Privacy Policy
At FunkyAlps.com, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.
1. Introduction
1.1 We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and service users.
1.2 This policy applies when we act as a data controller regarding the personal data of our website visitors and service users; in other words, when we determine the purposes and means of processing that personal data.
1.3 By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
1.4 In this policy, "we", "us", and "our" refer to FunkyAlps.com.
2. How We Use Your Personal Data
2.1 In this section, we explain:
(a) The general categories of personal data we may process;
(b) The purposes for which we may process personal data; and
(c) The legal bases of the processing.
2.2 We may process data about your use of our website and services ("usage data"). This usage data may include your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit, page views, and website navigation paths. The source of this usage data is Google Analytics. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interests in monitoring and improving our website and services.
2.3 We may process information contained in any enquiry you submit regarding our goods and/or services ("enquiry data"). The legal basis for this processing is consent, and our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry.
2.4 We may process information contained in any promotional offer you submit regarding our goods and/or services ("offer data"). The legal basis for this processing is consent given through submission of your contact information.
2.5 We may process information relating to transactions, including purchases of goods and services, that you enter into with us ("transaction data"). The legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us, and our legitimate interest in the proper administration of our website and business.
2.6 We may process information contained in any email subscription you submit to us regarding goods and/or services ("email subscriber data"). The legal basis for this processing is consent given at the time of subscription.
2.7 We may process your personal data for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interests in protecting and asserting our legal rights.
2.8 We may process your personal data for obtaining or maintaining insurance coverage, managing risks, or obtaining professional advice. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interests in protecting our business.
2.9 In addition to the specific purposes for which we may process your personal data, we may also process your personal data where necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, or to protect your vital interests or those of another natural person.
2.10 Please do not supply any other person's personal data to us unless we prompt you to do so.
3. Retaining and Deleting Personal Data
3.1 This section outlines our data retention policies to ensure we comply with our legal obligations regarding the retention and deletion of personal data.
3.2 Personal data that we process for any purpose will not be kept for longer than necessary for that purpose.
3.3 We will retain your personal data as follows:
(a) Usage data will be retained for 24 to 36 months.
(b) Enquiry data will be retained for 24 to 36 months.
(c) Transaction data will be retained for 12 to 24 months.
(d) Email subscriber data will be retained for 5 to 10 years.
3.4 Notwithstanding the above, we may retain your personal data if necessary for compliance with a legal obligation or to protect your vital interests or those of another natural person.
4. Amendments
4.1 We may update this policy occasionally by publishing a new version on our website.
4.2 You should check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes.
4.3 We may notify you of significant changes to this policy by email.
5. Your Rights
5.1 You may request access to your personal information. We will require appropriate evidence of your identity.
5.2 We may withhold personal information that you request to the extent permitted by law.
5.3 You may instruct us at any time not to process your personal information for marketing purposes.
5.4 In practice, you will either expressly agree in advance to our use of your personal information for marketing, or we will provide you with an opportunity to opt out.
6. About Cookies
6.1 A cookie is a file containing an identifier that is sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
6.2 Cookies may be "persistent" or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie remains valid until its expiry date unless deleted by the user. A session cookie expires at the end of the user session when the web browser is closed.
6.3 Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
7. Cookies We Use
7.1 We use cookies for the following purposes:
(a) Authentication – to identify you when you visit our website.
(b) Status – to help us determine if you are logged into our website.
(c) Personalisation – to store information about your preferences and personalise the website for you.
(d) Analysis – to analyse the use and performance of our website and services.
8. Cookies Used by Our Service Providers
8.1 Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.
8.2 We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information via cookies to create reports about website use. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
9. Managing Cookies
9.1 Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary by browser and version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
(a) Chrome;
(b) Firefox;
(c) Opera;
(d) Internet Explorer;
(e) Safari;
(f) Edge.
9.2 Blocking all cookies will negatively impact the usability of many websites.
9.3 If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.
10. Our Details
10.1 This website is owned and operated by FunkyAlps.com.
10.2 We are registered in The Netherlands: KvK#: 52124916 VAT#: NL850309578B01
10.4 You can contact us:
(a) By post, to the address in the footer of the website;
(b) Using our website contact form;
(c) By email, using the email address provided on our website.
