Privacy Policy Schippers America LLC                                                                          Version 28 August 2024

 

1. Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller

Schippers America LLC (doing business as Schippers USA LLC), located at 1312 Elmore Ave, Bettendorf, Iowa, United States, is the data controller and is responsible for processing your personal data as described in this privacy policy.

 

If you have any questions about the collection, processing, or use of your personal data or wish to exercise any of the rights mentioned in this privacy policy, you can contact us by sending an email to sales@schippersusa.com. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.

 

2. Scope of the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to all data that can be traced back to you as an individual through the use of our website (“personal data”). When you visit and interact with our website, we may automatically collect and store personal data such as your IP address, details about your hardware and software, the links you click, and the content you view. We may also collect personal data, such as your first and last name and email address, when you perform certain actions on our website. We obtain this personal data in various situations, including when you visit our website, enter personal information on our website, or contact us directly.

 

Our data processing practices are in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws and regulations. This includes adherence to relevant federal and state data protection laws.

 

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current privacy policy is available on www.schippersusa.com. We recommend that you regularly review this privacy policy so that you are aware of any changes.

 

3. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data collected on our website will be used for a variety of purposes, including:

• To analyze website usage and improve our website;
• To personalize user experience and provide relevant content.
• To provide customer service and support;
• To send promotional and marketing communications.

 

Additionally, we may process your personal data based on lawful grounds, such as fulfilling contractual obligations, complying with legal requirements, or pursuing legitimate interests.

 

If there is no (legal) basis for using your personal data for a particular purpose, we will ask for your prior consent.

 

4. Who We Share Personal Data With

We may share your personal data in the following situations:

• Within Our Organization: We may disclose your personal data to employees who need access to it to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy;
• With Service Providers: Your personal data may be shared with third-party service providers, such as payment processors and logistics partners, who perform services on our behalf;
• International Transfers: As we are based in Iowa, USA, and also have an affiliated entity in the Netherlands, your personal data may be transferred across borders. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data during such transfers, complying with applicable legal requirements;
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal data if required by law, in response to valid requests from public authorities, or as necessary to protect our legal rights;
• Legal and Business Transfers: If required for legal proceedings or in the event of a sale or transfer of the company, we may disclose your personal data to relevant parties.

 

We do not sell your personal data to third parties, and any third-party access to your personal data is limited to what is reasonably necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

 

If you follow hyperlinks from our website to another website, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

 

5. Email

When you sign up to receive email communications, we use the necessary personal data to provide you with these communications. Email communications are sent on our behalf by service providers to whom we provide your email address for this purpose. You can unsubscribe from email communications at any time by contacting us or through a link included in the relevant email.

 

After unsubscribing or justifiable objection, we will delete your email address unless you have explicitly consented to further use of your personal data or we are legally entitled to continue using your personal data.

 

6. How Long We Store Personal Data

Personal data will be stored until the purpose the personal data was collected for has been achieved, or until it is no longer needed for legal, regulatory, or business reasons. You will be notified if your personal data is kept for longer than this period.

 

7. How We Protect Your Personal Data

We take reasonable measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including:

• Utilizing secure servers and encryption protocols;
• Implementing access controls to personal data;
• Conducting regular security assessments.

 

While we strive to protect your personal data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data.

 

8. Your Rights

Regarding the privacy of your personal data, you have the following rights:

• Right to be informed: You have the right to ask us to explain what we do with your personal data and what control you have over it;
• Right of access: You have the right to request information about your personal data that we hold about you;
• Right to rectification: You have the right to demand the immediate correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us;
• Right to erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us unless further processing is required to fulfil an agreement, to comply with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims;
• Right to restrict processing: You have the right to ask for the restriction of the processing of your personal data. In case of restriction, we will only store your personal data but not use it;
• Right to data portability: You have the right to receive the personal data we have about you so that you can store it yourself for personal (re)use or pass it on to another organization;
• Right to object: You have the right to object to how we process your personal data. If the personal data is processed for direct marketing, you can exercise this right at any time. If the processing is for other purposes, you only have the right to object if there are reasons arising from your specific situation;
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), your state Attorney General, or another relevant regulatory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. You may also contact us directly at sales@schippersusa.com, and we will do our best to address your concerns.

 

9. Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete the personal data. Parents or guardians who believe their child under 13 has provided us with personal data should contact us so we can take the necessary steps to delete the personal data.

 

10. Cookie Policy

To enhance your experience on our website, enable certain functions, display relevant products, and conduct market research, we use cookies on some pages. A cookie is a small text file that is automatically stored on your device. Some cookies, known as session cookies, are deleted after you close your browser session. Other cookies, called permanent cookies, remain on your device and allow us to recognize your browser when you visit us again.

 

We use the following types of cookies to improve your online experience:

• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core functions such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website may not function properly;
• Functional cookies: These cookies enhance the usability and performance of our website by remembering your choices and preferences, allowing us to provide you with a more personalized experience;
• Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display ads that are relevant and appealing to individual users. They help us create a more customized online experience and may be used by external advertisers to show you ads that match your interests;
• Analytical cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate through the site, and where users may encounter errors. The data gathered by these cookies allows us to improve the website’s functionality and optimize the user experience.

 

11. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that accidentally or unlawfully leads to the destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to your personal data, we will take the necessary steps to address and mitigate the breach. We will notify you of the breach if it is likely to result in a significant risk to your rights and freedoms. In accordance with applicable U.S. laws, we will also report the breach to relevant state authorities if required. If you have any questions about data breaches or our data protection practices, please contact us at sales@schippersusa.com.