Privacy Policy – Heroes World Nederland

This privacy policy applies to heroesworld.haix.nl, a subdomain of haix.nl, operated by HAIX Nederland and affiliated with HAIX-Schuhe Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH. This platform shares knowledge, user experiences, and product-related stories for professionals using HAIX footwear and clothing.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Controller

HAIX-Schuhe Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH
Auhofstraße 10
84048 Mainburg
Germany
E-mail: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect and Why

On Heroes World, we may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Newsletter sign-ups: Your name and email address, used solely to send relevant updates and content if you explicitly opt in.
  • Google Analytics: Anonymous visitor data including IP address, browser type, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, used to improve our content and user experience.
  • Embedded YouTube content: Videos embedded on our site may place cookies or collect data when played. YouTube’s privacy policy applies.
  • Social Media Integrations: Share buttons or embedded posts may transmit data to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
  • Cookies: Functional and analytics cookies are used to optimize the site and gather usage statistics. You will be informed via a cookie notice or banner where applicable.

3. Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent (for newsletters and marketing);
  • Our legitimate interest in improving site performance and securing our platform;
  • Compliance with legal obligations, if applicable.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g. email services, analytics tools) acting on our behalf;
  • When required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time via a link in the email footer.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;
  • Request correction or deletion;
  • Withdraw consent at any time;
  • Object to certain processing activities;
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
    To exercise these rights, please contact us at: datenschutz@haix.de

7. Updates to this Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on heroesworld.haix.nl.