Privacy Policy

 

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective as of: 25^th April 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines the principles and procedures governing the gathering and utilization of Personal Data (as defined below) that  G.T. GETO GROUP LTD, a limited liability company registered under the laws of Cyprus with registration number ΗΕ 433759, having its registered office at  106, Gladstonos, 3032, Limassol, Cyprus. (“Decathlon”, "we," "us", or "our"), collects from or through www.decathlon.com.cy (“Website”) or other sources from individuals (“user” or “you”).

 

SUMMARY

This Privacy Policy describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share your Personal Data when you use our services ("Services"), such as inter alia when engaging with us through the Website by providing personal information to go through a purchase.

We prioritize the security of the users' personal information and only share it with third parties such as service providers, in business transactions with the user, or a dispute resolution, unless mandated by law.

Users have the right to a clear and open relationship with us, including accessing, correcting, or requesting the deletion of personal information we've gathered and stored.

To simplify the document's usage, the subsequent terms will carry the defined meanings provided below:

 

DEFINITIONS

"Personal Information" means information that identifies an individual or that, when combined with other information available to the data holder may allow identifying an individual with reasonable certainty.

“User" means an individual who has provided contact information, through the Website or in-store, in order to receive content from Decathlon, such as a newsletter or an offer for a special discount for a product, or as part of the purchase of a product.

"Website" means: www.decathlon.com.cy

 

CONSENT

By utilizing our Website, you agree to the processing of your information by or on behalf of Decathlon as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your ongoing use of the Website, or continued interaction with us following notification of a significant alteration in our Privacy Policy in accordance with the Updates section below, signifies acceptance of these updated terms.

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Website is protected by applicable copyright laws, including any proprietary rights, design rights, trademark, domain name, patent, know-how, software, or database. We and/or our network and/or partners retain ownership of all content on this Website and any related copyright.

On the content of this Website, we grant users a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-waiver license of simple access and browsing of the Website, as well as its simple use, under our Terms and Conditions which are reachable through the Website. This license does not grant users any other rights, inter alia, the right to commercially exploit the content of this Website.

 

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT FROM YOU

We may collect and process the following information about you such as:

• Information (such as your name, email address, delivery address, shipping address, date of birth, and telephone number) that you provide by completing forms on the Website, including when you register as a user of the Website, subscribe to any service, upload or submit any material (for example, photos, and videos) via the Website, request any information, or enter into any competition or promotion we may sponsor;
• Your reviews and pictures of our products and reviews of our stores that submit to the Website; In connection with an account sign-in facility, your log-in and password details;
• Details of any transactions made by you through the Website or in-store;
• Communications you send to us, for example, to report a problem or to submit queries, concerns, or comments regarding the Website or its content;
• Information from surveys that we may, from time to time, run on the Website for research purposes, if you choose to respond to, or participate in them;
• Employment details if you send us a CV, resume, or other details of your employment history in connection with an advertised job vacancy or a general inquiry regarding employment opportunities with us.
• Any data gathered through cookies including details about a user's online behavior, the specific pages of our Website visited by the user, the search terms employed, and any links or advertisements clicked by the user.

You are under no obligation to provide any such information. However, if you should choose to withhold requested information, we may not be able to provide you with certain services.

 

COOKIES

The Website uses cookies to store certain information. Cookies are pieces of information that a Website transfers to your computer hard drive to store and sometimes track information about you. Although they do identify a user's computer, cookies do not personally identify users. Cookies are specific to the server that created them and cannot be accessed by other servers, which means they cannot be used to track your movements around the internet.

The acceptance of cookies is not a requirement for visiting the Site; however, if you don’t accept the use of the Website’s cookies, we may not be able to provide you with some of the services.

 

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We will use the information you provide to:

• We may pass your name and address on to a third party in order to make delivery of the product to you (for example to our courier or supplier).
• Enable us to process your orders and to provide you with the services and information offered through the Website and which you request.
• Administer your account with us and manage any loyalty programs.
• Verify and carry out financial transactions in relation to payments you make online;
• Audit the downloading of data from the Website
• Improve the layout and/or content of the pages of the Website and customize them for users
• Identify visitors who access the public areas of our Website
• Carry out research on our user's demographics and tracking of sales data
• Send you information we think you may find useful or which you have requested from us, including information about our products and services, and the other Decathlon brands (for a list of our brands please visit http://corporate.decathlon.com/en/our-brands/passion-brands/provided you have indicated that you do not object to being contacted for these purposes. Any such communications you receive will be sent by us. In determining what we think may be of interest to you, we will consider all such information which you provide to us. This will include content submitted to the Website such as reviews. This helps us ensure that the content we send you is modified for your interests so that you receive relevant communications. Information collected from you will also influence which adverts you see when you browse.
• If you receive a gift purchased from our Website, we’ll utilize your personal information to deliver the purchased gift to you. Following the delivery, we may maintain communication with you to ensure your ability to use the gift and to inform you about other Decathlon products or services that may appeal to you. You retain the right to opt-out from receiving any further communications except for administrative messages pertaining to the delivery of your gift.

