PRIVACY POLICY.

DATA PROTECTION

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information:
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section "Notice on the responsible party" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected, firstly, by you providing it to us. This can include data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This data mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of the page visit). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain, at any time, free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

For further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analysis tools and third-party tools
When visiting this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Shopify
The provider is Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland (hereinafter "Shopify").

Shopify is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, Shopify collects your IP address, as well as information about the device and browser you are using. Additionally, Shopify analyzes visitor numbers, visitor sources, customer behavior, and compiles user statistics. If you make a purchase on our website, Shopify also collects your name, email address, shipping and billing addresses, payment information, and other data related to the purchase (e.g., phone number, amount of purchases, etc.). For analysis purposes, Shopify stores cookies in your browser.

You can find more details in Shopify's privacy policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.

The use of Shopify is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable possible presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, the processing is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as per the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

3. General Information and Mandatory Notices

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data refers to data that can personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of the data from access by third parties is not possible.

Notice on the Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

Global Ventures sp. z o.o.
Chłapowskiego 10
60-965 Poznań
Poland

info@vocalwear.com

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage period is mentioned within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in such cases, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on this Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data as per Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is additionally based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is also based on § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal basis applicable in each case will be explained in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Notice Regarding Data Transfers to Insecure Third Countries and Transfers to US Companies Not Certified Under the DPF
We use tools from companies based in countries that do not provide an adequate level of data protection, as well as US tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. We would like to point out that in these non-EU countries, an equivalent level of data protection cannot be guaranteed.

We would like to point out that the USA is generally considered a secure third country, providing a level of data protection comparable to the EU. Data transfers to the USA are permitted if the recipient is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF) or has adequate additional guarantees. Information about transfers to third countries, including the data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business operations, we work with various external parties. In some cases, the transfer of personal data to these external parties is necessary. We only share personal data with external parties if it is necessary for fulfilling a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., data transfer to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using data processors, we only share personal data with our customers based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is established.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH THE PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability
You have the right to have data that we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically handed over to you or a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done where technically feasible.

Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to request free information about your stored personal data, its origin, and recipients, as well as the purpose of the data processing, and, if applicable, the right to have this data corrected or deleted. For this purpose, as well as for further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

• If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
• If the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
• If we no longer need your personal data but you require it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
• If you have objected to processing under Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your and our interests. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may – apart from its storage – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.

SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Encrypted Payment Transactions on This Website
If, after entering into a contract with a fee, you are obliged to provide us with your payment data (e.g., account number for direct debit authorization), this data is required for payment processing.

The payment transactions via the common payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are carried out exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

In the case of encrypted communication, your payment data that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Advertising Emails
We hereby object to the use of the contact data published in the context of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as through spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our websites use so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any harm to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently stored on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them or your web browser automatically deletes them.

Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services provided by third-party companies on websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies serve different functions. Many cookies are technically necessary as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to evaluate user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process, providing certain functions desired by you (e.g., the shopping cart function), or optimizing the website (e.g., cookies to measure web audiences) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent for the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, processing is based exclusively on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG); consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to inform you when cookies are set, only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may restrict the functionality of this website.

Details on the cookies and services used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

CookieFirst
Our website uses CookieFirst to obtain your consent for storing certain cookies on your device or for using specific technologies and to document this in compliance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Digital Data Solutions B.V. (CookieFirst), Plantage Middenlaan 42A, 1018 DH Amsterdam, Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as “CookieFirst”).

When you access our website, a connection to the CookieFirst servers is established to obtain your consent and other declarations regarding cookie use. CookieFirst then stores a cookie in your browser to assign the given consent or its revocation to you. In doing so, the IP address (anonymized), the user agent of the browser and operating system, and the URL from which the consent was granted are processed and integrated into CookieFirst. The data collected in this way is stored until you request its deletion, delete the CookieFirst cookie yourself, or the purpose for the data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention obligations remain unaffected.

CookieFirst transfers personal data to third-party providers. These include CDN from Slovenia, IP geolocation from Romania, and hosting at OVH in Germany and France. CookieFirst is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The use of CookieFirst is to obtain legally required consents for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This is a contract required under data protection law, ensuring that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Consent to the Use of Cookies
For our website to function correctly, we use cookies. To obtain your valid consent for the use and storage of cookies in the browser you use to access our website and to document this correctly, we use a consent management platform: CookieFirst. This technology is provided by Digital Data Solutions BV, Plantage Middenlaan 42a, 1018 DH, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Website: https://cookiefirst.com, referred to as CookieFirst.

When you access our website, a connection is made to CookieFirst’s server to allow us to obtain valid consent from you to use certain cookies. CookieFirst then stores a cookie in your browser to activate only the cookies you have consented to and to document this properly. The processed data is stored until the predetermined retention period expires or you request the deletion of the data. Certain statutory retention periods may apply.

CookieFirst is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Processing Agreement
We have entered into a data processing agreement with CookieFirst. This is a legally required contract to ensure that the data of our website visitors is processed only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Server Log Files
Our website and CookieFirst automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. The following data is collected:

• Your consent status or the withdrawal of your consent
• Your anonymized IP address
• Information about your browser
• Information about your device
• The date and time of your visit to our website
• The URL of the website where you saved or updated your consent settings
• The approximate location of the user who saved their consent preferences
• A universally unique identifier (UUID) of the website visitor who clicked the banner cookie

What are Cookies?

Cookies and similar technologies are very small text files or pieces of code that often contain a unique identification code. When you visit a website or use a mobile application, a computer requests permission from your computer or mobile device to store this file on your device and access information. Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may include the date and time of your visit, as well as how you use a particular website or mobile application.

Why do we use Cookies?

Cookies ensure that you remain logged in during your visit to our online store, that all items in your shopping cart are saved, that you can shop securely, and that the website continues to function smoothly. Cookies also allow us to see how our website is used and how we can improve it. Additionally, depending on your preferences, our own cookies may be used to show you targeted advertising that matches your personal interests.

What types of Cookies do we use?

Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. Some of the following actions can be performed with these cookies:

Save items in a shopping cart for online purchases

Save your cookie settings for this website

Save language preferences

Log in to our portal (we need to check if you are logged in).

Performance Cookies
These cookies are used to collect statistical information about the usage of our website, also known as analytics cookies. We use this data to improve the performance and optimize the website.

Functional Cookies
These cookies enable more functionality for our website visitors. These cookies may be set by our external service providers or by our own website. The following functionalities may be enabled or not, depending on whether you accept this category:

Live chat services

Watching online videos

Social media sharing buttons

Sign in to our website using social media.

Advertising/Tracking Cookies
These cookies are set by external advertising partners and are used to create profiles and track data across multiple websites. If you accept these cookies, we can show you ads on other websites based on your user profile and preferences.

These cookies also store data about how many visitors have seen or clicked on our ads, helping us optimize advertising campaigns.

Unclassified
These cookies are still in the classification process. They will be displayed in one of the following categories: necessary, performance, functional, or advertising.