Terms & Conditions
General T&C of Sale
1. Application of the General Terms and Conditions
All orders placed with SYNERGY SA (Nespresso) are subject to these General Terms and Conditions, unless the parties have reached other agreements. Nespresso does not recognise customers' terms and conditions which differ from these terms and conditions. Verbal agreements which differ from these terms and conditions must be confirmed in writing by Nespresso before they can take effect. Nespresso reserves the right to amend these General Terms and Conditions at any time by publishing a new version.
2. Registration
Data requested during the registration process (online, on the phone or by fax) must be complete and correct. If the data changes after the registration, the customer must correct the information immediately.
3. Orders
3.1. Orders can be placed using the following methods: • by phone on: (+30) 210 67 11 007 • by fax on: (+30) 210 67 16 560 • by post to: SYNERGY SA, 168 Kifisias str., ZIP code 115 25, ATHENS, GREECE • online at: www.nespresso-pro.com
3.2. Nespresso supplies its products from its available stocks. If a specific item is not available, Nespresso must inform the customer of this before accepting the order.
3.3. Nespresso reserves the right to refuse orders, to place restrictions on quantities, to set credit limits and to require advance payments, in particular in the case of unpaid invoices, credit risks or the customer's inability to pay.
4. Entering into a contract
4.1. The customer's order is an offer to acquire the required goods from Nespresso. The order is based on the prices and other information specified on the day of the order. Nespresso accepts the customer's offer by shipping the goods that have been ordered.
4.2. In the case of orders placed online, Nespresso confirms receipt of the order immediately by sending an e-mail to the customer. This confirmation of receipt does not constitute an order confirmation. The acceptance of the offer takes the form of a separate order confirmation which is also sent by e-mail or by phone.
5. Delivery and shipping costs
5.1. Where possible, Nespresso ships the goods that have been ordered on the first working day (Monday – Saturday) after receipt of the order. Unless otherwise agreed, the delivery is made to the delivery address given by the customer.
5.2. The delivery method is decided by Nespresso and cannot be changed.
5.3. The delivery is free for online orders over 50 capsules or 20€ value, and for all other orders, delivery is free for orders with 100 capsules and more for Athens, Greece and for orders with 150 capsules and more for the rest of Greece.
5.4. The risk of loss or damage to the goods is transferred to the customer when the goods are delivered. 5.5. Deliveries are made only to delivery addresses in Greece.
6. Checking the goods
6.1. The customer is responsible for checking the quantity and condition of the goods on receipt. If the goods are damaged or incomplete on receipt, the customer must inform Nespresso within 7 days of receipt of the goods (and must keep the invoice and the delivery note).
6.2. In these circumstances, Nespresso will supply the customer with products of the same value or reimburse the purchase price.
7. Right of return and returning the goods
7.1 The customer has the right to return the goods within 14 days of receipt without giving a reason. In order to make use of the right of return, the customer must inform Nespresso Professional of its decision to return the goods by clearly stating its intention to do so: • by post to: SYNERGY SA, 168 Kifisias str., ZIP code 115 25, ATHENS, GREECE • by fax: (+30) 210 67 11 560 • online at: www.nespresso-pro.com
7.2. Nespresso only accepts returned goods that are in perfect condition, in their original packaging and accompanied by the invoice. After the goods have been returned as specified above, Nespresso will refund the purchase price to the customer within 30 days of receipt of the returned goods. The cost of returning the goods must be paid by the customer.
7.3 The right of return does not apply to deliveries of sealed goods which for reasons of health or hygiene are not suitable for return if the seal has been removed after delivery.
7.4. Returned goods must be sent to the following address: SYNERGY SA, 168 Kifisias str., ZIP code 115 25, ATHENS, GREECE
8. Prices
All prices are given in euro (€) exclusive of VAT. The prices listed in the order documents apply until new documents are issued.
9. Payment terms
9.1. Invoices must be paid in full within 30 days.
9.2. Payments by credit card are due and must be made immediately.
9.3. In the case of payment default, default interest will be charged on the balance that is due and any administrative expenses and court costs will also be charged.
