About This Privacy Policy
The purpose of this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of the services of FIMATRADE d.o.o. and other individuals (hereinafter also referred to as “data subjects”) about the purposes and legal basis for the processing of personal data by FIMATRADE d.o.o., Gorenjavas-Reteče 79, 4220 Škofja Loka, as well as about the rights of individuals in this area.
The company pays special attention to the security of your personal data. All personal data provided are treated confidentially and used solely for the purpose for which they were provided. We manage your personal data with the utmost care, in accordance with applicable legislation and the highest standards of data processing. The security of your personal data is ensured through appropriate organisational measures, work procedures, advanced technological solutions, and external experts with the aim of protecting your personal data as effectively as possible. We apply an appropriate level of protection and reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative measures to safeguard collected data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of or access to personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.
This Privacy Policy also clarifies the consent you have given for the processing of your personal data.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), this Privacy Policy covers:
- Contact information of the company
- Purpose, legal basis and type of processing of various categories of personal data
- Retention periods for different types of personal data
- Rights of data subjects in relation to personal data processing
- Right to lodge a complaint regarding personal data processing
- Validity of this Privacy Policy
Personal Data Collected by the Company
If you are only a visitor to our website, we collect data about you solely through the use of cookies. If you are a user of our services or a subscriber to services provided by the company, we also collect other personal data necessary to perform the services you have ordered or are using. These personal data include:
- Name and surname (during the purchase process – for delivery purposes)
- Address and place of residence
- E-mail and username (for notifications)
- Contact telephone number (for delivery purposes or, at your request, for notifications)
- IP address
- Data necessary for issuing an offer based on your enquiry (tax number, company name, etc.)
We are not responsible for the accuracy of data entered by users on our website. For security reasons, we also collect users’ IP addresses from which they access our website. A so-called session cookie is assigned to each user at the start of a visit to identify and track the shopping cart.
FIMATRADE d.o.o. may also store other cookies on your computer, such as an encrypted user identification number used to recognise the user upon the next visit, Google Analytics cookies, Facebook cookies used to improve the user experience on social media, etc.
Controller of Personal Data
The controller of personal data processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy is FIMATRADE d.o.o., Gorenjavas-Reteče 79, 4220 Škofja Loka.
Categories of Individuals Whose Data Are Processed
This Privacy Policy applies to all who have ordered and/or use our services, submitted an enquiry, or visited our website.
Purposes and Legal Basis for Data Processing
- Handling complaints
- Sending newsletters
- Improving website functionality
- Market research and analysis
- Enhancing user experience
- Advertising via social media
FIMATRADE d.o.o. will provide the delivery service only with the user’s delivery address when necessary for delivery purposes.
Processing based on contract
To perform contractual rights and obligations, we process your personal data for identification, preparation of offers, conclusion of contracts, provision of ordered services, notification about possible changes, additional instructions, resolution of technical problems, objections or complaints, billing, and other purposes necessary for the contractual relationship. Address data are also processed for correct invoice issuance under tax regulations.
Processing based on law
We use your personal data to prevent fraud, ensure system stability, implement security measures, comply with quality requirements, and detect technical faults. Data may also be used for judicial or extrajudicial enforcement of claims. In cases of suspected abuse, data may be shared with other providers, business partners, or authorities. Data related to abuse may be kept for five years after termination of the business relationship.
Processing based on consent
Processing may also be based on your consent for notifications about offers, benefits, and service improvements. Consent can be withdrawn or changed at any time as specified in this Privacy Policy. Such data are processed until withdrawal or up to two years after termination of the business relationship.
Restrictions on Disclosure of Personal Data
Where necessary for certain services, personal data may be provided to selected external processors, who are contractually bound to confidentiality. Personal data may also be provided to competent state authorities as required by law.
Retention Period of Personal Data
Data are kept only as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected or processed, or until statutory retention periods expire. Billing data may be kept until full payment or for 10 years as required by VAT legislation. Other data based on consent are stored during the business relationship and for two years after termination.
