RIX Optics (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”) and your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

When you visit the Site, we may collect:

a. Device Information (collected automatically)

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone
• Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
• Referring website or search terms
• Device type and operating system
• Cookies and similar technologies

b. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• If you contact us via forms or email, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide in your message.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

• Site operation and security (legitimate interest)
• Analytics and performance improvement (based on your consent for cookies)
• Responding to your inquiries (contract performance or pre-contract steps)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Your consent – for analytics or marketing cookies
• Contract performance – when you request information or services from us
• Legitimate interests – for Site security, fraud prevention, and basic analytics

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze Site usage.

• Necessary cookies – required for the Site to function (no consent needed)
• Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the Site (require consent)

When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. For more details, see our Cookie Policy below.

5. Data Retention

• Server logs: retained for up to [X months] for security purposes
• Contact form submissions: kept for up to [X months] after resolution
• Cookies: retained according to the duration stated in the cookie banner/settings

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers who operate our website or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Authorities, when required by law
• Third parties outside the EU only when adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place

7. Your GDPR Rights

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Email:  [email protected]