10. Manufacturer's warranty and customer services
10.1. Nespresso provides a manufacturer's warranty in accordance with the provisions in the original packaging.
10.2. This warranty does not cover faults resulting from improper use, failure to follow the product instructions, limescale deposits, improper or inadequate maintenance, normal wear and tear, use with a current or voltage other than that specified on the product, unauthorised changes to the product, fire, lightning, floods or other external causes. Damage caused by modifications or repairs not carried out by Nespresso is not covered.
10.3. In the case of a warranty claim, Nespresso will provide the customer on request with a loan machine without a milk frother for the duration of the repair work. This machine is loaned and remains the property of Nespresso. It must be returned to Nespresso immediately after the repair has been completed or on request.
10.4. For information about using your Nespresso Professional machine or for other questions relating to it, please contact Nespresso customer services by phone on (+30) 210 67 11 007 (free of charge).
11. Secure Transaction - transactions through the electronic payment platform of "Alpha e-Commerce"
All payments made using the card are processed through the electronic payment platform of "Alpha e-Commerce" of Alpha Bank and uses TLS 1.2 encryption protocol encryption with 128-bit (Secure Sockets Layer - SSL). Encryption is a way of coding the information until it reaches its recipient, who will be able to decode it using the appropriate key.
12. Data protection
12.1 Nespresso does not sell customers' personal data to third parties and processes it in strict compliance with the applicable legislation and the Nespresso data protection policy. You can find details of this on www.nespresso-pro.com.
12.2 Under the terms of the applicable legislation, customers can access and correct their personal data by contacting Nespresso in writing at the address given below.
13. Applicable law These General Terms and Conditions are subject to Greek law.
14. Supplier information SYNERGY SA, 168 Kifisias str., ZIP code 115 25, ATHENS, GREECE
Tel.: (+30) 210 67 11 007 Fax: (+30) 210 67 16 560 www.nespresso-pro.com
Terms of use
1. Acceptance and Modification of the Terms of UseA
1.1. Your access and use of the websites (the “Websites”) of SYNERGY SA (“Nespresso”), which includes companies affiliated with Nespresso, are governed by the present terms of use (the “Terms of Use”). By accessing, browsing and using our Websites you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted, without reserve, these Terms of Use, as modified from time to time by us.
1.2. If we decide to modify our Terms of Use, we will post a new dated version on our Websites. Therefore, we invite you to consult these Terms of Use from time to time in order to familiarise yourself with any changes.
2. Copyright and Intellectual Property
2.1 The content of our Websites and in particular but not exclusively the texts, marks, logos, diagrams, photographs, videos, sounds, music, layout, designs, know-how, technologies, products and processes are the property of Nespresso or its affiliated companies or are used with the authorisation of the owners, and accordingly are protected by copyright, trademarks, patents and all other intellectual or industrial property rights which exist under applicable law.
2.2. Except as provided in Section 3 hereinafter, nothing contained on our Websites shall be interpreted or construed as granting you a licence or a right to use any such content of our Websites.
3. Use of the Websites
3.1. You may download, display or print the content of our Websites solely for personal, non-commercial use, thereby retaining and reproducing each and every copyright notice or other proprietary rights notice contained in any information or other material you download. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission or broadcast of the content of the Websites, in whole or in part and by any means, is strictly prohibited, except upon prior written consent by Nespresso.
3.2. Nespresso neither warrants nor represents that your use of any content displayed on its Websites will not infringe rights of third parties.
4. Information Deemed Non-Confidential
4.1. Any personally identifying data and information that you may send via the Internet to our Websites are protected and treated according to our Privacy Policy. Nespresso invites you to read this Privacy Policy carefully before providing us with any personally identifying data and information.
4.2. Any other information or material communicated to Nespresso through the Internet, by electronic mail or otherwise, including any data, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, graphics or the like, are and will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. Anything you transmit or post becomes the property of Nespresso and may be freely used for any purpose, including, but not limited to, reproduction, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast and posting. Specifically, Nespresso is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in any such communication you send to the Websites for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, manufacturing, advertising and marketing products using such information. Any such use is without compensation to those providing the information or anyone else.
