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Privacy Policy pursuant to REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) regarding the processing of personal data and consent to its use
1. Who is the Data Controller?
The Data Controller, pursuant to Article 24 of the GDPR, is Boston Srl (hereinafter referred to as "Boston").
Boston can be contacted at the following addresses:
- Postal Address: Boston Srl, Lungo Po Antonelli 21, 10153, Torino (TO), Italy
- Email: bostonservizi@gmail.com
2. Data Subjects' Rights
Users may, at any time and free of charge, obtain information about their personal data processed by Boston and exercise their rights to modify, update, anonymize, integrate, restrict, or object to the processing of their data.
To exercise these rights, data subjects may contact Boston at the addresses provided above.
Additionally, if deemed necessary, data subjects have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.
3. What Information Does Boston Collect?
When a user places an order or uses a promotion via a QR code on cosmetic products, Boston may collect the following data:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Shipping address
- Postal code and country
If the user accesses services using credentials from a third-party application (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), they authorize Boston to collect authentication information such as username and other account details, including name, city, email, date of birth, and gender.
4. How Do We Process Your Personal Data?
4.1 Collection, Processing, and Use of Personal Data
Users' personal data is collected, stored, and processed for:
- Completing the purchase process and ensuring requested services.
- Managing administration and preventing fraud and cybercrimes.
- Processing payments and collaborating with third-party service providers (e.g., couriers, logistics companies, banking institutions).
Data is shared with third parties only when required by law or necessary for order fulfillment.
Personal data will be retained for a maximum of two years from the last received order.
4.2 Use of Data for Marketing and Profiling Purposes
If the user has provided explicit consent, Boston will use the data to:
- Improve the shopping experience and personalize offers.
- Communicate promotions, new products, and recommend items of potential interest.
Users may withdraw their consent for marketing purposes at any time by contacting the addresses provided.
4.2.1 Newsletter
If the user subscribes to the newsletter, they will receive updates and promotional offers.
They may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.
4.2.2 Offers via Email or Other Electronic Means
After making a purchase, the user may receive product recommendations via email or postal mail.
If they do not wish to receive such offers, they can opt out at any time.
4.2.3 Market Research and Opinion Surveys
Boston may use data for statistical and market research purposes, ensuring response anonymity.
Users may object to the use of their data for these purposes at any time.
5. Changes to the Privacy Policy
If this Privacy Policy is modified, Boston will inform users appropriately, for example, through announcements on the website or dedicated emails.
Users are encouraged to carefully review such updates. If they do not accept the changes, they may request the cessation of data processing by contacting Boston.
6. Cookies
Accepting cookies is not mandatory for browsing the site, but disabling them may limit certain functionalities.
6.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are text files stored on the user’s device when visiting a website.
They can be used to:
- Store preferences and login data.
- Optimize website performance.
6.2 Do We Use Third-Party Cookies?
Yes, we use cookies for social media sharing and plugin integration (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest).
For more information:
- Google+ and YouTube
6.3 How to Disable Cookies?
Cookie deactivation varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy > Content Settings > Disable cookies
- Firefox: Tools > Options > Privacy > History Settings > Disable cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Security > Block cookies
- Edge/Internet Explorer: Settings > Privacy > Block cookies
7. Google Analytics
The website uses Google (Universal) Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc.