Mathies Schiffsausrüster SAS
Website: https://groothandel-mathies.com

1. Data Controller

The data controller pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws is:

Mathies Schiffsausrüster SAS
Coolhaven 118
3024 AK Rotterdam
Netherlands

E-Mail: office@groothandel-mathies.com
Website: https://groothandel-mathies.com

2. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data in accordance with the GDPR and applicable international data protection regulations.

Personal data is only collected and processed where necessary for:

• the provision of our website
• the execution of contractual relationships
• communication with business customers
• legal compliance obligations

3. Categories of Processed Data

We may process the following data in the context of our services:

• Name and company details
• Billing and shipping addresses
• Email address and contact details
• Telephone number (if provided)
• Payment and transaction data
• Order and contract history
• Technical usage data (e.g. IP address, browser information)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on the following legal grounds:

Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR – contract performance
Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR – legal obligations
Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR – legitimate interests (secure and efficient business operations)

5. Data Processing Purposes

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Order processing and contract fulfilment
• Customer account management (WooCommerce)
• Payment processing
• Logistics and shipping operations
• Customer communication
• Fraud prevention and IT security

6. Data Sharing

We only share personal data where necessary for business operations, including:

• Shipping and logistics providers
• Banking institutions and payment processors
• IT hosting and infrastructure providers
• Legal and regulatory authorities (if required by law)

All third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements (Art. 28 GDPR).

7. International Data Transfers

As an international B2B trading company, data may be processed outside the country of origin, including within and outside the European Union.

In such cases, appropriate safeguards are implemented (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensure website functionality (e.g. shopping cart)
• improve user experience
• enable analytics and performance monitoring (optional)

Users may manage or disable cookies via browser settings.

9. WooCommerce Data Processing

When using our online shop, WooCommerce processes necessary customer data, including:

• customer accounts
• order history
• billing information
• payment status

This processing is required for contract execution.

10. Payment Processing

Depending on the selected payment method, data may be transmitted to:

• banks and financial institutions
• card payment providers

This is strictly limited to payment execution and fraud prevention.

11. Data Retention

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil contractual, legal, or operational requirements.

Legal retention obligations remain unaffected.

12. Data Subject Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
rectify incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

13. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

• unauthorised access
• loss
• misuse
• alteration

14. Hosting

Our website is hosted by professional third-party infrastructure providers under strict data processing agreements in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.