Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Parker And White

 

1) INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON

1.1 Thank you for visiting ParkerAndWhite.com and for your interest. In the following, we inform you about the treatment of your personal data when using our website. Personal data means all data that can be used to identify you personally.

1.2 The data controller of this website within the meaning of applicable U.S. privacy laws is ParkerAndWhite. The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

1.3 For security reasons and to protect the transfer of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or questions to the controller), SSL or TLS encryption is used. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the string “https://” and the lock symbol in your browser bar.

2) DATA COLLECTION WHEN VISITING OUR WEBSITE

When you use our website for informational purposes only, i.e., when you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we collect only the data that your browser sends to our server (so-called “server log files”). When you visit our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:

  • Pages visited on our site
  • Date and time of access
  • Amount of data sent in bytes
  • Source/reference from which you reached the page
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address used (which may be anonymized)

The processing is carried out in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way, except where required by law. However, we reserve the right to check server log files if there is specific evidence of illegal use.

3) COOKIES

To make your visit to our website more attractive and to enable certain functions, we use cookies on various pages. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.

Some cookies we use are deleted after the end of your browser session (session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and enable us or our partner companies (third-party cookies) to recognize your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies). Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a predefined period, which may vary depending on the cookie.

In some cases, cookies are used to simplify ordering by saving settings (e.g., remembering the contents of your shopping cart for a later visit). If personal data is processed via cookies, it is done in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws for the performance of a contract or for the protection of our legitimate interests in ensuring the best possible website functionality and a user-friendly experience.

We may work with advertising partners who help us make our website and online offerings more interesting for you. For this purpose, cookies from partner companies (third-party cookies) may be stored on your hard drive when you visit our site. You will be informed individually if such cookies are used.

You can set your browser to inform you when cookies are set, decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept them, or block cookies entirely. Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help menu. Please note that blocking cookies may limit website functionality.

4) CONTACTING US

When you contact us (for example, via contact form or email), personal data will be collected. The specific data collected depends on the contact form used. This data is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry or for related administrative purposes.

The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in responding to your request under applicable U.S. privacy laws. If your contact relates to a contract, this data may also be processed to fulfill that contract. Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been resolved, unless there are legal obligations to retain it.

5) DATA PROCESSING WHEN OPENING A CUSTOMER ACCOUNT AND FOR PROCESSING THE CONTRACT

Personal data will be collected and processed if you provide it to us for the purpose of fulfilling a contract or opening a customer account. The data collected is shown on the relevant entry forms.

You may delete your customer account at any time by contacting us at the address above. We store the data you provide for the duration necessary to process your contract. After completion, your data will be retained only as long as required by applicable U.S. tax or business retention laws, and then deleted unless you have consented to further use.

6) USE OF YOUR DATA FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING

6.1 Signing up for our email newsletter
If you sign up for our email newsletter, we will send you regular information about our offers. Only your email address is required to receive the newsletter. Additional data is optional and will be used to address you personally.

We use a double opt-in process to ensure you genuinely want to receive the newsletter. After signing up, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription by clicking a link. By confirming, you consent to the use of your personal data in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter or by contacting us directly.

6.2 Sending email newsletters to existing customers
If you have provided us with your email address during a purchase, we may send you offers for similar products without additional consent, in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws. You can opt out at any time by contacting us.

7) DATA PROCESSING FOR ORDER PROCESSING

7.1 Your personal data will be shared with shipping companies as necessary to deliver goods, and with payment processors as necessary to process payments.

7.2 Use of payment service providers

  • PayPal
    When paying via PayPal, your data will be transferred to PayPal (Europe) S.a.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg. The transfer occurs only as necessary to process the payment. PayPal may also conduct a credit check as part of its fraud prevention measures.
  • SOFORT
    If you choose “SOFORT” payment, it will be processed by SOFORT GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany (part of the Klarna Group). Your order and payment data will be shared with SOFORT solely for processing your payment.

8) CONTACT FOR REVIEW REQUESTS

We may use your email address to send you a one-time request to review your order, provided you have given explicit consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us.

9) USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: SOCIAL PLUGINS

We use social media plugins from Facebook, Google, and Instagram. These plugins are integrated using “Shariff” technology, meaning no connection is made to the social network until you click the plugin.

10) ONLINE MARKETING & ANALYTICS

We use services like Google DoubleClick, Google AdWords, and Google Analytics to display relevant ads, measure performance, and analyze website usage. These services may use cookies and collect data about your browsing behavior. Data collection is in line with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

You can opt out of targeted advertising through tools provided by your browser or the Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info).

11) RIGHTS OF U.S. CONSUMERS

Under applicable U.S. privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly.

12) DURATION OF STORAGE OF PERSONAL DATA

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.