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Details of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Notice is designed to assist you in understanding how Zimmermann Hong Kong (“Zimmermann”, “we”, “us” “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards the information you provide us when you visit our website (https://www.zimmermannwear.com/hk) (the “Site”), use the services we provide on the Site (together, the “Services”), and in our stores. This Notice also explains the choices you have regarding our use of your information.
For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, personal information means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.
We collect the following categories and types of personal information
We collect personal information about you automatically when you:
Information we collect about you from third parties:
We collect and process your personal information on AWS servers in Australia when you:
In the processing of your personal information, we may also use your personal information to defend our rights and the rights of others, to efficiently maintain our business, to comply with the law as, and for other limited circumstances as described in How We Share Your Information.
“Cookies” are small pieces of text sent to and stored by your web browser by a website you visit. We place and store cookies for multiple purposes. Cookies enable us to personalize your viewing experience. When you revisit our Site, we can recognize you by the cookie and customize your experience at the Site accordingly. For example, we use cookies to track Site usage and traffic patterns, prevent fraudulent activity or improve Site security, and assess the performance of the Site.
To enable and improve your browsing and user experience and to offer you live chat services on our Site, we use cookies and similar tools for the purposes described in the table below:
We use the following cookies on our Site:
Cookie | Purpose | Description |
_ga | Performance / Functional | This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports. |
_gat_UA-NNNNNNNN-NN | Performance / Functional | This is a pattern type cookie set by Google Analytics, where the pattern element on the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. It is a variation of the _gat cookie which is used to limit the amount of data recorded by Google on high traffic volume websites. |
currency_code | Performance / Functional | This cookie stores your preferred currency to make it easier for you to shop when you next visit the Site. |
frontend | Performance / Functional | This cookie creates a unique identification to store your session id on our server, enabling the Site to provide faster login, and to remember the items in your cart. |
geoip_store_code | Performance / Functional | This cookie informs us which country you are accessing the Site from. |
inside-au | Performance / Functional | This cookie helps us facilitate the live chat service on our Site. |
fs_uid | Performance / Functional | This cookie helps us improve the usability of the Site, and the overall customer experience. |
scarab.visitor | Functional | This cookie is used to display personalized product recommendations. |
fr | Targeting/Advertising | This cookie tracks opted out Facebook users |
Rmuid | Targeting/Advertising | This cookie is used by Rakuten and uses cookies to store session information in order to analyze performance of our marketing affiliate partners. |
We also use pixels and tags to understand user trends so that we can provide an optimal browsing and shopping experience for our customers. Through these trackers we also process click through information from our marketing emails to our Site.
Behavioral or Interest-Based Advertising Generally
Zimmermann does not presently use Ad Choices. To learn more about the use of your information for behavioral advertising, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (https://digitaladvertisingalliance.org/) or the Network Advertising Initiative, (http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp).
Some mobile devices provide options to opt out of behavioral advertising, such as the “Limit Ad Tracking” setting on iOS devices or setting to “Opt out of Interest-Based Ads” on Android devices.
Please note that these actions will not opt you out of being served advertising. You will continue to receive generic ads.
Google Analytics
See http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ for information about how Google uses the information provided to Google Analytics. You can control the information provided to Google and opt out of certain ads provided by Google by using any of the methods set forth here or using the Google Analytics opt out browser add-on here.
Facebook Pixel
You can opt-out of displaying Facebook ads by visiting your Facebook Ad Settings, and you can clear and control the information third parties share with Facebook in your Off-Facebook Activity page. For European users, please visit the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
Cookie Settings
You may limit the collection of your information through cookies by opting-out of accepting cookies altogether, you can generally set your browser to not accept cookies or to notify you when you are sent a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. To find out how to see what cookies have been set on your computer or device, and how to reject and delete the cookies, please visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org/. However, please note certain features of the Site may not work if you delete or disable cookies, such as our Live Chat service. You can use the browser that you are using to view this Site to enable, disable, or delete Cookies. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the “Help”, “Tools” or “Edit” settings). Each web browser is different. For information on reviewing or deleting cookies from specific browsers, click on the appropriate browser: Firefox, Firefox IOS, Firefox Android, Safari, Safari Mobile, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Opera.
