Privacy Policy

 

  1. Introduction
    We are pleased that you are interested in our online store. Protecting your privacy is very important to us. Below, we provide detailed information about how we handle your data. This privacy policy applies to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data when using our website and online services in accordance with applicable data protection laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  2. Controller
    The controller for data processing is:
    [Company Name]
    [Company Address]
    [Hello@oakhouse.com]
    For questions or concerns regarding data protection, please contact our data protection officer at [Hello@oakhouse-tools.com].
  3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and How It Is Used
    a)     When Visiting the Website
    When you visit our website [URL of the website], information is automatically sent from your device’s browser to our website’s server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automatically deleted:
    • IP address of the requesting device,
    • Date and time of access,
    • Name and URL of the retrieved file,
    • Website from which the access is made (referrer URL),
    • Browser used and possibly your device’s operating system, as well as the name of your access provider.

These data are processed by us for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
  • Ensuring convenient use of our website,
  • Evaluating system security and stability, and
  • For further administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the data collection purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

b) When Using Our Contact Form
If you have any questions, we offer you the opportunity to contact us via a form provided on the website. A valid email address is required so that we know who the inquiry is from and to respond to it. Further information can be provided voluntarily.
The data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntary consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

  1. Sharing of Data
    Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only share your personal data with third parties if:
    • You have given explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR,
    • The sharing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, and there is no reason to assume you have an overriding interest in your data not being shared,
    • There is a legal obligation to share under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR, or
    • It is permitted by law and necessary for the performance of a contract with you under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
  2. Cookies
    Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device that contain certain information for recognition purposes. They help make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure.
    Most of the cookies we use are "session cookies," which are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser upon your next visit.
    You can set your browser to inform you about the use of cookies, to allow cookies only in specific cases, to block them altogether, or to automatically delete them when closing your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
  3. Your Rights
    You have the right to:
    • Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request information about the personal data we process about you, including the purposes of processing, the categories of data, recipients, the storage duration, the existence of certain rights, and the origin of your data.
    • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us.
    • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request the deletion of your personal data, unless processing is necessary for exercising freedom of expression, compliance with legal obligations, or the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
    • Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request the restriction of processing where you contest the accuracy of the data, the processing is unlawful, but you oppose its deletion, or we no longer need the data, but you need it for legal claims.
    • Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or request the transfer to another controller.
    • Withdrawal of Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): Withdraw your previously given consent at any time, affecting future data processing.
    • Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, usually where you reside or work, or at the location of our business.
  4. Right to Object
    Where your personal data are processed on the basis of legitimate interests under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for reasons relating to your particular situation, or for direct marketing purposes. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which we will honor without requiring a specific situation.
    If you wish to exercise your right to withdraw consent or object, simply send an email to [email address].
  5. Data Security
    During your visit to the website, we use the widespread SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol in combination with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. This is typically 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology instead. You can tell if a page is transmitted encrypted if... (continued).