Comprehensive Privacy Policy for
www.eliteshowjumpinghorses.com
1. Introduction
Elit Show Jumping Horses our operates the www.elitshowjumpinghorses.com website (the „Site”), which provides a global platform for the sale and purchase of show jumping horses. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in an open and transparent manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our services. It also outlines your privacy rights under international regulations, including the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Data Controller & Contact Information
For the purposes of the GDPR and other data protection laws, the data controller is:
Elit Show Jumping Horses
Somogyi Béla utca 2/1. Szarvas 5540, laslohorses@gmail.com
Email: laslohorses@gmail.com
Phone: +386 41 248 292
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we have appointed a representative as required by law. You can contact our representative at: laslohorses@gmail.com.
3. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.
A. Personal Data You Provide: This includes:
Contact and Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
Professional and Financial Information: Business name, professional credentials, bank account or other payment details for transactions.
Horse Information: Data you provide about horses for sale or purchase, including pedigree, medical and veterinary history, competition records, and pricing.
Communications: Records of your correspondence with us.
B. Data Collected Automatically:
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and platform.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the links you click.
Tracking Technologies: We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy below.
4. How We Use Your Information (Purposes & Legal Bases)
| Purpose of Processing | Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| To facilitate the sale, purchase, and transportation of horses, including negotiations, veterinary checks, and payments. | Performance of a Contract |
| To manage our relationship with you, including notifying you about changes to our terms or policy. | Legal Obligation |
| To provide you with information about horses, services, or events you request from us. | Consent or Legitimate Interests |
| To administer and protect our business and this Site (e.g., troubleshooting, data analysis, security). | Legitimate Interests (for running our business, network security) |
| To use data analytics to improve our website, services, marketing, and customer relationships. | Legitimate Interests (to define customer types, keep Site updated) |
| To deliver relevant website content and advertisements to you and measure their effectiveness. | Consent or Legitimate Interests (to grow our business) |
5. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. This includes transfers from the EEA to countries like the United States.
We ensure all such transfers comply with applicable law. We rely on:
Adequacy Decisions: For transfers to countries deemed „adequate” by the European Commission (e.g., Switzerland, UK).
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): For transfers to other countries, we use SCCs approved by the European Commission to ensure your data is protected.
You can obtain a copy of these safeguards by contacting us.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with the following parties:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf (payment processors, IT hosting, marketing, horse transport companies, translators).
Professional Advisors: Veterinarians, legal and financial advisors involved in a transaction, only as necessary and with your explicit consent.
Potential Counterparties: Your contact and horse information will be shared with serious, vetted potential buyers or sellers to facilitate a transaction.
Legal Requirements: We will disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with the law.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
You have rights under data protection laws. Depending on your location, these may include:
Right of Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): To request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: To request we suspend the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: To object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing (CCPA): To direct us not to „sell” or „share” your personal information (as those terms are defined under CCPA).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 2. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month.
8. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses „Cookies” (small text files placed on your device) to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide a better experience and allows us to improve our Site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function. Cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve performance.
Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Targeting Cookies: Set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
Cookie Consent: On your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can manage your consent preferences for non-essential cookies. You can also change your preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings tool.
Browser Controls: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may impair the Site’s functionality.
9. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These measures include encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and strict access controls.
10. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, transaction data will be retained for a period required by tax and commercial law.
11. Complaints
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to your local data protection authority. However, we would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns first, so please contact us initially.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the „Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.