Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Foara collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit contact forms or inquiries
• Create an account or place orders
• Subscribe to newsletters or communications
• Communicate with customer support

This may include: name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and payment information.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referral source and navigation patterns
• Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing and fulfilling inquiries and orders
• Communicating with you about products and services
• Improving our website and user experience
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations
• Detecting and preventing fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you agree to receive marketing communications
• Contract Performance: To fulfill orders and provide services
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and protect our business
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our business (payment processors, shipping partners, hosting providers)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Slovakia and the European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with GDPR.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Foara
Obchodná 41
811 06 Bratislava
Slovakia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +421 2 593 74 821

15. Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Slovak Data Protection Authority or your local data protection authority.