PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 22.03.2025
At journal kn.it, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
A. Information You Provide to Us
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Order Information: Name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number, payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
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Account Information (if applicable): Login credentials and preferences.
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Customer Support Requests: Any information you provide when contacting us.
B. Automatically Collected Data
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Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
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Usage Data: How you interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, clicks).
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze website performance. Non-essential cookies require your consent, which you can manage through our cookie settings.
2. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis for Processing)
We process your personal data only when we have a valid legal basis under the GDPR:
Purpose: Legal Basis
Processing and shipping your orders: Performance of a contract
Providing customer support: Legitimate interest
Sending marketing emails (if opted-in): Consent
Improving our website and user experience: Legitimate interest
Complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax laws): Legal obligation
3. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
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Order information: Kept for at least 7 years to comply with tax laws.
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Account information: Stored as long as your account is active.
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Marketing data: Stored until you withdraw consent.
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Technical data (cookies, analytics): Retention varies depending on cookie type (see our Cookie Policy).
When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
4. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:
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Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping companies, and IT support providers.
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Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
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Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger or sale of assets.
If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
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Right to Restrict Processing – Request to limit how we use your data.
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Right to Data Portability – Request your data in a machine-readable format.
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Right to Object – Object to data processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
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Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email]. If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transaction is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies separately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@journalknit.com
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.