1. Introduction
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how BIANT Rare & Scientific Books (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
We are committed to handling your information with transparency, respect, and in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Danish and EU privacy laws.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data Controller
BIANT Rare & Scientific Books
Sillerup Møllevej 45, 6100 Haderslev, Denmark
Email: [Admin@biant.dk]
Data controller: Frederik Gildberg
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that is necessary for providing our services. This may include:
Information you provide
- Name
- Email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment‑related information (processed securely by third‑party providers)
- Messages sent via contact forms or email
Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring websites
This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools (see section 7).
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- Processing and delivering orders
- Managing customer accounts
- Responding to inquiries
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Fraud prevention and security
- Legal compliance (e.g., accounting requirements)
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling an order)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., website analytics, fraud prevention)
- Legal obligations (e.g., bookkeeping)
- Consent (e.g., non‑essential cookies)
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Order information: up to 5 years (legal requirement)
- Contact inquiries: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: according to cookie settings and tool policies
You may request deletion at any time (see section 10).
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality, improve performance, and analyze traffic.
Types of cookies we use
- Necessary cookies – required for the website to function
- Functional cookies – improve user experience
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site
- Preference cookies – remember your settings
- Marketing cookies – only if explicitly accepted
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the cookie banner or browser settings.
8. Third‑Party Services
We may use trusted third‑party providers for:
- Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo)
- Security and performance tools
- Cookie consent management
These providers process data only on our behalf and in compliance with GDPR.
9. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and use:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure payment gateways
- Access controls
- Regular security updates
No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we follow industry best practices.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw cookie consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us.
11. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- GDPR‑compliant service providers
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
BIANT Rare & Scientific Books