Privacy Policy


1. **Information Collection and Contact Details**
   1.1 We welcome your visit to our website, Foot Ramble, and appreciate your interest. Here, we provide details on how we handle your personal data when you use our website. Personal data refers to any information that can identify you personally.
   1.2 The entity responsible for data processing on this website, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is Foot Ramble. This entity determines the purposes and methods of processing personal data.
   1.3 To ensure security and confidentiality during data transmission, our website employs SSL or TLS encryption. You can identify an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix and the lock symbol in your browser's address bar.

2. **Data Collection During Website Visits**
   When you visit Foot Ramble's website for informational purposes, without registering or providing information, we collect data transmitted by your browser to our server (known as "server log files"). This data, necessary for displaying the website, includes:
   - Pages visited
   - Date and time of access
   - Amount of data transmitted
   - Referring source
   - Browser and operating system used
   - IP address (potentially anonymized)
   We process this data under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in improving website stability and functionality. The data is not shared or used otherwise, but we reserve the right to review server log files if there are indications of unlawful use.

3. **Cookies**
   To enhance your website experience and enable certain functions, Foot Ramble uses cookies. These are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are deleted after your browsing session (session cookies), while others remain (persistent cookies). Cookies may collect and process user information such as browser and location data, and IP addresses. If personal data is processed, it is done in accordance with GDPR Article 6(1)(b) or Article 6(1)(f) to improve website functionality and design. We may collaborate with advertising partners to enhance our website's appeal.

4. **Contact**
   When you contact Foot Ramble (e.g., via contact form or email), we collect personal data necessary to respond to your inquiry or for technical administration purposes. This data is processed under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) or Article 6(1)(b), depending on the nature of the contact.

5. **Customer Account and Contract Processing**
   Personal data is collected and processed under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) if provided by you for contract performance or account creation. After contract completion or account deletion, your data is retained as per legal requirements and deleted thereafter.

6. **Single Sign-On and Social Plugins**
   Foot Ramble offers the option to create a customer account or log in via the "Facebook Connect" social plugin. By using this feature, you consent to data processing in accordance with GDPR Article 6(1)(a). Information on data exchange with Facebook and user data processing is provided during registration.

7. **Direct Advertising**
   If you sign up for Foot Ramble's newsletter, we send periodic offers. Your email address is required for newsletter delivery, and other data is optional for personalization. We use a double opt-in procedure under GDPR Article 6(1)(a), and you can unsubscribe at any time.

8. **Order Processing**
   Personal data may be shared with shipping and payment service providers for contract fulfillment. This data transfer complies with GDPR Article 6(1)(b). Various payment service providers are utilized, each with their data protection measures.

9. **Data Subject Rights**
   GDPR grants comprehensive rights to data subjects, including the right to information, rectification, deletion, and objection. Data subjects also have the right to data portability, consent revocation, and lodging complaints with supervisory authorities.

10. **Data Storage Duration**
   Personal data is stored according to legal retention periods. Upon expiration, data is routinely deleted unless necessary for contract fulfillment or legitimate interests.