Rights of Data Subjects
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
Requests can be sent to info@bestfromslovenia.com or by post to FIMATRADE d.o.o., Gorenjavas-Reteče 79, 4220 Škofja Loka. We will respond within one month, extendable by up to two months in complex cases.
Cookies and Their Use
FIMATRADE d.o.o. uses only essential and analytics cookies necessary for website functionality and improving user experience.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website.
They allow the site to recognize your device on future visits, remember your preferences, and provide an improved browsing experience.
3. Why We Use Cookies
On our website www.bestfromslovenia.com, we use cookies for the following purposes:
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🔹 Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly (e.g. adding products to cart, checkout, login).
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🔹 Analytical cookies – help us understand how visitors use our website to improve performance (e.g. Google Analytics).
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🔹 Functional cookies – remember your preferences and settings (e.g. language, currency).
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🔹 Advertising cookies – used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness (e.g. Facebook Pixel, Google Ads).
Cookies help us offer a better, faster, and more personalized shopping experience while ensuring the site functions as intended.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site operation, such as cart and checkout features. | WooCommerce cookies |
| Analytical Cookies | Used to collect data on how visitors use the site, helping us improve content and navigation. | Google Analytics |
| Functional Cookies | Allow the website to remember your language and login preferences. | WordPress cookies |
| Advertising Cookies | Track your visit to display relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads |
5. List of Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Data Type |
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| woocommerce_cart_hash | Essential | Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents change. | bestfromslovenia.com | Session | Session ID |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Essential | Stores the number of items in the cart. | bestfromslovenia.com | Session | Session ID |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Essential | Contains a unique code for each customer to retrieve cart contents. | bestfromslovenia.com | 2 days | User ID |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores the user’s cookie consent preference. | bestfromslovenia.com | 1 year | Consent choice |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Functional | Used when a user is logged in (WordPress authentication). | bestfromslovenia.com | Session | User ID |
| _ga | Analytical | Distinguishes users (Google Analytics). | Google LLC | 2 years | Anonymous ID |
| _gid | Analytical | Tracks how users use the website during a single day. | Google LLC | 24 hours | Anonymous ID |
| _gat | Analytical | Throttles request rate in Google Analytics. | Google LLC | 1 minute | Anonymous ID |
| gat_gtag_UA* | Analytical | Measures traffic and conversions in Google Analytics. | Google LLC | 1 minute | Anonymous ID |
| _fbp | Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver ads. | Meta Platforms | 3 months | Anonymous ID |
| fr | Advertising | Enables targeted advertising for Facebook users. | Meta Platforms | 3 months | User ID |
| IDE | Advertising | Used by Google DoubleClick to measure ad effectiveness. | Google Ads / DoubleClick | 1 year | User ID |
| test_cookie | Advertising | Checks if the browser supports cookies. | Google Ads / DoubleClick | 15 minutes | Technical data |
6. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can control and delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies either entirely or partially.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality (e.g., cart or login may not work properly).
For more information, see browser-specific help pages:
7. Sharing Data with Third Parties
Data collected via cookies may be shared with trusted third-party service providers (such as Google and Meta) for analytical and advertising purposes.
All data is anonymized and cannot be used to personally identify you.
Fimatrade Ltd. does not share personal information with third parties without your explicit consent.
8. Cookie Storage Duration
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Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies remain on your device until their set expiration date or until you manually delete them.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time.
All updates will be published on this page with the updated date.
We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Last updated: October 2025
Fimatrade Ltd., Gorenja vas – Reteče 79, 4220 Škofja Loka, Slovenia
📧 info@bestfromslovenia.com
🌍 www.bestfromslovenia.com
Right to Lodge a Complaint Regarding Personal Data Processing
Complaints can be sent to info@bestfromslovenia.com or by post. If not resolved within the legal deadline, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner.
Final Provisions
For all matters not regulated by this Privacy Policy, applicable legislation shall apply. FIMATRADE d.o.o. reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy and will inform users by publishing changes on www.bestfromslovenia.com at least 30 days before they take effect. For questions, contact info@bestfromslovenia.com.
Validity of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is published on the official website of FIMATRADE d.o.o. (www.bestfromslovenia.com) and enters into force on 1 October 2025.