4.3. By submitting information, you are warranting that you own the material/content submitted, that it is not defamatory, and that Nespresso’s use will not violate any third party’s rights. Nespresso is under no obligation to use the information provided.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
5.1 Without prejudice to section 6 hereinafter, any material, information and all that you find on the websites are provided to you “as is”, in function of their availability and without guaranty of any sort, express or implied, including, among others, the implied warranty of merchantibility or fitness for any particular purpose.
5.2. Nespresso does not guarantee that its websites or their content will correspond to your expectations, will not be interrupted, timely, secure and free of error.
5.3. Some jurisdiction may not allow certain limitations of warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
5.4. Any advice or information, be it oral or written, obtained from Nespresso or during the use of services made available on the Websites, shall not give rise to any guarantees which are not expressly provided for in the present Terms of Use.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1. You access, use, browse and navigate on our Websites at your own risk and peril.
6.2. You recognize and accept that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable regulations, neither nespresso, any of its affiliated companies, nor any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering the websites, may be held liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, any injury to reputation, costs, losses, decrease in turnover or profits or liabilities of any nature whatsoever (even if the advent of such damage was known or could have been known by nespresso), capable of arising from your access to or use of, or on the contrary the impossibility to use, the websites or their content.
6.3. all materials which are downloaded or obtained in any other manner during the use of our websites are at your own risk and peril. Nespresso assumes no liability for any damage or virus which could affect your computer, its equipment or other property due to your access to, use or downloading of any material from Nespresso's websites or for any illegal intrusion or intervention in the IT systems.
6.4. Nespresso reserves the right to interrupt or discontinue any or all of the functionality of its Websites. Nespresso accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any interruption or discontinuance of any or all functionality of its Websites resulting from actions or omissions of Nespresso or any third party.
7. Change of Information
The content of our Websites may contain inaccuracies or errors. Nespresso reserves the right to make changes, corrections and/or improvements to such content any time without prior notice but does not assume any responsibility to do so.
8. Availability of Products / Services
Our Websites may contain information on Nespresso’s worldwide products and services, not all of which are available in every location. A reference to a Nespresso product or service on the Websites does not imply that such product or service is or will be available at your location.
9. Links
9.1. As a service to our visitors, our Websites may contain hypertext links leading to other websites that are not operated or controlled by Nespresso. Nespresso shall not be considered as responsible for these sites and declines all responsibility and liability in relation to their content, legality, accuracy or functions.
9.2. The creation of any hyperlink to our Websites is prohibited without prior written consent of Nespresso.
10.Miscellaneous
10.1. The present Terms of Use embody the entire agreement concluded between Nespresso and yourself concerning the access and the use of the Websites and their content. Any other terms or conditions issued by Nespresso and governing its relations with you, in particular relating to any service or purchase of product, shall supplement the Terms of Use; in the event of any inconsistency between them, the other terms or conditions shall prevail over these Terms of Use.
10.2. The fact that Nespresso tolerates a violation by yourself of one of the obligations set out in the Terms of Use, or does not enforce a right attributed to it thereunder or under the law shall not be construed as a waiver by it to invoke and enforce its rights.
10.3. In the event that any provision of the Terms of Use is considered to be illegal by law or regulation, existing or future, or by a court ruling, then such provision shall be considered as stricken, all other provisions of the Terms of Use maintaining full force and effect between yourself and Nespresso.
10.4. The headings of the provisions of the Terms of Use are for convenience alone and shall not alter or modify the terms and conditions in any manner.
Cookies Policy
Thank you for your visiting the website www.Nespresso-pro.gr (“website”).
This Cookie Policy applies to this website, any website or webpage bearing any of our brands and is hosted on third-party online platforms (e.g. YouTube and Facebook) as well as applications for which access to and The use of is via websites or platforms managed by SYNERGIA SA or a third party on behalf of SYNERGY SA ("Nespresso Sites").
By using the SYNERGY SA website or, as the case may be, by selecting 'Agree to the use of Cookies' on the banner's homepage on our website, you consent to the use of cookies and other tracking technologies applied by us, as defined in the present Statement and in accordance with the provisions of domestic law. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time. If you do not agree to the use of cookies we make, you must either set your cookie preferences by using our trusted partner solution (see below), or set your cookie preferences using your browser settings, or Not to use the websites of SYNERGY SA at all. Disabling the download of the cookies we use, may, however, affect your experience when using a SYNERGIA SA website. If you use a portable device to connect to the internet, you should also refer to the privacy statement of the specific application that you use in order to understand the specific data collection practices associated with its use.
