This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how BonkerBaits.com collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website.
By using our Site, you agree to this Policy.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following situations:
a. Account Registration
- Name
- Email address
- Billing/shipping address
- Phone number
b. Orders & Payments
- Order details
- Payment confirmation (NOTE: we do not store full credit card details)
- Transaction & invoice information
c. Communication
- Contact form messages
- Support requests
- Newsletter subscriptions (optional)
d. Technical & Usage Data
Automatically collected by Joomla, VirtueMart, or server logs:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Manage your account
- Provide customer support
- Improve website performance and security
- Send order updates and transactional emails
- Comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations
- Send marketing communications (only with your consent)
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under these legal bases:
- Contractual necessity — to complete your order
- Legitimate interest — fraud prevention, website security
- Legal obligation — tax & accounting requirements
- Consent — newsletters, marketing cookies (if applicable)
4. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, bank processors)
- Shipping/courier companies
- Web hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Analytics and security tools
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
5. Data Retention
We keep your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described, including:
- Order & tax records: according to local legal requirements (usually 5–10 years)
- Account information: until you delete your account
- Mailing list: until you unsubscribe
6. GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at
7. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.
Because we classify our cookies as strictly necessary, many do not require explicit consent.
These cookies ensure basic functions of website security.
Examples:
- Session cookies (Joomla session ID)
- VirtueMart cart & checkout cookies
- Security and anti-fraud cookies
- Cookies for keeping items in the shopping cart
- User login authentication cookies
Without these cookies, the Site may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
If you use Google Analytics or similar, include this section:
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies are only activated with consent (if required by your region).
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising or retargeting. These require user consent (if used).
8. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to:
- Disable or delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear browsing data
However, removing essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning correctly.
9. Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure server configuration
- Regular updates to Joomla, VirtueMart, and extensions
- Restricted backend access
- Monitoring for suspicious activity
10. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., email or hosting services), we ensure it is protected under GDPR-compliant mechanisms such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us:
BONKER BAITS
Email:
Phone: +33766667321
Address: chemin du Petit Marché, 47240 Lafox
Website: www.bonkerbaits.com