Privacy Policy
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller for the personal data covered by this policy is Ober Alp S.p.A., with its registered office located at: Via Waltraud Gebert Deeg n.4, 39100 Bolzano (BZ), Italy.
As the parent company of the Salewa brand, Ober Alp S.p.A. is responsible for processing all personal data provided through the following channels: registration on the official Salewa website, e-commerce purchases, customer service inquiries, newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, participation in online and offline competitions, and use of the Salewa Cube climbing gym, among others.
2. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Salewa has appointed a dedicated Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing and ensuring that personal data processing activities strictly comply with relevant laws and regulations. The contact details for the Data Protection Officer are as follows:
| Item | Contact Information |
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| Email | dangthuythuy13065@gmail.com |
| Phone Number | +39 0471.242.900 |
Any questions, requests, or complaints regarding the processing of personal data may be directed to the Data Protection Officer using the contact methods listed above.
3. Types of Personal Data Collected and Purposes of Processing
The personal data collected by Salewa may include: IP addresses, domain names of the devices used to access the site, URI addresses, time of request, response status codes, operating system and browser environment details, and similar information. This type of data is primarily used to ensure the proper functioning of the website, for usage statistics, and for security purposes.
For users who voluntarily provide data—such as through registration, purchases, or contacting customer service—Salewa will also process data such as names, contact details, and order information. This data is processed for the purposes of providing the requested services, fulfilling sales contracts, and providing customer support.
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Salewa processes personal data based on the following legal grounds: processing that is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract; processing that is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Data Controller is subject; processing carried out based on the explicit consent of the data subject; and processing carried out for the legitimate interests of the Data Controller or a third party—for instance, the legitimate interest in maintaining the security and proper functioning of the website.
5. Data Retention Period
Salewa retains personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Technical data related to website access is deleted immediately after processing; it is retained solely for the purpose of identifying liability in the event of cybercrimes committed against the website. The retention period for other personal data is determined based on applicable legal obligations and the requirements for fulfilling contractual obligations.
## 6. Data Disclosure and Cross-Border Transfers
Salewa commits not to use personal data for any commercial purposes unrelated to the objectives outlined in this Policy Statement. Where necessary, personal data may be disclosed to third-party service providers acting as data processors on behalf of the data controller. All such disclosures are conducted in strict compliance with the security principles stipulated in Article 32 of the GDPR.
## 7. Data Subject Rights
In accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and the Slovak Act on Personal Data Protection, data subjects are entitled to the following rights:
1. **Right of Access:** The right to obtain confirmation as to whether personal data is being processed and to obtain a copy of such data.
2. **Right to Rectification:** The right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
3. **Right to Erasure** (the "Right to be Forgotten"): The right to request the deletion of personal data under specific circumstances.
4. **Right to Restriction of Processing:** The right to request the restriction of the processing of personal data under specific circumstances.
5. **Right to Data Portability:** The right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
6. **Right to Object:** The right to object, at any time and on grounds relating to one's particular situation, to the processing of personal data based on legitimate interests.
7. **Right to Withdraw Consent:** Where data processing is based on consent, the data subject has the right to withdraw such consent at any time.
To exercise the aforementioned rights, or to submit inquiries regarding personal data processing, please contact the Data Protection Officer via email at: **privacy@oberalp.com**.
## 8. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the Slovak supervisory authority for personal data protection—the **Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic (Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov Slovenskej republiky)**. The contact details for this authority can be found on its official website.
## 9. Protection of Children's Privacy
Salewa's website and services are primarily intended for adults. Should it be discovered that personal data belonging to a child has been collected without the consent of a parent or guardian, Salewa will take measures to promptly delete such information. ## 10. Updates to This Policy
Salewa reserves the right to modify and update this Privacy Policy in response to changes in laws and regulations or the operational needs of its business. Any material changes will be published on the official Salewa website (www.salewa.com). The date of the most recent version of this Policy is indicated above; we recommend that you review it periodically.
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*This Policy has been compiled and drafted based on the official Privacy Policies of Salewa and the Oberalp Group, providing comprehensive guidelines on personal information protection for consumers in Slovakia.*