Privacy policy


Responsible for the treatment:

  • GEKKO LIGHTING BCN, S.L., hereinafter: GEKKŌ BCN.
  • ADDRESS: C/ SANT MEDIR, 15 – 08172 SANT CUGAT DEL VALLÈS (BARCELONA).
  • NIF: B-13774385
  • TELEPHONE: +34 935879444
  • E-MAIL: info@gekkobcn.com
  • Last update: October 2023.

The Data Controller ensures compliance with the LOPDGDD (Organic Law 3/2018), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Law 34/2002.

This Privacy Policy, describes how we use, store and disclose the personal information we collect through our website and online store. We ensure your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. By using our services or making purchases from our online store, you agree to the processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy:

1. Information We Collect


We may collect the following personal information when you interact with us:

  • Personally identifiable information, such as your name, address, email address, phone number and other information you voluntarily provide when you register, subscribe or purchase our products.
  • Account and payment information, such as your user account information, purchase history, payment preferences and other billing-related information.
  • Information about your candidacy.
  • Usage and technology information, such as IP address, log data, device type, web browser used, pages visited, approximate geographic location and other information automatically collected through cookies or other tracking technologies.

Please note that by providing us with your personal information, you warrant that it is true and accurate, and you agree to notify us of any changes or modifications to it. You are solely responsible for any loss or damage caused due to the communication of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information in the registration, inquiry, purchase or subscription forms.

2. Purpose of information collected


We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain and improve our Services or Products.
  • Personalize and tailor the user experience.
  • Process transactions and send information related to your purchases or requests.
  • Communicate with you and respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • Send marketing and promotional communications, provided that you have given your consent or have an active relationship with us.
  • To participate as a candidate in our selection processes.
  • To comply with our legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. Legitimacy for Data Processing


The processing of your personal data will be carried out in accordance with current legislation and will be based on the following legal bases:

  • Execution of a contract. The processing of your personal data may be necessary for the performance of a contract between you and our online store. For example, we use your data to process and ship your orders, handle payments and ensure the delivery of the products you have purchased.
  • Fulfillment of legal obligations. We may need to process your personal data to comply with legal obligations to which we are subject. For example, we may be required to retain certain information for accounting or tax purposes.
  • Consent. In some cases, we will ask for your explicit consent before processing your personal data. We will inform you of the specific purpose for which we are seeking your consent and you will be free to give or withhold your consent. If you have given your consent, you may withdraw it at any time, which will not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.
  • Legitimate interests. We may process your personal data when it is necessary for our legitimate interests. For example, we may use your information to improve our products and services, personalize your shopping experience, perform statistical analysis and conduct direct marketing activities, always within the framework of what we consider reasonable and in your interest.
  • Fulfilling a public interest. In certain cases, we may need to process your personal data to fulfill a public interest. This may include fraud prevention, network and information security, and cooperation with the Authorities.

4. Sharing Information


We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third parties who help us provide and improve our services, such as payment processors, hosting service providers, analytics services and other related service providers, carriers, etc.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation or valid legal process.
  • Consent: If you have given your express consent, we may share your information with third parties for marketing and promotional purposes.

5. Third Party Data


If you provide us with personal data of third parties, you must ensure that you have the appropriate and legally valid consent of such persons before sharing their data with us.

By providing third party data, you represent and warrant that you have the express and valid consent of such persons, and that you have informed them about how we will use their data in accordance with this privacy policy. You release us from any liability arising from any damage or claim for lack of proper consent for the processing of such data.

6. Retention of Personal Data


We will keep your personal data for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

The retention of your personal data will be subject to the following considerations:

  • Duration of the contractual relationship. If you have a registered user account, we will retain your personal data for as long as your account is active.
  • Fulfillment of legal obligations. We may retain certain personal information to comply with legal obligations, accounting or tax requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests. We will retain such data for as long as necessary to fulfill legitimate business purposes.
  • Consent. In the event that you have given your consent to any processing for specific purposes, we will retain your data until you decide to revoke your consent.
  • Curriculum or selection processes. We will keep your data for one year.

Once the retention period is over, we will securely delete or anonymize it, unless legally required to do so.

7. Social Media Links


We may include social media links to provide you with a more interactive shopping experience. Please note that these social media links may redirect you to external platforms over which we have no control.

By clicking on such links and accessing social media, your personal data may be collected and processed by third parties. These third parties operate according to their own privacy policies and terms of use, so we encourage you to carefully review those policies before providing any personal data on those platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of social networks that you may access through links from our website.

8. Exercise of Rights


In compliance with applicable data protection legislation, you may exercise the rights indicated below:

  • Right of Access. You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, to access such data and obtain detailed information.
  • Right of Rectification. If the personal data is inaccurate or outdated, you have the right to request that it be corrected or updated without delay.
  • Right of Deletion (Right to be Forgotten). Under certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Limitation of Processing. You have the right to request the limitation of the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability. You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, provided that the processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means.
  • Right to object. You may object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to File a Claim. You have the right to file a complaint with the SPANISH DATA PROTECTION AGENCY at www.agpd.es.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights or revoke any consent, please contact us using the contact details provided at the beginning of this Privacy Policy. We have forms available for the exercise of your rights; you must request them from us. These forms must be signed electronically or be accompanied by a photocopy of your ID.

9. International Transfers


In general, we do not make international transfers outside the EU. However, we may, as part of our business operations, transfer your personal data to recipients located in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data through standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized measures to ensure adequate protection of your personal data during the transfer.

You can obtain more information by using the contact details provided at the beginning of this privacy policy.

10. Security measures


We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data and protecting it against unauthorized access, disclosure or alteration. To this end, we implement appropriate technical, administrative and organizational measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your data.

Despite our security best practices, you should be aware that no security measure is completely foolproof. If you detect any vulnerability or suspect misuse of your personal data, we urge you to inform us immediately using the contact details provided at the beginning of our privacy policy.