Privacy Policy
Axis Footwear – Data Protection Notice
1. Information about the collection of personal data and controller details
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Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Axis Footwear. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal data when you use our website.
Personal data means any information that can directly or indirectly identify you as an individual.
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The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Axis Footwear
(The “Controller”)
The controller is the legal entity that determines the purposes and methods of processing personal data.
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For security reasons and to protect confidential information such as orders or inquiries, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize a secure connection by “https://” and the padlock symbol in your browser.
2. Data collection when visiting our website
When you browse our website for informational purposes only (without registering or submitting information), we automatically collect technical data that your browser transmits to our server (server log files).
This includes:
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Amount of data transferred
- Referring website/source
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (partially anonymized if required)
This processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to ensure website stability, security, and proper functionality.
These data are not used to personally identify you and are not combined with other data unless there is evidence of unlawful use.
Currency display
By using our website, you agree that third parties may process your IP address to determine your approximate location for currency conversion purposes. The selected currency may be stored temporarily in a session cookie to maintain consistent pricing during your visit.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and enable certain website functions.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies we use:
- Session cookies (deleted after closing browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored for future visits)
- Third-party cookies (e.g., advertising or analytics partners)
Cookies may collect:
- Browser information
- Location data
- IP address
- Site preferences (e.g., cart contents)
Processing is based on:
- Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), or
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
We may cooperate with advertising partners who also place cookies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and block or delete them at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
4. Contacting us
If you contact us via contact form or email, we collect the personal data you provide.
These data are used exclusively to:
- Respond to your inquiry
- Provide customer support
- Manage related administration
Legal basis:
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
- Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), if applicable
Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed unless legal retention obligations apply.
5. Customer accounts and contract processing
When you create an account or place an order, we process the data you provide to:
- Fulfill contracts
- Process orders
- Manage your customer account
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
You may request deletion of your account at any time.
Data are stored only as long as legally required for tax and commercial obligations.
6. Social login (Single Sign-On)
Facebook login
You may register or log in using Facebook Connect, provided by Facebook Inc.
When using this feature, Facebook may transmit certain profile information (e.g., name, profile picture, email) to us if you explicitly consent.
Data processing occurs based on:
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Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
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Legitimate interest in simplified registration
You can revoke your consent at any time.
For more information, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy.
7. Email newsletter and marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send promotional updates and offers.
We use a double opt-in process:
- You subscribe
- You confirm via email
We may store:
- Email address
- IP address
- Subscription timestamp
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us.
8. Order processing and payment providers
8.1 Shipping partners
We share necessary information (name and delivery address) with logistics providers to deliver your order.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
8.2 Payment providers
To process payments, we share necessary payment details with selected providers, including:
- Amazon Pay
- PayPal
- SOFORT / Klarna
- Stripe
These providers process your data only to complete the payment transaction.
Some providers may perform credit checks where legally permitted.
Please consult each provider’s privacy policy for further information.
9. Your rights under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17)
- Right to restrict processing (Art. 18)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20)
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3))
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77)
Right to object
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing at any time.
If you object, we will stop processing unless compelling legal grounds exist.
10. Data retention
Personal data are stored only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill contractual obligations
- Comply with legal requirements
- Protect legitimate business interests
After these periods, data are securely deleted.