If you reset your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent, some features of the Site may not function properly.
If you choose to opt out, we will place an “opt-out cookie” on your computer. The “opt-out cookie” is browser specific and device specific and only lasts until cookies are cleared from your browser or device. The opt-out cookie will not work for some cookies that are important to how our websites and mobile apps work (“essential cookies”). If the cookie is removed or deleted, if you upgrade your browser or if you visit us from a different computer, you will need to return and update your preferences.
General sharing:
We may share your personal information with our service providers and other third parties as described below:
Sharing in the past 12 months:
For a Business Purpose
In the preceding 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information for a business purpose with the following categories of third parties:
For a Sale. Certain sharing we engage in may be considered a sale under the California Consumer Privacy Act. In the preceding twelve (12) months, we have sold your internet or other electronic network activity collected via cookies to data analytics providers and ad networks. You may opt-out of the use of these cookies by following the instructions in How To Opt Out Of Cookies below.
We have also disclosed personal information you have shared with us, like your identifiers and commercial information, with our corporate family, including our affiliates, to exchange business intelligence. In both circumstances, we may also share inferences made from the aforementioned categories of personal information. You may opt-out of this sharing practice by contacting us at customerservice.hk@zimmermann.com.
We make all reasonable efforts to ensure that your personal information is stored securely, both in electronic and physical form, and otherwise protect it from misuse, interference and loss caused by unauthorized access, modification or disclosure with security measures such as access controls. Our employees and agents are obliged to treat any personal information held by us confidentially.
Please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have any security questions, please contact us at the Contact Information below.
You can request deletion of your account by contacting us at customerservice.hk@zimmermann.com.
We will retain your personal information until the earlier of (i) the information is no longer necessary to accomplish the purpose for which it was provided; or (ii) we delete your information pursuant to your request. We retain your personal information for longer periods for specific purposes to the extent that we are obliged to do so in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and/or as necessary to protect our legal rights or for certain business requirements. Below are some more specific reasons we would retain some data for longer periods of time:
Even if you delete your account or personal information, please keep in mind that the deletion by our third-party providers may not be immediate and that the deleted information may persist in backup copies for a reasonable period of time.
Marketing. We may use your identifiers to provide you with relevant consumer information, notify you of products, store openings and offers that may be of interest to you. You must opt in to receive these communications, but if you change your mind, you may opt out of receiving all marketing information from us at any time. You can do this by:
It may take up to 48 hours for your status to be updated on our systems. Please be advised that Back In Stock notifications are not associated to the Newsletter, you will need to contact Customer Service to be removed from this notification list for each item you have requested.
Inside chat service. We use the Inside Chat service which involves use of cookies to track consumer activity and log chat activity on the website. Zimmermann will not intentionally collect personal information via Inside Chat, but may aggregate data collected on the Zimmermann website, with or without data collected from other sites. You have the option to opt out of tracking by contacting customer service.
Rakuten Marketing. Zimmermann partners with Rakuten Marketing, who may collect personal information when you interact with our site. You can review the collection and use of this information or opt out of Rakuten’s collection of your personal information here.
Your Rights
You have rights to access your personal information, correct your personal information, opt-out of direct marketing and make a complaint.
If you are concerned about how we have handled your personal information, please let us know and we will try to fix it. Please contact the “Privacy Officer” at customerservice.hk@zimmermann.com, +61 1800 738 895. We will respond to you within 30 days.
Your Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation
If our processing of your personal data is subject to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), you have the following rights under the GDPR:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at customerservice.hk@zimmermann.com.
We do not support Do Not Track (DNT). Do Not Track is a preference you can set in your web browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked. You can enable or disable Do Not Track by visiting the Preferences or Settings page of your web browser.
We do not support Do Not Track (DNT). Do Not Track is a preference you can set in your web browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked. You can enable or disable Do Not Track by visiting the Preferences or Settings page of your web browser.
This Privacy Policy may be updated and changed from time to time. We will post the new Policy on the Site and will indicate the date it goes into effect. If the changes materially affect your rights, our Site will contain a special notice about the changes and, if required by law, will prompt you for your consent for certain changes. Each version of this Privacy Policy will be identified by its effective date, which you can find at the bottom of this Policy.