1.What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by the websites you visit. They are widely used for the functioning or the more efficient functioning of websites, as well as to provide information to site owners.
2.How and why do we use cookies?
We use Cookies to improve the use and functionality of SYNERGY SA's Sites and to better understand how visitors use our websites and the tools and services offered to them. Cookies help us customize SYNERGY SA's Websites to your personal needs, enhance their user-friendly character, get information about consumer satisfaction and communicate with you anywhere on the internet. The information collected from the Cookies on the Website may also be used by third parties for operational or advertising purposes.
3.What are the kinds of Cookies used on SYNERGY S.A.'s website?
The following cookies may be used on the SYNERGY SA Web site:
a. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functionality of the website. Their use may include entry to the site (authentication), security purposes, or location tracking. For example: We use cookies to store information about your preferred language on the Website and to remember it the next time you sign in. Also, after identifying and logging in, we use a temporary cookie to recognize you during the session and prevent someone else from performing you even if you do not end the session properly. Type Purpose Session ID / Logging in The Website of SYNERGY SA uses specific Cookies which are necessary for its operation. One of these is the cookie that creates a session ID for each user (session ID) so the system can uniquely identify the user and distinguish it from anyone else browsing the site. This information is not used or stored outside SYNERGY SA's systems and is temporarily retained as long as the user is in the account pages or other pages where a unique and secure connection is required. Without this cookie this access would not be safe, so it is very important.
b. Functionality Cookies
These cookies help us to improve or optimize your experience. They allow us to measure the use of the Website and improve its performance. For example: We use Google Analytics to identify the origin of the visits to the site and the behavior of their visitors. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by providing information about the pages they visit, the time they spend and any technical problems they encounter. We use this information to improve the experience and performance of our sites. Type Purpose Language Used to identify the selected language of the Website. Disabling this Cookie may cause displeasure to the user as they may be asked again for their preferred browsing language. Country Used to suggest the most relevant browsing experience according to the country where the user is located and in which he wants to receive the products he purchases from Nespresso. Login Used to offer registered users the option of storing their login details so that they do not need to enter their username and password each time they navigate to the SYNERGY website’s pages required. Google Analytics Google Analytics uses cookies to provide information on what users are visiting our site but does not recognize users. Users identify themselves by the combination of a computer, a user account and a browser. These cookies do not collect personal data regarding the visitors of the webpage. Adobe Omniture It is used to provide anonymous and aggregated information about where the user goes and what he does on the SYNERGY SA Web site.
c.Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by advertisers with whom we partner to show ads related to your interests when browsing the internet. With the help of these cookies, the ads are targeted, relevant to you and your interests and the number of times they appear is limited. They also allow us to measure the effectiveness of online advertising campaigns. We may share this information with third parties including our partners.
For example: We use Google DoubleClick to understand how visitors interact with online advertising campaigns on the Google advertising network. Type Purpose Comment Google DoubleClick These cookies are used to understand how people interact with our digital advertising campaigns. They allow us to understand and evaluate the clicks made in our ads so that we can improve the services you receive. For more information regarding DoubleClick click here. SYNERGY SA's Websites also use other tracking technologies such as IP addresses, log files, and beacons that allow us to customize our websites to suit your personal needs. a. IP Addresses
The IP address is a number used by computers that are connected and allows you to identify your computer every time you connect to the Internet. We may record IP addresses for the following purposes:
- resolve technical issues
- maintain the security of the site
- better understand how our websites are used, and
- to display content according to needs Depending on where you are. b. Log Files We (or a third party on our behalf) may collect information in the form of logs that record activity on the website and collect statistics about a user's browsing habits.
- the type of the browser and the user's operating system
- information about the user's browsing (such as the URL from which they come, the date and time of they visit our site, which pages of the site they have visited and for how long) and
- other similar browsing data or click data from users
Privacy Notice
Please read this Privacy Notice carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your personal information and how we manage them. When you use a Nespresso site or applications, when calling a Nespresso Customer Service Centre (CRC) or otherwise give us your Personal Data, you accept this Privacy Notice. If you do not accept this Notice or otherwise do not provide us with your Personal Data we need (We will let you know what such a case is, for example, by making this information clear in our registration forms), (a) you should not use the Websites Or our applications, and, (b) We may not be able to offer you our products and / or services. This Statement may be modified from time to time (see Section 10). If you continue to contact us after the modifications mentioned, it is assumed that you accept the changes, so please check the Notice regularly for updates.
