Effective Date: May 16, 2025
Aranos.ie is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, place an order, or communicate with us.
We adhere to the principles established in the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Irish Data Protection Acts.
1. Who We Are
- Website: https://aranos.ie
- Business Owner: Fausto Comodi
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +353 871525455
- Business Address: 15 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, DO2 KW44
We are the data controller for the purposes of this Privacy Policy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you:
- Place an order
- Contact us via email or forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Request a custom footwear consultation
We may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Shipping and billing address
- Footwear size, preferences, and measurement details (for bespoke orders)
- Payment method (processed through third parties—no card data is stored by us)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral URL
This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 6).
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:
| Purpose | Lawful Basis |
| Order processing & delivery | Performance of a contract |
| Responding to inquiries | Legitimate interest |
| Sending newsletters (if opted in) | Consent |
| Improving website and services | Legitimate interest |
| Recordkeeping for tax/legal reasons | Legal obligation |
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect to:
- Fulfill and deliver your orders
- Respond to your inquiries
- Provide customer service and support
- Send order confirmations and updates
- Offer tailored consultations for bespoke orders
- Send newsletters or promotional material (if subscribed)
- Improve and personalise your website experience
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Sharing Your Personal Data
We only share your data when necessary and in compliance with the GDPR:
- Service providers: e.g., payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), shipping couriers, website hosting providers
- Legal authorities: if required by law or legal proceedings
- Analytics tools: aggregated, anonymised data only
We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve site performance.
Types of Cookies Used
- Essential cookies – necessary for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart)
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Functionality cookies – remember your preferences
- Marketing cookies – only if you opt-in (e.g., for remarketing)
You can manage your cookie preferences or withdraw consent via the cookie banner or your browser settings.
Read our Cookie Policy for full details.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described above
- Comply with tax, accounting, or legal obligations (typically 6 years in Ireland)
After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption on all website pages
- Secure third-party payment gateways
- Limited access to customer data by authorised personnel only
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use our website at your own risk.
9. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
| Right | Description |
| Access | Request a copy of your personal data |
| Rectification | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Erasure | Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”) |
| Restriction | Request restriction of processing under certain conditions |
| Data Portability | Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format |
| Objection | Object to data processing on grounds of legitimate interest |
| Withdraw Consent | At any time, if processing is based on consent |
| Lodge Complaint | With the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland |
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
10. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If we use third-party service providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure:
- Transfers are based on an adequacy decision, or
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place, ensuring adequate data protection
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us for prompt removal.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies before sharing any data.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” You are advised to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Fausto Comodi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 871525455
Address: 15 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, DO2 KW44
