Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 17, 2026

At aubytes.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Petra Ritthaler-Schelenz
Moesstraat 63
9741 AA Groningen
Groningen
Netherlands

Email: info@aubytes.com

Phone: +31 6 35219405

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide

Full name
Billing address
Shipping address
Email address
Telephone number
Payment information (processed securely by payment providers)
Order history
Messages you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referral URLs
Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process and fulfill orders
Deliver products and services
Process payments
Provide customer support
Respond to inquiries
Improve our website and services
Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations
Send order confirmations and service-related communications

Where permitted by law and with your consent where required, we may also send promotional communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
Your consent, where required

5. Payment Information

Payments are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers.

We do not store your complete payment card details on our servers.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure the website functions properly
Remember user preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze website traffic
Enhance the user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Certain website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share personal information only with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business, including:

Payment processors
Shipping and logistics providers
Website hosting providers
IT service providers
Analytics providers
Government authorities where legally required

All third parties are required to process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill contractual obligations
Comply with legal requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

After the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

Where applicable under data protection law, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Petra Ritthaler-Schelenz
Moesstraat 63
9741 AA Groningen
Groningen
Netherlands

Email: info@aubytes.com

Phone: +31 6 35219405

Website: https://aubytes.com