Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
SofieCorner
1. Information on the Collection of Personal Data and Controller Details
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Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in SofieCorner. Below, we explain how personal data is handled when you use our website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you personally.
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The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
SofieCorner
Email: info@sofie-corner.com
The controller is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, either alone or jointly with others.
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For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content (such as orders or inquiries), this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix in your browser’s address bar and the lock symbol.
SofieCorner does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significant consequences for users within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR.
2. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website
When you visit our website for informational purposes only, without registering or submitting information, we collect only data that your browser automatically transmits to our server (“server log files”). This includes:
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Visited pages
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Date and time of access
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Amount of data transferred
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Referring URL
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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IP address (anonymized where applicable)
This data is processed pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the stability and proper functioning of the website. The data is not merged with other data sources and is used solely for technical and security purposes. We reserve the right to review server logs retrospectively if there are indications of unlawful use.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance usability and enable certain functions. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
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Session cookies are deleted after you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies remain stored for a defined period and allow us or our partners to recognize your browser during future visits.
Cookies may collect technical information such as browser data, location data, or IP addresses. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period.
Some cookies are necessary to enable essential website functions (e.g. shopping cart features). If personal data is processed through cookies, processing is carried out under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a functional and user-friendly website).
We may cooperate with advertising partners who place third-party cookies to make our offerings more relevant. Details on such cookies are explained in the relevant sections below.
You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, allow or reject them individually, or disable cookies entirely. Please note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
4. Contacting Us
If you contact us via email or a contact form, personal data will be collected as provided in the form or email. This data is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry and handle related administrative matters.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries). If contact is made for contractual purposes, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR applies. Data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
5. Customer Accounts and Contract Processing
When you open a customer account or place an order, we collect and process personal data necessary for contract performance in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
You may request deletion of your customer account at any time by contacting us. Data will be stored as long as required for contractual obligations and then restricted or deleted in accordance with legal retention requirements, unless further use is legally permitted or you have provided explicit consent.
6. Use of Data for Direct Marketing
6.1 Email Newsletter Subscription
By subscribing to our newsletter, you will receive regular updates about SofieCorner offers. The only mandatory information is your email address.
We use a double opt-in procedure. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email requiring you to confirm your subscription. By confirming, you consent to data processing under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
We store the IP address and timestamp of registration to prevent misuse. Newsletter data is used solely for promotional emails.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter or by contacting us. Upon unsubscription, your email address will be deleted unless further use is legally permitted.
6.2 Marketing Emails to Existing Customers
If you provided your email address during a purchase, we may send offers for similar products without separate consent, based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in direct marketing).
You may object at any time by contacting us. Upon objection, we will immediately stop sending marketing emails.
7. Order Processing and Payment Providers
7.1 Data Sharing for Delivery and Payment
To fulfill orders, personal data may be shared with shipping providers and payment institutions as necessary. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
7.2 Payment Services
PayPal
Payments via PayPal are processed by PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Luxembourg. Data transfer occurs under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. PayPal may conduct credit checks under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
SOFORT (Klarna)
Payments via SOFORT are processed by SOFORT GmbH, Germany, part of Klarna Group. Data is transferred solely for payment processing.
8. Review Reminder Emails
With your explicit consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, we may send a one-time email reminder requesting a product review. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
9. Social Media Plugins (Shariff Solution)
Our website uses social media links (Facebook, Instagram, Google services) implemented via the Shariff method. This means no direct connection to social media servers is established unless you actively click a button.
Once clicked, a new browser window opens and the relevant social media platform processes data according to its own privacy policy.
10. Online Advertising and Analytics
Google Ads, DoubleClick & Remarketing
We use Google advertising services to promote SofieCorner. Cookies may be used to measure campaign effectiveness and display interest-based ads. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
You may disable ad cookies through browser settings or Google ad preferences.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization to analyze website usage. Data is processed for statistical and optimization purposes under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
You can prevent data collection via browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
11. Rights of Data Subjects
You have the following rights under GDPR:
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Right of access (Art. 15)
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Right to rectification (Art. 16)
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Right to erasure (Art. 17)
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Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)
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Right to data portability (Art. 20)
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Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3))
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Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77)
You also have the right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
12. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as required by law or necessary for contract fulfillment. After expiration of statutory retention periods, data is deleted unless continued storage is legally justified.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
SofieCorner
📧 info@sofie-corner.com