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PRIVACY POLICY

 

This Privacy Policy describes how LC Waikiki Retail Kosovo L.L.C. (hereby referred as “LCW”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, make a purchase from https://www.lcwaikiki-ks.com or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the “Services”). For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “you” and “your” refer to you as a user of the Services, whether you are a customer, a website visitor, or any other individual whose information we have collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using any of the Services, you acknowledge and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use any of the Services.

 

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes in our operational practices or for other legal or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Platform, update the “Last Updated” date, and take any other steps required by applicable law.

 

AGE OF USERS

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, or that you are the parent or legal representative of a minor and you hereby consent to such minor’s use of the Services.

In accordance with this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, parents and/or legal representatives are responsible for providing all necessary consents on behalf of minors who have not reached the age of majority (18 years). Under no circumstances shall LCW be held responsible for the actions or omissions of a parent and/or legal representative in relation to a minor under their care. We strongly encourage parents and legal representative to closely supervise minors when they use our Services.

The Services are not intended for use by children, and we do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a child who has provided us with their personal information, you may contact us using the contact details set out below to request that such information be deleted.

As of the effective date of this Privacy Policy, we do not have actual knowledge that we “share” or “sell” (as such terms are defined under applicable law) the personal information of individuals under the age of sixteen (16)).

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

 

The personal information we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.

 

The personal information we may collect includes, but is not limited to: First and last name; Phone numbers; Email addresses; Home addresses; Contact or verification details; Billing addresses; Date of birth; Password; Any other information relevant to the purpose and/or legal basis of processing.

 

Other types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

When you purchase products and/or services from us, you may be required to provide information such as your delivery address, billing address, card and/or bank account details, payment method information, and other details necessary to complete your order and process your payment.

 

When you use our Services, including when browsing our website, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as your age, gender, interests, education, professional background, preferences, and similar details.

 

LCW may also collect and process additional information required or authorized by applicable data protection laws for the purpose of identifying or verifying the information you provide, particularly when such actions are requested or ordered by a competent public authority.

Under no circumstances will we request or require you to disclose the personal data of children.

 

Sensitive Information

LCW does not process sensitive personal data unless it is strictly necessary and we have obtained your prior written consent.

 

Payment Information

We do not collect, store, or process your full card details when you make a purchase. In cases where payment processing is carried out by third-party payment service providers, we may share the necessary payment-related information you provide with these third parties. All payment data is stored and processed by the relevant third-party provider. In such cases, the terms and privacy policies of the respective third party apply. We encourage you to review their privacy policy.

All personal information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to this information.

 

 

 

 

HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Provision of products and services

LCW uses your personal data to provide the Services to you and to perform our contract with you, including processing your payments, fulfilling your orders, sending you notifications relating to your account, purchases, returns, exchanges, or other transactions, creating, maintaining, and otherwise managing your account, arranging delivery, facilitating returns and exchanges, and enabling you to post reviews.

Marketing and advertising

We use your personal information for marketing and promotional purposes, such as sending marketing, advertising, and promotional communications via email, text message, or postal mail, and displaying advertisements for products or services.

Security and fraud prevention

LCW uses your personal information to detect, investigate, or take action in relation to potential fraudulent, unlawful, or malicious activities. If you choose to use the Services and register an account, you are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure. We strongly recommend that you do not share your username, password, or other access details with any third party. If you believe that your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

Communicating with you

LCW uses your personal data to provide customer support and to improve our Services. This processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests, namely to remain responsive to you, to provide effective services, and to maintain our business relationship with you.

 

INFORMATION WE RECEIVE FROM THIRD PARTIES

LCW may receive information about you from third parties, including vendors and service providers that collect information on our behalf, such as:

- Companies that support and maintain our website and services;

- Our payment processors, which collect payment information (such as bank account details, credit or debit card information, and billing address) in order to process your payment, fulfill your orders, and provide you with the products or services you have requested, for the purpose of performing our contract with you;

- When you visit oLCW website, open or click on emails we send to you, or otherwise interact with our Services or advertisements, LCW or third parties with whom we work may automatically collect certain information through the use of online tracking technologies.

Any information we receive from third parties will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information provided by third parties, nor are we responsible for the policies or practices of any third party.

 

PERSONAL DATA AND ITS PROTECTION

 

LCW ensures that all personal data collected from visitors and users is processed in accordance with Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data and applicable secondary legislation.

 

LCW does not request or retain copies of identification documents unless there are reasonable grounds to doubt a user’s identity or the validity of an order. In such cases, LCW may request an identification document solely for verification, and it will be deleted immediately after the verification process is completed.

 

If a third party, intentionally or unintentionally, comes into contact with personal data administered by LCW, they are required to act in accordance with applicable data protection laws, immediately delete any such data, and notify LCW.

The Platform may contain links leading to third-party websites. If a User chooses to follow these links, LCW bears no responsibility for the management or processing of personal data by such external sites.

 

Users have the right to request access, correction, deletion, or objection to the processing of their personal data. Requests may be submitted in writing to LCW’s email address.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES

 

All communications related to this Contract shall be conducted through LCW’s official email address kosovo@lcwaikiki.info or through communication tools available on the Platform.

 

The Parties agree that electronic communications, including emails, Platform notifications, and automated messages constitute legally valid official communication.

 

The User is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and currency of their contact details. LCW shall not be liable for undelivered notifications resulting from inaccurate or outdated information provided by the User.

 

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

 

Right to Access / Know – to request information about the personal data we hold concerning

you.

Right to Deletion – to request that we delete your personal data.

Right to Correction – to request rectification of inaccurate personal data.

Right to Data Portability – to receive a copy of your personal data or request its transfer to a third party.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing/Targeted Advertising – to direct us not to “sell” or “share” your personal data or to opt out of processing for targeted advertising.

Right to Restrict Use or Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Data

Right to Restrict Processing

Right to Withdraw Consent, where applicable.

Right to Appeal a decision if your request is denied.

Communication Preferences Management, including opting out of promotional emails or SMS.

 

Exercising these rights will not result in discrimination. We may need additional information to verify your identity before responding. Responses will be provided within the timeframe required by law.

 

 

DATA CONTROLLER AND TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA

 

For the purposes of Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data of the Republic of Kosovo, the controller of personal data collected through and in connection with this e-commerce website (including account registration, order placement, payment processing, delivery, returns, customer service, and related communications) is LC Waikiki Retail Kosovo, with its registered address in the Industrial Zone, Prishtina–Fushë Kosovë Highway, Republic of Kosovo, unique identification number 810829830, contact email data.protection@lcwaikiki.com, and other contact details as indicated in the Company Information section of this website.

 

In order to operate the e-commerce platform and ensure its technical functionality, reliability, and security, all infrastructure services, including hosting, are provided through Microsoft Azure cloud services. Personal data is hosted and stored on virtual servers located in the Microsoft Azure West Europe (Amsterdam) Data Center within the European Union. No other external infrastructure or hosting suppliers are involved in the storage of personal data.

 

Such transfer is carried out exclusively for the purpose of providing the e-commerce services, ensuring platform performance, data security, and operational continuity. The Data Controller ensures that such transfers are conducted in compliance with the applicable provisions of Kosovo data protection legislation and that appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are in place.

 

The Data Controller implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction. Customers retain all rights provided under applicable data protection legislation, including the right to request access to their personal data, rectification or erasure of inaccurate or unlawfully processed data, restriction or objection to processing where applicable, and the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in the Republic of Kosovo.

 

The Netherlands, as a Member State of the European Union, is included in the list of countries considered to provide an adequate level of personal data protection pursuant to the Decision of the Information and Privacy Agency of the Republic of Kosovo, Ref. No. 22/2025, dated 30.04.2025. Consequently, the transfer and storage of personal data in the Netherlands is regarded as taking place in a jurisdiction that ensures an adequate level of data protection in accordance with the applicable Kosovo data protection legislation.

 

 

COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND USER CHOICES

 

Users have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Upon first visit, users are presented with a cookie banner that allows them to manage cookie preferences.

Users may withdraw or modify their consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website. In addition, users can configure their browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

 

DATA RETENTION

 

Cookies are stored for different durations depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the user’s device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

LCW ensures that cookies are not retained longer than necessary for the purposes for which they are used.

 

SECURITY

 

Access to the Platform is initiated by the User. The User is solely responsible for securing and maintaining the necessary equipment, such as computers, mobile devices, software, and telecommunication services. The User must take appropriate measures to protect devices and sensitive data, including banking information from viruses, cyber-attacks, or other harmful programs.

 

LCW adopts reasonable technical and organizational measures to enhance Platform security, including access controls and cybersecurity protection systems. However, LCW cannot guarantee that the Platform is completely free from viruses or other harmful elements. LCW assumes no liability for any damage to the User’s devices, software, or data resulting from access to the Platform.

 

RIGHT TO COMPLAINT

 

The Consumer may file a complaint regarding non-conformity or other issues arising from the purchase in accordance with the Law on Consumer Protection. Complaints may be submitted via email kosovo@lcwaikiki.info or by post to LCW’s address.

 

 

 

CONTACT

 

If you have any questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via email or through the following postal address:

LC Waikiki Retail Kosovo L.L.C., Kosovo Branch

Industrial Zone,

Prishtina–Fushë Kosovë Highway,

Republic of Kosovo.

Phone: +38343772001

Email: data.protection@lcwaikiki.com