 

INFORMATION SHARING

As stated above, we will share your information with our parent company, Decathlon SA. Additionally, it may be accessed by the brands affiliated with Decathlon France SA. You can find a list of these brands at http://corporate.decathlon.com/en/our-brands/passion-brands/."

We reserve the right to disclose aggregate statistics pertaining to visitors, customers, and sales on the Website. This information may be shared for legitimate purposes, including the description of our services to prospective partners, advertisers, sponsors, and other reputable third parties, as permitted by law. It is crucial to note that any disclosed statistics will be aggregated and anonymized, ensuring that no personally identifiable information is included.

We reserve the right to disclose your personal information to our agents or contractors who play a role in delivering the services offered through the Website. These tasks may include, without limitation, processing transactions, fulfilling information requests, managing communications, updating marketing lists, analyzing data, providing support services, or other related functions as needed. It is imperative to clarify that our agents and contractors will solely utilize your information to the extent necessary to execute their designated functions.

In the event of a reorganization or sale to a third party, you hereby consent to the transfer of any personal information we hold about you to the reorganized entity or third party.

Furthermore, we retain the right to disclose your personal information if compelled by law or if we deem such action necessary to prevent fraud, cybercrime, or safeguard the Website. This may also be done to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of any individual.

 

EXTERNAL LINKS

The Website may, periodically, include links to external sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of such sites.

 

COOKIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

We utilize cookies and similar technologies, as outlined below, to collect information about our Website users, enabling us to know what information may be of interest to them. Any personal information gathered through cookies is processed in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

We utilize both our own and third-party cookies for various purposes on our website. While some cookies facilitate requested services or remember user preferences, others collect data on user behavior and interests to tailor advertisements. However, we don't have control over cookies managed by our partners or service providers.

Some cookies facilitate services that you specifically requested, while others remember your preferences (e.g., font size, language) to enhance your Website experience upon return visits.

 

YOUR RIGHTS

User's rights include access to their personal information, the ability to correct or delete it, and the option to opt-out of certain communications or commercial activities. They also have the right to know how their information is used and shared, to exercise control over their data privacy and to consent or withdraw consent.

Also:

• You have the option to withhold personal information, but certain features or content on the website may require it.
• Blocking cookies is possible, but may limit access to parts of the Website.
• If we intend to use your personal information in a new way, you'll have the chance to opt-out beforehand.
• You can also opt-out of marketing communications from us or our affiliates.
• Users can update their information through their account settings or by contacting us.
• We'll promptly respond to requests for accessing, changing, or deleting personal information.

If you wish to oppose for the processing of your data you can submit a complaint through email via our Contact page.

 

SECURITY

We place great importance on the security of all personally identifiable information linked to our users. Our security measures are designed to mitigate the risk of loss, misuse, and alteration of personal information within our control. Only authorized personnel have access to this information. While we cannot guarantee that information loss, misuse, or alteration will never occur, we employ all reasonable efforts to prevent such incidents.

Please be aware that submitting information over the internet is inherently not entirely secure. We cannot assure the security of information you submit via the Website while it is in transit over the internet, and any such submission is undertaken at your own risk.

It is advisable to close your browser upon concluding your user session. This precautionary measure helps to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your personal information, especially if you are using a shared computer or a computer in a public place.

 

STORAGE OF YOUR INFORMATION

The information you provide through the Website will be retained for a duration deemed necessary for legitimate purposes or as mandated by law. This information is sent to and stored on secure servers, which is necessary to process the information. Your data may be transferred outside of Cyprus, in particular, due to the partial subcontracting of the processing. In such instances, Decathlon guarantees adherence to legal requirements, including transferring to countries with adequate protection levels and compliance with contractual clauses issued by applicable International Conventions applicable in Cyprus. During data transfers, we take all reasonable measures to safeguard your ongoing privacy rights.

 

LIABILITY

While we make reasonable efforts to maintain the security and confidentiality of your personal information, it's important to note that transmissions protected by industry standard technology and managed by humans cannot be guaranteed to be entirely secure. Decathlon will not be held liable for unauthorized disclosure of personal information that happens without fault on our part. This includes instances such as errors in transmission, unauthorized access to your account by individuals other than yourself, misuse of your user ID and password by a third party your failure to fulfill your security obligations, and unauthorized actions by Decathlon's employees.

 

UPDATES

Updates to this Privacy Policy may occur from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Website and obtaining necessary consent as required by law if seeking to collect, use, or disclose personal information for new purposes.

All changes, unless specified otherwise, will apply to previously collected personal information and to information collected after the revised policy's effective date. If you find any proposed change unacceptable, you have the right to terminate your account. It's recommended to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any updates.

 

JURISDICTION AND APPLICABLE LAW

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws applicable in Cyprus, and GDPR and any disputes arising from or related to them shall be under the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Cyprus.