If you have any questions or comments about our privacy practices, you can contact us at:
customerservice.hk@zimmermann.com
The effective date of this notice is October 19, 2020.
The Online Store Returns Policy & Process
Click here to submit an online return. A return request must be submitted to receive your refund within normal processing times.
You may return or exchange (where available) your Zimmermann Online Store purchase, including sale items, by sending it back to the Zimmermann Online Store. Subject to adherence to the following terms.
Returns or exchanges will only be accepted with proof of purchase on items within 15 days from the date of delivery. Items returned outside their respective period will not be accepted.
Items must be in original condition (including tags) and must not have been worn, altered or washed. All packaging (including garment bags) shipped with your order must be returned.
Every clothing item shipped has a tag attached reading "Once this tag is removed, this garment cannot be returned". Once this tag has been removed, the garment is no longer returnable. We recommend trying on all purchased items as soon as they are received, to ensure adequate time to return items within our returns timeframe.
Swimwear and Lingerie
For all swimwear and lingerie, clients must try on items wearing undergarments. If returned, the protective hygiene strip must remain in place and will not be accepted if removed or altered, or the item otherwise shows signs of wear.
Shoes
Try on shoes on soft surfaces before they are worn as we will not accept shoes returned with sole markings or scratches. Ensure shoes are returned with original shoebox.
Jewellery, Tights, and Hair Accessories
All purchases on earrings, tights, and hair accessories are final sale. We will not accept returns on these items due to hygiene reasons.
Gift Cards
Gift Cards may not be returned and are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Gift Cards are valid for use on the Hong Kong S.A.R Online Store.
Zimmermann do not refund international prepaid tax and duties paid at the time of checkout. Should you wish to return an item, contact your local customs office to obtain your tax refund.
We do not refund initial shipping charges for items returned, other than for faulty items. Your own return postage and import costs are not refundable. Items exchanged will be re-sent at our cost.
The above policy only applies to the Zimmermann Online Store.
In Store Purchases
No refunds unless required by law; Returns other than for faulty goods must be made only in the country of purchase within 7 days for either credit note or exchange. Returned garments must be in original condition and must not have been worn, altered, or washed. All tags must remain in place. No refunds or exchange on sale items unless faulty or required by law. Purchases and exchanges made in Zimmermann stores cannot be returned to the Online Store.
Items purchased online between the 7th and 24th December 2020 can be returned up to the 8th January 2021. Items purchased outside of this period are subject to our regular 15 day returns period.
The process for returning an online order by courier is detailed below:
1. Submit a Return Request
Click here to submit an online return and follow the steps. A return request must be submitted to receive your refund within normal processing times.
On completion of this process you will receive an email confirming your return details.
You may select a refund, store credit, or exchange for all or some of your items. If selecting exchange, specify the item you would like to request in the comment box. If your chosen item is not available, you will be notified by email as soon as possible and offered a suitable replacement or a full refund.
2. Complete the Returns Form
All deliveries come with an Online Store Returns Form. This must be completed and sent to us with your return.
3. Pack Your Return
When returning items ensure you enclose:
• The completed Returns Form, including your return number
• Your Invoice (included in your delivery)
• The item(s) for return, including packaging
4. Send Your Return
For all returns use a reputable courier company such as DHL, or an express postal service to ensure your item is received within the accepted time frame.
Send your return to:
Zimmermann Online Store
68 Mentmore Avenue
Rosebery NSW 2018
Australia
State on the outside of your parcel that this is a ‘return to shipper’ and note the original tracking number.
Zimmermann is not liable for the loss of garments in return transit. We recommend using a traceable delivery method and taking note of your tracking number.
Once the items have been received they will undergo a quality review. Once cleared, you will either receive your new item (for exchanges), credit note, or refund on the purchase price (excluding original shipping cost) directly to the original method of payment used for purchase. You will receive email notification once your return is processed, this will occur within 5 working days of receiving your return. During sale periods returns processing may take 1-2 days longer.
Returns or exchanges will only be accepted with proof of purchase on items within 15 days from the date of delivery. Items returned outside their respective period will not be accepted. An online return request must be submitted to receive your refund within normal processing times.
