Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
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Introduction
At Merki Market, we take our customers’ and users’ privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights, and any other applicable regulations.
This policy was reviewed in [month and year] to ensure the necessary transparency and clarity in the processing of personal data of all our users. Changes may be made to this policy until its next review.
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Data Controller
● Controller: Yaurimeka S.L.U.
● Tax ID (NIF/CIF): B13996921
● Address: C/Princesa 31, 2nd Floor, Door 3, 28008 Madrid
● Email: contacto@merkimarket.com
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Origin and Type of Data We Process
We collect information from different sources, including:
● Forms in digital or physical format.
● Communication and messaging systems (email, phone, etc.).
● Other legitimate sources of information.
The data processed may include: identifying data (first name, last name), contact details (email, phone), financial data (payment information), transactional data (products purchased), and other data related to our business activities.
4. Purposes of Processing Personal Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
● Customers and Users: Order management, customer service, internal administration, marketing, and advertising.
● Suppliers and Partners: Management of business relationships, administration, and financial management.
● Employees and Candidates: Human resources management, staff recruitment, and compliance with labor obligations.
● Website and Social Media Users: Management of online interactions, sending of commercial communications, and improving the user experience.
In addition, we may use the information for business profiling and the personalization of offers, always based on legitimate interest and without automated decisions that significantly affect the data subject.
5. Data Retention
We will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, while a contractual relationship exists, or until the user requests its deletion. In all cases, legal retention periods will be respected.
6. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for data processing may be the user’s explicit consent, the performance of a contract, the company’s legitimate interest, or compliance with a legal obligation.
7. Data Recipients
We collect and process data mainly for:
● Service providers necessary for carrying out our activities (web hosting, transportation, etc.).
● Information related to your payment methods, processed exclusively by a secure payment provider, which is the only party with access to this data.
● Competent public authorities and administrations when required by law.
● In the event of acquisition, merger, or restructuring of the company, data may be transferred to the new controllers.
8. User Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
● Access your personal data to verify its processing.
● Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
● Request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary.
● Restrict the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
● Transfer your data to another provider.
● Object to the processing of your data in certain cases.
● Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, you may contact us via email at contacto@merkimarket.com.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss or destruction, alteration, and improper disclosure. However, we do not assume responsibility for third-party alterations that may compromise our information system.
10. Processing of Minors’ Data
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we detect that we have collected information from a minor, we will immediately delete such data.
11. Sending of Communications
We will only send electronic communications (email, text messages) when we have your prior consent or when the communications are of legitimate interest to our users. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in our communications.
12. Social Media
Merki Market may maintain profiles on various social networks for marketing, advertising, and customer service purposes. Data collected through these profiles will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the terms and conditions of the respective social network.
13. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy in order to adapt it to legal updates or changes in our practices. We will notify any relevant changes through our website.
14. Contact
For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at contacto@merkimarket.com.
Cookies Policy
1. Introduction
At Merki Market, we use cookies and other similar technologies to improve your user experience and ensure the proper functioning of our website. In accordance with Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSICE), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), it is necessary to obtain the user’s express consent for the use of certain cookies before browsing our website.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s device when accessing certain websites. They allow these websites to remember information about the user’s visit, such as preferences, language settings, shopping cart items, etc., in order to improve browsing and provide personalized services.
3. Types of cookies used
On our website we use the following types of cookies:
● Technical and Functional Cookies: Necessary for browsing and using the different options or services we offer, such as access to secure areas, remembering shopping cart items, or providing services requested by the user.
● Analytics Cookies: Allow us to analyze user behavior on our website to improve our services and user experience. These cookies collect anonymous data on traffic, the most visited pages, and user actions on the site.
● Advertising Cookies: Used to manage website advertising spaces as efficiently as possible, adapting the ad content to the requested service or to the use the user makes of our site.
● Behavioral Advertising Cookies: Collect information on the user’s preferences and choices to display relevant advertising according to their interests.
● Social Media Cookies: Facilitate user interaction with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., and allow content from the website to be shared with friends and contacts.
4. Managing and Configuring Cookies
You can manage and configure cookies on our website through the available settings panel. In addition, most browsers allow users to control the use of cookies through their browser settings. Below are the steps to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
● Delete cookies: You can delete all cookies stored in your browser through your browsing history. This may also remove saved preferences for certain websites.
● Block cookies: Most browsers allow you to block cookies, which may require manual adjustments each time you visit a site.
● Specific cookie management: Configure your preferences to accept or reject specific cookies for each site.
5. Processing of Personal Data and User Rights
The use of cookies may involve the processing of personal data. In this regard, Merki Market guarantees that data processing will be carried out in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations. You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection by contacting contacto@merkimarket.com or by reviewing our [Privacy Policy].
6. Third-Party Cookies
This website may use third-party cookies to improve our services. These third parties, such as Google Analytics, Facebook, or LinkedIn, may collect anonymous information about the use of our website. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they manage data.
7. Changes to the Cookies Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookies Policy to adapt it to future legislative updates, judicial rulings, or industry practices. Any changes will be published on our website.
8. Contact
For more information about the use of cookies on our website or how to manage them, please feel free to contact us at contacto@merkimarket.com.
