1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DATA CONTROLLER
In accordance with data protection regulations, we inform you that your data will be processed by Gate Vanguard, with the following details:
Company Name: [Company Name]
VAT Number: [VAT Number]
Address: [Company Address]
Privacy Contact Email: [email protected]
Purpose of the site: Sale of clothing and accessories
Use of the website www.gatevanguard.com implies acceptance of this Privacy & Cookie Policy.
2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT AND WHY
When you use our site, we collect certain personal data to improve your experience and provide our services.
Data provided by the user
When you place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, or contact us, we collect the following data:
Name and surname
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Shipping and billing address
Payment method (sensitive data such as credit card details are securely handled by payment providers, not by us)
These data are necessary to process orders, provide assistance, and send you communications about your purchases.
Data collected automatically
When you browse our site, we automatically collect certain information to improve the service:
IP address
Device type and browser used
Pages visited and actions taken on the site
These data are used to analyze user behavior, improve the site, and ensure transaction security.
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING
We process your personal data only when strictly necessary and in compliance with the law. The main reasons we collect and use your data are:
Performance of a contract: to process your orders and manage payments.
Legal obligations: to comply with tax and accounting regulations.
User consent: for newsletter subscriptions or personalized marketing.
Legitimate interest: to improve the website experience and ensure transaction security.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
4. DATA RETENTION PERIOD
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide the requested service, or as required by law for tax and accounting obligations.
Order-related data are kept for the time needed to manage the purchase, including returns and warranties.
Tax information is retained for 5–10 years, in accordance with regulations.
Marketing data are kept until the user withdraws consent.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by writing to [email protected].
5. COOKIE POLICY
Cookies are small text files that our site uses to offer you a smoother and more personalized browsing experience. Some cookies are strictly necessary, others are used for analytics and marketing.
Types of cookies we use
Technical cookies (necessary): essential for site functionality (e.g., cart, login, checkout).
Analytics cookies: help us understand how users interact with the site to improve it (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing cookies: used to show you personalized ads based on your interests.
Cookie management
On first access to the site, you can accept or refuse cookies via our Cookie Management Center. You can also change your preferences in your browser settings.
6. SOCIAL MEDIA & ADVERTISING
Gate Vanguard is active on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to promote products and interact with the community.
When you interact with our social profiles, you agree that your public data will be visible according to the platform’s settings.
If you participate in contests or giveaways, your data will be processed according to the specific Terms & Conditions of the promotion.
Privacy policies of the social networks:
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
If you receive Gate Vanguard ads on social media, your data are processed directly by those platforms according to their policies.
7. SERVICE PROVIDERS (PAYMENTS & SHIPPING)
Gate Vanguard uses third-party providers for payment processing and shipping. Your data are shared only with these services to fulfill your order.
Payments: Stripe, PayPal, or others (data processed according to their privacy policies). Shipping: Your data are shared with the courier only for delivery purposes. SMS and notifications: If you enable this option, your phone number will be used exclusively for order updates.
8. USER RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you reside in the EU, you have the right to:
Access your data to know what information we hold.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Withdraw consent and refuse non-mandatory processing.
Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
Data portability, if you wish to transfer it to another service.
