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1. Delcampe confidentiality statement

Delcampe commits to protecting the personal data of its website users. It has therefore implemented organisational and technical security measures to prevent their loss, misappropriation or modification, in application of the European regulation which came into effect on 25 May 2018 (European Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, more commonly known as the GDPR).

The use of Delcampe websites and services implies acceptance by users of the processing of their data as described in the articles of point 14 below.

This confidentiality policy is valid for all of the pages hosted on the website and for the website’s registrations, as well as for all of the company’s pages managed by Delcampe on social networks. The latter has joint responsibility with the social network for the processing of the personal data of visitors to the page. It is not valid for pages hosted by third parties to which Delcampe may link to and whose privacy policies may be different. Delcampe cannot, therefore, be held liable for any data processed on those websites or by them.

2. Data stored

Most of the data collected by Delcampe is used to provide members access to its services. The data members supply enables them to contact each other about items of interest, conduct their purchases and sales, and access certain paying services.

2.1 Data provided by users of the Delcampe websites

2.1.1 Data collected at website registration time

Members are required to provide information when they register. Some is required to access Delcampe services, other information is not. The required data is clearly indicated on the registration form. Delcampe does not collect any sensitive data.

The required data consists of:

  • Title
  • Last and first name
  • Mailing address
  • Mailing address
  • Language
  • Date of birth

2.1.2 Data collected during the use of the website and of services provided by Delcampe

Once registered, members are able to add non-compulsory information to their profile (i.e. photo, collecting areas of interest, etc.).

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Members may also provide information when they contact the Customer Service department via an online form (see point 14.2.1.7).

2.1.3 Message centre and forum data

See Articles 8 and 10.3 for more information on these points.

2.1.4 Data collected for transaction security

Proof (of identity, address and phone number) may be requested from members in the context of certain services (e.g. SMS check, use of Mangopay) or in the event of suspected fraud or infringement.

2.1.5 Data collected for information and marketing purposes

When members provide their express consent, Delcampe will use certain personal information (identification, leisure activities and interests, etc.) to send them important information about the services offered by Delcampe (new functionality, security, etc.) as well as personalised advertising.

2.1.6 Data collected via survey forms

Delcampe occasionally conducts surveys with its members to improve the quality of its website and of its services. The surveys are not compulsory and members are asked to provide their express consent.

2.1.7 Data collected via contact forms

Delcampe provides the users of its websites with forms to contact its Customer Service (assistance or information requests) and Sales Department (advertising requests, catalogue publishing, partnerships, etc.). Specific forms are also provided to collect improvement and category suggestions.

Depending on the type of form used, the data collected can include the last name, first name, nickname and email address of the user and any information they deem useful to provide in the content of their message and/or of any attached files. The user must ensure that they send only the information which is strictly necessary for their request and, in particular, no sensitive data.

2.1.8 Data processed in connection with the use of pages managed by Delcampe on social networks

Delcampe has created pages on several social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, X, Instagram, Pinterest) in order to promote its services. By consulting them, reacting on them or using the messaging system of the social network, the visitors of these pages accept the general conditions of use of the social network as well as those of Delcampe which is co-responsible with the social network for the treatment of the personal data of the visitors of the page.

2.2 Data collected automatically

Some data may be collected automatically by the Delcampe servers during website use. These are non-personal data including browsing information (IP address, browser type and operating system used, website access date and time, pages viewed, etc.).

2.2.1 Transaction-related data

Transaction-related data are stored on Delcampe's servers (purchase and sales history, payment information, etc.).

2.2.2 Data stored to ensure transaction security

The following data may be collected for each action on the website in order to be able to determine the guilty party in the event of fraud:

  • IP address
  • Internet provider

2.2.3 Data stored to improve website use

When members visit the website, some information may be stored for the duration of the visit to facilitate and improve browsing.

The only personal information stored when a session is opened is the member’s nickname. The other data stored are parameters including the time zone, currency, display preferences, type of browser used, etc.

2.2.4 Data stored for statistics

The following information may be stored to make the website more attractive and facilitate browsing:

  • Type of browser used (programme, version, language, etc.)
  • Operating system used
  • Device type (mobile, tablet or desktop)
  • Screen resolution and number of colours

These non-personal data may be stored in our database or that of the Delcampe partner managing statistics.