This Notice includes important information on the following matters:
PERSONAL DATA SOURCES
WHICH OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE THEM
COOKIES/SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES, LOG FILES
USES MADE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
RETENTION OF PERSONAL DATA
STORAGE AND/OR TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL DATA
YOUR CHOICES ABOUT HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
CHANGES TO OUR NOTICE
DATA CONTROLLERS AND CONTACT
SCOPE OF THIS NOTICE
This Notice explains how your personal data are collected, used, and disclosed by Nespresso entities as listed in the controllers & contact section (Section 11) (“Nespresso”, “We”, Us”). It also tells you how you can access and update your personal data and make certain choices about how your Personal Data are used. This Notice covers both our online and offline data collection activities, including Personal Data that We collect through our various channels such as websites, apps, social networks, Customer Relationship Centers, points of sales and events. Please note that We combine Personal Data that We collect via one method (e.g. a Nespresso website) with Personal Data that We collect via another method (e.g. a Nespresso offline event). As part of this, we may combine Personal Data that were originally collected by different Nespresso entities. Please see Section 8 for further information on how to object to this.
PERSONAL DATA SOURCES
This Notice applies to information we collect from or about you, through the methods described below (see Section 2), from the following sources: Nespresso Websites. Consumer-directed Websites operated by SYNERGY S.A., including sites that we operate under our own domains/URLs and minisites/apps that we run on third party social networks such as Facebook ("Websites") Nespresso mobile sites/apps. Consumer-directed mobile sites or applications operated by Nespresso, such as smartphone apps. E-mail, text and other electronic messages. This includes electronic communications between you and SYNERGY S.A. Nespresso CRCs. Calls to our Customer Relationship Centers (“CRC”). Stores managed by Nespresso. Offline Registration Forms. Printed registration and similar forms that We collect via, for example, postal mail, in-store demos, contests and other promotions, or events. Points of Sales. Demonstrators present in physical third party stores to assist you with the registering of your machine and coffee ordering Data from other sources. Social networks, publicly available information.
WHICH OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE THEM
Depending on how you interact with SYNEGY S.A. (online, offline, over the phone, etc.), we may collect from you various types of information, as described below. Personal Contact Information. This includes any information you may provide to us that would allow us to personally contact you, such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address or phone number.
Account login information. Any information that is required to give you access to your specific account profile. This may include your login ID/email address, screen name, password in unrecoverable form, and/or security question and answer.
Demographic information. Any information that describes your demographic or other characteristics. Examples may include your date of birth, age or age range, gender, the geographic location (e.g., zip code), favorite products, hobbies and interests, and household or lifestyle information.
Technical information about computer/mobile device. Any information about the computer system or other technological device that you may be using to access one of our Websites or applications such as the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer or device to the Internet, operating system type, and web browser type and version. If you access a Nespresso website or application via a mobile device such as a smartphone, the collected information may also include your phone’s unique device ID, geo-location, and other similar mobile device data.
Websites usage information. As you navigate through and interact with our Websites or newsletters, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your actions. This includes information such as which links you click on, which pages or content you view and for how long, and other similar information and statistics about your interactions such as content response times, download errors and length of visits to certain pages. This information is captured using automated technologies such as cookies (browser cookies, flash cookies) and is also collected through the use of third party tracking services (such as Double Click, Google Analytics, Adobe Dynamic Tag Management and/or Omniture). You have the right to object to the use of such technologies, for further details please see Section 3.
Consumer feedback This includes information that you voluntarily share with Us about your experience in using our products and services Consumer-generated content. This refers to any content that you create and then share with us on a social network or by uploading it to one of our Websites or applications, including the use of social network apps such as Facebook. Examples include photos, videos, personal stories, or other similar media or content. We may collect and publish consumer-generated content in connection with a variety of activities, including contests and other promotions, website community features, consumer engagement, and third party social networking.
