

Necessity of Processing

Processing your personal data is necessary to deliver our services. Without processing this data, our services cannot be fully provided. In cases where explicit consent is required, you must provide separate consent.

 

Automated Decision-Making

Any automated decision-making is performed by computer systems or software without human intervention. You are responsible for the accuracy of the data provided during automated decision-making.

 

Retention Period

Personal data processed by Azul Rugs is stored in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and not longer than strictly necessary.

 

Processing by Third Parties

Azul Rugs only shares personal data with third parties if strictly necessary for contract execution or to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal data. If data is shared with third parties, processing agreements are made. The third parties we share data with include accountants, software suppliers, website administrators, and clients.

 

Security of Personal Data

Azul Rugs takes the protection of your data seriously and implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure an adequate level of security.

 

Under 16?

If you are under 16, you may only provide consent for processing your personal data with permission from a parent or guardian.

 

Disclaimer

By using the website, you agree to this disclaimer. Azul Rugs reserves the right to change the content of the website and/or this disclaimer at any time.

 

Cookie Policy

Azul Rugs uses technical and functional cookies to optimize the website. We also use tracking cookies with your consent.

 

Social Media Use

Azul Rugs uses third-party cookies to optimize the website, including cookies from social media platforms.

 

Browser Settings

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

 

Rights of Individuals

You have the following rights regarding your data: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.

 

Complaints

If you have a complaint about how Azul Rugs handles your data, you can contact us via the contact form on our website or email info@azulrugs.com.

 

Changes to Privacy Statement

Azul Rugs may update this privacy statement at any time. The most recent version is always available on our website.

This version was last updated on September 20, 2023.