3. Data stored on the user’s machine (cookie policy)

The cookie policy can be viewed online via the following link https://www.delcampe.net/en_GB/cookies.

4. Data use

Delcampe only processes the personal data of its website users in the following cases:

  • the user has agreed;
  • the data are required to execute a contract to which the user has agreed by accepting these terms and conditions of use:
  • to meet a legal obligation which Delcampe is subject to;
  • when it is in its legitimate interest to process them, as long as they do not override the fundamental interests, freedoms and rights of users.

4.1 Access to services and assistance

The main purpose of using personal data is to provide access to services and assistance as described in Article 2.

4.2 Data collected to improve the quality of services and to develop new products

Delcampe listens to its customers and analyses the information received from different sources in order to offer services which best meet their needs.

In addition to satisfaction surveys carried out with consenting members, Delcampe uses the information stored in its databases (e.g. purchase and sales habits) and the traffic data provided by its partner managing statistics to conduct market analyses and generate user statistics.

Delcampe adjusts existing functionality based on the results or designs new products. Before offering them to users, Delcampe searches for any potential programming errors by checking the new developments in a test environment which mirrors Delcampe's database.

4.3 Data stored for historical purposes

Certain data, such as descriptions and images of items sold may be archived to create catalogues of collection items by year.

5. Data collected on behalf of Mangopay

Delcampe may collect, on behalf of Mangopay, members' personal data necessary for the use and management of the Mangopay account and transactions, as well as for Mangopay's compliance with its own general terms and conditions.

Members expressly acknowledge being aware of, having read, understood and accepted Mangopay’s general terms and conditions and the reasons for which the latter collects the data and how they are processed.

For this purpose, members accept that their personal data collected will be provided to Mangopay suppliers and partners to enable it to meet its obligations.

However, Delcampe cannot be held liable for the processing of members’ personal data by Mangopay under any circumstances.

Delcampe may provide Mangopay with members’ personal information, particularly, their names, addresses and telephone numbers for the following purposes:

  • To prevent, detect, limit and investigate any potentially illegal acts as part of the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism
  • To reimburse a sale, if required, when payment was made by bank card or via one of the following networks: Visa, MasterCard and Carte Bleue

Mangopay will store the data in accordance with the periods defined in the legislation in effect.

For more information, the Mangopay general conditions of use can be consulted by clicking on the "General conditions of use" link at the bottom of each page of the Delcampe website.

6. Storage of data collected

6.1 Data collected by Delcampe

The period of time data collected is stored depends on the type of information received, the purpose of processing and the context in which it was collected.

For example, browsing data collected automatically are stored for a fairly short time which generally does not exceed one year. Messages sent via Delcampe's internal email system are deleted after one or four months depending on the type of message, while messages sent to Customer Service by email may be kept for several years.

Member identification data and transaction data are kept for as long as accounts are active and for up to 10 years after their closing, with the exception of data which may be archived for historical purposes.

Data posted on the Delcampe forum, Delcampe blogs or on social network pages managed by Delcampe may be kept for as long as these pages exist or until the user's consent is withdrawn.

6.2 Cookies

Cookies have a variable lifespan depending on their purpose. Some expire at the end of the browsing session, whereas others are automatically deleted by the browser based on the time limit defined by Delcampe on its servers.

Cookies can also be deleted by users before their expiration date.

For more information, the cookie use policy can be consulted online by following the link https://www.delcampe.net/en_GB/cookies?_marketplace=collectables

7. Processing manager and data protection officer contact information

7.1 Processing manager

Delcampe International SRL
Rue de la Filature, 25
1480 Tubize
Belgique

Contact: https://www.delcampe.net/en_GB/contact

7.2 Data protection officer

The data protection officer can be contacted regarding all issues related to the processing of personal data and the exercise of personal rights in this respect.

Contact:

8. Emails

8.1 Emails sent to Delcampe

These emails can be stored and archived to enable optimal follow-up. In any event, Delcampe cannot be held liable for the content of its members’ emails.