Social network information. This refers to any information that you share publicly on a social network or information that is part of your profile on a third party social network (such as Facebook) and that you allow the third party social network to share with Us. Examples include your basic account information (e.g., name, email address, gender, birthday, current city, profile picture, user ID, list of friends, etc.) and any other additional information or activities that you permit the third party social network to share. We receive your social network profile information (or parts of it) every time you download or interact with a Nespresso web application on a social network such as Facebook, every time you use a social networking feature that is integrated within a Nespresso site (such as Facebook Connect) or every time you interact with us through a social network. To learn more about how your information from a third party social network is obtained by Nespresso, or to opt-out of sharing such social network information, please visit the website of the relevant social network. Payment and Financial information. Any information that we need in order to fulfil a sale, or that you use to make a purchase, such as your debit or credit card details (cardholder name, card number, expiration date, etc.) or other forms of payment (if such are made available). In any case, we handle payment and financial information in a manner compliant with applicable laws, regulations and security standards such as PCI DSS.
COOKIES/SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES, LOG FILES AND WEB BEACONS
Cookies /Similar Technologies: Please see our Cookies Notice for detailed information on the cookies We use and the purposes for which We use them. Log Files. We collect information in the form of log files that record website activity and gather statistics about web users' browsing habits. These entries are generated automatically, and help us to troubleshoot errors, improve performance or maintain the security of our Websites.
Web Beacons Web beacons (also known as ""web bugs"") are small strings of code that provide a method of delivering a graphic image on a web page or in an email message for the purpose of transferring data back to us. The information collected via web beacons may include technical information such as IP Address, as well as information about how a user responds to an email campaign (e.g., at what time the email was opened, where does the user link to from the email, etc.). We may use web beacons on our Websites or include them in the e-mail messages we send you. We use web beacon information for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to, site traffic reporting, unique visitor counts, advertising and email auditing and reporting, and personalization.
USES MADE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
The following paragraphs describe the various purposes for which we might collect and use your information, and the different types of information that might be collected for each. Please note that not all of the uses below will be relevant to every consumer. Customer service. We may use your Personal Data for customer service purposes, including responding to your inquiries. This typically requires the use of certain personal contact information and information regarding the reason for your inquiry (e.g., order status, technical issue, product question/complaint, general question, etc.).
Contests, marketing and other promotions. With your consent (where required) we use your Personal Data to provide you with information about goods or services (e.g.. marketing communications or campaigns or promotions). This can be done via means such as emails, ads, phone calls and postal mailings to the extent permitted by applicable laws. Some of our campaigns and promotions may be run on third party websites and/or social networks. This use of your Personal Data is voluntary, which means that you can oppose the processing of your Personal Data for this purpose.
For detailed information on how to modify your preferences about marketing communication, please see sections 8 and 9 below. For more information about our contests and other promotions, please see the official rules or details posted with each contest/promotion.
Social Networks: We use your Personal Data when you interact with third party social networking features such as ”Like” functions to serve you with advertisements and engage with you on social networks. You can learn more about how these features work, and the profile data we obtain about you and find out how to opt-out by reviewing the privacy notices of the relevant third party social networks.
Personalization (offline and online) With your consent (where required) We use your Personal Data (i) to analyze your preferences and habits, (ii) to anticipate your needs based on our analysis of your profile, (iii) to improve and personalize your experience on our Websites and applications; to ensure that content from our Websites/apps is optimized for you and for your computer or device and (iv) to allow you to participate in interactive features, when you choose to do so. For example, we remember your login ID/email address or screen name so you can quickly login the next time you visit our site or so that you can easily retrieve the items you previously placed in your shopping cart. Based on this type of information and with your consent (where required), we also show you specific Nespresso content or promotions that are tailored to your interests. The use of your Personal Data is voluntary, which means that you can oppose the processing of your personal data for this purpose. For detailed information on how to opt-out please refer to sections 8 and 9 below.