8.2 Emails sent by Delcampe

E-mails may be sent during actions on the website. Not all of them are essential to the smooth running of transactions and the sending of some of them can be configured via the personal data management interface provided by Delcampe.

Delcampe provides information to members periodically via its newsletters. They are only sent to members who explicitly request them when registering with the website or via the personal data management interface provided by Delcampe.

9. Right to access, change, correct and remove personal data

9.1 Principle

All members are entitled to access, change, correct and remove their personal data.

These rights can be exercised using the contact form available at: https://www.delcampe.net/en_GB/contact.

Proof of identity will be required in case of doubt as to the user's identity.

No payment will be required except in the case of manifestly unfounded or excessive requests, in particular due to their repetitive nature. In accordance with GDPR regulations, Delcampe may then require payment of a fee that takes into account the administrative costs incurred in responding to requests, or may refuse to comply.

When a user believes that their rights have not been respected, they are also entitled to submit a claim to a supervisory authority.

9.2 Obtaining personal data held by Delcampe

Users who wish to obtain information on the personal data processed by Delcampe may request it.

9.3 Change or deletion of data by users

Personal data can be changed or deleted via the personal data management interface provided by Delcampe.

In the event of an unfounded change to, or removal of, data required for registration, Delcampe reserves the right to refuse access to its services for security reasons.

9.4 Right to be forgotten, right to object, and limits on processing

Users can request that all or some of their data be deleted from Delcampe databases and those of the service providers with which Delcampe works, or that their use be limited to certain processes or temporarily.

In each of these cases, Delcampe will not be able to grant the request if it is required to retain the data to meet a legal obligation.

9.5 Right to withdraw consent

Consent given for the processing of personal data may be retracted at any time (e.g. deregistration from the newsletter).

10. Data dissemination

10.1 Across the website

  • It is forbidden to collect and use any personal data displayed on the website for commercial or other purposes
  • Members formally accept that all ratings given by other members about them are visible to all Delcampe site users. Publication of the ratings, which reflect the reliability and seriousness of members, is imperative to ensure optimal transaction security
  • Delcampe will not disclose the following on the website: the name, address or any other personal information of a member without their express prior consent. This excludes professional dealers who are required to comply with European legislation

10.2 During transactions

  • The surname, first name, nickname and postal address may be communicated by e-mail to members with whom transactions are carried out. In the case of a bid on an item put up for sale by an auction house, the bidder's e-mail address is also sent to the auction house.
  • Members agree not to provide to third parties any confidential transaction information shared with them via the Delcampe website. Members also agree not to try to obtain confidential information via Delcampe or any of its other members.

10.3 In public messages (questions, feedback, forums, pages managed by Delcampe on social networks, etc.)

Members are liable for the information provided in their public messages. Members are aware that they cannot disclose any personal or confidential information about third parties in them.

10.4 Outside of the website

  • Delcampe protects its members’ data and does not communicate them to third parties without first obtaining the consent of the members in question
  • However, Delcampe is entitled to communicate information to third parties to comply with the laws and regulations in force and/or with judicial and administrative requests, in order to protect itself and its members and other persons. No challenges are possible in these cases

11. Location of data and subcontractors

Delcampe website data are stored on Delcampe servers within the European Union.

Delcampe uses subcontractors to provide all or part of the following services:

  • website hosting and maintenance
  • the development of some software
  • commercial and assistance services
  • usage measurement
  • SMS check
  • mass marketing communication (newsletters)
  • sorting of requests for assistance sent to Customer Service (using a ticketing software programme)
  • supply of the online payment system (via Mangopay).

In order to complete the assignments Delcampe entrusts to them, the service providers have access to certain personal member data. They are, however, not allowed to use them for other purposes or to disclose them. In addition, Delcampe only works with suppliers who have committed to implementing technical and organisational security measures to conform to the requirements of the European regulation on data protection.

With the exception of Zendesk, none of the suppliers process data outside of the European Economic Area.

Delcampe uses Zendesk's services to process member contact forms and satisfaction surveys. Zendesk is located in the United States, which complies with European regulations on data protection. Personal data are processed in compliance with the EU-U.S. and SwissU.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks).

Last updated on 01/10/2024.

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