Order fulfilment We may use your Personal Data to process and ship your orders, inform you about the status of your orders, correct addresses and conduct identity verification and other fraud detection activities. This involves the use of certain personal contact information and payment information. Other general purposes (e.g. internal research, analytic, security). We use your Personal Data for other general business purposes, such as to conduct internal marketing and demographic studies; and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We also use your Personal Data to ensure our security. Legal reasons or merger/acquisition. In the event that Nespresso or its assets are acquired by, or merged with, another company including through
bankruptcy, We may share your Personal Data with any of our legal successors. We may also disclose your Personal Data to third parties (i) when required by applicable law; (ii) in response to legal proceedings; (iii) in response to a request from a competent law enforcement agency; (iv) to protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, or the public; or (v) to enforce the terms of any agreement or the terms of our Website.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
In addition to the Nespresso/Nestlé entities (in charge of Nespresso operations) mentioned in the data controllers & contact section (see Section 11), We share your Personal Data with the following types of third party organization:
Service providers. These are external companies that We use to help Us run our business (e.g. order fulfilment, payment processing, fraud detection and identity verification, debt collection, website operation, support services, promotions, website development, data analysis, CRC, etc.). Service providers, and their selected staff, are only allowed to access and use your Personal Data on Our behalf for the specific tasks that they’ve been requested to carry out, based on our instructions, and are required to keep your Personal Data confidential and secure. You can obtain a list of the providers processing your Personal Data (see Section 8to contact Us).
Credit reporting agencies/debt collectors. To the extent permitted by applicable law, credit reporting agencies and debt collectors are external companies that We use to help Us to verify your creditworthiness (in particular for orders with invoice) or to collect outstanding invoices Third party companies using Personal Data for their own marketing purposes. Except in situations where you have given your consent, We do not license or sell your Personal Data to third party companies for their own marketing purposes.
Third party recipients using Personal Data for legal reasons or due to merger/acquisition. We will disclose your Personal Data to third parties for legal reasons or in the context of an acquisition or a merger (see Section 4 for details).
RETENTION OF PERSONAL DATA
In accordance with applicable laws, We will use your Personal Data for as long as necessary to satisfy the purposes for which your Personal Data was collected (as described in Section 4 above) or to comply with applicable legal requirements. Personal Data used to provide you with a personalized experience (see Section 4 above for details) will be kept for a duration permitted by applicable laws.
STORAGE AND/OR TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We use a variety of reasonable measures (described below) to keep your Personal Data confidential and secure. Please note, however, that these protections do not apply to information you choose to share in public areas such as social networks.
People who can access your Personal Data. Your Personal Data will be processed by our authorized staff, on a need to know basis, depending on the specific purposes for which your Personal Data have been collected (e.g. our staff in charge of customer care matters will have access to your customer record). Measures taken in operating environments. We store your information in operating environments that use reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access. We follow reasonable standards to protect Personal Data. The transmission of information via the internet is unfortunately not completely secure and although we will do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of the data during transmission to our Websites/apps
We generally store your information for as long as your account is active with us or as needed to provide you the relevant services, and comply with legal requirements. This means that we may retain your personal information for a reasonable period after you stop using our services or stop using our Websites, despite no commercial exploitation will be done once your account is deleted.
Measures we expect you to take. It is important for you to also play a role in keeping your information safe and secure. When signing up for an online account, please be sure to choose an account password that would be difficult for others to guess and never reveal your password to anyone else. You are responsible for keeping this password confidential and for any use of your account. If you use a shared or public computer, never choose to have your login ID/email address or password remembered and make sure to log out of your account every time you leave the computer. You should also make use of any privacy settings or controls we may provide you in our website/apps.
Transfer of your Personal Data. The storage as well as the processing of your Personal Data as described above, such as uses made of your information or disclosure of your information, may require that your Personal Data is transferred to, and/or stored at, a destination outside of your country and/or European Union / the European Economic Area ("EEA"), notably Switzerland and Luxemburg. By accepting the terms of this Policy, you agree to such transfer, storing and/or processing. You also agree that such activities may take place to or in countries offering a lower level of protection than your country of residence. Nespresso will make every effort to provide a sufficient level of safety in accordance with local law.
ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Access to Personal Data. According to provision of article 12 of law 2472/1997 you have the right to access, review and request a physical or electronic copy of information held about you. You also have the right to request information on the source of your Personal Data.
These rights can be exercised by sending Us an e-mail to b2b@Nespresso.gr or writing to us at 168 Kifissia's Avenue, 115 25, Neo Psychico, Athens, Greece, attaching a copy of your ID or equivalent details (where requested by Us and permitted by law). If the request is submitted by a person other than you, without providing evidence that the request is legitimately made on your behalf, the request will be rejected.
Please note that any identification information provided to Us will only be processed in accordance with, and to the extent permitted by applicable laws. Modification and Deletion of Personal Data. According to provision of article 12 of law 2472/1997 you have the right to (i) request deletion, correction or revision of your Personal Data; (ii) oppose the data processing; (iii) limit the use and disclosure of your Personal Data; and (iv) revoke consent to any of our data processing activities.
Please note that, in certain circumstances, We may not be able to delete your Personal Data without also deleting your user account. We may be required to retain some of your Personal Data after you have requested deletion, to satisfy our legal or contractual obligations. We may also be permitted by applicable laws to retain some of your Personal Data to satisfy our business needs.
Our Websites have a dedicated feature through which you can review and edit the Personal Data that you have provided. Please note that We require our registered consumers to verify their identity (e.g. login ID/email address, password) before they can access or make changes to their account information. This helps prevent unauthorized access to your account.
Notwithstanding this, you can also exercise your rights by sending Us an e-mail to b2b@Nespresso.gr , or writing to us at 168 Kifisias Avenue, 115 25, Neo Psychico, Athens, Greece, attaching a copy of your ID or equivalent details (where requested by Us and permitted by law) or calling us at 210 67 11 007. If the request is submitted by a person other than you, without providing evidence that the request is legitimately made on your behalf, the request will be rejected. Please note that any identification information provided to Us will only be processed in accordance with, and to the extent permitted by applicable laws.
YOUR CHOICES ABOUT HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
We strive to provide you with choices regarding the Personal Data you provide to us. The following mechanisms provide you with the following control over your Personal Data:
Cookies / Similar Technologies You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being used. Please see Section 3 above.
Contests, marketing and other promotions. If you wish to have your Personal Data used by Nespresso to promote our own products or services, you can indicate so through the relevant check boxes located on the registration form or by answering to the question(s) presented by our Trade demonstrators, CRC or Showroom representatives. If you decide that you no longer wish to receive such communications, you can subsequently unsubscribe from receiving marketing-related communications at any time, by following the instructions provided in each such communication. To opt-out of marketing communications sent by any medium, including third party social networks, you can opt-out at any time by logging into the Websites/apps and adjusting your user preferences in your account profile by unchecking the relevant boxes or by calling our CRC. Please note that, even if you opt-out from receiving marketing communications, you may still receive administrative communications from Us, such as order or other transaction confirmations, notifications about your account activities (e.g. account confirmations, password changes, etc.), and other important announcements.
Personalization (offline and online): Where required by law, if you wish to have your Personal Data used by SYNERGY S.A. to provide you with a personalized experience, you can indicate so through the relevant tickbox(es) located on the registration form or by answering the question(s) presented by our Trade demonstrators, CRC or Showroom representatives. If you decide that you no longer wish to benefit from this, you can opt-out at any time by logging into the Websites/apps and adjusting your user preferences in your account profile by unchecking the relevant boxes or by calling our CRC.
Interest Based Advertising. We may partner with ad networks and other ad serving providers (“Advertising Providers”) that serve advertising on behalf of Us and other non-affiliated companies on the Internet. Some of those advertisements may be tailored to your interests based on information collected on Nespresso sites or on non-affiliated websites over time. You may visit www.aboutads.info/choices to learn more about this type of advertising, as well as about how to opt-out of interest-based advertising practices from companies that participate in the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (“DAA”) self-regulatory program. Additionally, you may opt-out of this type of advertising in mobile applications from companies that participate in the DAA’s AppChoices app by downloading the app from the iOS or Android app store. You may also stop the collection of precise location data from a mobile device by accessing your device location service settings.
CHANGES TO OUR NOTICE
If we change the way we handle your information, we will update this Notice. We reserve the right to make changes to our practices and the policy we follow at any time. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our Policy.
DATA CONTROLLERS
For the purpose of the law 2472/1997 Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data, the data controllers is SYNERGY S.A. 168, Kifissia’s Avenue, GR- 115 25, Athens, Greece.